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Google has a robot that measures latency on Chrome and Android devices
If you were in any doubt after their purchase of Boston Dynamics that Google loves robots, then this video of a robot commissioned by Google to test screen lag on Chrome and Android devices...
Android M developer preview will get monthly OTA updates
Last year Google introduced a developer preview for the release of the L version of Android, which went on to become Lollipop. There was very little in the way of updates, with the preview...
How to load the Android M Developer Preview on your Nexus
Earlier this morning during the 2015 Google I/O keynote, the developer preview of Android M - the next update to the Android Operating System - was announced.
Dan is currently in the US at I/O...
Google posts Android M preview images for Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and...
For those of you who really can't live anywhere else but at the bleeding edge of all things rational and sane, Google has now posted the first preview images for Android M on the...
Nexus 9 users need wait no longer; Android 5.1.1 factory image now posted
Nexus 9 users can finally enjoy not being behind the pack with their newest of Nexus tablets; not only has the over-the-air (OTA) update rolled out during the last week, but the factory image...
Nexus 9 Update bricking some devices
The Nexus 9 update to Android 5.0.2 which began rolling out as an OTA a few days ago has a problem... it appears to be bricking some devices.
Unfortunately, my Nexus 9 is...
Google to begin pushing the Android 5.1 update to Nexus 9 owners today
After teasing Nexus 9 owners on Wednesday with an update to Android 5.0.2 (LRX22L), Google will begin rolling out the Android 5.1 update to tablet owners today.
Announcing the update via Twitter and Google+, the...
Android 5.0.2 factory image now available for Wi-Fi and LTE Nexus 9
Rubbing salt into the wounds of Nexus 9 owners after offering them a paltry update to Android 5.0.2, is Google posting the Android 5.0.2 (Build LRX22L) factory images for the LTE and Wi-Fi models...
OTA updates arriving on Nexus 9 – spoiler: it’s not Android 5.1
If the news the other day that OTA updates for the seemingly long neglected Nexus 9 weren't far away got you excited, your excitement will be muted this morning, with the OTA update arriving...
Nexus 9 OTA updates aren’t far out says Google Employee
Owners of the Nexus 9 still waiting for the tablet to get an update from the 5.0.1 it's been sitting on for months to the brand new 5.1.1 don't have long to wait according...
Android 5.1 Over-The-Air updates begin hitting Nexus devices
Android 5.1 is now out. For those who want to you can flash the 5.1 image to your device, but the big one most people are waiting for are the OTA updates which are...
Google welcomes you to the new Google Store
Sneaking in overnight, Google has launched a new way to get your hands on the latest of its wares, including phones, tablets, Chromecasts, Android Wear watches, and more. The Google Store replaces the Play...
Nexus 9 LTE now available to purchase from Google Play Australia
After appearing at JB Hifi late last month, the Nexus 9 LTE has now shown up on Google Play. The tablet is only available in Indigo Black with 32GB of storage and according to...
Ausdroid Podcast 131 – Dan gets Glassed
Welcome to episode 131 of the Ausdroid podcast!
Dan's device collection grew by one this week, as he got his hands (or his face?) on Google Glass. We spent a little time talking about his...
CM 12 Nightlies arrive for the Nexus 9
Owners of the Nexus 9 are now able to install CyangogenMod on their tablet, with nightlies of CM12 now available to download.
CM12 is based on Lollipop, so there's very little to lose - except...