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Google Nexus 7 and Galaxy Nexus Getting Android 4.2 Update

There is good news for phone owners of the Google Nexus 7 and Galaxy Nexus. Both these devices are ready to get the Android 4.2 update beginning from Tuesday. We have seen that the whole stock of the latest Google’s Nexus 4 smartphone was reportedly sold out in just a few minutes. Android fans no longer need to wait for the supply from LG’s factory to get their hands on the latest version of the widely sought after mobile operating system.

The Nexus 4 and the Nexus 10 are the first smartphones to ship with the latest version of Android 4.2. This is the latest on the Jelly Bean update edition of the OS. Google has already begun making the update available over the air to owners of old Nexus devices as well.  Specifically both these devices are ready for the upgrade that will begin from Tuesday.

Like in the past only owners of the HSPA/GSM version of the Galaxy Nexus can get the update. Those with the CDMA versions of the device from USA carriers- Verizon or Sprint need to wait for this Android update. The duration of the wait however is not defined as of now.

The owners of the Motorola Zoom tablet and the Nexus S handset are in store for a bigger disappointment. The new Android 4.2 OS will not be available for these devices. Google has however made updates for these devices available in the past as well.

The Android 4.2 OS provides users with both security and performance enhancements. It also includes improved GPU acceleration and new anti malware capabilities as well, It also brings a number of interesting features like multi-user support and other interactive screensavers and other lock screens. There is also a support for external displays. With this software you are also able to get a complete platform of improvements that are currently available on the developer site of Google’s Android.

The rollout of the update though starting from Tuesday does not mean that all devices will get them. There are some users who may have to wait for weeks or even months to get it.

As an integral of its latest developer tools package there are images of factory firmware images made available by Google. This is provided for all the Nexus devices that currently support Android 4.2. For advanced users who do not want to wait for an OTA update they can use these images for doing it themselves manually. However, if you are not sure you should not try it if you do not know it. This can lead to disaster and please do not say that we did not warn you!

As per the latest statistics released by Google over a half of the Android devices actively being in use are still operating on the 2.3 version codenamed “Gingerbread”.  The Android 4.0 dubbed as “IceCream Sandwich is currently at second place. Jelly Bean comes third with about 2.7 percent of devices having its platform in their specifications.

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November 15, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Details Of LG Nexus Leak In UK Ahead Of Google Android Event

There is just a few days to go before the October 29th Android Event and details of the much anticipated LG Nexus Leak has surfaced. There were speculations as to what Google would be unveiling at its October 29th New York City Press Event and now the world is aware of one device scheduled to be introduced at the event.

The new LG Nexus smartphone will operate and run on the 4.2 Jelly Bean Platform and this smartphone is going to be the phone’s first official entry into the Google Nexus line of devices. This information was leaked by Carphone Wearhouse the UK based retailer after it listed the phone for pre-orders on its website according to a report from the Verge.

The Verge reported that a complete official pre-order page has been posted for the handset on its website. This device will have a display that measures 4.7 inches diagonally with a 1280×768 resolution. The other prominent features of the phone include a quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor, an 8 MP camera, NFC and more attractive features. Users are able to get 8 GB of internal phone storage and the device has been listed to be 9.1 mm thick.

The Android Jelly Bean 4.2 platform is anticipated to be introduced and shown off at this gala event. This platform will include a new feature known as “Gesture Typing” permitting users to input text with swiping across the screen and dragging a finger across the screen of the device. This was disclosed in the phone’s spec report. The price of this new phone is £390 and $628 listed in the Carphone Warehouse inventory system. Reports by Verge also claimed that the phone would be available from the 30th of October-one day after the press event by Google.

The forthcoming event also has news that another Android product will be launched. This product could be the 32 GB version of the Nexus 7 tablet. This event will start at 10am EDT at Basketball city in New York at the Pier 36 site. You can also get the event streamed live on YouTube. This was stated in the Press Invite.

This mega event of Google will also be held on the same day of the  launch of the Windows Phone 8 by Microsoft. This device is the next generation phone of the windows operating system. There is also a probability that the above announcement will concern a tablet device as it comes from the October 23rd Apple introduction of the Ipad Mini that is a smaller version of the popular iPad tablet. There are further additional rumors that the new 10.1 inch Android Nexus tablet is going to make its entry. This device had been co-branded with Samsung. This 10.1 inch tablet will sport a pixel density that is higher than the third generation iPad of Apple. It will boost of a 2560×1600 display with 299 pixels an inch. Compared to earlier reports this display is higher than the 264 PPI found on the 2048×1536 9.7 inch Retina iPad.

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October 26, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Google Announces Android Event On 29th October

The mobile technology market is a fast paced one where players always act in a prompt and responsive manner to ensure rivals do not cross and move ahead. Google has taken such a step with its announcement of an Android Event on the 29th of October this year. This event will be held in New York at 10am local time. This announcement follows the recent Apple announcement of their launch of the iPad Mini tablet computer in San Jose (USA) scheduled for the 23rd of October i.e. next Tuesday. Google has also made a further announcement that it will have its own launch event for an Android based product in New York City.

Google’s event will be more or less the same like Apple’s. The search engine giant has already started issuing attractive press invites with its promotional tagline – “The playground is open”. This is a cryptic message suggesting there could be something extra unveiled at the event. The featured product scheduled for this event is still not clear as the company has kept it under wraps. There are rumors doing the rounds of a Nexus Android Jelly Bean Smartphone likely to make its appearance at this event. Additional rumors speculate that more than one mobile phone will be introduced and mobile enthusiasts will get to see another interesting device. There are some possibilities that this event will go beyond smartphones and signature tablet computers.

The forthcoming event will be streamed on YouTube live for the whole world to watch. You will be able to watch the event on youtube.com/android. The event is all set to begin at 10am local time with the doors opening at 9.15am. Google needs to come out with a stronger move than Apple. We have to wait and watch to find out how the Company is successful in overtaking Apple in this event. Both are rivals and mobile enthusiastic are keeping a close eye on them before they come out with their final judgment as to who wins.

There are many experts and critics who have speculated the Google Android event will witness the unveiling of the new Nexus smartphone anticipated to be the LG Nexus 4. Further rumors have suggested Google is planning to work with several manufacturers for its next generation Nexus devices with HTC and Samsung handsets possibly in the offering.

Google was also busy at the Nexus HQ as recent news surfaced that a 32GB Google Nexus 7 phone is all set to hit the UK this Xmas. There are other leading technological companies like Microsoft who is all set to be unveiling the Windows 8 OS and its Surface tablet soon. Google may also provide mobile enthusiasts an open access to the API triggering off a crazy view of Google Now Cards that are powered by voice and the Google search engine. Whatever may be the case, we just need to keep out fingers crossed to witness this 29th October event to find out what Google really has in store for us!

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October 19, 2012 | 0 Comments More

900,000 Android Activations Per Day

Not so long ago we learned Google activates around 500,000 Android devices per day. Afterwards this number increased and reached 550,000 devices/day. But this platform had more potential than expected, and with the growth of its popularity, Google started activating more and more devices per day. The last indicator we talked about was 700,000 devices/day, but actually the software giant was activating 850,000 Android-powered handsets per day starting from April. Now this number has grown and neared one million.

Andy Rubin, Google’s head of mobile, announced through Twitter the company is currently activating 900,000 devices per day. Looking at the tendency Google enlarges its production we can be sure it’s on the verge of reaching the million.

Moreover, Andy Rubin also answered the question whether he has any plans to leave Google. In particular, he said those rumors didn’t correspond to the reality and he would continue working at Google.

On the whole, this news is not surprising because Google has entered a new phase, and besides launching its own smartphones and tablet, the company has also acquired Motorola and is working on Jelly Bean, which will be on more handsets than Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. So wait for more gladsome news from the company in the near future.

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June 12, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Android to Be on 48 Percent of All Smartphones Launched until 2017

People like numbers but not always the given data correspond to the reality because the surveys made by firms are based on the trend of the previous years, while the tech world doesn’t obey any rules. Of course, there is some regularity but no one can predict how the market will change in the coming year. In my opinion, London based research firm Ovum has introduced data that will never prove true. Anyway, my duty is to make you aware of it.

Ovum’s principal analyst, Adam Leach made a statement, according to which, 1.7 billion smartphones will be shipped in 2017. Moreover, the smartphone shipments will grow at a 24.9% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) but the overall growth will be provided also with the help of feature phones. The analyst says the entire mobile phone market will grow at 6.3% thanks to demand from emerging markets.

The research firm has also computed Android-based smartphones will take 48% of the entire market, while Apple’s iPhone will own 26.8% of it. Moreover, the firm has already calculated Windows Phone OS will be on 13% of all smartphones launched until 2017, while Canadian RIM will take the 10% of the smartphone market.

Honestly, I’d like Android to keep its positions but seeing how RIM is going down, and what stir Nokia has made due to its Lumia series handsets, it’s difficult to believe Android will lead the next five years.

May 4, 2012 | 0 Comments More
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