Google teams up with Nestle to call new software Android KitKat

Internet giant Google has teamed up with Nestle to launch a new mobile operating system – called the Android KitKat.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Sep 2013, 01:01 BST

The Android system is the latest version announced by Google and follows on from other sweet-themed names such as Android Cupcake and Android Jelly Bean.

The news has been welcomed by bosses at Nestle – which has its confectionary headquarters in York, one of the worldwide locations where KitKats are made. The chocolate bar was first created by Rowntree’s of York which was bought by Nestle in 1988.

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Patrice Bula, Nestle’s head of marketing, said: “We’re excited to announce this partnership with Android, the world’s most popular mobile platform, which will help us to enable even more KitKat fans to enjoy their break.”

Mark Vanlerberghe, director of Android marketing, said: “We couldn’t imagine a better name for our Android K release than the tasty chocolate that’s been a favourite among the team since the early days of Android.”

A competition with specially-branded KitKat bars will mark the release of Android KitKat.

Another technology giant, Apple, is expected to launch its latest iPhone next week. It is believed the company will unveil the iPhone 5S at its California headquarters on September 10. According to reports, the phone will feature a fingerprint sensor and a 12 or 13-megapixel camera.

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