2015 is officially becoming the year when pretty much every company has a flagship in two sizes: a regular, 5″-ish one, and a phablet-sized device. Google’s Nexus series is also expected to get updated with two new phones this year. The larger one is said to be a Huawei-made Nexus…
This slick Nexus 5 (2015) concept video is based on up-to-date leaks and info
The Google Nexus 5 (2015) is eagerly-awaited by the mobile world, and with Android 6.0 Marshmallow likely to début alongside the device(s) very soon, mouths of techies far and wide will no doubt be watering in anticipation. It seems certain now that at least one new Nexus smartphone will be…
Cases allegedly built for Nexus 5 (2015) confirm earlier leaks; Kirin 950 SoC for Huawei Nexus?
Recently, we showed you renders that reportedly revealed the look of the Nexus 5 (2015). Today, a new leak has surfaced, but this time the subject matter is a line of cases that are said to have been built for the rumored stock Android device. The cases were discovered on…
Second-generation Nexus 7 updated to Android 5.1.1 by Verizon, includes Stagefright fix
The Second-generation Nexus 7 tablet has been updated to Android 5.1.1 by Verizon. At the same time, the OTA update includes a patch to protect the slate from the Stagefright exploit. The latter uses a malicious MMS message to take control of certain features on your phone. Originally, it was…
The Samsung Galaxy Note5, The Galaxy S6 edge+, and the latest Nexus leaks: weekly news round-up
Once again, it is time for our weekly news round-up, where we put the most interesting stories from the past seven days for anyone who needs to catch up. The announcement of Samsung’s latest high-ends was last week’s hottest event. At a brief and straight-to-the point Unpacked press conference, the…
First live photo of alleged LG Nexus 5 2015 surfaces
The first live photo of an alleged LG Nexus 5 2015 has surfaced on Google+. The image in question reveals the back of a white Nexus handset, highlighting a protruding camera sensor as well as a circular fingerprint scanner. An LG sticker at the bottom and a “Not For Sale”…
New image of Nexus 5 (2015) prototype shows off the camera hump and fingerprint scanner
A leaked image, allegedly of a Nexus 5 (2015) prototype, reveals the back of the rumored device. Besides what appears to be a plastic build and the Nexus logo, we can see a slight hump where the camera is located. Under the camera is a circular area that is believed…
Leaked Huawei Nexus renders allegedly reveal the design of Google’s next extra-large smartphone
Just one day after seeing renders that allegedly show the upcoming LG-made Nexus smartphone (a 5.2-inch handset that could be released in October), we can now take a look at what are, reportedly, renders showing a Huawei-made Nexus, which, just like the LG model, should be launched in October. Revealed…
Google’s monthly Android security updates (for Nexus devices) are fast and hassle-free
Last week, Google announced monthly security updates for select Nexus devices, including the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7, Nexus 9, Nexus 10, and Nexus Player. The announcement came not long after the discovery of the Stagefright Android vulnerability, and clearly shows that software security is very important…
Google blesses Project Fi users with a one-time $100 replacement for the Google Nexus 6
Out of all of Google’s projects, the Project Fi MVNO – which stands for Mobile Virtual Network Operator – is probably one of the most interesting ones, especially since it’s already commercially available, and not just a moonshot attempt like some of Google’s other projects. At the moment, the only…