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 Gphones 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.
Droid Maxx
Moto hasn't forgotten about your Droids
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.