Google today released a new Android security update for Nexus devices, for the month of October, 2016. Factory images are available, but Nexus users can wait for the OTA update.
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A new report states that Huawei is working on a new 7-inch tablet for Google. The device would be the first tablet to be released by Google in such a form factor since the 2013 Nexus 7.
Previously, if you wanted to flash an update to your Nexus device, it meant losing all of the data on your phone. This will no longer be an issue, as Google is now offering OTA images.
Google has started rolling out a security update for all currently supported Nexus smartphones and tablets to fix various vulnerabilities that were reported by researchers.
The latest and greatest mobile update from Google is available today for select Nexus devices, promising new features including better battery life.
Google says it will begin rolling out Android 6.0 to many of its Nexus devices next week - but three devices have been left off that list, and are unlikely to receive any further Android OS updates.
Google's latest devices, which it unveiled today, will come with Android 6.0 Marshmallow pre-installed - but the update will begin rolling out to many of its existing Nexus devices on October 5.
Google says "Android was built from day one with security in mind" - but there's clearly room for improvement, as the company has announced new monthly security updates for its Nexus devices.
After releasing its first Android 5.1.1 factory image for the Nexus 7 back in May, Google has now quietly made a new build available of its latest Lollipop version via its Developers site.
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After making its latest OS version available for the Nexus Player last week, Google has now released factory images of Android 5.1.1 for the Nexus 7 (2012 and 2013) Wi-Fi models, and the Nexus 10.
The 2013 version of the Nexus 7 tablet from Google, which was one of the popular offerings from the company, has finally been discontinued with no replacement on the radar for now.
The newest version of Google's mobile OS is now rolling out to Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 devices. It brings bug fixes and new features such as Device Protection, HD voice support and dual SIM capabilities.
Google's Nexus program is set to get a new manufacturer as a latest rumour has revealed that the next smartphone will be made by a Chinese OEM with a probable launch in the second half of the year.
Google says that "dessert is served", as it announces that it has started rolling out a delicious treat to owners of its Nexus devices, in the form of the long-awaited Android 5.0 Lollipop update.
Android 5.0 has been announced, although not all devices will get the new OS. Google's Nexus range will get the update first - but just which Nexus devices will actually get a lick of the Lollipop?
Previously known as 'the L release', Google has today announced Android 5.0 Lollipop, which will launch on a trio of new devices first, before heading to the Nexus 5, 7 and 10 "in the coming weeks".
As it prepares to celebrate its seventh birthday, Virgin America is rolling out Google Nexus 7 tablets across its fleet, helping flight attendants to provide better onboard service to its passengers.
The Google Nexus 8 tablet which has been rumoured to arrive for a long time has now been spotted in import logs in India, where it may have been sent for testing purposes.
Some owners of Nexus devices are reporting numerous issues and bugs since updating to Android 4.4.3, the latest version of the OS, which is intended to fix bugs and improve stability and performance.
The next version of Android has begun rolling out to the Nexus 4, 5 and 7, as T-Mobile revealed on its support site - but this OS update is not the leap to version 5.0 that many have been hoping for.
Google's series of Nexus smartphones and tablets including the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 will start receiving the KitKat 4.4.3 update starting May 23 to address some bugs.
Google's brilliant little Nexus 7 tablet just became even more appealing for those in the UK, where anyone buying the device between now and June 1 will get £50 of credit to spend in the Play Store.
Rumors from suppliers in Asia are suggesting Google will launch a new Nexus 8 tablet in a couple of months which will feature an 8-inch screen and all the latest bells and whistles under the hood.
Google says the Android 4.4 update will start rolling out to Nexus 7 (2012 and 2013) and Nexus 10 tablets today, but owners of the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 cellular versions will have to wait a bit longer.
Google has refreshed its Nexus 7 tablet with a better display, a new rear camera and a slimmer, lighter design - but it costs more too. Can it still prove that the best things come in small packages?
Google announced that its Nexus 7 tablet with built-in 4G LTE is now available through the Google Play Store for $349 and currently comes with a special deal from T-Mobile for monthly data.
The new Nexus 7, which was released just a month ago has started to receive its first post launch firmware update to fix touchscreen issues that some users have been experiencing.
Android is apparently set to receive yet another software update this year with Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie having been discovered running on the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 devices.
A source has claimed Apple's intention of working with Sharp and LG isn't going quite so well, with the Cupertino giant turning to a certain Korean company in order to meet manufacturing demands.
Some UK retailers have outed the release date and price of Google's new Nexus 7 tablet. The new tablet comes with a lot of upgrades compared to the previous version and features Android 4.3
Best Buy has published its pre-order pages confirming previous spec leaks and outing all the info on Google's brand new Nexus 7 tablet, ahead of the actual launch event later on today.
Purported specifications for the next generation Nexus 7 have been leaked by a retail employee, and a tipster reveals a release date for the highly anticipated Asus-built device.
An Asus employee talking through Asus Live Chat Support has apparently revealed the specifications for the next Nexus 7 tablet, which will include a Full HD screen and maybe a Snapdragon 600 chipset
An analyst has predicted that both Google and Apple will release significantly higher resolution offerings later this year, with the Retina iPad mini chartered for Q3 2013.
As predicted, Canonical has officially announced plans to launch a tablet version of its Linux-based Ubuntu operating system, with a number of features made especially for the larger touchscreen.
Leaked documentation shows an unreleased Google Now home screen widget and it looks like it will be coming to Android in the near future if speculation is to be believed.
Google employees are getting a nice Christmas present from their bosses, allowing them to choose between a free Chromebook, a Motorola RAZR M or a Nexus 7 tablet.
Google is planning to be even more competitive in the mobile device market, this time lowering the price of its Nexus 7 tablet to the eventual “it makes my wallet happy” price of $99.
With the success of Google's Nexus 7, the Nexus 10 is attractive to consumers looking for a 10-inch Android tablet. However, Google wants to persuade developers into developing tablet-friendly apps.
