When Google unveiled first the Google Play Edition Samsung Galaxy S4 and later the HTC One, it promised that both would receive quick updates to the latest versions of Android. It has now made good on its promise and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean MR2 updates are now rolling out to both devices. The update weighs in at about 150MB for […]
Google unveils Android Device Manager to locate misplaced devices
Google today announced a new service called Android Device Manager that will help users locate misplaced devices. Have you ever lost your phone in between the couch cushions or forgot it in a restaurant? Or maybe searching for your phone before you rush out the door is part of your morning routine? Later this month, the new Android Device Manager […]
Jelly Bean now accounts for 40% of Android devices
The latest Android Developer numbers are in and Android Jelly Bean continues to steadily makes its way onto more Android smartphones. It now accounts for 40.5 percent of devices that visited the Google Play store for the two week period ending on August 1st. This is up from 37.9 percent less than a month ago. Meanwhile, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the […]
First OTA update coming to Chromecast
Google’s Chromecast dongle is only about a week old but it is already getting its first OTA update. The maintenance release will deliver a variety of unspecified improvements but does not add any new functionality. According to Ambarish Kenghe, Chromecast Product Manager: Today, we are pushing a bug fix update to Chromecast devices to improve performance, reliability and security. The […]
16GB Google Nexus 7 (2013) now available in Canada
As expected, the Google Nexus 7 is now available in Canada. That’s the good news. As for the bad news, it looks like only the 16GB version is available and only through certain retailers: Best Buy: Backordered online but available in some retail locations Future Shop: Backordered online but available in some retail locations Staples: Available online and in some […]
Google: 56% of Canadians now using smartphones
A survey recently completed by Google Canada has found that not only are more and more Canadians are using smartphones but they are also using them increasingly frequently. 56% of Canadians are now using smartphones, up sharply from 33% in early 2012. At the same time, Canadians are using their smartphones more than ever before. 80% of Canadian smartphone users […]
Google to partner with LG for next year’s Nexus 7 tablet?
Both last year’s and the new Google Nexus 7 unveiled last week were the result of Google’s collaboration with ASUS. A report now suggests that there could be some changes in the air for next year’s version. According to market analyst Ming-Chi-Kuo, Google will partner with LG on the next model. It’s not the first time that rumours about a […]
Google Canada launches Nexus 7 (2013) registration page
While some Canadian online retailers have begun to take pre-orders for the 16GB version of Nexus 7 (2013) in expectation of shipments as early as July 30th, Google has for far only indicated that it will launch in the “coming weeks.” But in a sign that the launch is coming, it has put up a registration page where people can […]