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A Microsoft Surface RT Mini could work, here's why

Microsoft As the tablet market matures, many manufacturers across varying operating systems are vying for a share of the pie, and no matter your OS preference, there are varying screen sizes beckoning you. Well, that is if you prefer Android and...

1 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 31 23 Reactions

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OEMs, please make sense of these smartphone names

Lifestyle Google's Nexus devices have attacked the affordable gadget market by storm. From the Nexus 4, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10, you're likely to find a device at the right screen size, or whatever it is that you desire. But rumors have starting...

2 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 16 2 Reactions

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Is Google up to something?

Android Google! At this point last year we had already heard rumblings of what you'd announce at your annual gathering of developers and fans, Google I/O. The Google Nexus 7 made by Asus was announced by Asus earlier in the year, disappeared, and...

4 weeks ago by Chase Bonar 13 7 Reactions

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HP Slate 7 vs. Google Nexus 7: An affordable tablet comparison

Android Earlier today HP launched what you might call its "answer" to the Google Nexus 7 - the HP Slate 7. While I can say overall the tablet has some impressive features that the Nexus 7 doesn’t, these features might not necessarily be appealing...

4 weeks ago by Anna Scantlin 36 27 Reactions

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Here's why an improved Nexus 7 could unleash the new Android

Google We're right around the corner from Google I/O and there are plenty of rumors to be excited about. Yesterday, Ms. Anna Scantlin elaborated on a rumor that the new Nexus smartphone from Google could be a modified Nexus 4 boasting LTE and...

Apr 21st by Chase Bonar 15 5 Reactions

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A "Nexus 4S" wouldn't be so bad

Android Trends in the mobile industry have, as of lately, been following a perfectly normal pattern of making a good product and then improving on it with a follow-up model – a model of phone that’s different, but not different enough to “bring it...

Apr 20th by Anna Scantlin 90 65 Reactions

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The Galaxy Note 8.0 isn't overpriced

Android Earlier today, Samsung finally unveiled when their newest Note-branded device, the Galaxy Note 8.0, will land here in the United States. For anyone who’s been looking forward to the device that was originally announced back at Mobile World...

Apr 9th by Evan Selleck 46 26 Reactions

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What I'd like to see in Android Key Lime Pie

Android It's hard to believe Android Jelly Bean is turning one year old next month. Last year, Jelly Bean brought many welcome changes to the outgoing version, Ice Cream Sandwich, thought it was largely an incremental update. Now we're about to...

Apr 6th by Chase Bonar 54 15 Reactions

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New Google Nexus 7 with higher resolution display and thinner bezel rumored for July launch

Android Google's Nexus 7 is getting close to celebrating its first birthday, and as usually seems to be the case when flagship mobile hardware turns one year old, that means that it's about time for a successor to be introduced. According to two...

Apr 3rd by Alex Wagner 32 26 Reactions

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Google, please don't neuter the Nexus 5

Android Google has morphed its Nexus line to the point of unrecognition in the past year. The Nexus 4, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 all have high end devices in their cross hairs. Some consumers have identified with the merit of Google, myself included....

Mar 28th by Chase Bonar 108 25 Reactions

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Android has a new boss, and I'm ready for change

Android Google has made it crystal clear that they’re ready to switch it up in 2013, starting with a change in who will oversee Android. Andy Rubin is co-founder and former CEO of Android, Inc., the now defunct company that developed the Android...

Mar 15th by Chase Bonar 11

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Wake up, Google: The Galaxy S IV is a threat

Android Samsung has easily commanded the market share that Google’s Android flourishes in, but it’s just a matter of time until it’s an afterthought of the Korean company. The launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S IV is exciting for all parties involved....

Mar 14th by Chase Bonar 75 38 Reactions

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Rooting Android smartphones has become second nature

Android Smartphones running Google’s Android operating system are far and wide the most modifiable on the market. Android is an open source, Linux-based operating system that allows complete control of the device with root access. Root access...

Mar 12th by Chase Bonar 91 73 Reactions

Nexus 7 dock now available from the Google Play Store for $29.99

Android Nearly a month after the Nexus 4's wireless charger entered the Google Play Store, a special accessory for the Nexus 7 tablet has hit the shop's virtual shelves. Google today began selling the Nexus 7 dock in the Play Store, with pricing...

Mar 6th by Alex Wagner 2

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Why buy the Padfone, when you can have the Fonepad?

Android We just wrapped up Day 2 of Mobile World Congress and there are plenty of new tablets to choose from, especially if you're looking to get rid of your smartphone. The latest trend in mobile is to give tablets complete phone functionality by...

Feb 26th by Chase Bonar 11

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What I'm expecting at Mobile World Congress 2013

Android Mobile World Congress is upon us and I am elate with excitement. No matter your preference in the mobile arena, MWC will surely have something for everyone. Last year, the Nokia PureView 808 stole the show, so what can we expect this year?...

Feb 23rd by Chase Bonar 26 23 Reactions

Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview now available for download, compatible with Nexus hardware

Android Right on schedule, Canonical has released the Touch Developer Preview version of Ubuntu for phones and tablets. The software is now available to download and is compatible with four different Nexus products: the Nexus 4 ("mako"), Nexus 7...

Feb 21st by Alex Wagner 0

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The Internship: Google's way of crashing everyone's momentum in tech

Android Rule #10 is clearly not a problem for Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn in their new Hollywood gig The Internship. But as interns at Google, it's obvious that their journey amongst the brighest and youngest techies will not be smooth, mainly...

Feb 16th by Chase Bonar 9 7 Reactions

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Google launches Nexus store locator tool for finding retailers that sell Nexus 4 and Nexus 7

Android While the Nexus 4 was pretty tough to come by in its first couple months of availability, that issue seems to have remedied itself ever since Google restocked its Play Store in late January. That's definitely good news, but it doesn't...

Feb 14th by Alex Wagner 13 13 Reactions

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update said to be hitting some Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and GSM Galaxy Nexus units

Android Looks like a new Google Now widget isn't the only good news that Android fans are getting tonight, as several reports of an Android 4.2.2 update rollout have begun popping up. Some users on the r/Android section of Reddit claim to have...

Feb 12th by Alex Wagner 5

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When does screen size matter to you?

Lifestyle A report published by Digitimes says shipments of smartphones with displays 5-inches and larger are expected to grow 136% this year as compared to 2012. In other words, a total of 60.4 million units are expected to ship worldwide with a...

Feb 9th by Chase Bonar 105 74 Reactions

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My Nexus 4 just arrived, and it feels like it was made for a hobbit

Android I was out of town when the Nexus 4 first went on sale. If I recall correctly, I was in New York City that day for a one-off HTC press event – the announcement of the DROID DNA. I wasn't able to stay up late the night before to hit the 3:00...

Jan 31st by Taylor Martin 30

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My ideal mobile setup is a high-end smartphone and mid-sized tablet

Android Earlier this week, I explained that my week spent carrying nothing but the DROID DNA every day was great and that switching back to a two-phone setup was both annoying and difficult to cope with. As much as I like having the option to...

Jan 25th by Taylor Martin 41 25 Reactions

Google CEO Larry Page acknowledges Nexus supply issues, says that addressing them is a 'priority'

Android There's been an awful lot of talk concerning the Nexus 4 and its supply woes in recent weeks, with a Google exec and two LG representatives weighing in on the matter in recent weeks. Today another Googler touched on the Nexus supply...

Jan 22nd by Alex Wagner 1

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Mid-sized tablets need 1080p displays, too

Tablets The modern tablet boom started with the 9.7-inch iPad and arsenal of 10.1-inch Android tablets. In late 2010, however, tablet manufacturers began to deviate from the 10-inch standard and have since experimented with all sizes on both sides...

Jan 21st by Taylor Martin 31 13 Reactions

T-Mobile expanding in-store Nexus 4 availability, selling HSPA+ Nexus 7 in Google Play

Android Good news today for T-Mobile customers that are fans of plain ol' vanilla Android, as the magenta operator has revealed availability information concerning the both the Nexus 4 and the T-Mobile-flavored Nexus 7. T-Mobile just told us that...

Jan 16th by Alex Wagner 5

AT&T offering $100 bill credit with Nexus 7 HSPA+ purchase and two-year data contract

Android The Nexus 7 has been available with built-in AT&T HSPA+ connectivity for a few months now, but for folks that've yet to pull the trigger on the cellular-enabled Jelly Bean tablet, AT&T has introduced an offer that may finally get that...

Jan 15th by Alex Wagner 0

Nexus 7 32GB available for $229.99 as part of eBay Daily Deals

Android Got some holiday cash burning a hole in your pocket? If so, there's a sale on an Android tablet that may be able to help put that fire out. One of today's eBay Daily Deals is a 32GB Nexus 7 for $229.99, which is a full $20 less than Google...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 1

Open webOS now up and running on the Nexus 7

News First it was the Samsung Galaxy Nexus that played host to Open webOS, and now it looks like another Nexus device has been tweaked to run the open source version of HP's mobile operating system. WebOS Ports team member Simon Busch, also...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

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Taylor's Top 5 tablets (December 2012)

Android I'm a tablet lover. I always have been and likely always will be. I love the extra display space, ultra portability and fantastic battery life. And when applications are optimized for the display size and resolution, nothing looks better....

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 77 48 Reactions

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Google Nexus 7

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"Best Android Tablet Overall."

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This tablet is great. It is a pretty powerful device! Features: The thing is so speedy every second of the day. This is because of the quad core processor and Tegra 3. Games also run as a breeze also because of the Tegra processor. Also since this is a Nexus device you get the latest android updates straight from Google and you have stock android. Display: The screen is good. It features a 1280x800 HD display. Sometimes colors are washed out but other than that the display is good.... more...

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Google Nexus 7

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Google Nexus 7 Written Review by Taylor

Of all the devices we here at PhoneDog have managed to get out paws on, the Google Nexus 7 has to be one of the most interesting and surprising. We had been hearing since the end of CES 2012 in January that Google had partnered with ASUS to created a Nexus tablet. And just two weeks ago at the Google I/O 2012 developers conference, Google made the budget-friendly tablet official, alongside a new and improved version of Android, version 4.1 Jelly Bean . Now available for pre-orders via... more...