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Review: Car Dock Qi Charger
Last year when Google introduced Qi charging for the Nexus 4 we were all super excited to be able to charge our phones sans wires. At the time though, Qi charging for phones was...
Calibrate Your Nexus 5 Screen
When it comes to screen calibration Google have never had much success when it comes to their Nexus device. Whether this is due to poor process or just not having the resources/expertise to do...
Nexus 5 Bumper Case: First Impressions
Geoff and myself have both recently purchased the official Nexus 5 Bumper Case so we have decided to collaborate on this one and provide our first impressions.
The Nexus 5 Bumper Case is a top...
Modding The Nexus 5: The Current State of Affairs, Part 2
After my first piece on modding the Nexus 5 I thought I would leave the dust settle on the custom rom section before writing it. So here we are a week later and have...
Xposed for KitKat Loses its Beta Tag
With the release of the Nexus 5, I have been searching for options to give me all the features previously only available in custom ROMs. After many prodding and hinting from one of our...
Nexus phones vulnerable to obscure SMS denial-of-service attack – here’s why you shouldn’t panic
It looks like an obscure SMS feature could be used to force a denial-of-service outcome on a range of Google Nexus handsets, including the recently released Nexus 5. The vulnerability — discovered by Dutch...
Nexus 5 — Review
Not just for Nexus fans
Since the Nexus One was released in 2010 Google have been using the Nexus line to cater to lots of different use cases and needs. Nexus phones have served honourably...
Ausdroid Podcast 95 – The needy tablet
Welcome to the 95th episode of the Ausdroid podcast!
This week Jason and Phil discussed the week's Android news with TechGeek's Terence Huynh.
Topics:
Nexus 5 Bumpers on Google Play
Google Official Qi Charger on Amazon
Nexus 4, 7...
Check this out: Magnetic lenses for your Nexus 5 (and other devices)
We've become fans of the US photography site Photojojo in the last few weeks - they've got a number of neat products on the site that let you have a bit of fun with...
Google official Qi wireless charger available for pre-order now from Amazon
The official Google Qi wireless charger has become available on Amazon for US $49.99 (about $56). The small wireless charger features magnets that guide and secure the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) to...
Three new commercials from Google show off camera features from the Nexus 5
It seems that despite the shortcomings of the camera(or at least the camera software) on the Nexus 5, Google is still pretty proud of it - and so they should be imho - and...
Xposed Framework now available for KitKat
A few weeks ago I wrote a little piece about an Android hack called the Xposed framework and how it could be used to apply all sorts of tweaks and themes to your device...
Knock Knock… It’s Here… DT2W for the Nexus 5
Those who used the app PGM for Nexus on their Galaxy Nexus, or Touch Control on the Nexus 4 will be happy to learn that Touch Control has arrived for the Nexus 5. Earlier...
Nexus 5 bumpers now on sale in Google Play.
It seems more Nexus accessories are slowly finding their way to the Australian Google Play Store, as Nexus 5 bumper cases are now available in all colours to purchase from the store directly, following...
Ausdroid Podcast 94 – The Friendly Six
Welcome to the 94th episode of the Ausdroid podcast!
This week we had a few issues around staff availability, so Jason and Geoff spent a while on their own talking through the week's Android news.
Topics:
Nexus...