Google Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 users have started receiving the Android 5.1 Lollipop OTA update in India. Continue reading “Google Nexus 4, Nexus 7 receiving Android 5.1 Lollipop OTA update in India”
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Android 4.4 KitKat update for Nexus 7, Nexus 10 starts rolling out
The official Android twitter handle just let loose some information that a lot of you having been waiting for. Both the 2012 and 2013 editions of the Nexus 7 will be getting the Android 4.4 update starting today.
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Google Nexus 10 coming soon to India ? Gets priced at Rs.29999
Looks like Google is bringing one more Nexus device soon to India but in this case a slightly old tablet the Nexus 10. The Nexus 10 was announced last year along with the Nexus 7 and Nexus 4 and went on sale in November 2012. Almost a year later there is an indication of this Android tablet coming to India on the Google Play Store when there are in fact rumors about the Nexus 10 version 2. The pricing is mentioned as Rs.29999 and the same tablet is sold in USA for $399 before taxes which is roughly about Rs.27000 approximately which is a tad high for a WiFi only Android tablet. The Nexus 10 is actually made by Samsung and has some interesting specs.
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Netgear Push2TV PTV3000 Unboxing and Miracast Demo
Miracast is a wireless screencast standard that aims to be an open alternative to Apple’s AirPlay. With certified devices, the technology works over a peer-to-peer WiFi Direct connection and mirrors everything on your screen on to compatible devices, like for example, your TV. There are many devices that support the Miracast standard and one of them is the Netgear Push2TV that we bought recently. It supports not one but two wireless screencasting standards – Miracast for many Smartphones and Tablets, and Intel WiDi for the new range of ultrabooks. We unboxed it and took it for a spin on video, watch –
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UT4YwkxxwE
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New Android 4.3 camera and gallery app emerges [Download]
It was rumoured that Android 4.3 will be launched with the stock HTC One version, but there was no trace of the new version of Android when the device was launched recently. Recently the camera interface for the Android 4.3 was leaked by someone having 4.3 running on a Nexus 4 at a Thai expo. The new UI was supposed to come with Android 4.3, instead Google has decided to put some new features of Android 4.3 on these phones instead of the complete new update. Now, we have the apk and you can install it in any device just like you install any application.
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White Nexus 4 now available from Flipkart
LG announced the white version of its popular Nexus 4 smartphone today and the phone is already available on Flipkart. The specifications of the handset remain identical to those on the black variant with the only difference being the color.
LG have opted to go for a two tone finish with a black bezel on the front and a white finish on the sides, back of the handset. Flipkart claims to have the handset available now for sale with an estimated delivery in 6 to 8 days. The phone is priced at Rs. 25,990. Continue reading “White Nexus 4 now available from Flipkart”
Nexus 4 spotted running Android 4.3 Jellybean
XDA forum user Chaleen has posted the above image found on a Nexus 4 in a mobile Expo in Thailand. The Android version number being 4.3 suggests that the newest iteration of Android, which was expected to be launched at the Google I/O a week back might actually be launched on the rumoured date of June 10th. More screenshots from the user below.
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Facebook Home hands on impressions
Facebook Home, the launcher aimed at overtaking your Android phone has just leaked out in a half baked beta release. We took it for a spin on our Google Nexus 4, and found it to be quite buggy, but using the UI for the first time was a fresh experience. So, what do we think about the Facebook home? Will it change your mind about Facebook on mobile? Should you go for Facebook home, if you are a heavy user? We will try to answer them in our initial hands on impressions, past the video below –
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq2JsyFOVeA
Google Nexus 4 Wireless Charger Unboxing and Hands on
If we remember right, Google launched the Nexus 4 along with a cool Wireless charger called the Charging Orb, but it never arrived until a couple of weeks back, when it finally came up on the Google Play Store. The Nexus 4 Wireless Charger, as it is called, is made by LG, just like the Nexus 4 itself. The device resembles a lot like the Nexus Q cut in half, suggesting Google’s influence in its design. We took it for a spin in our labs, and this video below is what happened when we unboxed it and gave a demo –
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv26OPKNGmg
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Galaxy S IV surfaces on GLBenchmark
Finally it’s that time of the year when reports of Samsung Galaxy S IV fill up every blog. Apparently, a device made by Samsung (Model No. SHV-E300S), which is said to be the Galaxy S IV, has shown up on GLBenchmark.
Android 4.2.2 starts rolling out on Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, 7 and 10
A lot of people on reddit, Twitter and other social platforms have been buzzing about the Nexus line of devices both smartphones and tablets from Galaxy nexus to the Nexus 10 have started to receive OTA update to Android 4.2.2, build JDQ39.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 rumored to support wireless charging
The Samsung Galaxy S 4 is currently the most anticipated smartphone and they will be announcing this device in a few months, but that doesn’t stop the rumor mill from running, and one of the latest rumor is that the SGS 4 is going to support Qi standard wireless charging.
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LG rubbishes Nexus 4 supply issues and new Nexus device
Just some time back Google was talking about the supply of the Nexus 4 from LG scarce and erratic. The devices went out of sale from the Play store real quick and haven’t found its way back since then. There were also reports about LG stalling Nexus 4 manufacturing as it will be bringing a new Nexus device and LG has scrapped this news too.
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NFC on smartphone turns Hyundai concept car on and off
NFC is being used for many things like sharing data, making payments, etc but this is the first time where it is being used to switches a car on and off. Hyundai has come out with a concept car which does not need any keys to open and run, it runs on NFC tags.
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Google removes Nexus 4 factory images from its servers
Nexus 4 has become a really popular phone both positively and negatively. Google has gone through a problem with their Play store website because of the Nexus 4, they have also been dealing with software glitches, some hardware issues, now to make matters worse Google has suddenly removed factory images and binaries from developers.google.com without any notice.
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