Google this week introduced a new way of doing a search on your mobile device. Now you can simply handwrite your search query on your smartphone or tablet. Not surprisingly, Google calls this new way to search Handwrite. Say you’re standing on a busy street corner, in a bumpy taxi ride, talking with a friend, or sitting on the couch […]
16GB Google Nexus 7 back in stock at Google Play
Good news for those waiting to order the 16GB version of the Google Nexus 7. It is once again available for order from Google Play with delivery in 3 to 5 business days. Less than a week ago, Google had stopped taking orders for it, indicating that it would be “coming soon” again. As for the 8GB model, it has […]
Video: Google Nexus 7 ad
It would appear that Google has a hit tablet on its hands with the Nexus 7. While the 8GB version is still available online, Google has pulled the 16GB version, now listing as ‘coming soon.’ Finding either in a retail store also appears to be an epic effort with most reporting sell-outs as well. This said, Google has yet to […]
Vodafone Australia halts Google Nexus S Android 4.1 update
Was it too good to be true? News broke yesterday that Vodafone Australia had approved the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Google Nexus S and that updates would start today. With only hours to go, Vodafone has now postponed the update. A blog post explains that the delay is due to “a software issue.” As a result, the […]
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean to land on Google Nexus S starting July 19th?
Aside from the Google Nexus 7 which has Android 4.1 Jelly Bean preinstalled, only a handful of devices are so far confirmed to be receiving an upgrade to the latest version of Android (although that is likely to increase over the next few months). So far, the upgrade has begun for the Galaxy Nexus but it may be joined by […]
Google Nexus 7 tablet shipments now underway
More good news on this Friday the 13th, this time from Google. It today announced that it has begun to ship its Google Nexus 7 tablet. It’s not clear if shipments to Canada have begun as well. If you receive yours, drop us a note in the comments. The Google Nexus 7 is the first device to ship with Android […]
Google begins updating Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ devices to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Google last night announced that it has begun to push Android 4.1 Jelly Bean to Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ devices. Users should see an update prompt within the “next few days.” The push is currently limited to the HSPA+ devices but will be expanded to all Galaxy Nexus devices in the future (as well as the Google Nexus S and Motorola […]
Video: Google Nexus 7 unboxing by ninjas and Dr. Paul
Google’s tradition of unboxing its Nexus products with the assistance of ninjas is back. This time, it’s the Google Nexus 7’s turn with the honours falling to Dr. Paul (none other than UFC champion Georges St-Pierre), host of Dr. Paul’s Tech Talk Corner, and the aforementioned ninjas. Needless to say, mayhem ensues: Google kicked off this tradition with the Google […]