Nexus

Following that iFixit teardown of the Nexus 4, it looks like LG and Google did kit out their new flagship with LTE after all—at least, there’s a Qualcomm multi-band LTE chip in there—it’s just not active. But why whack in a 4G chip and not bother to use it? There are a couple of theories. Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/121030_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] After Hurricane Sandy canceled Monday’s Android event in New York, Google took to its blog to announce its new tech. Apple’s iPad finally has a true challenger in Google’s Nexus 10, which packs a whopping 300 pixels per inch into its screen, nearly 20 percent more than Continue Reading →

Google’s newly introduced Nexus 4 device does not have LTE. Let that sink in for a moment. A flagship device that is meant to represent the best that Android can offer does not have LTE. If you recall, just a few months ago, the Android spin machine was full-tilt on talking about why LTE was Continue Reading →

Hurricane Sandy killed Google’s planned Monday morning media event in New York City, but that didn’t stop the big G from making some noise today. The company took to its corporate blog to officially announce the much-anticipated Nexus 4 smartphone and Nexus 10 tablet, as well as an update to its Android Jelly Bean operating Continue Reading →

Along with a slew of new Nexus devices, Google has just announced Android 4.2, a new flavor of Jellybean. While it doesn’t get a new name of its one, it does get quite a few neat new features. Here’s a rundown. Gesture Typing: The new version of Android will include a new keyboard feature that Continue Reading →

It’s been a long time, but it’s finally here. Google’s big answer to the iPad—the tablet that created an entire market—has officially arrived. A better-than-Retina screen, curves and serious speed. Its name is Nexus 10 and it’s $100 cheaper than the iPad. Learn all about it here. Looking at the specs, it seems that the Continue Reading →

Jamin Barton is a soft-spoken musician with a quick laugh and a winning smile who tends bar under the nickname “Sudsy” at the 500 Club in San Francisco’s Mission District. He was closing up after a slow Tuesday last month when he saw the phone. “We find about 20 a week,” he says with a Continue Reading →

Android fans eager to get a look at the latest Nexus smartphones and tablets will have to wait a little longer. Google e-mailed reporters on Saturday saying that it was canceling the event because of concerns surrounding Hurricane Sandy. As the storm gathered strength, Google faced mounting questions over whether it would continue with the Continue Reading →

Apple never wanted to make the iPad Mini. It was forced to, by an army of tiny tablets laying successful siege to its empire. Apple’s conceded a lot of ground already. But it’s not the first time this year it’s had to play catch-up. With every new release, it becomes increasingly clear that Apple’s no Continue Reading →

[wpaudio url=”https://media.shellypalmer.com/wp-content/images/usrn/121023_SHELLYPALMER_GEN_BED.mp3″ text=”Click to play … ” dl=”0″] After what seems like months of leaks and rumors, the day has come for Apple to unveil the iPad Mini. While they have yet to leak any details, here’s an idea of what they’ll most likely reveal during today’s event. The screen is not expected to have Continue Reading →