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Google to Unveil 32GB Nexus 4 with 4G LTE Support in May?

April 22, 2013

Developers and consumers around the globe are eager to see what Android-powered devices will be unveiled on May 15th at Google I/O 2013 in San Francisco. Products expected to take the stage include Google Glass and the 2nd-generation Nexus 7 tablet. Many are also hoping to witness the introduction of a Nexus 5 smartphone....
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Google Chrome Beta 27 Update: Full Screen Support on Android Smartphones, Tab History on Tablets (Changelog)

April 10, 2013

Google updated the Chrome Beta Web browser for Android to version 27 with a couple new features, including full screen support for Android smartphones, tab history on tablets, client-side certificate support and simpler searching. Check out the full changelog of enhancements, performance fixes and known issues below, then grab the latest Chrome Beta update...
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Google Play Store 4.0 Update Goes Live for Android Smartphones and Tablets

April 9, 2013

Today, Google has started rolling out a redesigned Google Play store to Android smartphones and tablets. The search giant describes the update as simple, clean and claims it will help users find great entertainment quicker than ever. The redesigned store introduces bigger images, grouped content, new recommendations, and simplified checkout. The Google Play 4.0...
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Google to Release 2nd Generation Nexus 7 with Snapdragon in July

April 3, 2013

Google is planning to release its second generation Nexus 7 in July of this year, according to two new sources. The successor to the hit Android tablet, which will again be manufactured by Asus, is said to be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, higher resolution display and thinner bezel. The source did not...
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HTC One Android Smartphone Teardown (Image Gallery)

March 29, 2013

While many consumers are waiting for the HTC One to go on sale in their respective markets, the folks at iFixit have already disassembled the flagship Android smartphone for all to see what’s under the hood. As you may recall, the One features a 4.7-inch 1080p Full HD Super LCD 3 display, Qualcomm Snapdragon...
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This Motorola X Phone Image is Likely a Fake

March 25, 2013

An anonymous tipster claims the image above is of the Motorola X Phone. The unidentified source also claims to know the device’s specs, mentioning a 4.7-inch 1280×768 display fortified with Gorilla Glass 3, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor, 4000mAh battery and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It’s also thought to be IP57 water resistant certified....
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Google Play 4.0 Update Coming Soon (Screenshots)

March 21, 2013

A refreshed Google Play store should be arriving as an update soon on Android smartphones and likely tablets, as evident by newly leaked screenshots clearly showing version 4.0. Google Play 4.0 integrates more text, larger images, new sectional containers, and it further pushes the holo theme to the user interface. It looks like a...
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Google Keep Note Taking Android App Released (Video)

March 20, 2013

Google has released an official Android app for their new note-taking service, called Google Keep. Users can quickly create checklists, enter voice notes or capture photos with annotations, which are then synced across devices through Google Drive. Think of it as a way to create, save and organize post-it or sticky notes in the...
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Verizon Updates Samsung Galaxy Nexus to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

March 19, 2013

Verizon Wireless has finally upgraded its Samsung Galaxy Nexus from Android 4.1.1 to 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (JDQ39). While 4.2.2 is the latest version of Android to date, the Google-backed Nexus device should have received build 4.2 months ago. Instead, users have had to sit through inexcusable and unexplained delays. The GSM Galaxy Nexus was...
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Samsung Galaxy S III, Note II to get Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie Update

March 19, 2013

The following is a preliminary list of Samsung smartphones and tablets to be updated to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. The update path includes Galaxy devices released over the past two years. According to the source, numerous devices will be updated to Android 4.2.2, including the Galaxy S2 and...
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Sundar Pichai Takes Lead of Android, Andy Rubin Out

March 13, 2013

Andy Rubin is stepping down from his lead position on the Android team. The Android co-founder will still remain with Google, but in a different, undisclosed position. Sundar Pichai will take his place moving forward. Read on for the full statement from Google CEO Larry Page. Message from Larry Page, Google CEO: Sergey and...
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New Google Nexus 7 Ad Targets Cooks and Travelers (Video)

February 21, 2013

Google posted a new advertisement on YouTube for its popular Nexus 7 Android tablet. After the video went public recently, Google quickly removed it or set it to private, presumably because it wasn’t meant to go live in the first place. Fortunately, YouTube user spangler736 made a copy and uploaded it for our viewing...
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Google Rolls Out Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean JDQ39 Update to Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus Devices

February 12, 2013

Google has started updating the GSM Galaxy Nexus smartphone, as well as the Nexus 7 and 10 tablets, to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean build JDQ39. Details on what’s changed are vague, but we imagine the update comes with a host of bug fixes, performance improvements and a sprinkle of enhancements. In fact, the Nexus...
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Nexus 4 Qi Wireless Charger Available on Google Play

February 11, 2013

The Qi inductive charging dock for the Nexus 4 Android smartphone is now available for $59.99 on the Google Play store (Unites States and Canada). This accessory will allow Nexus 4 users to wirelessly charge the device, as in without having to connect a cable directly, by simply placing the handset on the half-sphere....
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Nexus 4 with Google Now Promoted During Grammys in New Commercial (Video)

February 11, 2013

Google aired a new ad during the Grammys tonight which highly promoted Google Now and the Nexus 4 Android smartphone. The commercial does a fantastic job at informing consumers across the globe that the Nexus 4 can give you “just the right information at just the right time” with Google Now. A rival to...
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