--- title: Android Jelly Bean 4.2 - What's New from Google Now? description: Android Jelly Bean 4.2 - What's New from Google Now? A new camera,new form of typing and new smarter features adds to the experience. 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Now](https://insights.daffodilsw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Android-Jelly-Bean-4_2-Whats-New-from-Google-Now.jpg?width=710&name=Android-Jelly-Bean-4_2-Whats-New-from-Google-Now.jpg)](https://insights.daffodilsw.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Android-Jelly-Bean-4_2-Whats-New-from-Google-Now.jpg) The market leader has done it again and the latest Android operating system, version 4.2 is all set to create a storm in the market and take Jelly Bean to a new level. It introduces a host of new features which will take smartphone and tablet experience to greater heights.In a market where competition is the mantra in business this new OS has lived up to all that hype that preceded its launch. A new camera,new form of typing and new smarter features adds to the experience. Let us now take a sneak peek into some of the features which are newto Android 4.2. - **Speed and Performance:** The new version of Android has taken speed and performance to greater heights. Users will experience faster processing of requests while using applications and will also be able to run multiple applications at the same time. It will make optimal use of the processing speed of the phone to power apps and the operating system. - **Customization:** With Jelly Bean there is no end to the possibilities of customization. The home screen can be customized to the core based on your tastes. 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