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I'm on the fence about the purported Nexus program change

Android If the people had it their way, HTC would once again have a crack at partnering with Google to make a Nexus smartphone. Some want Sony or ASUS to have a go. Others just want Samsung to keep the ball rolling. LG is somewhere near the bottom...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 36

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Do you want HTC or LG to make the next Nexus?

Android It's that time of year again, pumpkin flavored everything, cool weather, leaves turning and the pre-holiday rumors abounding. We're at the point where we've seen dozens of rumored smartphones become official, and we're still waiting on...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 347 250 Reactions

Sprint Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G Jelly Bean updates official, rolling out now

Android Get excited, Sprint Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G owners, as your Jelly Bean update is now officially official. We first got confirmation of the Android 4.1 updates for both devices late last week, but today Sprint officially announced that...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 10

Sprint confirms Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean update, employee says Nexus S 4G update also coming

Android Yesterday there was a rumor claiming that both the Sprint Galaxy Nexus and the Nexus S 4G would finally receive their official Jelly Bean updates starting today, and now it looks like those reports have been confirmed. Sprint has updated...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 11

Sprint Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S 4G Jelly Bean updates could arrive on September 6 [UPDATED]

Android Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has been available to the GSM versions of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S, but according to a new report, Google's latest treat may finally be making its way to the Sprint versions of those devices soon. Android...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 10

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Google should avoid making another carrier branded Nexus

Android Does anyone remember a time when I got flamed for calling Google out over their Nexus line? No? Back in late November, I claimed they had lost their initiative, gave in to the pressures of wireless carriers and device manufacturers. They...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 23

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What I hope the next Nexus will entail

Android While most of the recent rumors and leaks have focused on the forthcoming iPhone, it's hard to ignore the fact that Google, too, will soon be aiding in the production of one of the market's next flagship Android phones. Despite having...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 143 60 Reactions

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Would you root your Android device to get the newest software?

Android As companies start rolling out announcements regarding smartphones getting upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, it’s pretty easy to get lost in the irony that they’re getting updated to a version of Google’s mobile OS that’s already...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 44

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Is Google going back to its Nexus roots?

Android When it comes to Android, Nexus is a word that carries a bit of weight and significance. Not only is it branding for a line of devices, it was once a promise from Google to put control back in the hands of the consumer, to have the device...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 13

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Which Android manufacturer should make the next Nexus?

Android As an Android device manufacturer, one of the most prestigious positions you can be granted is the role of Google's partner manufacturer on their Nexus device. For each Nexus, Google selects a single manufacturer to work closely with....

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 395 266 Reactions

Samsung shares Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade list for U.S. customers

Android Got a Samsung-made Android device and wondering if it'll be getting a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich? You'll want to check out the list below, which Samsung has posted to its U.S. support site and names several products that'll receive...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 6

Sprint says Ice Cream Sandwich is coming to Epic 4G Touch, "other key products"

Android Sprint's Nexus S 4G began getting its helping of Ice Cream Sandwich earlier this month, and today the carrier announced that it's planning to push Android 4.0 updates to a "variety of devices" via over-the-air updates. Sprint says that...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 10

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Samsung Nexus S 4G Ice Cream Sandwich Walkthrough

Android Aaron does a walkthrough of Ice Cream Sandwich on Sprint's Nexus S 4G. Rolling out now, it brings the improvements of Android 4.0 to the older Nexus device. New features include revamped voice dictation, a revised color scheme, and some...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 20

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Dog Pound Episode 33 - Facebook buys Instagram; Lumia 900 Review; Android 4.0 for Note and more!

Android This week on The Dog Pound: Sydney shows off her basketball skills, and shows that the show can still be pointless, even if it does now include the news. Speaking of news, the big story is from Instagram. Last week, the popular app was...

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 13

Nexus S 4G Ice Cream Sandwich update now available

Android Heads up, Nexus S 4G owners! Sprint just announced that the Nexus S 4G's update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is now available. The update is build IMM76D and brings with it a bump up to Android 4.0 and all of the goodies that that...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 16

Nexus S 4G on the receiving end of a new Android 4.0.4 update leak

Android Google began pushing Android 4.0.4 updates to the Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus and XOOM Wi-Fi last week, but unfortunately for the CDMA crowd, Sprint's Nexus S 4G and Verizon's Galaxy Nexus were left out of the fun. However, that's no longer the...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

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Why should anyone buy a Nexus again?

Android Software updates – or a lack thereof, really – are the low point for the world's most popular mobile platform, Android. With upwards of 20 devices from each major manufacturer every year, and each with their own customized version of...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 121 58 Reactions

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Nexus S Ice Cream Sandwich update rumored to be starting up again "in the next few weeks"

Android Still waiting for Ice Cream Sandwich on your Nexus S? If a new report is to be believed, it may not be long before you're sinking your teeth into Google's latest dessert. According to one of Engadget's "trusted sources," the Android 4.0...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 26 19 Reactions

Sprint leak shows that Nexus S 4G Ice Cream Sandwich update may be available February 16th

Android Good news tonight for Nexus S 4G owners on Sprint, as a newly-leaked image shows that the NS4G's Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update could be arriving as soon as tomorrow. Sent to the folks at Android Police by one of their "reliable"...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 14

Nexus S 4G gets a leaked Ice Cream Sandwich ROM

Android Own a Nexus S 4G on Sprint? Hungry for some Ice Cream Sandwich? Then this news should be right be up your alley. A new Android 4.0 ROM for the Nexus S 4G has been leaked over at xda-developers that brings with it a bump to Android version...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 3

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Winner of a Samsung Nexus S 4G

Sweepstakes Winner Congratulations to V. Lee of Canada on winning a brand new Samsung Nexus S 4G on Thursday November 10, 2011. "I've been playing this game for 2 years and I can't believe I've finally won. Though it seemed impossible, I kept trying and...

from 2011 by The PhoneDog 0

Samsung Nexus S 4G gets an update to enable Google Wallet as the new service officially goes live [UPDATED]

Android Nexus S 4G owners, you may want to check your beloved handset for an update notification, because today Google announced that it's launching Google Wallet and that an update is now rolling out to NS4G-ers everywhere to enable the...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 8

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Taylor's Top 5 Android smartphones (September 2011)

Android Making top smartphones lists for you guys is a futile endeavor, but we do it anyway, because we care. I made my last top five list in August just in time for Back to School, and in just a short few weeks, everything has completely changed....

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 59

Nexus S Android 2.3.6 update includes a voice search fix, may also cause tethering issues

Android Good news for you Nexus S owners heading into the weekend: Google is in the process of rolling out an over the air update to the newest Nexus that includes a fix for a voice search bug and a bump to Android 2.3.6. The update has only made...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 20

Samsung Nexus S 4G, Motorola Atrix 4G, Samsung Fascinate are all free at Best Buy tomorrow

Android In the market for a new smartphone? Then you may want to take the time tomorrow to mosey on over to your local Best Buy or Best Buy Mobile store, or just the Best Buy website if you prefer to do your moseying in your underwear, because the...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 8

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Taylor's Top 5 Android smartphones for Back to School (2011)

Android Here we are, flying past the midpoint of August and just like that, it's just about time for classes to be kicking back into action any time now. It's time to clean the sand and beach towels out of your book bag, only to replace them with...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 114 78 Reactions

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Motorola PHOTON 4G vs. Google Nexus S 4G Dogfight Part 2

Android It's a dogfight between the PHOTON 4G and Nexus S 4G, two popular Android handsets on Sprint! Which one offers the best mix of everything?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 10

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Motorola PHOTON 4G vs. Google Nexus S 4G Dogfight Part 1

Android Sprint's rocking it as of late with the high-end handsets, and the Motorola PHOTON 4G and Google Nexus S 4G are no exception. Which one will win the fight?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 10

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Best Buy offering up all three Nexus S models for free tomorrow

Android Been thinking about picking up a Samsung Nexus S on T-Mobile, Sprint, or AT&T? Then tomorrow's your lucky day, my friend. Best Buy just pinged us to share the news that tomorrow it'll be offering all three versions of the Nexus S for free...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 77 69 Reactions

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Should Google focus on getting their Nexus phones on more carriers simultaneously?

Android Of all the hundred or so well-known Android handsets, there are a distinct few that truly stand out. Of course, you have the iconic phones like the EVO 4G and the original Droid, and some of the newer dual-core touting handsets tend to...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 55 49 Reactions

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Google Nexus S 4G Video Review Part 2

After months of waiting, a Nexus-branded device is finally available on another carrier! Aaron takes a look at Sprint's Google Nexus S 4G . Made by Samsung , it sports a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor, 4G (WiMAX) connectivity, 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display, 5-megapixel camera with a flash, front-facing camera, and Android 2.3.4, which offers video calling via Gtalk. It can be had at Sprint for $199.99, and while it fits right in to Sprint's lineup of 4G phones, there are some... more...