After a few months without a regularly scheduled software update, Google Glass now has one in the form of KitKat. Google(s goog) took time off from monthly updates to deliver Android 4.4 to the wearable computer, which is ideal because KitKat is the version of Android that works better on devices with less powerful chips and smaller amounts of internal memory.

Since all of the KitKat changes are behind the scenes, the most noticeable and welcome change should be a boost in battery life, which the current edition of Glass sorely needs. Getting through a full day with moderate use is a challenge with Glass because it has such a small battery. Google says KitKat makes the device easier to update going forward and will also help developers as they can use the latest software features available in the Android toolbox.

Most of the other changes are small in…