Through my work at Best Mobile Contracts, I’m required to test and evaluate a wide range of Android-powered devices. That’s really just the official-ish way of saying, “I’m lucky enough to play about with smartphones and tablets and call it work”, but the point is that a good number of these devices have passed through […]
A fair few have been waiting and the time has come. We have some more of the Nexus Factory Images and they are for several Nexus devices. Jelly Bean factory images available are below listed. The Nexus S Korean and Sprint variants are missing, as is the Verizon branded Galaxy Nexus, but the rest are […]
Not Jelly Bean but the Sprint Galaxy Nexus is still getting an OTA that will bring new enhancments to the device. It isn’t a huge update and won’t bring too much new and exciting to the device but it is still welcomed. The update will modify the RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator), will bring support […]
I know once Verizon Galaxy Nexus owners heard OTA update they probably thought Jelly Bean but sorry that’s not the case here. It looks like the update will have a build number of IMM76Q which means it is still Ice Cream Sandwich. Updates are always welcome though even if they don’t bring us the latest […]
As any Android lover knows, romance and Android goes hand-in-hand. That’s how Android guys know that true romance doesn’t involve flowers, chocolates or balcony serenades. What a Android gal really wants is a Galaxy Nexus with a specially customized boot animation. This is how one reddit user decided to pop the question… I’m sure […]
If you are reading this thinking “what the hell is Takju and how to I know if I’m a Takju GNEX user” then stop reading and pop over to HERE where all will be revealed. The US GSM version of the Galaxy Nexus is now pushing out the 4.1.1 update to those who were running […]
So a couple of days ago the Galaxy Nexus was removed from the Play Store following on from one of Apple’s many injunctions they have taken out recently. However from today the flagship Android phone is now once again available from the Play Store. Although the device can be purchased from the store the device […]
If anyone tries buying a Google Galaxy Nexus from the Play Store today they will be met with the “coming soon” message displayed above. Google have explained why! The company confirmed to ABC News today that the smartphone has in fact been pulled from sale as a result of Judge Lucy Koh’s recent decision to […]
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is no longer available for sale in the US Google Play store following the preliminary injunction raising by Apple and the rejection of Samsung’s appeal to delay the ban. The Galaxy Nexus entry and price remain unchanged, however the online store lists availability as “Coming Soon” and offers the chance to sign […]
Previously ICS on a tablet and ICS on a phone have been 2 different experiences. Many custom ROMs such as AOKP have let you run your phone in tablet mode giving you a tablet experience that was sub-par, due to it being un-optimized for a smartphone. But here’s some good news for Galaxy Nexus owners, a […]
If you are reading the subject of this post thinking “what the hell is this all about” then don’t worry, I was as confused as you until just a few weeks ago. So… Yakju is Google’s very own build for the Galaxy nexus whereas Yakjuwx and Yakjusx are Samsung’s very own take on the software, […]
Google first entered the phone retail market when they began selling the Nexus One, but have moved away from doing so as of late. But that is changing today it would seem. Instead of waiting on the US carriers to get their head in the game, they are selling the GSM Galaxy Nexus unlocked for […]
April 22nd shaping up to be a huge day for Sprint. Not only are they releasing their LTE Network. The Network is only in a few areas for now, but they are going to be launching the LG Viper 4G, they will be launching the Galaxy Nexus. The LTE Market won’t be rolling out to […]
This one doesn’t really need much explaining. Just look and laugh at Sprint’s mistake. But, Hey Sprint if you’re going to release the Galaxy Nexus like in the picture, keep it free. Via Phandroid
This has been long awaited for Sprint customer, and it seems it is getting closer by the latest leak of documents. Sprint users have been waiting to get their version of the Galaxy Nexus and now it seems that this is coming true. According to the latest leaked documents Sprint employees are beginning their training […]
I normally don’t review apps, simply because I don’t download as many as I used to on Android however when an app like GNOfficialUpdate pops up then I feel it deserves a mention. GNOfficialUpdate is an app designed to let Galaxy Nexus users know who is responsible for the OTA updates of the device. There […]
Well, aint this a day to rejoice! Not only has the AOSP for 4.0.4 just gone live in the Android Building forums, the Android 4.0.4 update for UMTS/GSM Nexus S, Xoom Wi-Fi, and HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus devices is now rolling out too! According to a recent post by the official Android Google+ account the update […]
The above chart is the bracket of Laptop Mag’s Smartphone Madness competition. Right now they are getting close the finals and there are only 3 devices left with the last of the final four to be decided on the vote going on today. So far in the final four we have: Nokia Lumia […]
After an Android 4.0.4 leaked back in January but never released by Google or Verizon, people began to worry what was happening with updates. Well according to @Black_man_X there is beta testing of Android 4.0.5 update in the works: 4.05…. works great on Verizon. Fixes audio reboot issue as well as data falling asleep… early […]
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Verizon doesn’t have the best battery life because of the LTE, but now you can make it better and for only $25. Verizon held a sale on these extended batteries a while ago but they sold out quite quickly, and now they are available again from, Amazon. The battery originally […]
Further confirming rumors of a white Galaxy Nexus coming to Verizon, a white battery cover has shown up on eBay for the Galaxy Nexus. The battery cover was made by a replacement part supplier before the actual device is released, but it must mean they know it is coming. The white Galaxy Nexus is rumored […]
It’s well over 3 months now since the release of the latest “Google Phone”, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, and shortly before that we saw an announcement for official car and desk docks. These have been hotly anticipated, even at the eye-watering price of £50 each, mainly due to their pogo connectors allowing the device to […]
It seems like it’s been a lifetime of waiting for CyanogenMod 9 builds to kick off however thanks to a massive influx of donations from the Android Community and some über top spec servers, the wait is finally over. The nightly builds will kick off with the Galaxy Nexus (GSM & CDMA), Nexus S (GSM […]
UK online retailer Handtec is now taking pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus 16GB for £349.99 (~$550) plus VAT as applicable. Shipping to the US will run you around $15, so if you’re in the market for the Galaxy Nexus GSM in the US, $565 is an excellent deal.
If you’re someone who likes the “hip” aspect of having a smartphone in white, the Galaxy Nexus in white has now begun shipping in the UK. The features are identical to the original Galaxy Nexus with the exception of the back casing being white. If you’re in the US you can get this from Negri […]
[WORLDWIDE 1 Day Giveaway] It’s day three of the Land of Droid “Share The Love” Giveaway and thanks to Seidio we are able to give away not one, but TWO Galaxy Nexus CONVERT Case Combos worth $49.95. True versatility emerges in the cutting-edge design of the Seidio CONVERT ™. An industry-first, the CONVERT ™ features two smartphone cases in one - a sleek case for everyday […]
Last week Koush, creator of ClockworkMod Recovery and ROM Manager, teased us with a video of the Touch Recovery he was working on. This recovery would allow you to use your touchscreen, instead of volume keys and such, to navigate through options when applying updates and such through the recovery. Well now he has released […]
