Tag: nexus

Update to 2013 Nexus 7, to fix touchscreen issues

Google is today pushing out its first post-release update for the 2013 Nexus 7. Google’s Paul Wilcox confirmed on the company’s product forums that new firmware is indeed rolling out to fix touchscreen sensitivity issues reported by some Nexus 7 owners: As a couple of you have mentioned, …

The trouble with my ex: Does vanilla need more essence?

Having a Nexus is the pinnacle for the purist Android lover, right? Always up to date, always on the cutting edge, never left awaiting features your friends have; what a joy. That’s an opinion I’d have agreed with two years ago. Owning a Nexus S and a Galaxy …

Want a white Nexus 4? No Worries

Despite never receiving and official British launch, online tech retailer Expansys has a stock of white Nexus 4 for sale. Expansys states in their listing that this is an EU product supplied with a UK AC adaptor, and now it’s no longer available from Google Play in the …

Google Nexus 7 Receiving Android 4.3 right now

So, that Android 4.3 update has arrived on Nexus 4. Now, if you have a Nexus 7 quick, go and pick it up right now, because it’s your turn. The OTA update is arriving right now, so go into Settings-> About-> System Update-> Check now. Let us know …

Nexus 7 hitting UK in September?

With all the excitement of the Google event yesterday, one question remained unanswered. When will the UK get stock? Well, PC World now have both WiFi models on their site with a release date of 13th September. This weems quite a long way off considering the US will …

Android 4.3 Factory Images now available for Nexus devices

Google yesterday released the latest incantation of Android 4.3 Jellybean stating that the the Nexus 10, Nexus 7, Nexus 4 and Galaxy Nexus will all be getting the update over the air (OTA) in the coming weeks. Some of us however can’t wait that long. For those of us …

What is it with the Google Play Store and the UK?

Yesterday night the Google editions of the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S4 became available on the Google Play Store. Or they did if you’re in the US anyway. These new Google editions joined the white version of the LG Nexus 4, which also isn’t available in …

HTC considers releasing stock ROM for regular Ones

Hot on the heels of the HTC One Google Edition announcement yesterday, there’s now the possibility of HTC releasing an official stock Android ROM for those with “HTC Editions”. In comments made to Pocket-lint, a HTC spokesmen was quoted as saying that HTC was “taking a look at …

HTC One Google Edition officially unveiled

Everyone knew it was coming, and now Sundar Pichai has revealed the phone that everyone has been waiting for live on stage at the D11 conference. It’s the same amazing hardware that everyone has been raving about, minus Sense and plus some stock Android goodness. The model will …

Google announces Galaxy S4 Nexus Edition

One of the bigger surprises announced by Google at yesterday’s I/O keynote was the release of a Nexus-like stock Galaxy S4. Gone is all the nasty TouchWiz S-rubbish, replaced by the beautiful vanilla Android experience. We’re also told we can expect a Nexus-like update schedule.  As someone who …

Google I/O 2013 Keynote Roundup

Google I/O 2013 has arrived and is open for business. The keynote speech (this year there is only one, instead of the usual two) has been made and it was a biggie. Lasting some three and a bit hours and with many of the major players from Google …

Issentiel Leather Nexus 4 case – Review

I own an LG Nexus 4, so as you could imagine I am always concerned I’ll damage it. Not so much because it’s fragile, but because it looks so nice I don’t want to spoil it. I have a ‘bumper’ for it but it just doesn’t feel like it’s going …

White Nexus 4 sold on second hand mobile phone trade-in website

Remember that lovely piece of cake I reported on back in January? You know, the one with the white Nexus 4 next to it. Well, there’s been another sighting of a white Nexus 4. Unfortunately there’s no sign of the cake though. This time the lesser spotted Nexus …

Leaked LG handset. Perhaps the next Nexus?

The guys from EVLeaks have just posted this over on their Facebook page. There’s not a great deal of information on what it is, and the presence of a large blue rectangle on the screen is raising more questions than answers. The handset could be a new Optimus …

Samsung Galaxy S4 Vs the Nexus 4

If you listened to our lovely podcast this week you’ll have heard us discussing the various merits of the Samsung Galaxy S4, in particular, VS other (cheaper) handsets like the Google Nexus 4. I really like my Nexus 4. I like stock Android, it’s whizzy fast and does everything …

More Nexus 4 accessories now available from Google

Google’s flagship handset, the Nexus 4 has had some more accessories listed on the Google Play store. Anyone that has purchased the latest Nexus phone will know that the box simply contains the handset and a charger, with no earphones or fancy schmaltz. Well, now available on the …

Nexus 4 back in stock once more at Google Play

Missed it the first time? Missed it the second time and the third time? Why are you like eh? Quick, before you do anything else, get over to the Google Play store and bag your Nexus 4. The 16GB version is on the shelves at £279, which is …

Nexus 7 dock lands in the UK

Anyone with a Nexus 7 here in the UK and who wants to get the desktop dock for it, well you are now in luck as Google are selling them direct from the Play Store for £24.99 plus delivery right now! Which we reviewed here. Whilst now available …

Is Android Disappearing? – Editorial

We are living in a smartphone world of mobile fun and wherever you look the worlds of mobile and traditional computing are converging – from the technology itself to the sites that cover it.  Facebook and Twitter are appearing across all platforms from the new Playstation 4 to …

Android 4.2.2 Rolling out to Nexus Devices

Read our Galaxy Nexus 10 review? What about our Nexus 4 review? Got either of these? Want some good news? Reports are coming in from Reddit and Android Police stating that Android version 4.2.2 is rolling out to Nexus Devices. There is no current changelog but users are …

Wireless Nexus charger appears on Play Store

Well well well what do we have here!  Looks like Google are about to start selling the official Nexus 4 wireless charger on their own Play Store as the website has been updated recently and the charger now appears under Nexus 4 accessories. However at the moment in …

Google post a video showing Google Now and the Nexus 4

Both the Nexus 4 and Google Now are both products that Google should be proud of. So why not make a little video showing them off in real life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpaLZOjqMew So are you inspired to go and join the waiting list on the Google Play Store? I am …

Nexus 10 – Review

Introduction OK so this device has been out for a while.. but with limited availability we’ve struggled to get hold of a review unit.. well now we have one! You all know about the ridiculously high resolution screen, but how does the rest of  the device perform? What’s the overall experience like, …

Nexus 4 Now available to buy again here in the UK

You know the deal by now. These things are a pain to get hold of, so when they appear on the Google Play store you go and get one. The 8GB is sitting in my basket right now. Unlocked, it’s a snip at £239. We mentioned earlier that …

Nexus 10 back in stock at Google

So now christmas is over and things starting to get back to normal it looks like Google have more stock of the Nexus 10 16GB version available as the store has changed from the normal SOLD OUT message to ‘SHIPS SOON’ with a message stating it will ship …

Nexus 7 dock to become available in U.S. and Europe this month

After an eternity of waiting and speculation, it seems the elusive ASUS Nexus 7 dock may be about to hit the United States and Europe this month. In the Netherlands, AndroidWorld.nl has word from ASUS Benelux that the dock will arrive in mid-January. Prices are speculated to be …

Google apologises for Nexus 4 delays

  As we all know by now, the Nexus 4 launch has not been the best it could have been. Getting one from Google has been difficult at best whilst other retailers availability has been better their prices are also higher. Dan Cobley, Managing Director of Google UK …

Nexus 4 back to sold out status

With many people still waiting to get their hands on the Nexus 4 from Google direct, a little while ago orders were reopened to allow more people to place their order and get in the line for the new Android flagship phone. As expected though orders started flooding …

Nexus 7 tablet dock unboxed

Anyone out there who owns a Nexus 7 tablet (and let’s face it there will be LOADS of you considering the great price you can get one at) and wishes if only had a desk dock to use with it then your mobile life would be complete, we …

EE adds Android tablets to their range

EE today have introduced the first Android tablets to their range of devices accompanying the iPad and iPad mini. As of today, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE or Google Nexus 7 by ASUS bundle (paired with Huawei E589 Mobile Wi-Fi) Price details are included …

Nexus 4 FlexiShield Skin – Review

While I do love my Nexus 4, I did spend a fair amount of time in my review, and on the podcast, discussing its design flaws. Although the glass back might look and feel great, it certainly doesn’t help with durability or handling. It’s an accident waiting to happen, both …

LG Nexus 4 – Review

There’s no point beating around the bush; the Nexus 4 is awesome. I absolutely love it. It’s the best Android phone I’ve ever used and, £ for £, most likely the best phone you can(‘t) buy.  There are still a few flaws, and I’ll get to them, but …

LG Nexus 4 – Initial Impressions

Having finally got my hands on a Nexus 4 yesterday (massive thanks to Dan!) I wanted to write down some quick first impressions before I do a full review. Screen Wow! What an upgrade. So much sharper than the Gnex. Everything looks crystal clear. The improvement is just …

Now Galaxy Nexus getting 4.2.1 update

After the news yesterday that Android Jellybean 4.2.1 was rolling out to the LG Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 there comes and update for the Galaxy Nexus. The update is as usual rolling out OTA and is less than 1mb in size.     Once installed December is …

Apple vs Google – Let battle commence.

We all know that feeling.  The moment when your heart leaps out of your chest and thumps at a thousand miles per hour just as your phone hits the floor. I’m fairly certain that each and every one of us has dropped our handset at one time or …

Nexus 4 back in stock today but only in the US

Have you been waiting on the Nexus 4 to come back into stock on the Google Play store rather than pay over the odds elsewhere? Then there is some semi good news to be had. If you are in the US then stock will be coming back online …

Android 4.2.1 Rollout Begins

Android Jellybean 4.2 has barely hit and very few users actually have their Nexus 4 or Nexus 10’s however Google have begun the rollout of Android version 4.2.1 to the latest devices. The update is only 1.1mb in size so don’t expect any major changes.  Indeed, the only …

More Nexus 4’s ready to ship

Exciting news for anyone waiting to get their hands on a shiny Nexus 4! More back orders are ready to ship to customers. Luckily I managed to get an order in after they initially went on sale but it ended up on back order due to demand. We expected …

LG Nexus 4 Availabililty Checker – Don’t miss out again

OK, so you spent your entire time on launch day pressing refresh but still had no joy. Some of us have even sold your old handset so that we can order the newest, latest greatest one – the amazing vanishing LG Nexus 4. Well, a tiny little bit …

Nexus 4 coming to Three

Seekers of the mythical Nexus 4 now have another opportunity to not get one… at least not yet. 🙂 Three have announced that they will be selling Google & LG’s latest and greatest handset. Unfortunately it’s not available straight away, so if you’re not the patient type your …