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Nexus 7 refresh expected at I/O: upgraded SoC and display, same price
- With Google I/O just around the corner, speculation is starting to mount about what the company might show next week in San Francisco. The next major update to Android seems like a given, but according to KGI securities analyst Mingchi…
Nexus 11 tablet specs hit the web ahead of Google I/O
- Google may be preparing to unveil a larger Nexus tablet in the coming weeks if the most recent rumors pan out. The latest from the rumor mill suggests Google will showcase a Nexus 11 tablet at the company’s upcoming I/O…
Google's Nexus 7 refresh pegged for July, might drop Nvidia Tegra
- According to sources speaking with Reuters, Google plans to launch its next-generation 7-inch tablet this July and it could get even more aggressive on pricing. Based on current information, the search giant could be targeting an aggressive $149 starting rate,…
Tablets of 2013 Rundown: Nexus vs. Surface vs. iPad
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The tablet market doesn’t look very different than it did a year ago from the perspective of who’s doing well and who’s not. Perhaps the most exciting developments came towards the end of 2012 and beginning of 2013 from the usual big guys: Google released the Nexus 10 and updated the Nexus 7, Apple launched a smaller and cheaper iPad mini, while Microsoft went all in with the Surface RT and Pro.
As usual, we've compiled a comparative table with what we consider are the best options either currently available or announced so far, complete with metascores from our Product Finder engine and review links.
Canonical releases Ubuntu Touch developer preview for Nexus devices
- Canonical has launched a new version of its Ubuntu operating system designed with smartphones and tablets in mind. Available as a developer preview ahead of a full release sometime early next year, the software is available to download right now…
Google quietly releasing Android 4.2.2, blocks Nexus 4 LTE tweak
- Google has yet to officially announce the arrival of Android 4.2.2 but that doesn’t mean it isn’t already being made available. Reports are coming in that the revised version of Android is now available as an over-the-air update for Nexus…
LG: Google's sales forecast for Nexus 4 were wildly innacurate
- Google made a bold move late last year by announcing its flagship Nexus smartphone for an unsubsidized price starting at $300. That's a big deal when comparable devices are selling for twice as much and the upfront cost for most…
Google may be planning $99 Nexus 7 tablet
- Get your salt shakers ready. According to unnamed sources from Shenzhen-based supplier O-Film Tech (via Digitimes), the Google Nexus 7 may be in for a very substantial price drop. Purportedly, the Asus-made tablet could dip as low as $99, making…
Google apologizes for Nexus 4 delays, blames LG for erratic and scarce supply
- Google’s latest Nexus 4 smartphone is a great deal for anyone looking to buy an unsubsidized phone upfront. It's only $300 for 8GB or $350 for the 16GB model, as opposed to $600 or more for today's high-end phones if…
Nexus 4 can handle LTE after all, but only in Canada
- Google’s latest Nexus 4 smartphone is a great deal at only $300 or $350 for the 8GB or 16GB model, unlocked, and without the nuisance of a contract. But even though its specs are about on par with today's top…
Google announces trio of Nexus devices, Android 4.2 with Miracast and multiple account support
- Google was forced to cancel an Android event planned for this morning due to Hurricane Sandy, but the company still went ahead and revealed its revamped Nexus lineup in a blog post. As rumored, a new Nexus phone manufactured by…
Nexus 4 preorder page posted early, lists October 30 ship date
- Google is expected to announce new Nexus devices at an event in New York next week, but it appears that someone at Carphone Warehouse couldn’t hold his or her excitement any longer. The retailer has accidentally posted a preorder page…
Google Android event set for October 29, new Nexus devices coming
- Google has sent out invitations for an Android event in New York City on October 29, where the company is expected to announce new mobile devices. The invitation reads "The playground is open”, and though it’s unclear exactly what the…
Google, Samsung to develop high-end 10-inch Nexus tablet
- Google is rumored to be working on a 10-inch Nexus tablet that could seriously challenge Apple’s dominance with the iPad at that size. The slate will be co-developed and co-branded with Cupertino rival Samsung and is expected to carry a…
Microsoft licensed Apple tablet patents, Samsung refused
- According to the latest from Apple's testimony in the ongoing legal battle between Apple and Samsung, Microsoft struck a deal with Apple permitting the software-maker to utilize Cupertino's tablet design patents.
Ice Cream Sandwich installed on 16 percent of all Android devices
- Google has updated the Android distribution chart which shows that version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is starting to make some headway among devices in the wild. Adoption of the operating system increased by 5 percent since last month with total…
Some Nexus 7 tablets suffering from screen lifting and dead pixels
- Some Nexus 7 early adopters are getting a bit more than they bargained for in the $199 tablet, and not in a good way. Reports and photos have been surfacing this week that show two major display-related issues affecting Google’s…
Google estimated to earn $15 for every Nexus 7 tablet sold
- It’s generally a rule of thumb for a company to produce a product that could be profitable but if you are already one of the wealthiest and most respected in the industry, that metric isn’t always required. Case in point…
Nokia says Nexus 7 tablet infringes on their patents
- Google announced the long-rumored Nexus 7 tablet during their I/O Conference last week. The device won’t be available until mid-July but that isn’t stopping Nokia from claiming the slate infringes on some of their patents with regards to Wi-Fi technology. …
Weekend tech reading: Samsung Galaxy Nexus banned in US
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Samsung Electronics Co. suffered a second legal setback at the hands of a California judge, who issued a preliminary injunction Friday against one of its flagship smartphones at the request of Apple Inc. The order, which bans Samsung from selling or importing the Galaxy Nexus...
Google reveals Nexus Q, world's first social streaming media player
- Before executives took the stage at Google’s I/O Conference for a keynote earlier today, the company revealed a new media streaming device called the Nexus Q. Described on the Google Play product page as the first social streaming media player,…
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