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Surprise, surprise, it sounds like a Huawei-made Nexus 7 successor is coming this year

Out of nowhere, this wild but extremely credible rumor has surfaced of a Huawei-built 7-inch Google tablet (Pixel-branded?) with 4GB RAM.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow First Look (Video)

Earlier today, Android Marshmallow technically dropped on all of us. To be…

Marshmallow update for these 17 devices confirmed by T-Mobile

T-Mobile has confirmed that the Marshmallow update is in works (or already rolling out) for 17 devices, phones and tablets. Check out to see if yours has it

Expect Android 6.0 Marshmallow on legacy Nexus devices next week

Learn more about when legacy Nexus devices will receive Android 6.0, as we are closer than we expected from previous experiences

Android 6.0 Marshmallow likely headed for Nexus 7 2013, despite advanced age

Despite technically exceeding the guaranteed 24-month major upgrade window already, the Nexus 7 2013 may still be treated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow soon.

Google bringing monthly security hotfixes to Nexus devices

From here on out, Google will make available monthly Nexus security updates for its phones and tablets from three years following release.
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Will Google release its Android M preview for some older Nexus hardware?

It’s far from a guarantee, but there’s some scattered evidence that suggests we might see Nexus Android M preview releases for older devices.

Android 5.1.1 factory images available for the 2012 and 2013 Wi-Fi Nexus 7, Nexus 10

Google has made the Android 5.1.1 factory images available, and you can download them for your 2012 and 2013 Wi-Fi Nexus 7, as well as Nexus 10

How to get Android 5.1 on your Nexus device right now

Learn how to install the latest Android 5.1 update files on your Nexus smartphone or tablet.

Cell-enabled Nexus 7 tablets finally get access to Android Lollipop

It’s taken long enough, but Google’s cell-equipped Nexus 7 tablets are finally getting a taste of Lollipop.
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Here’s why cellular-connected tablets are a horrible idea

From delays in purchasing, higher costs, incompatible plans, & updates that never seem to arrive, here’s why cellular-connected tablets are a horrible idea.

Android 5.0.2 appears out of the blue for the Nexus 7 2012

Most Nexus models only just got Android 5.0.1 and now we’ve already got Android 5.0.2 for the 2012 Nexus 7.
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Android 5.0.1 hits AOSP, Nexus factory images also available

You better believe it: Google has just dropped Android 5.0.1, the latest bug-fixing revision to Lollipop.
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Lightning-fast OEM Android updates: an OEM success or a Google failure?

Various OEM Lollipop updates started arriving before Google’s own Nexus products got theirs. Is this a failure of the Nexus program, or a huge OEM win?

Android 5.0 updates now incoming for select Nexus models

Today’s the day for the start of Nexus Android 5.0 updates; learn which models are getting it first.

Nexus 7 Android Lollipop factory image leaks

Own a Google tablet and itching for Lollipop? The Nexus 7 Android Lollipop factory image recently leaked, can most likely help you out.
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This is the best Android tablet money can buy right now

Google is quick to tell us that Android is together but not the same – which is great! Given our options, which is the best Android tablet money can buy?

Google confirms Android Lollipop updates for older Nexus models

Good news for Nexus users! Google has confirmed Nexus 4 Android 5.0 updates, as well as those for the original Nexus 7 tablet.

Pocketnow Week in Review: week 27 news recap of 2014

The Pocketnow Week in Review brings you all the most popular news and video from the past week. Lots of Android L with some iOS sprinkled in.

Android L developer preview source code now live in AOSP for many Nexus models

Android L developer preview source code has partially been released for Nexus devices, including for the first-gen Nexus 7 and LG’s Nexus 4.

Will the Nexus 4 and first-gen Nexus 7 get Android L?

Discover the evidence some are suggesting points to Google’s interest in delivering Nexus 4 Android L updates, as well as those for the first Nexus 7.

Pocketnow Week in Review: week 26 news recap of 2014

The Pocketnow Week in Review brings you all the most popular news and video from the past week. This week was all Google, all the time.

Android L developer preview available now

Now’s your chance to try out Android L for yourself, as Google publishes the Android L developer preview system images.

Android L developer preview available tomorrow for Nexus 5 and 7

Google has announced that the Android L developer preview will be available tomorrow for the Nexus 5 and 7 (presumably only 2013). Find out where to get it!

Death of the Nexus: why Google shouldn’t kill its developer brand

Will Google kill the Nexus brand? That’s the million dollar question leading into I/O 2014. Read why we think Google should keep the Nexus line alive.