Samsung Canada likes to throw parties for its flagship device launches. It launched the Galaxy S in Canada with a free Metric concert in 2010. Earlier this year, it held a series of concerts in honour of its smartphone and tablet lineup. It is now doing it again to celebrate the launch of the Galaxy Nexus. The wait is almost […]
Galaxy Nexus volume bug fix coming ‘in the coming week’
The volume bug plaguing some current Galaxy Nexus users could soon be a thing of the past. The Verge has learned that Google is set to begin pushing out a software fix for the issue. According to their source, We’re currently rolling out a fix for the volume issue which will reach everyone in the coming week. It’s likely that […]
Google Maps 6.0 for Android now works with indoor maps
Google today announced a new version of Google Maps for Android. The main new feature in version 6.0 is the new support for indoor maps. When you’re inside an airport, shopping mall or retail store, a common way to figure out where you are is to look for a freestanding map directory or ask an employee for help. Starting today, […]
Google I/O pushed out but extended to three days in 2012
Google today announced that Google I/O 2012 will take place from June 27th to 29th, one day more than it has been in the past. It is also taking place later than originally announced. Google made the move in response to customer feedback: After Google I/O 2011, you consistently told us you wanted more time to attend sessions, visit our […]
HTC to offer both Chrome and Android on upcoming Internet-access devices?
HTC could be the latest manufacturer to offer a Chromebook. According to Digitimes, the company is considering building “Internet-access devices” that fall somewhere between tablets and netbooks. They would run both Chrome OS and Android. Both Acer and Samsung currently offer Chromebooks and sales appear to be quite poor so far. Digitimes expects total sales to reach only 25,000 to […]
Galaxy Nexus appears in Verizon online ad
A new Verizon ad has popped up on a number of Android sites and is giving us the first possible indication of how much the Galaxy Nexus will cost when launched in the US (and Canada). The Verizon ad, which highlights holiday deals, shows the upcoming Galaxy Nexus as selling for US$199.99 with a two-year contract. It’s unclear if the […]
US Galaxy Nexus launch set for December
With November winding down quickly, this will not come as a surprise. Samsung has confirmed to Business Insider that the US launch of the Galaxy Nexus will not happen until December. There is no word yet on specific availability dates and pricing. Recent rumours suggested the launch will take place on December 8th, the day on which Bell and Virgin […]
Google promises fix for Galaxy Nexus volume issue
With the launch of the Galaxy Nexus in the UK earlier this month came reports of a bug that would randomly increase and decrease the volume. Google has confirmed the issue and promised a fix in a short statement: “We are aware of the volume issue and have developed a fix. We will update devices as soon as possible.” Presumably […]