Posts Tagged ‘Nexus’

Posted by androidjunkie at 21 February 2013

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Been dying for that update to Android 4.2.2? Over at Google Developers, they’ve released the factory images for:

  • Nexus 4
  • Nexus 7 (Wfi and 3G)
  • Nexus 10
  • GSM Galaxy Nexus (yakju and takju only)

The images, as always, flash everything back to stock, vanilla Android, so be aware of that fact. This will wipe your phone to stock.

If you want to check it out for yourself, hit the source link below, and let us know what you think of the update.

via Google Developers

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Posted by androidjunkie at 16 February 2013

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If you’ve got one of the more recent Nexus devices, chances are you’ll want to hit up the update menu in your settings. The rollout for 4.2.2 to Nexus 10, Nexus 7, and GSM Galaxy nexus phones has started. While the update doesn’t seem to include the Nexus 4 (strangely), we can only assume that, considering the other devices that are getting the update, the N4 can’t be far behind. Reports don’t indicate any major changes in this update, but it’s sure to have a slew of bugfixes that could come in handy.

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Posted by androidjunkie at 6 February 2013

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In 2007 Apple released the iPhone and showed the world the power of touch screen smart phones. When it first hit the market, the iPhone was the only device of its kind and Apple enjoyed a dominant position atop the marketplace. Today, the waters are much more crowded and Apple faces stiff competition. Sensing threats to its revenue model from the growth of Samsung and the developments of open source devices like the Google Nexus series, Apple initiated a full scale legal assault.
It all started with a single patent lawsuit filed in 2011. Since that first shot was fired the War for Mobile has gone global, and made more than a few patent lawyers very wealthy.  To see the full extent of Apple’s legal battles, check out the graphic below.

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Posted by androidjunkie at 1 February 2013

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The Nexus 7 will be refreshed with a “full HD” 1080p display and thinner bezel, reports Digitimes. Expected to carry the same attractive $200-$250 price point as the current model, the tablet is said to be manufactured by Asus.

Citing sources with access to “engineering samples” of the device, word is that “several specifications” will also be tweaked for the new model. Unfortunately it is not clear as to when the tablet will arrive however mid-2013 seems a logical time frame.  With Google I/O taking place in the middle of May it stands to reason that Google could introduce the next-gen device at the big developer conference.

In a related note, Digitimes claims that there have been an estimated six million shipments of the Nexus 7 through the end January. The most popular version? The $249 32GB Wifi-only model.

 

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Posted by androidjunkie at 21 January 2013

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The Google I/O developers conference is perhaps the largest Android event in the world, and , if I may say so, also the best. It’s becoming a fact that ever year Google introduces plenty of new stuff at I/O, such as new versions of the Android platform as well as devices. So, looking forward, what might we expect at this year’s  Google I/O 13.?

This week the rumor mill says that Google will introduce an LG-made Nexus 5 and a new Nexus 7.7 tablet. As you know, Google and LG launched the Nexus 4 last year, and it was the first phone to run Android 4.2. Assuming the two got along nicely, the logical leap (for some) is that LG and Google will pair for the next Pure Google device. As of now, that would be the so-called Nexus 5.

Allegedly, the device will feature a full HD display, an NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor, 2GB of RAM, storage options of 8GB and 16GB, a 13-megapixel camera, a 3-megapixel front-facing camera, and some other goodies.

As for the Nexus 7.7, it will reportedly boast a 7.7-inch WUXGA display (1200 x 1920), NVIDIA Tegra 4, 2GB of RAM, 8GB and 16GB of storage, and HD main and front cameras.

I would be happy if either of these two panned out, but I am not so certain they will. First off, LG has denied the rumors, saying that they are totally unfounded. Also, consider that this would be just six months after the release of the Nexus 4.  Would the two companies want to cannibalize sales or risk confusing consumers?

If I were to guess, the tablet seems more likely than a new phone, but even then it is hard to say that LG is working on the device. Thus far LG has not offered very much on the tablet landscape.

What do you think Google is cooking up for the next I/O? Do you think there will be a new phone and/or tablet? Will it come from LG?  Tell us your thoughts in the comment box below.


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Posted by androidjunkie at 6 January 2013

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We’ve been waiting and waiting, and it seems like we’ve got solid news that the ASUS Nexus 7 dock is coming to both the states and Europe this month. According to the source, ASUS Benelux says that the dock should arrive mid-January, and is speculated to be €29.99. As far as the US goes, B&H photo, who originally offered the dock for pre-order last month, shows availability of January 10th, and is selling the dock for $39.99.

via androidworld


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Posted by androidjunkie at 26 December 2012

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Back in September, we reported that Google and ASUS are working on a $100 version of the Google Nexus 7, and then again in October, there were still reports floating around that ASUS will launch it, but when is this really happening? Now, I am about to share some latest breaking news and it came from Picasa, where someone uploaded a picture from an ASUS tablet, and the model number of it is same as the $99 Google Nexus 7.

asus-me172v-1-540x247Though whether it’s a Nexus tablet or just an ASUS tablet, we would love to see this budget Android tablet in market, and for just $99, it’s the best gift you can buy for yourself. Chances are that it will be unveiled next month at the CES in Las Vegas, and it is actually not a bad occasion to launch such a desirable product.

So, if ASUS introduce this product at CES, would you prefer picking it up?

Source: Slashgear


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Posted by androidjunkie at 1 December 2012

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So you’re trying to purchase one of those Nexus 4 handsets that just showed up back in stock, huh? Not so easy, is it? We’re hearing reports from all over the internet that you guys think it is out of stock and that your shopping cart is not processing.  Rest easy brah, that phone is most certainly not out of stock.  Google says so. Well, at 4:45PM EST, it’s not out of stock

Continue reading: Google: Nexus 4 is NOT sold out


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Posted by androidjunkie at 16 November 2012

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In case you forgot, or didn’t know in the first place, the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 arrived today. The new smartphone and tablet joined the Nexus 7 as devices available for purchase in the Google Play store.  If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the latest smartphone from LG or that new super-high-resolution Samsung tablet then today’s your day.  We’ve seen reports that people are having trouble completing orders or that some of them are not available. Our advice: just keep checking back over the course of the day.  Either it gets ironed out and you get your device or Google tells us it’s sold out.


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Posted by androidjunkie at 6 November 2012

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Pocket has a new software update today which will is not only faster and smoother, but it also features optimization for Android 4.2 devices such as the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10.  You can download the latest build from Google Play immediately and take advantage of the goodies that come with this incremental release.

Details and download links after the break

Continue reading: Pocket gets faster, smoother, and better with 4.3 release


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