The oft-rumoured Android 4.3 version of Android Jelly Bean has resurfaced. SamMobile has obtained a new firmware for the Google Play Edition Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505G) which went on sale earlier this week. This latest firmware is based on Android 4.3 and sports a build date of June 26th, 2013 and build ID JWR66N. A gallery of screenshots reveal that very […]
Google working on Android gaming console, smartwatch and more
Google’s hardware efforts are set to go beyond smartphones and tablets in the near future. Citing people familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal reports that Google is looking to broaden its hardware portfolio to better compete against Apple and its own upcoming products. The Google hardware being developed includes a gaming console and a smartwatch as well as […]
Google Play Edition HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 Now Available
Google did not announce any new devices last month at Google I/O. Instead, it announced a special edition of the Samsung Galaxy S4 that would run a stock version of Android (version Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean to be precise) and would be sold through Google Play like Nexus devices already are. The news was quickly followed by an announcement that a […]
Next Generation Google Nexus 7 Specifications Revealed?
Rumours continue to point to the ASUS K009 (ME571KL) being the next generation Google Nexus 7 tablet, possibly with the ASUS K008 (ME571K) alongside as the Wi-Fi only model. The K009 just got its FCC certification and has also popped up on the Bluetooth SIG website where we get a glimpse of the device and the following description: This tablet […]
Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie Coming in Late October
Google had been widely expected earlier this year to announce the next major version of Android at its Google I/O 2013 event in May. The event came and went without the mention of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. There was no mention of Android 4.3 either despite rumours that it Google would launch it as a stopgap measure after deciding […]
Sony To Offer Google Edition of its Xperia Z?
Google I/O 2013 may have been devoid of any real new device announcements but it did see the unveiling of a Samsung Galaxy S running a stock version of Android to be offered through Google Play. Two weeks later, HTC and Google announced the HTC One with Nexus User Experience, also with a stock Android version. Rumours now suggest that […]
Google Nexus 7 Dock now available in Canada
It’s taken a bit of time but Google today announced via Twitter that the Google Nexus 7 dock is finally available in Canada. Charge and dock your Nexus 7. This dock is expertly angled for optimum viewing of your Google Play movies and television shows. It comes equipped with an audio jack that is ideal for a powered speaker system. […]
Google Nexus 4 now available at Fido
After a false start earlier this month, the Google Nexus 4 is now available from Fido. According to MobileSyrup, Fido reserved its first supplies for current customers, allowing them to obtain it through their reservation system. With supplies now improving, the Nexus 4 is now back on its website and available to new customers as well. Pricing has not changed: […]