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Kodi 20.2 ‘Nexus' released with backports and bug fixes

Paul Hill — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 21:26:01 +0000

Kodi 20.2 'Nexus' is now available for download on supported platforms. This release focuses on backports and bug fixes, according to the release notes. Deployment on Android will be staged. Read more...

Google silently killed custom ‘My Case' program with Pixel 3a launch

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Sun, 19 May 2019 19:56:02 +0000

With the launch of the Pixel 3a, Google decided to shut down its custom case-making web application. My Case and Live Cases allowed users to create custom phone cases using any image, art or location. Read more...

Owners of faulty Nexus 6P devices can get up to $400 for their troubles

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:44:01 +0000

Google and Huawei have agreed to a settlement in which they will pay up to $400 to owners of faulty Nexus 6P devices, which experienced bootloops and unexpected shutdowns after an Android update. Read more...

Android Security Bulletin for April details fixes for Pixel and Nexus devices

Steven Parker — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 07:20:01 +0000

Google's security bulletin for April details fixes for Pixel devices which include stability improvements to the modem and audio speaker during calls, among other things. The images are available now. Read more...

Android 8.1 Oreo rollout for Pixel and Nexus devices will begin today

Shreyas Gandhe — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 15:30:01 +0000

One week since the release of the final Developer Preview of Android 8.1 Oreo, Google is set to roll out the final bits of the mobile operating system to supported Pixel and Nexus devices. Read more...

Google reportedly ends out-of-warranty Nexus 6P replacements

Dreyer Smit — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:40:02 +0000

Some users realized last week that Google was replacing out-of-warranty Nexus 6P devices with the Pixel XL, but a recent revision of this policy has blocked this apparent loophole. Read more...

Google is swapping Nexus 6P for Pixel XL devices as warranty replacements

Usen Joshua O. — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 08:34:02 +0000

Owners of faulty Nexus 6P devices are reportedly being offered Pixel XL smartphones as warranty replacements. The reports vary, from occurring regularly in the US and Canada, to never in Australia. Read more...

Google updates its support timeline for Pixel and Nexus devices

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 22:02:02 +0000

Google has updated its support pages to reflect when its Pixel and Nexus devices will lose their telephone and online support. While some will expire shortly, others have coverage until 2019. Read more...

Android O update expected in August; likely the last major OS update for Nexus 5X and 6P

Andy Weir — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:28:01 +0000

Google is expected to release Android O for its Pixel phones first, starting in early August, followed by supported Nexus devices. It's likely to be the last major OS update for the Nexus 5X and 6P. Read more...

Google makes its June security update for Android available for Pixel and Nexus devices

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 04:48:01 +0000

Google has issued its June security update for its Pixel and Nexus devices. The update secures discovered vulnerabilities with the OS. Android partners have also been informed of the vulnerabilities. Read more...

Samsung's mobile web browser now available for some Pixel, Nexus, and other Android devices

Andy Weir — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:50:01 +0000

Samsung's Internet Browser comes pre-installed on its Galaxy devices, but it's now also available to download for some non-Samsung devices, including Google's Nexus and Pixel range, among others. Read more...

KISS partners with Google to produce limited edition Pixel and Nexus cases

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 04:56:01 +0000

Google has just released its latest Live Cases for the Pixel and Nexus devices in partnership with KISS. The iconic band has 12 limited edition cases that are now available for purchase. Read more...

Google releases May Android security update; new Pixel and Nexus factory images available

Andy Weir — Mon, 01 May 2017 19:27:28 +0000

Google has wasted little time in publishing its latest monthly Android security bulletin, and releasing new factory images and OTA binary image files for its supported Nexus and Pixel devices. Read more...

Pixel and Nexus owners reporting issues with fingerprint reader after Android 7.1.2 update

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 20:14:01 +0000

It appears that some Google Pixel and Nexus owners are experiencing issues when it comes to their fingerprint readers after updating to Android 7.1.2. Unfortunately, there currently isn't a solution. Read more...

Google releases March Android security update; new Pixel and Nexus factory images available

Andy Weir — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:44:01 +0000

Google has published its March security bulletin for Android, and the latest patches are rolling out via an OTA update. New factory and OTA images are available for supported Nexus and Pixel devices. Read more...

LineageOS builds now available for Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Moto G4, and more

Usama Jawad — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:08:02 +0000

The latest builds for Lineage OS - based on CyanogenMod - are finally available. However, they only support a handful of devices right now, with more handsets to be added soon. Read more...

'Instant Tethering' is a new feature rolling out to Pixel and Nexus devices

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 06:34:01 +0000

A new feature is rolling out to Pixel and Nexus devices with Android 7.1.1 called 'Instant Tethering'. It allows devices to share an internet connection automatically using a common Google account. Read more...

Google will finally release Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Nexus 6 in early January

Rich Woods — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 22:22:01 +0000

According to a new report, Google will finally begin rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat to the last of the company's supported Nexus devices in early January, the Motorola Nexus 6. Read more...

Google to begin rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat to Nexus devices on December 6

Andy Weir — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 17:18:01 +0000

While many manufacturers still haven't upgraded their devices to Android 7.0 Nougat, Google will release Android 7.1.1 - the very latest version of the OS - to eligible Nexus devices on December 6. Read more...

LG to issue full refunds to customers with faulty Nexus 5X handsets

Usama Jawad — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 11:12:01 +0000

Apparently, LG is sending out emails to some customers who own a faulty Nexus 5X device plagued by the boot loop issue, offering them a full refund as a means for compensation. Read more...

Google takes out Night Mode on Nexus devices with latest Android 7.1 Nougat preview

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 09:22:01 +0000

The latest preview of Android 7.1 Nougat does away with one basic feature on non-Pixel devices: Night Mode. It's unclear if Google will bring it back or is just reserving it for Pixel phones. Read more...

You can get Google Assistant on Android Nougat devices, but it's not worth it

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 07:12:02 +0000

Clever folks have found a way to bring Google's new Assistant to a large number of devices, as long as they're running Android 7.0 Nougat. But it comes with some big side effects. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Microsoft Surface anticipation, Google galore, and Samsung's fiery fiasco

Andy Weir — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 18:17:22 +0000

From Yahoo hoo-ha and Toyota's auto-bot, to Windows phone woes, Oculus magic, Paint reimagined, Edge updates, R.I.P. Nexus, and bye-bye Band, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Pixel sells its soul; Verizon models will need carrier approval for software updates

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 10:30:01 +0000

If you're in the market to buy a Pixel phone, you might want to steer clear of devices sold by Verizon. The carrier will preinstall its own apps and have control over the phones' software updates. Read more...

Android Nougat has landed for the Nexus 9 LTE

Cage Appleby — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 07:36:01 +0000

The Nexus 9 LTE is finally receiving Android 7.0 Nougat. The new OTA updates are available to download through the Google's developer website. The update is quite large, at 860MB. Read more...

R.I.P. Nexus: Google signals end of Nexus line; says it will "continue to support" devices

Andy Weir — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:46:01 +0000

Following the launch of its new Pixel phones today, Google told Nexus users that they "played an integral role" in the company's journey, but says it will "continue to support" Nexus devices. Read more...

Google releases October 2016 security update for Nexus devices

Rich Woods — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 20:18:02 +0000

Google today released a new Android security update for Nexus devices, for the month of October, 2016. Factory images are available, but Nexus users can wait for the OTA update. Read more...

Upcoming Google Pixel XL gets leaked again in video render

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 09:32:01 +0000

The upcoming Pixel smartphones from Google have been leaked numerous times. Now the larger of the two devices, Pixel XL, has been leaked one more time, in images and video, revealing the phone's size. Read more...

Google's new 7-inch Nexus tablet will reportedly run new Andromeda OS

Andy Weir — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:12:01 +0000

While Google is reportedly planning to launch a premium notebook next year as a showcase for its new Andromeda OS, it looks like the new Huawei-made Nexus tablet could be the developer device for it. Read more...

Google may announce Android/Chrome OS hybrid 'Andromeda' on October 4th

Steven Parker — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 08:48:01 +0000

It's been a source of speculation for a year, but Google might take the wraps off a new Android/Chrome hybrid OS on October 4, when the company is also expected to rebrand Nexus to Pixel. Read more...

Google's Pixel smartphones suffer 3 leaks in 12 hours: more photos and pricing info

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 09:50:01 +0000

In what has become a daily tradition, Google's upcoming Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones have been leaked once again. This time in no less than 3 leaks, showing the two devices and sharing pricing info. Read more...

More images showing Google's upcoming Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones pop up

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 13:32:01 +0000

A number of images purportedly showing the upcoming Google devices have been leaked on the internet. While only showing the front plates of the devices, the new images offer a very close-up look. Read more...

Android 7.0 Nougat factory images and OTA files now available for Nexus 6P

Boyd Chan — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 07:12:01 +0000

Nearly three weeks after kicking off the release of Android 7.0 Nougat to Nexus devices, Google has posted updated images for the Nexus 6P online which also include the latest security updates. Read more...

Microsoft's Lumia 640 found to be the best phone to use on a weak signal

Justin Luna — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:44:01 +0000

The Aalborgs University in Denmark conducted a study, finding out which smartphones perform best on a weak signal. It concluded that Microsoft's Lumia 640 blasts other phones in signal performance. Read more...

Google will reportedly release a successor to the Nexus 7 tablet

Rich Woods — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 22:18:01 +0000

A new report states that Huawei is working on a new 7-inch tablet for Google. The device would be the first tablet to be released by Google in such a form factor since the 2013 Nexus 7. Read more...

New Pixel and Pixel XL phones from Google rumored to launch with Android 7.1 Nougat

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 13:20:01 +0000

Google is expected to launch new Nexus smartphones this fall, albeit under the Pixel brand. While many of their specs are already known, the OS they'll be running is rumored to be Android 7.1 Nougat. Read more...

Google's Pixel and Pixel XL handsets rumored, once again, to sport identical cameras

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 12:40:01 +0000

A new credible report reinforces previous rumors, suggesting Google's upcoming Pixel XL and Pixel handsets, successors to existing Nexus devices, will feature identical, powerful cameras. Read more...

Google expected to announce Pixel phones, Daydream VR headset, and more on October 4

Andy Weir — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:04:01 +0000

October 4 looks set to be a pretty big day for Google, as it's reportedly planning to unveil a 4K Chromecast, its own virtual reality headset, and two new Android phones - the Pixel and Pixel XL. Read more...

R.I.P. Nexus? New handsets will reportedly 'put the Google brand front and center'

Andy Weir — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:36:01 +0000

Have we reached the end of the line for Nexus? The two devices expected to launch in the next few weeks will reportedly ditch the Nexus brand, in favor of a stronger focus on Google's brand instead. Read more...

New renders offer a clearer look at HTC's new Nexus 'Sailfish' handset

Andy Weir — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:33:54 +0000

A set of renders provides a further look at 'Sailfish', the smaller of HTC's new Nexus handsets, showing its unusual rear design, Nexus Launcher UI, a range of colors, and no external branding. Read more...