The Google Nexus line of smartphones had a very unique vision from the start. It was supposed to showcase the latest advances with the Android ecosystem and provide hardware that was on par, or better than anything else on the market. The main problem was the hardware, Google has always outsourced the design to 3rd party companies. This is all going to change, Google has … [Read more...] about Google Wants More Control Over Nexus Smartphones
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Google Leaves Us With Few Choices Following Nexus 7 Retirement
Google retired the Nexus 7 earlier this week, leaving many of us wondering what could be in store at the upcoming I/O conference in late May. Generally considered to be among the higher-end mobile device hardware options (don't be fooled by the number of sales, which will appear small by comparison to the likes of Samsung or Huawei), the Nexus lineup is overdue for a refresh … [Read more...] about Google Leaves Us With Few Choices Following Nexus 7 Retirement
Google to Become a Wireless Carrier
If you buy a new smartphone from Google Play in the near future, you will be able to use Google as your new wireless carrier. The company has just ironed out agreements with Sprint and T-Mobile to sell voice and data plans directly to consumers. Google has been experimenting with internet access with its Fiber program in a very limited capacity and via their Loon project … [Read more...] about Google to Become a Wireless Carrier
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 vs. Google Nexus 7
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Comparison! Today we take a look at two of the hottest Android tablets on the market, the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 and Google Nexus 7. Both of these tablets use the Android operating system, but are quite different in terms of the overall user experience. In this video we will show you how each one stacks up against the other in a battery … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 vs. Google Nexus 7
Google Nexus Tablet Unveiled
The Google Nexus Tablet has been one of the most talked about devices this year and marks the first time the big G is developing one themselves. This device has certainly been worth the wait and gives you a tremendous bang for your buck. The Google Nexus Tablet features a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280x800. It uses Gorillia Glass provided … [Read more...] about Google Nexus Tablet Unveiled
Google Nexus Tablet to Pose Tough Challenge to the Kindle Fire
The Amazon Kindle Fire isn't burning as bright as it was a few months back, as shown by the shipment figures that have taken a nose dive from a promising 4.8 million during Q4 2011 to a dismal 0.7 million in Q1 2012. The numbers clearly reveal it was nothing more than just a short term fad, though analysts are also quick to point out shipments do tend to slump during … [Read more...] about Google Nexus Tablet to Pose Tough Challenge to the Kindle Fire
Rumor: Google Nexus Tablet To Run Android Jelly Bean
Things seem to be picking up pace with the 7 inch Google tablet now that the Nexus 7 has been spotted in benchmark tests. Google is readying the device with Asus as the hardware partner. The test though does not paint a clear picture of the device that is slated for a release in June, possibly during Google I/O conference. That said, a few interesting facts has come to the … [Read more...] about Rumor: Google Nexus Tablet To Run Android Jelly Bean
The Upcoming Google Nexus Tablet; A Sure Deal
The Google Nexus Tablet is being heralded as a "sure deal," which is a great piece of news. The tablet is slated to be priced around $149 to $199. At that cost, having a NVIDIA Tegra 3 as the core processor is a rare probability. This bit of information comes from Android and Me, who have come to this conclusion after talks with suppliers of components for the Google tablet. … [Read more...] about The Upcoming Google Nexus Tablet; A Sure Deal