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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Deals of the Day (7-25-2014)
At $229 the Google Nexus 7 is a pretty good tablet for the price. Knock $100 off the price and it’s a steal. ShopDivvy is selling refurbished Nexus 7 tablets with full HD display, quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage for just $130. Or for the same price you can […]
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 […]
Deals of the Day (6-13-2014)
The Google Nexus 7 tablet features a speedy quad-core processor, a 1920 x 1200 pixel display, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Nearly a year after it was first released, it’s still probably one of the best Android tablets around. Google sells the Nexus 7 for $230 and up, but you can often […]
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 […]
Lilbits (5-13-2014): Asus Padfone X inches closer to launch
The Asus Padfone X is a 5 inch smartphone that comes with a 9 inch tablet dock, letting you turn your phone into a tablet simply by sliding it into a dock. The phone is the brains of the operation, which means you don’t need to sync your data (it’s all on your phone), or […]
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 […]
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) […]
Deals of the Day (2-20-2014)
New and refurbished Asus gear must be in season today, because there are some great deals on Asus tablets and notebooks. You can pick up a refurbished Nexus 7 2013 tablet for about $60 off the list price, or pick up a slightly older Asus notebook for a fraction of the original list price. Here […]
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 […]