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Google Nexus One receives Android 2.3.6 OTA [Instructions to manually update]

Google Nexus One which is also known as the grand father of Android phones and Google’s first Nexus device get’s updated to Android 2.3.6. Last update which Nexus officially received was of Android 2.3.4, now Google has decided to skip 2.3.5 and jump directly to 2.3.6. Well I have not updated my Nexus One yet as it is on CyanogenMod and I am sure they will be including Android 2.3.6 in their next nightly. The update does not have anything in particular except dome bug fixes. Follow the instructions below to manually update if you haven’t received the update yet.

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Google+ for Android v1.0.7 update brings Hangout and lots of new features

Google+ for Android has got a major update to version 1.0.7, that brings the Hangout to the Android phones (Android 2.3+ and front-facing camera) that lets you join a hangout on the Google+ stream. Huddle is now renamed as Messenger. This also brings move to SD card support and lots of improvements. Continue reading “Google+ for Android v1.0.7 update brings Hangout and lots of new features”

HTC coming up with it’s own OS?

HTC has been experimenting with the O.S used in it’s devices from a long time, it was the first company to adopt Android O.S, it also came out with devices running Qualcomm’s BREW  and has been running Windows 6.5 from long back, recently they  have also introduced devices running Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7. Now we are hearing that HTC is looking to develop it’s own O.S, is this HTC’s reply to Google buying Motorola  or is HTC worried about future Android upgrades and it’s relation with Google? Reason could also be the recent lawsuit against HTC by Apple on HTC’s  Android devices.

In surprising turn of events, HTC has sued Apple this time

Apple has been suing HTC from a long time for infringing various patents, just recently we had heard Apple telling that the whole idea of Android was taken from Apple because Andy Rubin who is the godfather of Android used to work for Apple some 20 years back, but this was not used in the case as Andy Rubin does not really work for HTC. Now HTC has had it enough and with the help of Google are trying to sue Apple.

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Android ICS successor to be called Jelly Bean ?

If ThisIsMyNext ‘s sources are to be believed then the next major version of Android after Ice Cream Sandwich could be called Jelly Bean. The site reports that some of the major changes planned out for Ice Cream Sandwich have been held off to speed up delivery of the update.

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Samsung Droid Prime to bring some Ice Cream Sandwich love to Verizon exclusively

BGR has been reporting about the Nexus Prime from quite some time now, they were the first to inform us that Samsung will be manufacturing this device, now their source has confirmed that Verizon will be bringing out a phone called Droid Prime from Samsung, which will be the first exclusively launched Ice scream Sandwich phone (Android 4.0) for Verizon Wireless.

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Google Nexus S Free For Customers in USA – Offer Valid Only Today

A few days ago we posted the news that the Google Nexus S is available for 350 $ as a one day offer. Google is now offering the Nexus S free of charge to customers in USA.

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Samsung Nexus S for $350 only, for 6 More Hours

Samsung Nexus S is Google’s first ever Gingerbread device and it was launched last year but it’s still considered as one of the best Android handsets available in the market. Getting devices like Nexus S for cheap isn’t easy but what about getting it for only $350? Well, if you are in USA then you can get the device for only $350 as Daily Steal is offering it on this awesome rate. Continue reading “Samsung Nexus S for $350 only, for 6 More Hours”

Google Nexus S for AT&T exclusively available at BestBuy

Google Nexus S was officially launched last year which was launched as successor to Nexus One, and it was also the first one to run on Gingerbread a.k.a Android 2.3. In USA, T-Mobile was the first carrier to officially launch it and then few months ago, Sprint launched its 4G version. We heard back in February that Nexus S will be hitting AT&T soon but then few days ago, after 4 months AT&T officially launched the Nexus S. Continue reading “Google Nexus S for AT&T exclusively available at BestBuy”

Google+ App for Windows Phone 7 coming next week

Google+ was launched by Google a few weeks ago which is their new social network service for internet users, like Facebook and Twitter. Google+ is the fastest growing social network, as it reached 10 million users in just 16 days and it’s reported that soon it will be hitting the huge mark of 20 million, impressive isn’t it? Continue reading “Google+ App for Windows Phone 7 coming next week”

Google Plus application now available for Apple iPhone

Google recently launched their new social network service which is known as Google Plus. Google+ is launched to compete with the leader of social networks, Facebook. Google+ is gaining a lot of popularity nowadays, and Google recently reported that there are more than 10 million users on it. Google+ app is already available for Android powered phones but not for iPhone as there a lot of iPhone users out there who are using Google+. Continue reading “Google Plus application now available for Apple iPhone”

HTC found guilty of violating 2 of Apple’s Patents by ITC

The International Trade Commission (ITC ) has found HTC guilty of violating 2 of Apple’s patents in the patent litigation between the two companies in the US. This is only a initial finding and the final ruling is yet to be passed. But HTC phones might be banned from being imported to the US if  the case continues in favor of Apple who seems to be holding the upper hand in the case at this point. The 2 companies might go in for a settlement the same way Apple and Nokia ended all litigation. Continue reading “HTC found guilty of violating 2 of Apple’s Patents by ITC”

New Android Marketplace App Unveiled : Books and Movies Supported

Google lifted the curtains from its latest redesign of the Android Marketplace app. The application now supports renting movies and purchasing books straight from the app itself in supported countries. Alongside , it brings a major overhaul in the UI of the application.

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