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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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by Alex Dobie
Nov 27, 2012
After swiftly selling out on the carrier's website just a few days ago, it seems T-Mobile USA is back with more stock of the desirable LG Nexus 4. As before, the phone is being sold for $199 on ...
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by Alex Dobie
Nov 27, 2012
'December birthday' bug in People app fixed in latest OTA
According to reports from the Android Central forums and XDA, Google's new Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 devices are currently being ...
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by Sean Brunett
Nov 26, 2012
HTC has opened its first store-within-a-store in Germany. The Taiwanese retailer is attempting to rebound after lackluster financial results by having a more profound retail presence. Rather than op...
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by Alex Dobie
Nov 25, 2012
It didn't sell out quite as quickly as Nexus 4 and 10, but the 3G/HSPA version of the Nexus 7 was nevertheless unavailable from the UK Google Play Store shortly after it went on sale. Now the ta...
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by Alex Dobie
Nov 23, 2012
British mobile operator Three has confirmed that it'll carry the LG Nexus 4, in a video on its official YouTube channel. One of the first UK networks to carry the Galaxy Nexus, Three lost out to...
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by Alex Dobie
Nov 22, 2012
LG's Nexus 4 is the best Google-branded handset since the Nexus One, and if you live in the UK, Europe or anywhere else LTE coverage isn't yet widespread, then you should buy one at your ear...
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by Alex Dobie
Nov 22, 2012
After a week or so of selling the phone on contract, UK retailer Carphone Warehouse has placed the LG Nexus 4 up for sale SIM-free, but with a hefty price tag. Carphone is selling the 16GB ...
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by Alex Dobie
Nov 22, 2012
It might've taken a matter of days and not minutes, as was the case on the Google Play Store, but the LG Nexus 4 has now sold out on T-Mobile USA's website. Tmo had been selling the latest N...
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by Alex Dobie
Nov 20, 2012
Good news for anyone with a birthday or anniversary coming up next month, as Google has confirmed that it has a fix in the works for the recently-discovered "December birthday" bug in Andr...
