If the latest rumours are true, LG will continue to be Google’s manufacturing partner into 2013 with at least two more devices. According to a forum post on the Korean website Ruliweb, Google will announce both the Google Nexus 5 and Google Nexus 7.7 at the upcoming Google I/O 2013. Both will be manufactured by LG. The Google Nexus 5 […]
LG denies Google Nexus 4 availability issues
The Google Nexus 4 remains an elusive smartphone. Despite remaining sold out in both Canada and the U.S., LG indicates that production is on track. An LG Electronics spokesperson told the Korean Chosun Ilbo that production at the Pyeongtaek factory is proceeding “without a hitch” and that “there is no problem in supply.” The report contradicts earlier an earlier statement […]
Android 4.2.2 spotted on Google Nexus 4
Google may be readying to push out an Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update in the near future. Reports of devices running Android 4.2.2 have surfaced in both Malaysia and Brazil. In Malaysia, Lowyat reviewers received an 8GB Google Nexus 4 review unit with Android 4.2.2 preloaded. Upon initial assessment, it does not appear to come with any major differences over […]
Google to restore Google Maps access for Windows Phone devices
Windows Phone users started reporting yesterday that they could no longer access Google Maps. They were instead redirected to Google’s mobile search page. Initial suspicions ranged from some sort of technical issue to Google willfully blocking access. When Google initially responded, it explained that Google Maps was optimized for WebKit browsers and that other browsers such as Internet Explorer would […]
Jelly Bean now on 10% of Android devices
Android Jelly Bean (Android 4.1 and 4.2) adoption has picked up substantially since Google last published numbers a month ago. It can now be found on just over 10% of devices that accessed Google Play during the 14-day period ending today. That’s up from 6.7% a month earlier. Click for a larger version Ice Cream Sandwich saw a modest increase […]
One of these could have been the Android mascot
In the days leading up to the launch of Android (back in 2007), Dan Morrill, head of developer relations for the platform, took some time to doodle up some “eye candy” for some presentation slides. He came up with four early Android mascot designs. My job was developer relations, but I took a much-needed break of a couple hours and […]
Microsoft ‘disappointed’ by Google’s Exchange ActiveSync decision
In a statement to The Verge, Microsoft said today that it is “surprised and disappointed” with Google’s decision to stop offering its Google Sync service to new devices as of January 30th, 2013. Like many, we are surprised and disappointed that Google wants to make it more difficult for customers to connect their accounts to their devices. If you want […]
Google Play names best apps and games of 2012
With 2012 about to wrap up, a variety of ‘Best of 2012’ lists have begun to appear everywhere. Google is no exception. It has published both the ‘Best apps of 2012’ as well as the ‘Best Games of 2012’ lists. First a look at Google’s Best Apps of 2012: These are some of the best apps available in Google Play. […]