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Android 4.4.4 is released for Nexus devices
Just this morning Google has pushed out its next version of Android KitKat 4.4, with a point update to 4.4.4 now available for Nexus devices.
Little is known about what's actually in this update, but...
Android 4.4.3 update is now live on Nexus Factory Images page
Looks like the T-Mobile pages were true - Google has just updated the Nexus Factory Images page with Android 4.4.3 (KTU84M) images for the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 2012 (both WiFi and...
T-Mobile (USA) says Nexus update is coming today
T-Mobile (USA) reported at 10:43 am on 2 June 2014 (US time), that Android 4.4.3 is coming to the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 today.
Bugfixes and security enhancements are the only thing in the...
Exclusive: Foxtel Go now available on the Nexus 5!
We've been following Foxtel Go for awhile now, and secretly hoping that they'd expand the offering on Android to more than a select few Samsung devices. As it happens, the team behind Foxtel Go...
Google adds Nexus 5 snap cases to the Play Store from $29.99
Nexus 5 accessories, at least the official kind, aren't too many in number, but if you've tried out the other cases for last year's Nexus headliner, you might be tempted by a new option:...
Sense 6 ported to Nexus 5
The Nexus 5 is easily one of the most moddable mobile devices out there. Everything can be unlocked with minimal fuss, and there are more custom ROMs than you could count. Most of the...
Gear Fit from Samsung made to work on non-Samsung phones
Samsung's recently launched Gear Fit was designed to only work with compatible Samsung handsets. However, it has been massaged into working with some other handsets as well, including the flagship competitor HTC One (M8) and last...
Android 4.4.3 heading to Sprint Nexus 5, possibly worldwide
The Android 4.4.3 update that's been rumoured, could be hitting Nexus 5's from today, at least according to US carrier Sprint. Sprint has updated their support page to list the update - Android build...
Google adds Nexus Charging Accessory and Nexus 7 Case to Google Play
All the Nexus Accessories!! Google has updated the Devices section of Google Play this morning with more accessories for their line of Nexus devices. The two new additions include a 'Nexus Charging Accessory' (read:...
Google has found fixes for a battery draining camera bug in Android 4.4.2 and...
The next Android update will include a fix for a camera/CPU usage bug that has been affecting mainly the Nexus 5, but also reportedly some other Android device s running Android 4.4.2. The bug...
Smashed your Nexus 5? Here’s how to repair it.
It's the sound you never want to hear when you drop your phone or see it sliding over the edge of a desk, and while we all try to protect our phone to the...
Red Nexus 5 — First Look
When we first heard that there'd be a red Nexus 5 coming out, we were fairly interested; after all, it's not too often these days that phones are released in nice, vibrant, bright colours.
Seeing...
Google Search update hints at future availability of the “Google Now Launcher”, here’s how...
Google is pushing out an update for their Google Search app that brings a new name for the Nexus 5's exclusive launcher, hinting that the search giant may be preparing the release the new...
Ausdroid Podcast 101 – Fappy Bird
Welcome to episode 101 of the Ausdroid podcast!
This week Jason, Geoff and Dan took a look at the latest news from the Android world.
Topics:
Motorola purchased by Lenovo for $2.91b
Google opens Chromecast SDK up to...
Red Nexus 5 now available in Australian Google Play store
After seeing rumours of a red Nexus 5 for the past few weeks, this morning it became official as the device was released for sale on the Google Play store with the tagline "live...