Android smartphone owners have gotten used to carrier-delayed firmware updates, so when Motorola announced an earlier-than-promised KitKat rollout, our robot antenna ears perked up.
"Starting today, we are rolling out Android 4.4.2 to Moto G phones bought on Motorola.com or Amazon.com in the US," wrote Punit Soni, head of product management in an official blog post.
The US doesn't get to hog the G update all to itself, however.
"KitKat will come to other Moto G carriers and regions soon as well."
Motorola is getting a jump on the "early 2014" release window it had originally promised for its mid-range handset during its launch last month.
The Google-owned company has also been steadfast in pushing KitKat to its higher-end Moto X, ensuring US carriers Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile subscribers are up-to-date.
Droid Ultra, Maxx, Mini also 4.4-ified
Motorola's slightly older Droids on Verizon are starting to receive the KitKat upgrade as well starting today.
The Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, and Droid Mini tweaks include a new full-screen mode, improved security, smarter power use and better camera software, according to a Verizon's website.
Also, just in time for New Year's Resolutions, Fitbit direct syncing is now possible thanks to low-powered Bluetooth 4.0.
Other apps being updated or integrated include Verizon Mobile Security, Verizon Tones, Google Photos, and NFL Mobile 8.2.3.
While carrier-owned apps aren't typically worth toying around with, everything else will make you glad that Motorola is staying firm on its firmware update promises.
