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by Anton D. Nagy | February 16, 2013 8:33 AMRead OnThe Android 4.2.2 roll-out process has started this week and users of the LG-made Google Nexus 4, Asus-made Nexus 7, Samsung-made Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus are receiving their OTA notifications as we speak (or are already enjoying the point update on their devices). Android 4.2.2 factory images are up for anyone to grab for the devices above. Make sure to download and save them in a safe place as they'll help you revert to stock should anything you do on your phone result in unwanted results. Also, those who have not yet received the OTA notification can head over to the source link and ...
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by Stephen Schenck | February 14, 2013 6:59 PMRead OnFor buying our Nexus-series hardware, many of us simply turn to Google itself. Its prices are low, we know what to expect from the company, and it makes sense to simply head to the source. Between stock shortages and shipping times, however, sometimes it can make more sense to track down a Nexus model from a local retailer, instead. To aid you in doing so, Google has just pushed live online Nexus-finder pages for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7. Now, the Nexus 7, we understand – plenty of retailers stock the tablet, and you'll probably pay the same as what Google's asking. If you can't remember ...
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Google Now Gets Better, Nokia Tablet Rumors, Galaxy S III Wireless Charging & More – Pocketnow Dailyby Jaime Rivera | February 13, 2013 7:00 PMRead OnWatch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the recent improvements to the Google Now service for current Jelly Bean users. Then we talk Nokia, and the sad news that all the recent tablet rumors were pretty much just a good thing to dream about. Then we move to LG as they've just confirmed that their Optimus G Pro is going to show Samsung just how well the Galaxy Note II can be copied. Wireless charging is next as Michael Fisher walks us through the way to get it on your Galaxy S III today. We end today's show talking about Motorola's X Phone, and how Google in contributing in ...
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by Joe Levi | February 12, 2013 3:30 PMRead OnThe latest update to Android 4.2 Another Flavor of Jelly Bean has started to roll out to select Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 devices. Suspiciously absent are reports of an update for Google's latest flagship device, the Nexus 4. This version, 4.2.2, is a 0.0.1 update to the operating system and weighs in around 46MB (depending on which device you're installing it on), so to say it's a "minor update" is a bit of an understatement. The code hasn't yet hit the AOSP, so custom-ROMs based on it aren't being developed just yet. In the meantime, if you own the GSM variety of the Galaxy ...
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by Anton D. Nagy | February 12, 2013 4:18 AMRead OnThe report according to which Android 4.2.2 was supposed to land mid-February turned out to be right as the refresh is reportedly being pushed out to Nexus devices, namely the GSM Galaxy Nexus, the Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 tablets. While we haven't received the update yet there are more and more reports that seem to confirm its existence. The build is JDQ39 but at the moment there is no exact information on what it contains. We can definitely expect some bugfixes and performance enhancements but whether the Bluetooth fix is included is yet unknown. We'll let you know once the refresh hits ...
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by Joe Levi | February 8, 2013 12:31 PMRead OnI love my Nexus 7. It's one of the best tablets on the market for the money. Recently, Google updated it to Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean and brought with it irritating lag! That lag presents itself at the worst times. Another issue I wanted to address was battery life. Although the battery on the Nexus 7 isn't small, in my use I needed another hour or two of use. Investigating solutions that would address both lag and battery life, some of our readers recommended Franco Kernel, a replacement kernel, kernel updater, and settings control panel all-in-one. It won't work with every device, but if ...
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by Stephen Schenck | February 7, 2013 11:29 AMRead OnWe've already heard rumors that this year's Google I/O in May could bring with it a new Nexus 7 tablet, and so far those claims have focused on introducing changes like a thinner bezel and the move to a full HD 1080p screen. Now, an analyst report is suggesting that Google and ASUS could dump NVIDIA as the company behind the tablet's chipset, instead moving to a Qualcomm-made component. Pacific Crest’s Michael McConnell claims that Google and ASUS will likely move to a Snapdragon S4 Pro for the new Nexus 7, like the APQ8064 chip in the Nexus 4. While that won't offer quite the same ...
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by Michael Fisher | February 7, 2013 7:01 AMRead OnEven if it takes six Skype calls to make a podcast happen, we're gonna do it for you folks, because that's just the kind of guys we are. And it's a good thing, too; while the news cycle has calmed down somewhat in the wake of last week's big BlackBerry event, there's still plenty to talk about from the worlds of Android and Windows Phone, from rumors and speculation to ... well, no, just rumors and speculation, really. But it's scintillating stuff, especially if you're into things named "M7" and "Nokia Tablet." All that, plus listener mail and a heaping helping of Joe Levi's robot voice, ...
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by Anton D. Nagy | February 5, 2013 4:28 AMRead OnA Bluetooth fix was mentioned by a certain Google employee which could be one of the features in the upcoming Android 4.2.2 update -- spotted in the wild on Nexus 4 devices -- but unfortunately the new Android codes we've seen over the weekend appear in AOSP are not referring to this point-update. According to reports, unnamed Google employees rocking a Nexus 4, 7, 10, and Galaxy Nexus phones are currently testing Android 4.2.2. International Business Times claims to have tested the updates and concludes that it's "minuscule at best, with minimal changes to security and bugs". Should be ...
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by Jaime Rivera | January 29, 2013 6:36 PMRead OnWatch today's Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the Nexus 4 availability in stores, even though that might change by the time this video goes live. We next talk about Asus and Google working on a newer version of the Nexus 7 with a better display and design. HTC makes the news next as we now have confirmed dates and invites for their M7 press event. Then the iPad 5 takes the spotlight as we find images of the new design, which is exactly as we currently see the iPad mini, only bigger obviously. We end today's show talking about Apple's release of a 128GB iPad 4 and question the need for it ...
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by Joe Levi | January 29, 2013 2:36 PMRead OnIf your phone or tablet is in Google's Nexus family you can quickly and easily restore your device to the latest, stock image. If you've already applied a custom ROM and don't want it anymore, want to force an update to the lastest version of Android, or even convert your YAKJUxx Galaxy Nexus to a TAKJU or YAKJU version for faster OTA updates, this is how you do it. Before we get started, following these instructions will wipe what's on your device, and anytime we talk about flashing there's a risk (albeit slight) that your device may never wake up again. Proceed at your own risk. Next, ...
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by Anton D. Nagy | January 29, 2013 3:48 AMRead OnDespite previous rumors according to which Google will unveil a new family of LG-made Nexus devices at its yearly I/O, we sounded our beliefs on our Podcast that it was too early for a Nexus phone and, instead, we'll probably see a Nexus 7 refresh. According to a recent report, Asus and Google have teamed up once again for a seven-inch tablet. The Nexus 7 follow-up is expected, according to sources in the supply chain, to land in May. May 15-17, 2013, is the date for this year’s Google I/O and could be the perfect opportunity for a follow-up. Those who claim to have seen engineering ...
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by Michael Fisher | January 17, 2013 1:00 PMRead OnJanuary: the post-holiday comedown mixes with the post-CES recovery and pre-MWC quiet to form a lull of epic proportions. Fortunately though, leaks and rumors never stop, and we've got a few of them to bat around on this episode of the Weekly. Today, Joe Levi and Anton D. Nagy each return to the podcast to talk rumored Sony Xperia tablets, LG Windows Phones, and the will-it-never-die speculation surrounding a cheap iPhone. Also making the cut: the HTC M7 and Samsung Galaxy S IV, the Huawei Ascend W2, and some far-out pseudo-news regarding LG's supposed "Nexus 5" and "Nexus 7.7." All that, ...
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by Stephen Schenck | January 10, 2013 5:26 PMRead OnRemember that neatly-matching Nexus 7 dock we took a couple looks at late last year? The one that didn't even surface until nearly half a year after the tablet's debut? Well, we were hoping for it to show up right around New Year's, but that just hasn't happened. So, where is it? Apparently it's still on the way, and should finally start shipping within the next two weeks. That two-week claim comes from one The Verge's sources, while B&H Photo, which has been taking pre-orders for the dock, is expecting it to land a little sooner, now saying that it should be available as of January ...
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by Michael Fisher | January 3, 2013 3:26 PMRead OnJust because it's a new year doesn't mean things are changing with the Pocketnow Weekly podcast. We're still shaking up the host roster on occasion, and we're still squeezing more than 90 minutes of discussion out of the mobile-technology news sector, even in the pit of the post-holiday lull. On our first podcast of 2013, Joe Levi joins us to talk Android amid a sea of pre-CES leaks, but not before we dive into a long and detailed discussion about the new mobile version of Ubuntu - a platform we'll learn how to consistently pronounce someday, but not today. We also touch on Sailfish and ...
