[RUMOUR] Will We See A New Nexus 10 On Cyber Monday?
There has been speculation for quite some time now that Google has been preparing a new Nexus 10 to update its 10-inch tablet offering from last year, though there has been precious little hard evidence to support any of the rumours. Even the manufacturer of the tablet itself is still being…
Unlocked Moto G now up for pre-order on Amazon, expected to ship December 4th
A mere three days after Motorola started selling the Moto G unlocked online, giant retailer Amazon is bringing the budget-friendly smartphone to its shelves. Pre-orders are being accepted as we speak, with the 4.5-inch device being priced at $179 …
Text message exploit can force your Nexus phone to reboot
Watch out if someone sends a flood of text messages to your Nexus phone — they may be trying to break in or otherwise cause havoc. IT administrator Bogdan Alecu has discovered an Android bug that triggers exploitable behavior in the Galaxy Nexus,…
Google dishes deals on apps, magazines, movies and more with Cyber Weekend sales
You didn’t think Google was gonna sit on the sidelines and not offer a promotion or discount for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend, did you? Heck no, the Big G has a “Cyber Weekend” full of goodies at lower-than-normal prices. Take advantage of our limited-time deals on…
Dutch regulator says Google’s privacy policy breaks the law
Almost two years after it updated its privacy policy, Google is still facing the wrath of European watchdogs. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has just ended a seven-month investigation into the search giant’s practices and, similar to ru…
Chrome may let you try Web Store apps without installing them
Ever want to test a Chrome Web Store app without installing it? You may get your chance if a pair of Chromium changes reach finished software. Google is experimenting with support for “ephemeral” apps that launch like regular Web Store titles, b…
KitKat arrives on Nexus One via feeble custom ROM
If you’re still rocking a Nexus One, but are jealous of all the new devices running KitKat, you’re in luck. The folks on the XDA Developer’s forums have hacked together a custom Android 4.4 ROM for the three year-old device. Unsurprisingly, the pa…
CyanogenMod Installer pulled from Google Play, lives on via sideloading
The CyanogenMod team made switching from your phone’s original Android setup to its own flavor of the OS much easier with paired mobile and desktop installer apps, but now there’s one extra step. In a blog post, CyanogenMod states the Google Play …
AT&T’s Galaxy S 4 starts receiving Android 4.3 (again), Galaxy Gear gets compatibility update
Earlier this month, AT&T began rolling out Android 4.3 to its variant of the Galaxy S 4, only to have it pulled in order to focus on “potential improvements.” Here’s the good news: the Rethink Possible carrier today started the process of, onc…
Google’s setup app makes bulk Play for Education tablet activations a breeze
Google is looking to make the task for schools looking to cash in on Google Play for Education a bit easier with a bit of mobile software. The Google Edu Device Setup app (for Android, natch) allows administrators with a proper account to activate…
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