The Galaxy Nexus won’t be receiving an update to Android 4.4 (KitKat), according to a Spanish Google support page.…
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The LG G Flex has a “real” curved screen. So what?
Companies are racing to create curved smartphones as LG's G Flex was announced over the weekend. It's the first "real" curved smartphone, says LG; a clear shot at Samsung. Is this helping end users or is it really a thumb-wrestling match between the two?…
Read MoreHere’s the secret success sauce in Ubuntu’s phone platform
One of the most popular Linux distributions will arrive on smartphones this year: Canonical is bringing Ubuntu to the small screen. But this isn't a special version of Ubuntu; it's the actual desktop software platform with touch-friendly mobile interface that could be a disruptor.…
Read MoreAndroid 4.2 starts rolling out to Nexus devices
Google's Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 are now on sale and ship with Android 4.2, which brings a number of software improvements and new features to the platform. Older Nexus devices are getting the software too, plus you can manually install it on the Nexus 7.…
Read MoreCourt reverses earlier sales ban Apple won on Samsung Galaxy Nexus
It's good news for Samsung: an appeals court decided on Thursday to lift the injunction placed on one of its flagship devices intended to showcase Android 4.0., the Galaxy Nexus. The court says Apple should not have been granted the ban in the first place.…
Read MoreLife’s good: Leaks detail potential next Google Nexus
The next Nexus phone may be based on the LG Optimus G, a 4-7-inch high-resolution handset with a quad-core processor and an ample 2 GB of memory. Leaked specs line up with recent chatter, indicating that this new Nexus could be announced next month.…
Read MoreGame of Phones: Open webOS proves “what is dead may never die”
After buying webOS and Palm for $1.2 billion, HP pulled the plug and open-sourced the platform. The first fruits of that labor are appearing as multiple devices are getting ports of the new Open webOS, keeping Palm's excellent mobile operating system alive for many fans.…
Read MoreAndroid this week: So I bought a Galaxy Note 2…
So I broke down and ordered a Galaxy Note 2 from overseas. Why spend the money when I have a Galaxy Nexus phone and Nexus 7 tablet? A video demo shows how Samsung is further bridging the mobile and traditional computing space and I bought in.…
Read MoreApple’s iPod touch lets committed Android owners flirt with iOS
Apple finally released the 4-inch handset I've been waiting nearly two years for. But the new iPod touch has the larger screen too, plus other key upgrades that got me to swap my iPhone 4S for a new iPod touch that complements my Android phone.…
Read MoreAndroid this week: Nexus 7 tablet arrives; Jelly Bean is sweet; Apple fights back
For the Android crowd, this was an eventful week, thanks to the many announcements at Google I/O. Here's my first look at the Nexus 7 tablet and Android 4.1 on the Galaxy Nexus, which is temporarily unable to be sold due to Apple winning an injunction.…
Read MoreWhat Android users can expect from Google I/O 2012
All eyes of the Android faithful will be squarely on Google this week, as the company is holding its annual Google I/O event in San Francisco. Here's a look at what is likely to be introduced, even though Google could yet have some additional surprises.…
Read MoreAndroid this week: 4.1 for Nexus; Galaxy S III reviewed; Swype and SwiftKey improve
Google tipped its hand early this week, outing the news that Android 4.1 -- Jelly Bean -- will soon be on the GSM Galaxy Nexus. The Galaxy S III impressed so many that it's playing hard to get while not one, but two, Android keyboards improve.…
Read MoreAndroid 4.1 landing on the Galaxy Nexus first (and soon)
Next week is Google's I/O developer conference, but it appears that news is leaking this week. Anyone purchasing a GSM Galaxy Nexus on the Google Play site will see the following message at the time of checkout: "[S]oon the first phone with Android 4.1, Jell...."…
Read MoreWallee magnetic mount for iPhone, Nexus looks to Kickstarter
Wallee already sells a nice iPad case, but the Australian-based company is looking to expand its product line with a magnetic mount and case accessory for Apple's iPhone 4/4S and Samsung's Galaxy Nexus smartphones. The system is modular and offers a car mount and pivot stand.…
Read MoreStraight Talk SIM: The BFF of a Galaxy Nexus or iPhone
Own a Galaxy Nexus, iPhone or other GSM handset? If so and you're tired of the cost and long-term contract, Straight Talk's SIM card may be an option. The no-contract deal is $45 for unlimited voice minutes, messages and HSPA+ data on either AT&T or T-Mobile.…
Read MoreMobileTechRoundup podcast 267: HTC Titan II and Toshiba’s new Android tablet
Matt and Kevin share hands on thoughts this week of the Toshiba excite10 LE tablet, HTC Titan II smartphone and Kindle Touch case with integrated light. Plus some discussion on the new $399 Galaxy Nexus that Google is selling directly to consumers.…
Read MoreWhy a $399 Galaxy Nexus from Google is a big deal
Google's first Android 4.0 phone, the Galaxy Nexus, is available for direct purchase online in the U.S. Google Play store for $399. With support for two GSM networks, solid hardware, a 720p display and updates direct from Google, this may be the Android deal of 2012.…
Read MoreSprint’s $199 Galaxy Nexus lands Apr. 22 with $50 in Wallet credits
Sprint's Galaxy Nexus with LTE arrives in stores and online April 22 for $199 with two-year contract. That's $100 less than the Verizon version, but Sprint is sweetening the deal even further. Buyers who activate Google Wallet will see $50 in credits in their Wallet account.…
Read MorePatent Troll Sues Amazon, Mobile Industry Over Battery Charger
A Texas shell company is claiming that battery technology in devices like the Kindle Fire and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus infringes its patent.…
Read MoreSprint Galaxy Nexus LTE tipped to launch April 15
Samsung's Galaxy Nexus is a Verizon Wireless exclusive in the U.S. but Sprint customers may be able to get the device next month. Although Sprint's 4G LTE network isn't available yet, the phone will keep the LTE radio for future activation and likely support Google Wallet.…
Read MoreWhy Mountain Lion could blunt Android’s momentum
After running OS X 10.8, or Mountain Lion, for the past few days, I am reaching more for my iPhone than my Galaxy Nexus. The "grand unified user experience" approach of Apple has everything to do with that, and it could blunt Android's momentum.…
Read MoreWhy LTE sucks (your battery, that is)
LTE phones are the fastest things on the airwaves, but they can also suck a battery dry in a few hours. Here are five reasons why your new Samsung Galaxy Nexus or HTC Vivid is going dead right after lunch time.…
Read MoreMobileTechRoundup podcast 260: Custom ROMs and iPad 3 thoughts
On this week's podcast, Kevin convinces Matt to try Chrome for Android now that Matt's custom ROM issue on the Galaxy Nexus is fixed. Also, what to expect from quad-core phones and what would it take for either host to upgrade to the expected iPad 3?…
Read MoreTime to flash a Galaxy Nexus custom ROM. Here’s why.
After using the stock Google Android software on my Galaxy Nexus for two months, I'm getting antsy. The new Chrome beta for Android is a super browser and Google Wallet is great too. But now It's time for a custom ROM to reinvigorate the Nexus experience!…
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