Tag Archives: Google

Nexus 4 is back in stock!

Rejoice UK Androiders: the Nexus 4 is back in stock on the Google Play store. I am writing up my review this weekend on the Nexus 4 but suffice to say it is one of the best possible examples of mobile phone technology you can get your mitts on. Go order now at Google Play.

LG on Nexus 4: There is no supply issue

The Verge is reporting that LG does not see an issue with the supply of the perenially out of stock Google Nexus 4. "An official speaking to the Chosun Ilbo has said that production is proceeding as planned at the Pyeongtaek plant in South Korea, and denied that there is any supply issue." An oft-mooted argument form the inter-webs is that Google are to blame, not ordering enough stock in the first place. It is well known that Nexus phones have not been big sellers but also difficult to Read more [...]

Google SDK changes aimed at fighting fragmentation

Google have updated their software development kit (SDK) with the release of Android 4.2. With the update comes the interesting paragraph:"You agree that you will not take any actions that may cause or result in the fragmentation of Android, including but not limited to distributing, participating in the creation of, or promoting in any way a software development kit derived from the SDK." This can be meant to mean a few things. Some intimate that this is a drive to stave off fragmented platforms such Read more [...]

Samsung Google Nexus 10 – PPI matters right?

It is a sure sign of the times when the competition is outpacing Apple’s iPad. A once irrepressible gloat factor of the iPad’s ‘retina’ screen has now been given its marching orders with the Nexus 10. Samsung have upped the resolution to produce a stunning 300 pixels per inch (ppi) which makes the iPad 3, on a specification level at least, seem lacking. Of course, in reality this makes little difference but far be it from me to give Apple a free pass. Numbers and facts speak for themselves Read more [...]

O2 get Nexus 4 exclusive and offer free TVs

O2 in the UK have an exclusive on the Google Nexus 4 which was unveiled on Monday. They get to be the first UK mobile network to offer the Android phone for 30 days, and to celebrate they are offering the first 50 customers in the queue an LG TV. No word on what sort of TV but it is still a TV! They will also be running an @O2 Twitter competition for the first few weeks of release and awarding TVs to those with the new Android phone who are prepared to jump through their hoops like a circus monkey. On Read more [...]