Today the folks at Hisense and NVIDIA have formally introduced the world to the Hisense Sero 7 tablet family, machines that work with specifications ready to take on the likes of the ASUS-made Nexus 7 straight from Google. The Google Nexus 7 works with the same processor as the Pro version of the Sero 7,
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Hisense Sero 7 tablets brings NVIDIA Tegra 3 to take on Nexus 7
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on May 23, 2013
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Hisense Sero 7 Pro Tablet leaks to take on the Nexus 7
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on May 20, 2013
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Hisense, a company known for making budget Chinese tablets, will soon be releasing their Android tablets stateside. Late last month a new Hisense Sero 7 tablet was spotted clearing the FCC here in the US, and today we have all the details. Their first official Google Play certified Android tablet to go on sale stateside
Google H840 media streamer hits FCC to potentially replace Nexus Q
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on May 18, 2013
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Google’s short-lived Nexus Q has already been left out of the Google Play Music All Access action, but there looks to be a successor in the pipeline, with a new Google media player spotted in FCC testing. The Google H840 (product code H2G2-42, an apparent play on The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy) WiFi-testing listing
Nexus 7 refresh gets teased in Google+ Hangouts video
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on May 16, 2013
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We saw a lot of cool things during the Google I/O keynote yesterday, including new Google Maps, updated Google Search, and a unified Google+ Hangouts experience. Speaking of which, the promo video for Google+ Hangouts had a peculiar couple of seconds, where we spotted a 7-inch tablet with a glowing notification light, which none of
Bluetooth 4.0 support comes to the Nexus 4, might be headed to stock Android too
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on May 15, 2013
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The five month old LG Nexus 4 just showed up on the Bluetooth SIG for a second inspection. The SIG’s site appears to be down right now, but TechTastic took a screen grab which lists the revised handset as supporting Bluetooth 4.0. This is interesting, because up until now the Android Open Source Project hasn’t supported the lower power Bluetooth spec, meaning that the original Nexus 4 couldn’t use it despite having the necessary hardware. Judging by the appearance of this SIG listing, Bluetooth 4.0 support for stock Android could be announced at I/O later today. Coincidentally (or not), HTC is due to give to give a talk at a local Android User Group tomorrow about Bluetooth Low Energy. Oh, and while we’re on the subject of a potentially updated Nexus 4, there have been more sightings of a white version in Dubai (shown above). Ripe for another I/O giveaway?
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, LG
Source: TechTastic, TechView, The San Francisco Android User Group
Google X Phone leaks converge: is Nexus done for?
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on May 12, 2013
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Here in the weekend days before Google I/O 2013, the company’s big developer conference for the year, two new clues leading to a new era in Motorola-made Android smartphones have been added to story called X Phone. The device in question has appeared as an AT&T-supported smartphone in the FCC this weekend as well as
Nexus 7 refresh tipped for summer; how it differs from the original
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on May 12, 2013
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The original Google Nexus 7 tablet (as manufactured by ASUS) has been tipped to be getting a refresh with new hardware and a launch time around June or July. This updated piece of equipment would, if this set of predictions turns true, have the tablet ready to be re-introduced at Google I/O 2013, the company’s
LG Optimus G2 smartphone leaks: Nexus 5 no more
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on May 11, 2013
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LG Working On A Nexus 5, Wants Deeper Partnerships On TVs And Glass, Report Claims
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on May 3, 2013
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LG is an Android smartphone OEM that, like many others, finds itself in the shadow of Samsung. But it scored an impressive hit with the Nexus 4, the $ 300 unlocked Google-branded Android reference phone it released last year, and according to the Korea Times, it’s already working on a follow-up with the search giant.
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Remind me: Why do we want a Nexus 11 tablet?
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on May 1, 2013
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Samsung and Google are reportedly building a Nexus 11 tablet with an 11-in. display that runs Samsung’s octa-core processor and will be released this year.
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Samsung Nexus 11 to debut in 2013, report says
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on April 29, 2013
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Samsung and Google may introduce an 11-inch Nexus tablet this year, according to unconfirmed reports. [Read more]
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iPlayer for Android update brings improved experience on Galaxy S III, Note 2 and Nexus 4, tablets to follow
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on April 27, 2013
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Excuse us while we interrupt your episode of The Archers, but we thought users of BBC’s iPlayer might like to know about the latest Android app update. Amongst the usual bug fixes, the update promises to offer a “much improved” viewing experience on big hitting devices such as Samsung’s Galaxy S III and Note 2, plus the Nexus 4. The Beeb stopped short of spilling further details, but it does go on to confirm that it’ll continue to apply spit-and-polish to the playback experience for as much hardware as it can, without having to wait for app updates. We hope this doesn’t mean it’ll be treading on any toes, of course. Fans of slightly bigger screens (which is more of you, apparently) can expect some attention soon, with a hat tip about a tablet update coming in the next release.
Filed under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment, HD
Source: Google Play
Nexus Tablet Sales Estimate Shows The Nexus 10 Is Probably Not A Popular Option
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on April 17, 2013
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Nexus tablet device sales remain a bit nebulous, since Google doesn’t give out specific numbers around them. But industry watchers, and Benedict Evans in particular, often try to pierce the veil to find out where the Nexus brand stands compared to the rest of the industry when it comes to sales. The Nexus 10, it seems, probably pales in comparison to most.
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Google and Asustek to release second generation Nexus 7 tablet in July, says Reuters
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on April 3, 2013
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Google’s next generation of Nexus 7 tablets from Asus will be Qualcomm-powered and arrive this July, according to Reuters. If its sources are to be believed, Mountain View is aiming to ship eight million units by the end of the year, showing it has a lot of confidence in the upcoming model. Other leaked info shows it to have more screen resolution, a thinner bezel and an unspecified Qualcomm CPU instead of the current model’s NVIDIA Tegra 3, possibly to save power. There’s no info on pricing or other specs and Google’s not speaking at this point, of course — but if it proves accurate, hopefully the two companies have learned their lesson from the current model’s runaway success and will ramp production accordingly.
Filed under: Tablets, ASUS, Google
Source: Reuters
Google updates Nexus 4 design with small nubs, new camera lens
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on March 28, 2013
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Apparently, Nexus 4 owners have been having some issues keeping their new phone from flying off their desk and ending up on the floor. Because of the rear glass panel, the phone can slide around fairly easily depending on the type of surface it’s on. However, Google redesigned the phone just slightly to prevent unnecessary
Nexus 4 gets mystery design tweaks, nubbin to write home about
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on March 28, 2013
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If the one thing you wanted from your Nexus 4 was LTE (we mean proper support), then still no joy. That said, some recent modifications suggest that LG and Google are still working to improve it in other — albeit utilitarian — ways. Spotted by German site MobiFlip, was the addition of a small protuberance at the base of the rear, and a difference in the aperture of the camera hole. It’s suggested that the former might exist to help project sound from the rear speakers while the phone rests on a table, or to prevent that smooth, glass back from scratches. The camera tweak, however seems less clear, and possibly less functional in its existence. So, if you have one of the newer designs, let us know when and where you got it. If you don’t, then just think of yours as a limited edition.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Google, LG
Via: Android Police
Source: MobiFlip (German)
Is There Still Hope For Google’s Disappeared Android@Home And Nexus Q?
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on March 24, 2013
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Two years ago, Google’s Vic Gundotra keynoted the company’s 2011 I/O developer conference, and one of the big surprises of the day was the launch of Android@Home, Google’s attempt to corner the home-automation market. At the keynote, Google also showed the first prototype of what would later become the Nexus Q “social streaming media player” that it gave to every I/O 2012 attendee. Fast forward to today, just a few weeks before the next I/O, and home automation is still clunky and dominated by the same players as before, with the possible exception of Nest. Google has barely mentioned Android@Home since 2011. The Nexus Q never even made it to market after Google “postponed” it just before it was scheduled to launch. Unlike other Google products, both Android@Home and the Nexus Q currently live in no-man’s land where forgotten Google products wait before they are either resurrected or put out on the curb with the rest of its failed products at the next spring cleaning. While most neglected Google products disappear sooner or later, though, the Nexus Q, which got mostly negative reviews, still lives on an unlinked page on Google Play. The Nexus Q was Google’s first attempt at designing its own hardware, and while the Q was a great hardware product, it felt like it was intentionally held back by its software, which was extremely limited. The hardware still looks great today, so maybe it will make a return at I/O this year, but hopefully as a fully featured media player with app support that’ll let you run the majority of your Android apps on a TV. I don’t have very high hopes for this, but it’s definitely a possibility, given that its internals were essentially those of a high-end Android phone. When it “postponed” its launch and gave a free Q to everybody who pre-ordered one, Google said it did so because it wanted to make the Q better – and what better time to show how much it has improved it than at I/O 2013? The Nexus Q was just one piece of Google’s larger Android@Home home-automation vision. Android@Home was supposed to revolutionize home automation and turn Android into the operating system for your home. It would let you control everything from your heating system to your washer and dryer, alarm clock, lightbulbs (Google even had a partner for this “launch”), entertainment system and every other
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Google airs Nexus 10 ad focusing on how it’s ‘shareable’
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on March 19, 2013
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The latest in a line of Nexus ads aims to show that more than one user can have login credentials to the tablet — accessing e-mail, Google+, calendars, and more. [Read more]
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Retina iPad Mini later, new Nexus 7 sooner — DisplaySearch
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on March 17, 2013
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Small tablets are moving to very-high-resolution displays, like larger 10-inch class tablets have done in the last year or so. [Read more]
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Is this LG Nexus 5 leak the future? Or fantasy?
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on March 17, 2013
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These rumored specs for one of a handful of prototypes Google could be evaluating are almost too good to be true. [Read more]
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LG Nexus 5 rumored with impressive spec sheet
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on March 17, 2013
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Nexus 7 dock reaches the Google Play Store: also, unicorns are real
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on March 6, 2013
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The official Nexus 7 dock has been one of the more elusive beasts in the accessory world, especially for anyone who wanted it from an official source. Google just brought that months-long pursuit to a close — the dock is now sitting in the Google Play Store. So long as you have $ 30 to spend and can endure up to one or two weeks of waiting, you too can give your Nexus 7 an ASUS-designed home with both micro-USB and audio line out. Just don’t try to overcompensate by buying docks en masse; Google caps the order limit at two.
Filed under: Peripherals, Tablets, ASUS, Google
Via: Android Central
Source: Google Play
Android 4.2.2 binaries arrive for AOSP-supported Nexus devices
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on March 2, 2013
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Google has just provided a veritable boon to Android devs and custom ROM makers. The Mountain View company has recently uploaded the latest Android 4.2.2 binaries to the Nexus device download page for all AOSP-supported Nexus gear: the Nexus 4, the Nexus 7 WiFi, the Nexus 7 3G, the Nexus 10, the global version of the Galaxy Nexus and its Verizon equivalent. This also means that the AOSP binaries for the Nexus 7 3G and the Nexus 4, which had been missing from previous updates. If you’ve been on the hunt for the latest and greatest drivers for your wares, go ahead and download the binary of your choice from the source below and get to updating it before a certain green pie update comes along.
Via: Android Police
Source: Google Developers
Ubuntu Touch SDK Alpha and Developer Preview now available for Nexus devices
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on February 22, 2013
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On Tuesday, we reported that the Ubuntu for tablets OS would be released for the Nexus 7 and the Nexus 10, as well as the smartphone version for Nexus handsets, as a developer preview today. Canonical has officially announced its availability, saying that enthusiasts and developers alike can grab the source code now and get
Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview now available for supported Nexus devices
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on February 22, 2013
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Canonical’s preview of a smartphone- and tablet-friendly flavor of Ubuntu has finally arrived for folks willing to flash a Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4 or a Nexus tablet. Shuttleworth and friends stress that the release is intended for developers and enthusiasts — not those eyeing it as a daily driver, mind you — and that it’s not yet kitted out with its complete functionality. As of now, the Ubuntu touch dev preview contains the shell, core applications, WiFi networking, support for front- and rear-facing cameras and Android Developer Bridge tool connectivity. In addition, the operating system allows Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 handsets to connect to a GSM network, make phone calls and send texts. Along with the sneak peak, the Ubuntu SDK has been badged with the alpha moniker since it’s flaunting a host of new features, including the ability to deploy and execute apps straight from the IDE. Ready to download the OS image and development kit? Hit the neighboring source link to get cracking.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Mobile
Source: Ubuntu
Nexus Tablet Success And Why There’s No Time Like The Present For A Google Retail Store
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on February 18, 2013
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Rumors from an “extremely reliable source” speaking to 9t05Google have suggested Google will soon start to operate its own physical retail stores starting as soon as the 2013 holiday season in the U.S. Brick-and-mortar shops from an Internet search company? Sounds like a stretch, but the Goog is breaking out of its search box big time, and recent additions to the Nexus line are proving it has a real chance at establishing a direct relationship with customers.
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Ubuntu For Phones To Arrive Next Week On Nexus 4
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on February 15, 2013
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nk497 writes “Canonical has revealed that a developer preview of Ubuntu for phones will arrive next week, on the 21st of February. The touch preview will initially only be available for the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 smartphones, but Canonical plans to support more devices. The release is designed to let developers create apps — and to give “enthusiasts” a sneak peek — ahead of the smartphone side of Ubuntu arriving in version 13.10 in October. Canonical suggested that the OS will initially only support low-end smartphones, the group plans to also support higher-end models, too, and the OS will work across mobile devices, PCs and TVs.”
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Android 4.2.2 rolls out for Nexus 4, removes unofficial LTE
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on February 14, 2013
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Nexus 4 teardown: Easy-open case hides LTE hardware surprise
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on February 12, 2013
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Bill Detwiler shows you how to crack open the LG-built Google Nexus 4 and uncovers a hardware surprise inside. [Read more]
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Android 4.2.2 update reportedly arriving on Galaxy Nexus phones, Nexus tablets
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on February 12, 2013
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After a few sightings early in January we hadn’t heard much about a new version of Android 4.2, but posters on Reddit and Android Police say 4.2.2 is starting to pop up on several flavors of Nexus hardware. First spotted on a r/Android poster’s GSM Galaxy Nexus and later on Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets (as shown above), there’s no changes listed other than “performance and stability,” however there’s hope that this includes promised fixes for Bluetooth A2DP issues. We haven’t seen any new software on our devices and there’s no official word yet, let us know in the comments if you’re seeing anything new on your mobile device.
[Image credit: Marco Duran]
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Mobile, Google
Source: Android Police, Reddit
Google’s Grammys Nexus 4 ad: Look, it’s smarter than iPhone 5
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on February 11, 2013
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Google chooses the occasion of the Grammys to make people feel confident that Google Now on the Nexus 4 is far better than, say, Siri. [Read more]
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White Nexus 4 leaks in full
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on January 30, 2013
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LG’s white Nexus 4 has shown up in the wild, with a teaser leak yesterday making way for a full gush of live shots of the pale-cased Android handset. The shimmering smartphone cropped up in person over at Vietnamese site Tinhte, showing off its iridescent back plate finish, as well as confirming that it will be pretty much business-as-usual
Nexus 4 trots out in white, sets unicorn fans aflutter
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on January 30, 2013
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We’re pretty fond of unicorns white phones here at Engadget, especially rare ones like the white Nokia N9. So you can imagine our excitement when we came across this photo of a white Nexus 4 over at Phone Arena. While rumors of a white Nexus 4 have been swirling around the intertubes for some time, a picture speaks a thousand words, right? We took a long, eagle-eyed look at this image and didn’t see any signs of trickery. Obviously this doesn’t mean a white Nexus 4 is on the way — it could just be a dummy handset and / or a one-off prototype. Still, if last year’s white Galaxy Nexus is any indication, there’s a chance this is the real deal. We’ve reached out to Google and LG for comment, so stay tuned — it sure would be lovely to add this beast to our stable.
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Via: Phandroid
Source: Phone Arena
T-Mobile Has The Nexus 4 In Stock! You Guys! Hurry!
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on January 23, 2013
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If you’re quick, you can snag a Nexus 4 from T-Mobile right now for $ 199 on contract. Ever since its launch, the phone has been rather hard to purchase. Blame Google. Blame LG. But it doesn’t matter now, ’cause you can buy one right this very second.
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Google’s Larry Page Talks Improving Nexus Hardware Supply, Motorola’s Opportunities For Device Innovation
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on January 22, 2013
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Google’s conference call regarding its quarterly earnings were mostly rehashing of themes we’ve heard before – cross-platform remains a priority. But Google CEO Larry Page had a few words to share about hardware in his own kick-off spiel. Page reiterated what we’ve heard recently about hardware supply levels from the Google Play store, and dropped (it’s a pun, you’ll see why later) a hint around what Motorola is doing at Google in terms of hardware.
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LG confirms Nexus 4 still in production with no 5 on the books
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on January 15, 2013
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If there’s one element in the news universe here that tells us Google is doing things right, it’s the constant talk and response to a new Nexus smartphone – even when the current model is doing exceedingly well on the market. Here in first quarter of 2013 heading into Spring (or maybe that’s just wishful
Nexus 4 getting Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update in select countries
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on January 13, 2013
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The Nexus 4 from LG and Google was officially upgraded to Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean back in November, but it looks like another incremental update to Google’s latest mobile operating system is making its way into the wild. Android 4.2.2 was caught running on a Nexus 4 earlier today, and it’s said to be rolling
Still Anxiously Refreshing Google Play For A Nexus 4? T-Mobile Stores Will Carry It In January
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on January 3, 2013
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According to TmoNews, the Google Nexus 4 should become available in all T-Mobile stores starting in January. It could indicate that Google is slowly resolving inventory issues as the device has been hard to buy from Google Play. The device will remain available in the online store.
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Nexus 7 official dock to begin shipping later this week
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on January 3, 2013
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On November 30, we reported that an official ASUS Nexus 7 docking station has appeared on the ASUS Japan website with a handful of information and not much else. Originally it was rumored that the dock would be available in early December, eventually with December 30 being marked as the shipping date. That day came
Why I still love the Nexus 7
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on January 1, 2013
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Apple has the iPad Mini and there are also plenty of other smaller tablet options available, but CNET’s Marguerite Reardon explains in this Ask Maggie why she still loves the Nexus 7. [Read more]
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Nexus 7 gets Open webOS port, still not a viable replacement
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on January 1, 2013
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While webOS is no longer officially around, thanks to HP‘s merciless hack and slash last year, developers are still keeping the operating system alive with the Open webOS initiative. We’ve already seen ASUS’s Transformer Prime tablet boot up on Open webOS, but it looks like the Google’s own Nexus 7 Android tablet has been given
TechCrunch Giveaway: Nexus 4 And Nexus 10 #TechCrunch
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on December 25, 2012
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The presents are piling, the fire is cracking, the drinks are flowing and in some parts of the world the snow is falling. From all of us at TechCrunch, we hope everyone is having a merry Christmas. For this week’s giveaway, we wanted to do something extra special, because well, it’s Christmas! The lucky winner of this giveaway will win a Nexus 4 and a Nexus 10. Want them both? Details to enter are below.
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KDE’s Plasma Active Ported To Nexus 7
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on December 22, 2012
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sfcrazy writes “KDE developers have succeeded in running the touch-optimized Plasma Active Linux Distribution on Nexus 7. Earlier Ubuntu developers managed to create a installer for Nexus 7, but those builds also showed that Unity, in its current form, is not ready for touch-based devices. KDE has an edge here as they have optimized versions for netbooks, desktops and touch-based devices so a user doesn’t have to make any compromises as one has to do with other DEs or shells which are focusing more in touch-based devices only.” Here are detailed instructions on how to install it.
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Google’s ‘Happy Holidays from Android’ gets you in the spirit with an unannounced Nexus 10 dock (video)
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on December 22, 2012
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It’s hardly the biggest reveal of the month, but Google’s cheery “Happy Holidays from Android” video served to convey more than the search giant’s heartfelt seasonal message — it’s also the launching ground for a Nexus 10 tablet dock. Spotted by Android Central, the curvy black stand, seen at the 0:59 and 1:16 marks, appears to be quite compact in size, and includes a raised back to support the high-res 10.1-inch slate. Sadly, there’s no hint of connectivity options, and certainly no mention of a MSRP or ship date, so unless you happen to be one of the Google employees involved in this jovial gesture, chances are you won’t be making room for Mountain View’s latest Android accessory before the year is out. But you can catch a glimpse of it in action after the break.
Via: Android Central
Source: Google (YouTube)
Shocker: Google, LG seeing more Nexus 4 demand than expected
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on December 7, 2012
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Who’d have thought that pricing a high-end smartphone like the Nexus 4 at $ 350 or less would lead to strong sales? Google and LG certainly appear to have been caught off-guard. LG’s UK mobile lead Andy Coughlin tells CNET that the pair estimated Nexus 4 shipments in the way you’d expect for any phone, but have been rocked by “huge demand” — in short, they didn’t realize that offering such a giant bargain would lead to sellouts within minutes. While we don’t have tangible shipping numbers, that the spending sprees happen over and over again suggests that LG is producing more than a handful of Nexus 4s as it tries to keep up. We suspect that many of you reading this just want to know when sales resume; sadly, Coughlin’s not telling.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Google, LG
Via: TmoNews
Source: CNET UK
ASUS Nexus 7 docking station to arrive in December
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on December 1, 2012
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Nexus 7 dock hits Japanese ASUS shop with December launch window, ¥3,580 sticker price
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on December 1, 2012
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Sick of propping your Nexus 7 up with books, backpacks and terrifying spider-stands? ASUS has something for you — an official charging cradle. This wedge shaped slab dock was leaked in an accessory presentation back in July, flaunting a Micro USB connector and 3.5mm audio jack — now it’s back, flaunting a ¥3,580 ($ 42) sticker price on the Japanese ASUS shop. There’s no word yet on international availability or official US prices, but the product page pegs the cradle for an early December ship date.
Source: ASUS
T-Mobile LG Nexus 4 Review
Posted by Gsurface
on November 28, 2012
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