Just when everyone thought Google is already cooking the next Android version, it announced that its next update will be 4.4, which it dubbed as KitKat. 

I know, Google seems poised in including branded names in its upcoming Android versions. 

According to Sundar Pichar, head of the Android and Chrome division at Google confrmed the name from Nestlé's popular chocolate bar. 

Google also said that "it's our goal with Android KitKat to make an amazing Android experience available for everybody". GSM Arena reports that the statement may also hint that the company will start venturing on other industries aside from the smartphone niche. This will include Android smartwatches, game consoles, and other gadgets. 

In his Google post, Pichar was also proud to announce that the company's Android platform has already reached the 1 billion mark as far as device activations are concerned. 

"I can't wait to release the next version of the platform", he added.

In case you want a refresher, here are the names for Android's previous updates:

Android 1.5: Cupcake

Android 1.6: Donut

Android 2.0: Eclair

Android 2.2: Froyo

Android 2.3: Gingerbread

Android 3.0: Honeycomb

Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich

Android 4.1: Jelly Bean

Android 4.2: Jelly Bean

Android 4.3: Jelly Bean

Android 4.4: KitKat (upcoming)