Happy Halloween, everyone. Have a KitKat–Google’s latest update to Android, that is, which Google just announced, along with the new Nexus 5. Here’s what you need to know about the mobile OS update.
All the New Stuff in Android 4.4 KitKat
How the Nexus 5 Compares to Its Toughest Smartphone Competition
Finally, the long-awaited Nexus 5 has arrived in the form of 5 inches of pure, unfiltered Android just the way Google always intended. That all sounds nice, but as Google’s flagship response to other big dogs like the iPhone 5S and Lumia 1020, does the refreshed Nexus have the specs to keep up with the competition (at least one paper)? We put together the comparison charts below to find out.
Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 will all get Android 4.4 KitKat
Yeah, yeah. The new Nexus 5 is the first with Android 4.4. But if you’re sitting on one of those other Nexus devices — as in 2012’s Nexus 4 and Nexus 10, and the Nexus 7 (we presume both the 2012 and 2013 versions of it), know this: You’ll be getting KitKat in the coming weeks as well.
In addition, the Google Play Edition Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One also will be…
In addition, the Google Play Edition Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One also will be…
I’ve already ordered mine, better hurry if you want one!!
I've already ordered mine, better hurry if you want one!!
Update: Nexus 5 officially announced, sells out in 27 minutes!
And the Android train keeps chugging along.
And the Android train keeps chugging along.
Awesome shot but what happened to the camera man!?
Awesome shot but what happened to the camera man!?
So this is completely terrifying. In a you will probably pee a little bit as you watch this GIF kind of way. In a holy crap wait a minute this isn’t a video game right kind of way. No, no it is not. This is what it looks like to take a direct hit from a tank shell in real life. You can see it blast out of the barrel and head straight for your face.
How generous! #google #nexus7
One year has passed since Sandy destroyed parts of the East Coast, and now that efforts have been put together to help in the cleanup of the areas affected, Google has decided to do their part. The company has donated 17,000 Nexus 7’s to New …
Make sure you claim your custom G+ URLs
Make sure you claim your custom G+ URLs
google.com/+YourNameHere
Previously only available to a select few verified accounts, Google is to expand the availability of Google+ custom URLs this week. Custom URLs give you an easy way to link friends and followers to your Google+ page, for example you’ll find Android Central at google.com/+androidcentral.
There are a few (easy) hoops to jump through before claiming your URL…
Previously only available to a select few verified accounts, Google is to expand the availability of Google+ custom URLs this week. Custom URLs give you an easy way to link friends and followers to your Google+ page, for example you’ll find Android Central at google.com/+androidcentral.
There are a few (easy) hoops to jump through before claiming your URL…
Things just aren’t what they used to be.
Things just aren't what they used to be.
Apple confirms poor battery life on iPhone 5s is caused by a manufacturing issue
Samsung smartphones capture record market share, leave iPhones behind
According to new quarterly reports from IDC and Strategy Analytics, Samsung has increased its lead on the smartphone market in Q3 2013. The South Korean maker’s shipments were higher than those of the next four-largest vendors, combined, according to the IDC data.
Sweet #googleplus update today!
Sweet #googleplus update today!
We could all use more time for ourselves, and less time figuring out technology. So today’s improvements to Google+ Hangouts and Photos aim to take a lot of the work out of messaging, video calling and photo editing. Hangouts…
Looks like a great update!
Looks like a great update!
Vic Gundotra just announced what we’ve all hoped for: SMS is coming to Hangouts. Yes. Aside from that, you’ll also be able to share you location with a sim… by Cameron Summerson in Applications, News
Motorola Wants to Make Your Phone Modular
Motorola has announced that it’s new research and development team, called Project Ara, is developing an “open hardware platform for creating highly modular smartphones”. In other words, it wants your phone to come in bits.
FYI, be cautious.
FYI, be cautious.
A CBC Marketplace investigation has found that the growing popularity of spray polyurethane foam insulation may be creating an emerging problem in Canada.
Aww too cute, a little baby stick man ;)
Aww too cute, a little baby stick man 😉
We hope you didn’t spend the last six months designing and building an elaborate over-the-top Halloween costume with which you hope to win over the internet next week.
This could become very useful for parents to help monitor their children’s online activity.
This could become very useful for parents to help monitor their children's online activity.
Are you someone who loves using Google Chrome or ChromeOS, but have been frustrated by the lack of parental controls? Then this bit of news will definitely cheer you up! Google has introduced a new supervised users feature into the beta channels of Chrome and ChromeOS that will help you lock your browser or system down and better protect your children.
Now this is cool!
Now this is cool!
Once you realize how boring your neighborhood is from the air, that expensive quadcopter you bought should find a good home in the rafters of your garage. But don’t bury it too deep, you’ll need access to it around Halloween every year because Alton Porter has come up with the perfect use for your forgotten drone: turn it into a flying banshee.
Good to see they’re looking into this.
Good to see they're looking into this.
Scores of positive reviews repeat the same wording in broken English
BlackBerry’s launch of BBM on Android this week was marred by a rather large number — and extremely suspect — reviews left in Google Play along with its 10 million installations on Android and iOS. Apparent to anyone with a set of peepers, the reviews in question all share the same broken…
BlackBerry’s launch of BBM on Android this week was marred by a rather large number — and extremely suspect — reviews left in Google Play along with its 10 million installations on Android and iOS. Apparent to anyone with a set of peepers, the reviews in question all share the same broken…
Punk’d Puppy
Dogs…love…treats, but not being tricked! Starring Cody Reward your dog’s next trick with new IAM
This should be helpful for all you custom Android ROM users. #android #rom
This should be helpful for all you custom Android ROM users.
#android #rom
If you’re interested in giving your phone a new operating system, or you want to breathe new life into an old device, installing a new ROM is a great way to go. However, there are dozens of ROMs available, and picking the best one can be tricky. This massive database will help you find the right one for you.