June, 2012 - Android Community

Google+ app for tablets announced at Google IO

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Jun, 2012

If you're a fan of Google's ever growing social network site Google+ we have some good news on that front too. It isn't just about Android devices and software. Google+ is finally getting what we've all wanted and been waiting for -- a tablet app. Google+ today is coming to tablets.

Google Nexus Q media player makes its debut – just $299

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Jun, 2012

Google has just uncovered one more surprise up on the stage here for the Google IO Day 1 Keynote, and that is the new Google Q. What is the Q? This is their first consumer electronic product and will work hand-in-hand with the Nexus 7. The Nexus Q is Google's new media-streaming device for the home.

Google Nexus 7 pre-orders start today, ships mid July for $199

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Jun, 2012

Google's brand new tablet is official and is being called the Nexus 7. Coming out of the box with the just announced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and having all the awesome apps, games, books, magazines, and music from Google Play. Google has just announced the Nexus 7 will be available mid July, and pre-orders start today.

Google announces the Nexus 7 tablet

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Jun, 2012

It's finally official! Google has just announced the next Nexus to join the growing Nexus family. We've heard and seen rumors for months and months but today they've cleared it all up. Officially being called the Nexus 7. Check out the official specs below.

Google Now announced to help with travel, sports scores, alerts and more

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Jun, 2012

We are still getting drenched with tons of awesome features for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean but Google is talking specifically on a few called Google Now and Knowledge Graph. Both of these are Siri-like features we've been waiting for with a "virtual assistant."

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean features offline dictation and features galore

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Jun, 2012

They've just officially announced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with tons and tons of changes. We mentioned a few in the announcement post linked to below, but they keep unveiling new awesome features you'll want to hear about. From smooth as "butter" UI improvements, offline dictation, and some sweet improvements to widgets.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean officially announced at Google IO

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Jun, 2012

Hugo Barra director of product management her at Google has just jumped on stage here at Google IO for their day one keynote. Right off the bat talking about momentum, numbers, and of course the much rumored Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Android Community is here at Google I/O 2012!

By Chris Burns
on 26 Jun, 2012

It's finally time again for the biggest Android developer event of the year, and Google's throwing the party! Google I/O 2012 has begun - registry has begun, at least, and the big events start tomorrow morning bright and early! Join us all week long as we bring you all the greatest news and revelations as they occur from tomorrow morning until night on Friday!

Jelly Bean gets official as it arrives at Google HQ [UPDATE]

By Cory Gunther
on 26 Jun, 2012

Guess what just arrived at the Googleplex? It's finally official, as if we didn't know it was going to be the actual name of the next iteration of Android anyways. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is a go, and Google has just added it to the Googleplex building 44 lawn as expected. Doesn't it look wonderful?

Qualcomm unleashes Snapdragon SDK for Android

By Cory Gunther
on 26 Jun, 2012

Today at Qualcomm's annual developer event they've just announced a brand new addition to the world of Android developers. Just like Qualcomm's exclusive Snapdragon GamesCommand app store, or NVIDIA's for that matter, they've today released the Snapdragon SDK to help developers dive further into the S4 platform and beyond.