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LG confirms Nexus 4 still in production with no 5 on the books

, Jan 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

If there's one element in the news universe here that tells us Google is doing things right, it's the constant talk and response to a new Nexus smartphone - even when the current model is doing exceedingly well on the market. Here in first quarter of 2013 heading into Spring (or maybe that's just wishful thinking), we've got rumors galore of a Nexus 5 being worked on for release at Mobile World Congress 2013 from LG, none other than the manufacturers of the Nexus 4. Today they've confirmed that no, that doesn't make any sense, and that yes, they're still making massive amounts of the current Google hero Nexus 4 for the time being. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: December 4, 2012

, Dec 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Tuesday evening everyone. Today we found out that nightly builds to CyanogenMod 10.1 are ready to go for the Nexus 10, which comes just a short time after nightlies started rolling out for the Nexus 4. IDC said today that Android will likely stay on top in the battle for mobile dominance until 2016, with iOS placing in second throughout, so it looks like the mobile landscape won't be changing all that much in the coming years. Verizon is set to begin rolling out targeted ad campaigns this week, but you'll only see those ads if you give Verizon permission. Read The Full Story

Google I/O 2013 set for May 15-17 with ticket sales coming up early

, Dec 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

After hosting a rather late Google I/O conference than usual towards the end of June earlier this year, Google is moving back to their usual May timeline for Google I/O 2013. May 15-17, 2013 will be the dates for the upcoming developers conference, with registration starting sometime earlier in the year. Read The Full Story

Google I/O 2012 Android Sessions video playlist open for all

, Jul 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you missed any or all of the sessions from behind the scenes at Google I/O 2012, you’re in luck, because Google has set up a YouTube playlist for you collecting each and every one of them. The video embed you’ll see in the post below is created by Android Developer Relations Tech Lead Reto Meier and makes up the Google I/O 2012 “The Android Sessions” for all to see. The conference “Google I/O”, for those of you that do not know, is made specifically for software developers to converge and learn from Google (as well as Google-affiliated partners and more) about what they do with software and how developers can act and interact.

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Google Nexus 7 gets Camera Launcher app

, Jul 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Nexus 7 may not have a dedicated camera for pictures, but it does feature a front-facing camera for video conferencing. It’s perhaps understandable that Google didn’t include a dedicated Camera app, but it’s a bit of a party pooper for those fascinated with funny camera effects. Fear not, friends, as Paul O’Brien of MoDaCo has published a Camera app for the Nexus 7 to the Play Store. Read The Full Story

Don’t Doubt Google’s People Skills

, Jul 2nd 2012 Discuss [0]

Google IO opened with a bang last week, spilling Jelly Beans, cheap tablets, augmented reality and more, but for all the search giant knows we’re looking for, is it still out of touch? After the buzz of Google Glass and its base jumping entrance – thoroughly milked the following day by Sergey “Iron Man” Brin – attendees have been adding up what was demonstrated and questioning Google’s understanding of exactly how people use technology. Geeks getting carried away with “what can we do” rather than “why would we do it” is the common refrain, but make no mistake, everything Google showed us is rooted in solid business strategy.

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Recon Instruments MOD HUD Hands-on

, Jun 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Earlier today we mentioned a little bit about Recon Instruments and their new MOD Heads-up Display technology. They offer something similar to Google's Project Glass, only it is available today for just $399. These will be your ultimate companion while going skiing or snowboarding, and much more is planned for the future. Read The Full Story

Google Earth 3D hands-on at Google I/O

, Jun 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week Google has released the first public build of Google Earth's 3D flyover features, and at the Google I/O 2012 developer event, we got the chance to take a peek at a relatively massive set of four HDTV units combined to bring on one giant vision of the future. This 3D mapping feature is currently out for Google Earth on Android and will be coming soon to iOS as well, as our Google hosts note in the video below. Read The Full Story

Google Now hands-on

, Jun 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week Google has introduced a new component to their search and location-aware ecosystem in the mobile realm called Google Now. This system sits at the heart of Android, with your ability to access it sitting right in your lock screen. Google Now is effectively an add-on to the Google Search experience, adding a selection of “cards” that show you where you are, how you’ll be getting to the next place you’re going, and where you might very well want to go.

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Can’t wait for Google Glass? Recon’s MOD Live has you covered today

, Jun 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Google Glass may be grabbing the headlines at IO this week, but with Explorer Edition developer devices not shipping until 2013, it might be worth looking elsewhere for your head-up display fix. Recon Instruments has just the thing, with a new Android SDK for the MOD Live eyepiece that will allow developers to create their own applications that float in the user's eyeline. Read The Full Story

Chrome for iOS hits US App Store

, Jun 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Chrome for iOS, announced at Google IO just a few hours ago, has already begun to hit the App Store, though there's a sting if you're expecting the full Google browser experience. The new browser is the latest iteration of Chrome, bringing features like tab sync to iPhone and iPad; however, it's not built on the speedy underlying engine of Chrome on other platforms, such as Android. Read The Full Story

Sergey Brin talks Project Glass at IO 2012

, Jun 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Finishing up the Keynote here Google's own Sergey Brin is showing us a bit more on Project Glass. In case you missed it, yesterday they jumped out of a blimp and landed right on top of the Moscone West Center here in San Francisco for Google IO, and managed to show it all live as a Google+ Hangout thanks to Google Glass. Read The Full Story
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