LG Nexus 5

We’ve been hearing rumors for some time now that Google will partner with Huawei on its next flagship Nexus device. It may seem like a strange choice of manufacturer, but with its influence in China, Google sees a strong opportunity to piggy-back Huawei’s Chinese success and get its own services adopted there.

We’re supposedly expecting a device with a 5.7-inch QHD screen and Snapdragon 820 processor to be launched alongside a smaller LG-made device (refreshed Nexus 5 perhaps) sometime later this year. Today, a fresh leak has been published showing little detail, but what could be a prototype of the Huawei-made Pure Google device.

If you check out a few of the snapshot images originally taken from a blurry, unclear video, you’ll notice that the design is fairly similar to another Huawei smartphone. Although there are differences, you’ll see much of the design language is the same as the Huawei Ascend Mate 7:

The arrangement of the camera, fingerprint sensor and LED flash units is very similar in both. However, you’ll notice the camera on the supposed Nexus device is round, rather than square (matching the leaked LG Nexus cases). The LED flash is a long pill-shaped component rather than square, but the fingerprint sensor is much the same. Take a look at the original video leaked originally by Steve Hemmerstoffer:

Since the device isn’t powered on at all in the video, it’s hard to say with any certainty whether or not this really is the Nexus being leaked. Or even, if it’s a working prototype. For all we know, it could just be a tested physical dummy unit of a device Huawei is working on. Although, if it is genuine and this is the finished product, let me be the first to say that I’d love that all-black finish on a Nexus device. So dark, and stealthy.

Nexus 6, Nexus 5, many Samsung devices getting Stagefright fixes from Sprint

Stephen Hall Aug 5 2015 - 8:51 am PT

The Stagefright exploit is definitely not a minor problem, and it potentially affects basically any device going back to the early years of Android. But thankfully, Sprint has been pretty on top of pushing out fixes for as many devices as possible. Today, the carrier is pushing out Stagefright fixes, labeled simply as “Google Security Patch (Stagefright),” to a couple Nexus handsets and several of Samsung’s Galaxy-branded phones.

Here’s the full list of devices receiving the patch today, with links to Sprint’s support pages:

As usual, you should expect to see these updates roll out over-the-air over the course of the next few days. “Software updates may be released in stages and can take several days for delivery,” Sprint says. If you want to manually check to see if the update is available for your device, head into the system Settings app. But while Stagefright is not “no big deal” by any means, you’ll probably be fine until your device is updated.

Purported 2015 LG Nexus cases leak, show protruding camera and possible fingerprint sensor on the back

Cam Bunton Jul 30 2015 - 4:48 am PT

A couple of days back we saw a leak purporting to show the outline, or silhouette of this year’s rumored LG Nexus device. It had two circular holes on the back, along with a more square-shaped cutout. We assumed at least one of the circular ones was for a camera, but were unsure of the purpose for the second hole. If these recent case leaks are genuine, it seems less likely that the secondary round cutout is for a camera. Rather, a fingerprint sensor.

Render purportedly shows form factor of rumored LG Nexus, might be ‘Angler’

Stephen Hall Jul 29 2015 - 1:01 pm PT

OnLeaks, otherwise known as Nowhereelse.fr’s Steve Hemmerstoffer, has today shared an image of what he claims is a rough render of what the backside of an upcoming LG Nexus will look like. He hasn’t provided any information on any details or specifications of the phone, however.

9to5Toys Lunch Break: HTC One M9 (unlocked) $400, 2nd gen Moto X (unlocked), $290, Prime Day deals, more

Stephen Hall Jul 15 2015 - 12:35 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Refurb HTC One M9 32GB flash 4G LTE (AT&T unlocked): $400 shipped (Reg. $500+) | eBay

Motorola Moto X 2nd generation (unlocked) 16GB: $290 shipped (Reg. $500) | Amazon

Amazon Prime Day hub: all of the best deals from Amazon’s huge 20th Birthday sale

FreedomPop LG Nexus 5 refurb w/ 500 SMS, 200 min, 500MB data: $150 shipped (Reg. $500) | Sam’s Club

Review: SanDisk’s new Connect Wireless Stick is one of the easiest ways to expand your iPhone’s storage

Small States: A-Lamp Design fashions charming lights for your home from US materials, multiple giveaways

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Aukey 40W/8A 5-Port USB Desktop Charger $14 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)

Apple TV 1080p Streaming Media Player (newest version): $60 shipped (Reg. $69)
LifeProof iPad Mini Frē Case in white/gray $30 Prime shipped (Orig. $100)
Daily Deals: XYZprinting daVinci 1.0 3D Printer $300, D-Link 802.11ac Gaming Router (refurb) $30, more

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Samsung 850 EVO 250GB 2.5-inch Internal SSD $90 shipped (Orig. $140)

RAVPower 3,200mAh External Battery Pack w/ Flashlight: $7 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)
Monoprice iPhone 5/s/c case sale w/ prices starting at $2 shipped
Aukey deals w/ Prime shipping: 12,000mAh power bank $15 (Orig. $25), more
Boost Mobile launches its first Wi-Fi Hotspot No-Contract plans as low as $25 a month
Headphones: Philips over-ears $50 (Reg. $70), JBL Synchros S500 $63 (Reg. $169)
GameStop offers $100 trade-in credit towards New Nintendo 3DS
ZyXEL AV500 Powerline kit with N300 Wireless Range Extender $30 shipped (Orig. $60)
American Express rolls out PayPal competitor, offers $10 statement credit for trying it
Newegg 10% off sitewide for students and faculty
3rd party Apple Watch bands prices are dropping
NEwhere Elite Vaporizer kit w/ USB wall charger $20 shipped (Reg. $30) + 35% off e-liquids
App Store Free App of the Week: Card Wars – Adventure Time goes free ($4 value)
Jawbone BIG JAMBOX Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (refurb): $128 shipped (Orig. $300)
Urge Basics Cuatro Bluetooth Speaker $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30+)
Buy select 2015 Samsung 4K UHDTVs & receive a free matching soundbar ($298 value)
1-month access to over 17,000 digital Marvel comics for $0.01 (Reg. $10)
Apple is giving away free downloads of iOS cooking app Green Kitchen ($5 value)
Free PS Plus Games for July: Styx Master of Shadows, Rocket League, more
Free Xbox Gold Games for July: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, more
Striker Spy HD-Camera Drone: $70 Shipped (Orig. $170, CA Tax Only)
Casetify custom Apple Watch bands: $70 credit for $50

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The Lumos Helmet provides the technology needed to bike safely

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Limited edition Street Fighter II Arcade Soundtrack comes to vinyl
Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Edition is sold out, you can still show your love w/ this quirky Fallout gear
Pixar tech director is building his own desktop robot companion with emotional intelligence
The Call of Duty Black Ops 3 Juggernog Edition comes with a mini fridge to keep you frosty
JoyDrone is a dongle for your Chromecast that supplies wireless audio to any speakers
The original NES Battletoads soundtrack has been immortalized in this epic new vinyl LP
The new Mamma Nessie Colander Spoon has been sighted
Become the Knight Rider with the K.I.T.T. USB Car Charger
Microsoft HoloLens partners with Case Western to make medical school like a video game
GoPro’s new HERO4 Session waterproof action camera
Review: JBL’s new Charge 2+ and Clip+ deliver big sound in a portable Bluetooth package
Watch this remote controlled flying R2-D2 drone take its first flight
Rory Mcllroy’s PGA TOUR lets you play golf on Battlefield 4’s Paracel Storm map
Dot is the “world’s smallest” set of Bluetooth earphones with a battery life to match
Slip Cup Beer Pong inserts keep your balls clean and your cups full
Capcom’s official life-size Mega Man helmet includes working LED lights
Disney unveils the first official Star Wars mobile app w/ lightsaber training, more

9to5Toys Lunch Break: 2nd generation Moto X (unlocked) $290, Fitbit Flex $75, Nexus 5 refurb $150, more

Stephen Hall Jul 14 2015 - 12:44 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Motorola Moto X 2nd generation (unlocked) 16GB: $290 shipped (Reg. $500) | Amazon

Daily Deals: Fitbit Flex activity tracker $75, Sony Bluetooth Wireless Microphone System $89, more

FreedomPop LG Nexus 5 refurb w/ 500 SMS, 200 min, 500MB data: $150 shipped (Reg. $500) | Sam’s Club

Amazon Gold Box – SanDisk Flash Storage up to 50% off: 128GB microSD $60, 32GB Ultra Fit Flash Drive $11, more

Amazon Prime Day Hub, monster sales announced: Fire Stick $24, 32-inch TV $75, and 40-inch TV $115, more

Walmart CEO blasts Amazon’s Prime Day, promises a week-long sales event with “some special atomic deals”

Review: SanDisk’s new Connect Wireless Stick is one of the easiest ways to expand your iPhone’s storage

Giveaway: Win one of SanDisk’s newly released massive 200GB microSD cards ($250 value)

Small States: A-Lamp Design fashions charming lights for your home from US materials, multiple giveaways

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Beats by Dre 1-Day Sale: Powerbeats2 Bluetooth Headphones, Pill 2.0 Portable Speaker $130 ea (Reg. $200)

RAVPower Portable 3,200mAh External Battery Pack w/ Flashlight: $7 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)

Games/Apps: Shadow of Mordor $15, Dragon Age Inquisition $20, more
R.B.I. Baseball 15 for iOS gets its very first price drop: $2 (Reg. $5), more
Headphones: Philips over-ears $50 (Reg. $70), JBL Synchros S500 $63 (Reg. $169)
Amazon Fire TV Stick + Mohu Leaf 30 OTA Antenna $50 shipped ($74 value)
PNY Turbo Plus 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $10 shipped (Orig. $35)
Microsoft’s $99 Universal Foldable Keyboard is now available
Daily Deals: Fitbit Flex activity tracker $75, more

More deals still alive:

Samsung 850 EVO 250GB 2.5-inch Internal SSD $90 shipped (Orig. $140)

Monoprice iPhone 5/s/c case sale w/ prices starting at $2 shipped
Belkin’s MFi Lightning Keyboard for iPad is on sale for $40 shipped (Reg. $60)
GameStop offers $100 trade-in credit towards New Nintendo 3DS
ZyXEL AV500 Powerline kit with N300 Wireless Range Extender $30 shipped (Orig. $60)
American Express rolls out PayPal competitor, offers $10 statement credit for trying it
Newegg 10% off sitewide for students and faculty
3rd party Apple Watch bands prices are dropping
NEwhere Elite Vaporizer kit w/ USB wall charger $20 shipped (Reg. $30) + 35% off e-liquids
App Store Free App of the Week: Card Wars – Adventure Time goes free ($4 value)
Jawbone BIG JAMBOX Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (refurb): $128 shipped (Orig. $300)
Urge Basics Cuatro Bluetooth Speaker $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30+)
Buy select 2015 Samsung 4K UHDTVs & receive a free matching soundbar ($298 value)
1-month access to over 17,000 digital Marvel comics for $0.01 (Reg. $10)
Apple is giving away free downloads of iOS cooking app Green Kitchen ($5 value)
Free PS Plus Games for July: Styx Master of Shadows, Rocket League, more
Free Xbox Gold Games for July: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, more
Striker Spy HD-Camera Drone: $70 Shipped (Orig. $170, CA Tax Only)
Casetify custom Apple Watch bands: $70 credit for $50

New products & more:

The Lemunati CS1 coverts your iPhone 6 into a Super 8 style camcorder for an “upgraded” filming experience

This TIE Fighter look-alike music machine plays your favorite action theme songs

Pixar tech director is building his own desktop robot companion with emotional intelligence
The Call of Duty Black Ops 3 Juggernog Edition comes with a mini fridge to keep you frosty
JoyDrone is a dongle for your Chromecast that supplies wireless audio to any speakers
The original NES Battletoads soundtrack has been immortalized in this epic new vinyl LP
The new Mamma Nessie Colander Spoon has been sighted
Become the Knight Rider with the K.I.T.T. USB Car Charger
Microsoft HoloLens partners with Case Western to make medical school like a video game
GoPro’s new HERO4 Session waterproof action camera
Review: JBL’s new Charge 2+ and Clip+ deliver big sound in a portable Bluetooth package
Watch this remote controlled flying R2-D2 drone take its first flight
Rory Mcllroy’s PGA TOUR lets you play golf on Battlefield 4’s Paracel Storm map
Dot is the “world’s smallest” set of Bluetooth earphones with a battery life to match
Slip Cup Beer Pong inserts keep your balls clean and your cups full
Capcom’s official life-size Mega Man helmet includes working LED lights
Disney unveils the first official Star Wars mobile app w/ lightsaber training, more

Nexus 5 running Android M showing 2.7x greater standby time than one running Lollipop

Tom Maxwell Jun 8 2015 - 4:17 pm PT

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One of the major improvements found in Android M and highlighted during Google’s I/O developer conference was two new features meant to significantly increase standby times of smartphones running the OS over previous versions, and now we have some more numbers that should make the differences concrete.

For the uninitiated, the two new features meant to tackle battery life are Doze and App Standby. Doze uses what Google calls “significant” motion detection to determine when a device has been left unattended for an extended period of time, and when it does find that your device is idle, backs off background activity (like apps syncing data) to go into a deeper state of sleep and drink less power in standby.

Rumor: Two new Nexus phones on the way, 5.2-inch and 5.7-inch – but no new tablet

Ben Lovejoy May 26 2015 - 4:01 am PT

Google’s existing Nexus 5 and Nexus 6 handsets

With Google reporting falling revenues from its Nexus devices, and having seemingly abandoned the original concept of an affordable vanilla device in favor of more expensive devices, the future of the product line was looking a little uncertain. But a new rumor says that Google will indeed be continuing the Nexus program – and not just with one new smartphone, but two.

Android Police cites a “reliable source” in suggesting that Google is partnering with two different manufacturers: with LG for a 5.2-inch smartphone code-named Angler, and with Huawei for a 5.7-inch phablet code-named Bullhead …
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Google says that larger-screened devices are helping the mobile ad business

Stephen Hall May 22 2015 - 7:48 am PT

While Google’s ad business is definitely in a transition phase, largely due to the shift away from personal computers towards mobile handsets, Google’s Senior Vice President of Ads & Commerce Sridhar Ramaswamy says that the company is handling this move well. Selling ads to advertisers may be harder with more of those ads ending up on mobile devices with smaller screens than notebooks and desktops, meaning more difficulty for customers to complete purchases, but Google is definitely taking steps toward slowing the rapid decline in ad prices.

According to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal, while Google is making several moves to make advertising more valuable, the market’s more recent move to larger-screened devices has helped significantly…
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Google launches limited edition Android cases starting w/ Skrillex collab for Nexus & Samsung phones

Jordan Kahn May 20 2015 - 2:11 pm PT

Google today announced a new series of limited edition cases for Android devices and first up is a collaboration with electronic music artist Skrillex and cases for the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

The new limited edition Skrillex Live Case isn’t your average smartphone case: Google is bundling a companion experience that will offer a live wallpaper that updates throughout the day with satellite imagery from a custom-designed balloon satellite it launched for the project:
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Google says it has seen a ‘decline in Nexus’ during recent months

Chance Miller Apr 23 2015 - 2:49 pm PT

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During the company’s earnings call for the first quarter of 2015, Google CFO Patrick Pichette made a comment concerning its “other revenues” stream. The “other revenues” category consists of revenues from the Play Store and now Google Store, and it’s one of the company’s smallest sources of money. But Pichette noted that while revenue from “other revenues” was up 23 percent year-over-year to $1.8 billion, revenue was down 3 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2014.

Several users reporting ‘bricked’ Nexus 7 devices following Lollipop OTA updates, Nexus 5 seemingly affected too

Stephen Hall Apr 10 2015 - 10:18 am PT

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This is definitely concerning. Several people are reporting on Google’s product forums that their Nexus 7 devices have stopped working following updates to various versions of Android Lollipop. And while it may not necessarily be the same exact issue (as users are reporting a wide variety of different symptoms), some Nexus 5 users have seen their device become unusable following recent Lollipop updates as well.

It’s not exactly clear which updates are affecting which devices, but the problem appears to be fairly widespread…
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Google begins to post Android 5.1 factory images for Nexus devices

Chance Miller Mar 9 2015 - 7:29 pm PT

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After making Android 5.1 official earlier this evening, Google has now started posting factory images of the latest version of its operating system to the Android Developers website. Android 5.1 factory images for the Nexus 5, Nexus 10, and 2012 WiFi Nexus 7 are now available to download.

Android 5.1 made official, will begin rolling out to Nexus devices today

Chance Miller Mar 9 2015 - 2:26 pm PT

Google today has made Android 5.1 Lollipop official. The update, available previously only on select Android One devices, brings a host of enhancements and changes to the operating system. A report earlier this week stated that the update would be made official this week, and it looks like that has now happened…
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9to5Toys Last Call: BLU Studio 6 w/ 4G $130, Speck Nexus 5 case $17, Unlocked LG G2 $210, more

Stephen Hall Feb 26 2015 - 11:39 am PT

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

BLU Studio 6.0 HD 8 GB 4G unlocked for GSM carriers in white or black: $130 shipped (Reg. $180)

Speck (sitewide 50% off) CandyShell LG Nexus 5 case: $17.47 shipped (Reg. $35)

LG G2 w/ 32GB flash storage, factory unlocked for GSM carriers: $210 shipped (Reg. $300)

Small States: Etwas builds timeless bags with legacy and heirloom design in mind – giveaway worth $380

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Jabra Solemate Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker w/ NFC in black $60 shipped (Reg. $95+)

New! Daily Deals: VIZIO 42″ Smart TV refurb $305, 2-Pack MFi Lightning Cables $13, more
New! Games/Apps: Duet Display $8 (Reg. $16), iOS freebies, more
New! OontZ Angle Bluetooth speaker by Cambridge SoundWorks $28 Prime shipped (Orig. $70)

More deals still alive:

Power Banks: Goal Zero Solar/Hand Crank $60 (Reg. $80), 11,200mAh $20 (Reg. $30)
Samsung 55-inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV $700 shipped (Reg. $800+)
Southwest Airlines has one-way flights from $73 to cure your winter blues
Bose QuietComfort 20 Noise Cancelling in-ear headphones w/ mic $245 shipped (Reg. $300)
Kitchenaid 300w Stand Mixer Tilt 4.5-Quart (Metallic/Red): $180 shipped
Media: Target discounts Blu-rays down to $4.50 each, iTunes movies from $8, more
Acoustic Research Portable Wireless Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker $19 (orig. $130)
Kensington Clicksafe Combination laptop/device lock $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $25+)
Griffin MFi Apple-Certified retractable Lighting cable $10 shipped (orig. $20)
Incipio NGP impact-resistant iPhone 6 case in black $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
Headphones: Klipsch X11 $100 (Reg. $132+), Sennheiser HD205-II $25 (Reg. $50)
Numark iDJ Live II Lightning DJ Controller for Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone $67 (Reg. $100)
HDDs: Seagate 5TB desktop $130, Seagate Slim portable 2TB (multiple colors) $85
D-Link Day/Night WiFi Surveillance Camera w/ iOS or Android Viewing $60 (Reg. $140)

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Microsoft announces free Office 365 for students and teachers worldwide
LifeProof finally begins accepting preorders for its first waterproof iPhone 6 Plus case
Leica uses mid-century military design with its limited edition M-P camera
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WaterField Designs has a new travel pouch for your tech from its San Francisco workshop
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DIY Apple repair specialist iFixit launches Android parts, tools & guides

Ben Lovejoy Feb 18 2015 - 6:18 am PT

iFixit, a company which made its name supplying parts, tools and instructional guides for repairing Apple products, is now branching out into the Android market. So if you’ve been wondering what to do with a broken phone or tablet, you can now try your hand at a DIY repair.

Our Android Repair hub is now live. On it, you’ll find hundreds of Android repair guides and replacement parts for a dozen of Android’s most popular devices—including the Samsung Galaxy S, the Galaxy Note, and the Nexus tablet series.

The challenge, of course, is that there are way more Android devices than Apple ones–almost 4000 different models of smartphone, even before you start counting tablets, smartwatches and TV boxes …
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Nexus 5 running Android 5.1 spotted on Geekbench

Mike Beasley Feb 17 2015 - 3:18 pm PT

Earlier this month Google announced the version 5.1 update to Android Lollipop. Today the company revealed that several new devices launching in the Philippines would ship with the new operating system, but the rollout plan for the rest of the world was still unknown.

Now a new Geekbench test has provided us with the first evidence of Android 5.1 running on a flagship device. The benchmark for an LG Nexus 5 appeared on the site today, listing the upcoming build of Android as the device’s OS.

The phone scored a 2997, which is just slightly north of the where the same model scored on Android 5.0. Keep an eye on 9to5Google for continued updates on the new operating system’s release, including our complete running list of new features.

Nexus 5 reappears on Google Play for $349/$399, ships in 1-2 days

Chance Miller Feb 2 2015 - 12:45 pm PT

Last week during its earnings call, Google acknowledged that it had been having issues keeping the Nexus 6 flagship in stock, and in a totally unexpected move today, the company has put the Nexus 5 back up on the Play Store. The device is listed at its original price of $349 for 16GB at $399 for 32GB.

Google posts Lollipop 5.0.1 factory image for Nexus 5, OTA rollout imminent

Stephen Hall Dec 15 2014 - 3:09 pm PT

We had clues earlier today that the over-the-air Lollipop 5.0.1 update for the Nexus 5 would be happening imminently, but now Google has updated the factory image page on its developers website with download links to make it easy to update your devices manually if that’s something you might be interested in doing…

Google: The Nexus 5 ‘will continue to be available’ in Q1 2015

Stephen Hall Dec 11 2014 - 11:52 am PT

Many reports have been hitting the web this morning that the Nexus 5 has ceased production, and while that may very well be true (we’re pretty sure it is), there’s no reason to go buying a backup phone out of fear that the device is going to magically disappear from the Play Store over the next few days (at least according to an official statement provided to us by Google)…

Pinć $99 VR headset brings its Minority Report-style user interfaces to Android, preorders now live

Jordan Kahn Dec 4 2014 - 7:28 am PT

I first got my hands on Pinć (pronounced Pinch) last month when the company gave me a tech demo of its still-in-development VR headset/smartphone case that utilizes Minority Report-style user interfaces. The company initially opened up preorders for the $99 accessory for iPhones, but today it’s making the Android version official by offering Android devs the same opportunity to preorder the hardware ahead of an official launch next summer.
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The wait is over: Android Lollipop has arrived for Nexus 4, 5, 7 and 10

9to5 Staff Nov 17 2014 - 1:04 pm PT

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As expected, it appears that Google is now slowly rolling out Android Lollipop for the Nexus 4, 5, 7 and 10. A number of users have turned to Twitter to report that their Nexus smartphones and tablets are now beginning to receive Lollipop as an over-the-air software update.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 and Nexus 5 hacked at Pwn2Own competition

9to5 Staff Nov 13 2014 - 5:41 pm PT

HP’s annual two-day Mobile Pwn2Own competition came to a close this afternoon, with a group of veteran security researchers and other competitors able to compromise several flagship smartphones across the top-three mobile operating systems: Android, iOS and Windows Phone. The devices that were exploited include the Samsung Galaxy S5, Nexus 5, iPhone 5s, Amazon Fire Phone and Nokia Lumia 1520.
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How to install Android Lollipop factory image on Nexus 5, 7 and 10 (and keep your data)

Casey Carroll Nov 12 2014 - 4:12 pm PT

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Android Lollipop Nexus

Following the announcement that Android Lollipop will soon be distributed to Nexus devices as an over-the-air update, Google has gone ahead and posted factory images for the Nexus 5, 7 and 10 this afternoon. If you’re wondering how to install an Android Lollipop factory image on a Nexus device, it’s as simple as following a few step-by-step instructions.

And while most people just let Google handle restoring their data, you might want to keep things that Google doesn’t back up (like your SMS messages and the like). Fortunately, keeping your data intact while flashing a factory image is fairly easy. Read on for the full guide.