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by Richard Devine
Dec 13, 2012
Google is gradually building out its apps portfolio for non-Android platforms, notably iOS. In recent months -- and since being pulled from the platform at OS level -- we've seen Google release ...
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by Andrew Martonik
Dec 13, 2012
There's just over two weeks left in 2012, and that means every major site and service is doing some kind of "year in review" feature. There's one company that has some of the most ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 12, 2012
Last evening we saw a reserved Larry Page talk a bit about Google, mobile, and all manner of tech. In contrast, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt always has plenty to say. He sat down with Bloomberg and ...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 12, 2012
Sound Search (affectionately known as Google Ear to the Android faithful) has landed in Google Play, ready for downloading on devices running 4.0 or higher. In case you're unaware of exactly wha...
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by Alex Dobie
Dec 12, 2012
In slightly puzzling news, Google appears to have pulled the Nexus 4 Android 4.2.x system images from its online repository of factory images. These files allow devices to be restored to their origi...
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by Andrew Martonik
Dec 11, 2012
Starting today, Google will be improving the Google News webpage reading experience on 7- and 10-inch tablets. Rolling out over the next few days, the new interface provides a more intuitive navigat...
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by Alex Dobie
Dec 11, 2012
Even if you've been lucky enough to pick up an LG Nexus 4 in the U.S., you may have had difficulty getting hold of the official bumper case to protect your new shiny. The bumper has been unavail...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 10, 2012
The Android developer blog has just unwrapped a nice little present for developers -- Version 3 of in-app purchasing. This is mostly back-end stuff that us civilians might not notice, but that doesn...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 09, 2012
A group consisting of Google, Dell, Facebook, Homeaway, Intuit, Rackspace, Red Hat and Zynga have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals suggesting that courts stop honoring and u...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 08, 2012
Google has edited the online help manual for the Nexus 4, removing references to USB support for mice and keyboards. Previously mentioning USB and that you might need an adapter to connect these per...
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by Andrew Martonik
Dec 08, 2012
If you've been drooling over the thought of having Google Fiber service where you live, you're surely not alone. Since Google official rolled out the service to residents of Kansas City, peo...
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by Andrew Martonik
Dec 08, 2012
Google just keeps on closing the gaps between its products, as today we're seeing that the Chrome team is getting ready to put Google Now into the Chrome browser. An eagle-eyed user spotted code...
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by Richard Devine
Dec 07, 2012
We finally got our hands on the LG Nexus 4 bumper, so is it worth the wait?
It's here. It's finally, finally here. Proving far more difficult to lay hands on than any accessory ever shou...
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by Andrew Martonik
Dec 07, 2012
If you've got a Jelly Bean device -- say a shiny new Nexus 4 -- and open up Google Now today, you'll likely be greeted with a notice about Google's location policy. The notice reminds us...
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by Alex Dobie
Dec 06, 2012
After a few weeks, it seems the first batch of Nexus 4 bumpers is starting to make its way out to customers in the UK. Two UK Nexus 4 bumper orders placed by AC's British division shipped today,...
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by Alex Dobie
Dec 06, 2012
The first of Google's big social announcements today is a new addition to Google + -- communities. Communities are groups of people arranged around a Google+ hub page dedicated to a specifi...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 06, 2012
It appears the Nexus 4's Yellow Box of Death (remember, we didn't make that up) seen by many who ordered in the Nov. 27 wave overnight has morphed into the Green Box of Jubilation, and devic...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Dec 05, 2012
Google Search (AKA Google Now for folks with Jelly Bean) isn't the only app from Google to see an update today. While not as forwards facing and glamorous, Voice, Translate, and Authenticator we...
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by Phil Nickinson
Dec 05, 2012
Android's Google Search app just got a pretty good update, and that means we've got new features for Google Now as well.
Of note are improvements for travelers. If Google Now knows you'...
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by Alex Dobie
Dec 05, 2012
Google executive chairman and former CEO Eric Schmidt recently sat down with the Wall Street Journal to discuss all manner of things relating to to Google, its competition, its products and its f...
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by Alex Dobie
Dec 05, 2012
Less than a day after the second wave of Nexus 4 stock landed on Google Play in the UK and Germany, the 8GB model is once again officially sold out in both countries. Yesterday evening the delivery wi...
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by Sean Brunett
Dec 04, 2012
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean) is now rolling out to the WiFi version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (see our review) in the United Kingdom. Back in September, we saw an update roadmap from Samsung th...
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by Alex Dobie
Dec 04, 2012
British newspaper The Times is looking to expand its digital subscriber-base with subsidized tablet hardware. The paper, which has its online content guarded by paywalls, is offering subscribers a 3...
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by Alex Dobie
Dec 04, 2012
If you possess both a Nexus 10 and a predisposition for hacking your gadgets, you'll be pleased to hear that the first few nightly builds of CyanogenMod 10.1 for the Samsung-made Nexus tablet ha...
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by Victoria Ho
Dec 04, 2012
Google Play services is now at version 2.0, and a couple of great new features are on board.
First is an update to the Maps API for Android apps. Version 2 of the API now includes vector-based...
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by Phil Nickinson
Nov 29, 2012
Just a quick heads up that, as promised, the factory images for the Nexus 4, and Nexus 7 have been updated, should you need to get back to stock. Nice and easy. If you notice that there's no upd...
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by Phil Nickinson
Nov 28, 2012
Google Play now allows you to preorder books from its "New and coming soon" section. That, uh, allows you to order books before they go on sale. Can't tell if there's any sort of d...
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by Alex Dobie
Nov 28, 2012
Three UK has announced that it's begun stocking the 3G/HSPA version of Google's Nexus 7. The ASUS-made 7-inch tablet will be available from today at Three retail stores and the network's...
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by Richard Devine
Nov 27, 2012
Reports from the Far East starting to emerge are suggesting that Google is looking to further expand its Chrome OS device portfolio with an own-brand offering in Q1 2013. A report in the China Times...
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by Phil Nickinson
Nov 27, 2012
We would please like to buy a Nexus 4.
Sincerely, Android Central.
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