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Google drops Android 4.2.1 factory images for Nexus 4, 7, and more

By Cory Gunther
on 29 Nov, 2012

We knew this was coming, but this morning it's finally here. After Google started pushing out Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean to multiple devices, then followed it up by pushing the newest version of Android to AOSP, we now have factory images for almost all of the recent Nexus devices. If you head to Google's factory image page you'll find everything you need.

Nexus 4 shipping times delayed into 2013

By Cory Gunther
on 28 Nov, 2012

Yesterday the folks from Mountain View put their LG Nexus 4 smartphone up for sale on the Google Play Store for the second time in two weeks, and it sold out pretty much just as fast as the first round. Google's new Nexus is either extremely popular and seeing an unaccounted for demand, or they need some serious work on their sales skills. The Play Store became almost unusable as Google warned users they still had stock, and to keep trying as it was experiencing a heavy load. Now lets talk shipping.

HTC DROID DNA should’ve been the Nexus 5

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Nov, 2012

Google's Nexus line is known for pushing the cutting edge and helping the evolution of Android along. Earlier this week Google's brand new LG Nexus 4 finally went up for sale. While we aren't here to talk about the lack of stock, or the immediate sold out status, we do want to mention what should've been. It should have been the HTC Nexus 5 or the HTC Nexus DNA. With a beautiful 5-inch 1080p HD display and a quad-core processor if any phone deserved the Nexus branding, the HTC DROID DNA was it.

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean hitting AOSP – Get ready for ROM updates

By Cory Gunther
on 13 Nov, 2012

We had a feeling today would go exactly how it's going. Basically it's all about the Nexus and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean in the world of Android news. Oh and Verizon announced the HTC DROID DNA if anyone noticed. Today Google is dropping all sorts of goodness on the Android Community, and they've just pushed Android 4.2 Jelly Bean to AOSP. They've also pushed the factory images for the Nexus 4, 7 and 10 too.

Nexus 4 sells out in the US – in just under 24 minutes [Update]

By Cory Gunther
on 13 Nov, 2012

Today is the day that many were hoping to get their hands on, or at least purchase a shiny new LG Nexus 4 from the folks at Google. Available just about 40 minutes ago in the US was the LG Nexus 4 and the Samsung Nexus 10 tablets running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. We're not sure if this is good news, or bad, but the LG Nexus 4 has already sold out in both 8 and 16GB options.

Manual install of Android 4.2 for Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7 available

By Dave LeClair
on 13 Nov, 2012

Google is pushing Android 4.2 Jelly Bean to Nexus owners via an over-the-air update, but if you are impatient, there are ways to get it sooner. The firmware for the GSM version of the Galaxy Nexus (so not Verizon's LTE-equipped version) is available for download on Google's servers. The v4.2 ROM for the Nexus 7 is also available.

Galaxy Nexus reportedly getting Android 4.2 update too

By Cory Gunther
on 12 Nov, 2012

Google's lineup of Nexus devices are just a few hours away from finally being available to purchase right on the Google Play Store. Devices that will all come with the new and improved Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out of the box. Earlier tonight we reported the final "shipping version" of 4.2 JB was rolling out to the Nexus 4 and 10, but now multiple reports are stating the GSM Galaxy Nexus is also enjoying the same treatment.

Android 4.2 update rolling out for Nexus 4 and 10 with new features

By Cory Gunther
on 12 Nov, 2012

Tomorrow is a big day for Google, with the official release date of their brand new set of Android devices. Those being the popular LG Nexus 4 smartphone, Samsung Nexus 10 tablet, and of course the wildly popular and already available Nexus 7. Today Google has just confirmed that the final shipping version of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean is rolling out as we speak. We have a feeling the Nexus 7 will be enjoying the same come tomorrow once it goes on sale.

Google Exec talks about the Nexus strategy

By Cory Gunther
on 5 Nov, 2012

Google's Nexus program is growing, and growing fast. With awesome devices available now, and a whole new array announced for this month things are looking good. The Nexus strategy is a push back at Apple and Microsoft's greed according to one Google executive, who also states the acquisition of Motorola Mobility was more to “disarm” attacks than it was to dive into hardware. Read on below for more details.

Google Nexus 10 Review

By Cory Gunther
on 2 Nov, 2012

Meet the latest and greatest from Samsung and Google. The tablet that has outdone Apple and their "Retina" displays, the tablet that packs the latest version of Android, and the tablet with the absolute highest resolution to date -- coming in at 2560x1600. This is true HD! The Samsung-made Google Nexus 10 is up on our review table, and it's glorious. The screen is stunning, the processor is blazing fast, and of course we have Android 4.2 Jelly Bean powering this slate. Can this be the best tablet around just as the Nexus 7 has? Read on to see our full thoughts and tons of pictures.