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Google releases Android 5.0 SDK and Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 preview images

The first phones, tablets, and TV boxes with Android 5.0 software should begin shipping in a few weeks, and Google will begin rolling out Android 5.0 as an over-the-air updates to owners of recent Nexus devices soon. To help developers get their apps ready, Google has released the software developer kit for Android 5.0 Lollipop. […]

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Google releases Android L preview source code for Nexus 7 (2012) and later

Google has added code for the Android L developer preview to the Android Open Source Project, and that includes code for all recent Nexus devices including the Google Nexus 7 2012 and 2013 editions, the Nexus 10, and the Nexus 4 and 5 smartphones. This follows the release of factory images for the most recent Nexus 7 […]

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SlateKit Base is a light-weight Linux OS for the Google Nexus 7 (2013)

Tired of running Android on your Google Nexus 7 tablet? You could give Ubuntu a try… or you can take SlateKit Base for a spin. This weekend the developers launched a technical preview of the Linux-based operating system for Google’s 2013 tablet. SlateKit is really aimed at developers looking to build their own custom tablet user […]

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Deals of the Day (3-06-2014)

Priced at $229 and up, the Google Nexus 7 is already a pretty good value. But if you’re looking for a real bargain on one of the best 7 inch tablets around, Newegg is selling refurbished 2013 models for just $144 after rebate. Need some apps or games for your tablet? Google’s running a birthday […]

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Deals of the Day (2-24-2014)

Sure, companies are busy introducing new phones, tablets, and other devices at Mobile World Congress this week. But that just means you can score a good deal by picking up a 2013 model which is almost as good. Today’s bargain roundup includes some great deals on tablets, notebooks, and accessories. Refurb Google Nexus 7 (2013) […]

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Deals of the Day (2-18-2014)

Want the latest Google Nexus 7 tablet with 32GB of storage? You can pay $269 to pick one up from the Google Play Store. Or you could save $30 by shopping at Amazon. For $239, you can pick up a tablet with a 7 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro […]