When Android 4.2 dropped, those lucky enough to be privy to the update also received a convenient update to their Gmail app. Goodies such as pinch-to-zoom, swipe-to-delete, auto-fit messages, and more were dangled in the face of the less worthy and only available to the select 1%. But not anymore! Well… not anymore for those running Android 4.0 and up.

Verizon has some good news for all you Motorola DROID RAZR HD/MAXX HD owners out there. Beginning next week, Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) will begin rolling out in phases. Users will finally be able to take advantage of all the great features introduced in Jelly Bean such as Google Now, expandable notifications, and more.

Owners of the Galaxy Nexus (Takju) can now sleep well knowing that December will not be forgotten. The “December update,” Android 4.2.1, is now rolling out to Takju Galaxy Nexus owners after already making its way to the Nexus 4, 7, and 10.

We reported on the Android 4.2.1 update for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 earlier today, and now, it appears the “December update” is rolling out to the Nexus 7 as well.

The Santa-killing bug that removed December from the People’s app in Android 4.2 has been fixed with an update. Android 4.2.1 is now rolling out to the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 and will return December just in time for, well… December. While it only appears to be rolling out to those two particular devices at this time, we’re sure the Nexus 7 and Galaxy Nexus are soon to follow.