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Google unwraps Android 4.4 (Kit Kat) and reveals the deliciousness inside
Alongside releasing the Nexus 5, Google has taken the wrapper of the next version of Android, which they announced just over a month ago. Bringing, what they say is 'Android for all'.
So, what's inside...
Nexus 5 available for purchase now – ships 5th of November
Google has today, finally, announced the phone that has refused to stay hidden for the last month or more. The long awaited Nexus 5 is here. The specs match up with exactly what has...
Box updates Android app, mentions support for Android 4.4
Cloud syncing service, Box, has just updated their app in the Play Store and the What's New section is 2 lines long; the first line caught our tipster's attention: "Support for Android 4.4 (KitKat)".
What...
Intel to start making ARM processors
Here's something interesting that isn't about the Nexus 5 - Intel are going to start building ARM chips as of next year, beginning with the Altera ARM Cortex-A53.
This is an interesting development for Intel,...
Google’s Ingress is now open to the public
Google's augmented reality game Ingress has this week opened its virtual doors to members of the public in earnest. Previously, a new player required an invitation from a current player, but this requirement has...
Nexus 5: More Alleged Photo Leaks and a Reddit Ask Me Anything
In a very recent Ask Me Anything (AMA) on popular site Reddit, a user going by the name of throwawaynexus5guy has been busy answering questions about the Nexus 5 that he alleges to have spent...
Kit Kat promotional Nexus 7 tablets arriving now
For those lucky enough to have won a Nexus 7 16GB tablet in the Android 4.4 KitKat promotion, the good news is that they are now being shipped in a first round of deliveries.
The...
Rumour:Android 4.4 to aim at low-end devices as well as wearables, TV and NFC
According to a leaked document that was sourced by Amir Efrati from Jessicalessin.com the upcoming version of Android will be aiming at a few things in particular - low-end phones, TV, wearable computing and...
Game Review: Monster Mash Saga
It's Halloween in Australia - let's not get into the whole US only holiday thing - so why not try out a monster game like Monster Mash Saga from Australian developers Hovel Games.
Gameplay
Monster Mash...
Glass Accessories showing up for Glass Explorers to purchase
With the expansion of the Glass Explorer program going ahead, as well as some new hardware coming out which supports both prescription glasses and a mono earbud, what's next for Google? Well, something they're...
Samsung reportedly starting mass production of curved batteries
Samsung is on the verge of producing curved batteries according to a ZDNet report. This comes as Samsung has shown off the Galaxy Round that will be launching in the companies home country of...
Google Play Store now has a cleaner look when purchasing a Nexus 7
Google have quietly updated the design of the 'Devices' section of the Play Store, making it cleaner and easier to navigate when selecting the variations of a device. So far it has only rolled...
17 of Google’s own apps have been updated in the past few days, ready...
A keen Reddit user has spotted Google updating their apps despite no roll out in order to prepare them for KitKat's (Android 4.4) launch in what feels like a few days. 17 of the...
There have been enough Nexus 5 leaks to create this 3D GIF
Yep, that's right; there has actually been enough leaks of the Nexus 5 for someone to create this almost-perfect 3D GIF of the device. I don't think we've seen a device leaked so much...
Google is looking for beta testers to try out new products
If you're a fan of Google and want to help them trial new products, Google is looking for people to sign up to their 'Google User Experience Research Program'.
Given the range of products...