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Google Nexus Q to be a no show at Google I/O

By Cory Gunther
on 13 May, 2013

Completely overpriced and randomly announced last year was the short-lived debut of the Google Nexus Q media device. After being announced nearly a year ago at I/O 2012, then later canceled, we were hoping for some sort of rebound device or revamped Nexus Q this year. Sadly it sounds like that won't be happening. At least according to a few anonymous sources.

CyanogenMod releases first nightly builds for the Google Nexus Q

By Robert Nelson
on 21 Jan, 2013

Google may have banished the Nexus Q from the Play Store a while back, however it looks like the device isn't totally dead yet. Well, it may be in the eyes of Google, however the folks at CyanogenMod have just released the first nightly build for the media streaming device that never really took off.

Google Nexus Q banished from Nexus landing page

By Eric Abent
on 31 Oct, 2012

If you've been waiting for Google to reintroduce the poorly-executed Nexus Q media streaming device, we've got some bad news for you. Google has removed the device from its Nexus landing page, which suggests that it may not be coming back anytime soon. In fact, Google may have decided to pull the plug entirely, as the Nexus landing page is now only populated by the Nexus 4, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10.

Google begins shipping Nexus Q pre-orders

By Eric Abent
on 1 Aug, 2012

Yesterday, Google announced that it would be heading back to the drawing board with the Nexus Q. Those who pre-ordered the device aren't being left out in the cold, however, as Google announced that they will still be receiving the Nexus Q at the very reasonable price of absolutely nothing. Today, Google confirmed to Android Police that it has started shipping out those free pre-orders to customers.

Google delays launch of Nexus Q, gives free Q to those who pre-ordered

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Jul, 2012

Google has officially suspended the Nexus Q media streaming devices official launch. Not delayed as in it will be shipping later than expected, instead they've basically canceled it and will be making some changes. That is why they are stating it has been suspended. A brief email is going out to those who've pre-ordered and multiple reports have just hit our inbox.

Nexus Q wait stretches to three weeks overnight

By Shane McGlaun
on 26 Jul, 2012

If you really wanted one of the slick, round, Google Nexus Q media streaming devices and didn't order yesterday, you're going to have to wait a few weeks. When the device launched yesterday we mentioned that the Google Play store page for the media streaming orb listed the device as in stock and shipping immediately. This morning the official Nexus Q page shows a significant shipping delay.

Google updates YouTube and Nexus Q apps

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Jul, 2012

Google has issued a set of updates for multiple applications today, and a few were worth mentioning. First up was Google Movies & TV, but that wasn't anything special. The important ones are YouTube and the Nexus Q companion app. YouTube was updated to version 4.0 for ICS+ devices, same goes for many older devices too. Along with both updates YouTube now fully supports the Nexus Q.

Google I/O 2012 condensed into 4 minute video

By Eric Abent
on 25 Jul, 2012

Google I/O 2012 definitely wasn't lacking when it came to exciting announcements and events, but trying to relive three days' worth of information can lead to some major headaches. After all, a lot went down at Google I/O - from the introduction of the Google Nexus 7 to the announcement that 1 million Android devices are activated every day, there was certainly a lot to take in. So, what's the Google fan without a photographic memory to do?

Nexus Q media streamer now shipping from Play Store

By Cory Gunther
on 25 Jul, 2012

Google's first device that isn't a smartphone or tablet, the Nexus Q, is finally shipping from the Google Play Store. Yup, that oddly shaped and designed black ball of social video-streaming goodness is now available. Being listed as in stock today for the low price of $299.

Google Nexus Q Hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Jun, 2012

This week Google has introduced several new products in both the software and hardware realms, one of the oddest of these being the "first social streaming media player" called the Nexus Q. This device was shown off at Google I/O 2012 and was part of the Developer Pack given to all attendees. It's also currently on sale at the Google Play store online and will be shipped very soon - but you may be asking yourself still: what on earth is it?