Google has officially announced that the 4.4 version of its Android OS would be called Android KitKat. The Company has also partnered with Nestle  for exciting pre-launch offers.
Why named KitKat?
Initially Google planned to name it Lime Pie. John Lagerling, director of Android global partnerships said to BBC , “We realised that very few people actually know the taste of a key lime pie. One of the snacks that we keep in our kitchen for late-night coding are KitKats. And someone said: ‘Hey, why don’t we call the release KitKat?”
“We didn’t even know which company controlled the name, and we thought that the choice would be difficult. But then we thought well why not, and we decided to reach out to the Nestle folks.”
“Nestle apparently okayed the use of its brand name within 24-hours of receiving Google’s enquiry about using it. ”
The Logo of Android 4.4 Kitkat
Features of Android KitKat
An Article on IBTimes reveals some of the features expected  to be included in Android 4.4 KitKat.
- Beautifully immersive and multi-sensory experience similar to the KitKat bar perfection.
- Full improvements on battery, performance and security features which served by the near perfection of KitKat’s symmetry.
- Definitely for everyone as with KitKat’s unbeatable taste.
- Famous in the inside as the outside: KitKat’s exceptional feel and taste.
- Possible tri-core CPU support just like KitKat’s wafer design.
- Adjustable orientation which works perfectly in portrait or landscape for panoramic taste experience.
- The Cloud for unbelievable taste sensation.
- Wider global coverage so you can take it literally anywhere.
- Refined software, crisp hardware and unique unibody, just like KitKat.
- Perfect second screen companion and compatibility with all liquid accessories via Android 4.4 KitKat.
The Launch Date of Android KitKat hasn’t yet been announced, however it is expected to be in October. Reports say that the release of Android KitKat will also witness 50 million KitKat especially branded chocolate bars being made available in 19 countries including India.
These special bars will be linked to a contest that in which participants will have the opportunity to win prizes including a limited number of Google Nexus 7 tablets, and credits to spend on Google Play, Google’s online store for apps, games, music, movies, books and more.