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Google Looking To Officially Add The Pixel Fingerprint Gesture To The Nexus 6P and...
One of the "features" of the new Google Pixel phones is the fingerprint scanner gesture that allows the notification shade to be pulled down with a swipe on the scanner. The Nexus 6P and...
Here’s how to enroll in Google’s Android Beta Program on your Nexus 5X, Nexus...
If you have a compatible handset -- a Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P or Pixel C at the time of writing -- you can be a part of Google's Android Beta Program, giving you early...
Nexus 6P With All Security Patches Gets Pwned
One of the advantages of buying Nexus devices (and now Pixels) is that they receive up-to-date security patches for at least three years from the date of release. This makes them secure right?...
Google launches the Android 7.1 developer preview, available for download today
It wasn't long ago that Google announced that the developer preview for Android 7.1 Nougat was coming, and today, it's here. You can now try out Android 7.1 release on your eligible device, and...
Pixel goodies without a Pixel? You can install some Pixel stuff on Nexus 6P...
When Google first announced the Pixel phones I was over the moon about getting one, but then I saw the price. Even though it was around 3am on a Wednesday morning I immediately thought...
Google Pixel vs Nexus 6P video stabilisation test videos show up
After details emerged yesterday about the Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) used by the new Google Pixel phones, a couple of YouTube videos have emerged showing a comparison shot of the Google Pixel vs the...
Vale Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P – gone from the Google Store
A year after launching on the Google Store, the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P have been removed from sale here in Australia and it seems across the world.
The removal isn't terribly surprising, the Nexus...
Australian online Google Store now out of stock of Nexus 6P – bring on...
Been thinking about buying a Nexus 6P from the Google Store? Sorry, you're out of luck with the Australian online Google Store showing the phone as 'Coming Soon'.
The smaller Nexus 5X is still...
Nexus Factory Images and OTA file now available for Nexus 6P
After weeks of wondering, Google has finally posted the factory image for the Huawei made Nexus 6P today, ending speculation as to the whereabouts.
The factory image for Android 7.0.0 (NRD90U) is now available...
Vodafone Australia has halted the Nexus 6P Nougat rollout
After clearing the Nougat update for the Nexus 6P back in August, Vodafone Australia has advised that the rollout has been halted.
The update was initially referred back to Hauwei after an issue was discovered...
Vodafone clears Nougat update for the Nexus 6P – rolling out from today
Carrier updates are usually slow to roll out, but it looks like at least some carriers are putting in the extra effort when it comes to the Android 7.0 update for the Nexus 6P....
Optus has finished testing the Nougat update for the Nexus 6P
With Android Nougat going official today, it's time to turn to carriers in Australia to find out when the update will arrive. It looks like Optus will be first off the bat, updating their...
Belkin has launched a USB-C car charger, an industry first
Belkin has announced today what it claims is an industry first, a USB-C car charger using the new USB-PD (Power Delivery) standard which allows the new charger to be compatible with a range of...
June security update for Nexus devices is now live – OTA’s, Factory images and...
It's June, so as we've seen every month since Google announced they would be announcing monthly security vulnerabilities and releasing patches for them, Google has released their monthly security blog, as well as updated...
Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P users can download and use Fitbit without wearing an...
FitBit have quietly pushed out an update for its app that enables Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P users to use the app without actually wearing a Fitbit tracker.
The update information from the Play Store...