MobileSyrup has obtained an updated version of Bell’s Android OS 4.0 upgrade schedule: Click for a larger version The latest “estimated release” schedule looks like this: Samsung Galaxy Note: July 16th 2012 LG Optimus LTE: July 2012 HTC Incredible S: July 2012 Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: August 2012 Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE: August 2012 Samsung Galaxy S II HD […]
Galaxy Nexus to return to Google Play next week with Android 4.1 preloaded
When Google pulled the Galaxy Nexus from the Google Play Store earlier this week, it only promised that it would return soon. It has now confirmed that it pulled its smartphone down in response to the pre-trial injunction obtained by Apple in its lawsuit against Samsung. It also told ABC News that it will resume sales next week. As promised […]
Google stops selling Galaxy Nexus on Google Play Store
With Samsung having lost its appeal to lift a pre-trial injunction banning sales of the Galaxy Nexus in the U.S., Google has stopped taking orders for the Galaxy Nexus on Google Play. The buy button has been replaced with a note that says “coming soon” and customers can sign up to be notified when it goes back on sale. When […]
Trouble brewing for Google Nexus 7 over Nokia patents?
Google unveiled its first Nexus tablet, the Google Nexus 7, last week. It will begin to ship in mid-July but appears to already be running into legal trouble. A Nokia spokesperson told The INQUIRER that the tablet uses a number of Nokia patents and that none have been licensed by Google or ASUS: Nokia has more than 40 licensees, mainly […]
Google Jelly Bean statue suffers meltdown
Google added a Jelly Bean Sandwich statue to its front lawn last week to announce the launch of its latest Android release. According to a Google+ post by Android engineer Dan Morrill, a hot spell has not been kind to the statue causing its head to partially melt and pop off. To add insult to injury, someone apparently stole one […]
10% of Android devices now running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Nearly 9 months after being released Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has now made it onto just over 10% of all Android devices. The latest distribution numbers from Android Developers show that Android 4.0.x now accounts for 10.9% of Android devices that have accessed Google Play within the last 14-day period. Version Codename API Level Distribution 1.5 Cupcake 3 […]
Rumour: Google working on Nexus 10 tablet
Google’s first foray into the Android tablet business, the Google Nexus 7, may not be its last one. According to a Digitimes report, the company is already planning to offer a 10-inch Nexus tablet alongside the Nexus 7 it announced this week. No details are given except to indicate that displays would be provided by AU Optronics (AUO) and Wintek. […]
Google I/O 2012: Google Chrome now available for iOS devices
Google yesterday announced that Google for Android was shedding its beta label just in time to make it onto the Google Nexus 7 tablet. Today, Google announced Google Chrome for iOS for Apple’s iPhone and iPad. That means you can enjoy the same speedy and simple Chrome experience across your devices. Also, by signing in to Chrome, you can easily […]