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- How to unlock the Nexus 7 bootloader
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean SDK now available for download
- Google Earth for Android improves 3D buildings, adds Tour Guide
- Google Nexus 7 hands-on and initial review
- Google Maps updated with offline caching
- Multiple Google apps updated following Jelly Bean announcement
- Samsung Galaxy S III will be available at Sprint beginning on Sunday, July 1
- Chrome for Android exits beta, first stable channel release available now
- Pinterest for Android - First look
- Google Play web updated, now allows for updating and uninstalling of apps
- If you're at Google I/O, be on the look out for Lloyd!
- Google updates Nexus site with Nexus 7 and Nexus Q info
- Google announces new Google+ app for tablets
- Google gets in your living room with the Nexus Q
- Google Nexus 7 available for preorder now for $199, shipping mid-July
- Update for Google Play Movies app includes new UI and TV shows
- Nexus 7 will be the first Android device to ship with Chrome as the standard browser
- Google Play Store gets movie purchases, TV shows and magazines
- Google Now puts your search data to work
- Google Play now boasts 600,000 apps with 20 Billion downloads
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean coming mid-July
- Google brings increased functionality to voice search with Jelly Bean
- Notifications get a makeover in Jelly Bean
- Jelly Bean brings offline voice typing
- The Nexus 7 is real, see it now!
| How to unlock the Nexus 7 bootloader Posted: 27 Jun 2012 04:27 PM PDT
This should really go without saying, given that it's called the Nexus 7, but we'll go ahead and say it anyway. Yes, you can unlock the Nexus 7 bootloader, then have your way with it however you deem fit. Unlocking the Nexus 7 is the same as any other Nexus device. You'll need to put it into USB debugging mode, have the Android SDK installed on your computer, and then use the fastboot oem unlock command. (Relocking is just as easy, too.) So, no worries on that front. Also: See our hands-on with the Nexus 7 
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| Android 4.1 Jelly Bean SDK now available for download Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:52 PM PDT
With Google I/O 2012 now kicked off and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean unveiled, the time has come to download the tools to make the magic. During this mornings keynote address, it was announced Android 4.1 would be rolling out mid-July while the SDK would be made available to developers today. The update has gone live now and is available for download to those who can make use of it. Some of the highlights to look forward to:
There is plenty more where that came from included with the package. If you're a developer, you'll want to be digging into this stuff as soon as possible and working on getting your apps updated with the latest Google has to offer. Download and more info: Android 4.1 SDK 
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| Google Earth for Android improves 3D buildings, adds Tour Guide Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:49 PM PDT
Google Earth was another one of the many apps updated for Android Jelly Bean, and includes a new Tour Guide mode to help you find the important sights in a new city. Collections of thousands of notable points of interest will pop up in Tour Guide, and with a quick tap, Maps will fly over to it and provide information from Wikipedia on the spot. The updated Google Earth for Android will also include improved 3D imagery created using 45-degree satellite photography. You can take a look at the new automatically-generated models in the video below. You can download Google Earth in the Play store here if you don't have it already. The iOS version will be updated shortly, if you're into that kind of thing. Anyone excited for the update? Do you tend to use Google Earth that often even with Maps around? Source: Google Lat-Long 
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| Google Nexus 7 hands-on and initial review Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:13 PM PDT
Meet the Google Nexus 7 -- the first Google-produced tablet, the first device with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the first to serve more as a direct portal to Google Play (as opposed to a tablet that just runs apps), Google's first major push into the magazine and television market, the first device to ship with Chrome as its default browser ... and that's just the start of the superlatives. But is the Nexus 7 just another Android tablet? Can it really beat the Amazon Kindle Fire for content consumption? We'll answer those questions in the coming weeks. For now, hit the break for our initial look at Google's 7-inch tablet. 
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| Google Maps updated with offline caching Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:11 PM PDT
Following up on the Maps announcement a few weeks ago, Google has released the long-awaited update for Android which will enable offline caching. That means you'll be able to keep navigating when you're outside of data coverage for whatever reason. Over 150 countries are supported, and you can store up to six large metropolitan areas (like New York, London, or Paris) using the new menu option. Bundled with this update are a few performance optimizations for compass mode in Street View. Offline caching in Google Maps is going to be particularly awesome for frequent travelers that don't want to get nailed with harsh roaming fees and can't get their hands on a local SIM card. It also makes Wi-Fi-only Android devices viable for navigation, which was never much of an option before. If you've got an Android device running 3.0 or higher, you can get the update over in the Google Play store. Three are also a bunch of other core apps that were updated for Jelly Bean compatibility. Source: Google Lat-Long 
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| Multiple Google apps updated following Jelly Bean announcement Posted: 27 Jun 2012 01:02 PM PDT
Fire up the Google Play Store and you'll see a plethora of updates to just about every Google app out there. The biggest change comes to Chrome for Android, which loses its beta tag and is unleashed as a fully stable product. Other updated apps include Google+, Play Books, Play Movies, Maps, YouTube and Street View, to name but a few. You'll want to check individual changelogs in the Play Store for specifics, but most of these updates seem to be minor revisions to bring the apps into line with what's shipping in the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean preview builds for the Nexus 7 and Galaxy Nexus. More: Chrome for Android changelog 
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| Samsung Galaxy S III will be available at Sprint beginning on Sunday, July 1 Posted: 27 Jun 2012 12:39 PM PDT
If you're holding out for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III you still have a little bit longer to go. The latest official confirmation coming from Sprint has the device arriving for folks on July 1st now.
Sure, it's a bit later than expected but things could always be worse and it's certainly nice of Sprint to keep everyone in the loop rather than just leaving us to guess when it will arrive. 
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| Chrome for Android exits beta, first stable channel release available now Posted: 27 Jun 2012 12:18 PM PDT
Fresh from the news that Chrome will be the stock browser on the new Nexus 7 tablet, today also sees the release of the first stable channel version for Android. The beta tag is no more. The update is live in the Google Play Store as we speak, and is available for devices running Android 4.0 and above. Along with its first stable channel release, Chrome receives some important stability and performance fixes. Additionally, there are some small adjustments to the browser's UI. especially on tablets. Interestingly, we're also told to "stay tune for more information" regarding other release channels of Chrome for Android. Could we be treated to some canary builds of Chrome for Android in the future? Sounds intriguing. Source: Google Chrome Releases Download: Chrome for Android 
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| Pinterest for Android - First look Posted: 27 Jun 2012 12:15 PM PDT
Pinterest for Android is real. It exists. We've seen it. Here it is. Only, it's not quite ready for public consumption, and so this is all you get to see. But we can tell you all about what we've seen, and it's pretty much what you'd expect from a Pinterest app on Android. The pic above hosts the board, and from there you tap into the individual pins. Scrolling on the Nexus 7 with Jelly Bean was impressive to say the least. The big differentiator over the iOS version of Pinterest, of course, is sharing. You'll be able to share pins in the same way that you can share anything else on Android, and that's a powerful feature. And of course it'll sync up with your current Pinterest account. Here's the rub, though. The Pinterest app is still very much in development, and not even the lead dev, with whom we spoke here at Google I/O, is sure exactly what it's going to look like when it's released later this year. So it's coming, it's just that nobody's sure what, exactly, it'll look like. So stay tuned, and keep pinning. 
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| Google Play web updated, now allows for updating and uninstalling of apps Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:59 AM PDT
In addition to all the other goodies Google rolled out thus far at Google IO 2012 they updated the online version of the Google Play Store with some pretty awesome features. So awesome in fact, that I'm rather perplexed as to why it was never mentioned. As you can see in the screenshot, you can uninstall and even update apps all from the site itself. Plus, any devices associated to your account will now also show an image representing that phone, tablet or Google TV. Sadly, you still can't get rid of apps you no longer use from the listing but we're getting to that point with the latest additions. Thanks, waltesefalcon! 
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| If you're at Google I/O, be on the look out for Lloyd! Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:46 AM PDT
Today is the last day of the Take Lloyd on an adventure and win 1 of 4 Samsung Galaxy S IIIs Contest. If you're in attendance at Google I/O, we're going to make it super easy for you to get a photo of you and Lloyd so you can submit it for your chance to win. A few members of the Mobile Nations crew will be walking around the main floor of Moscone today (just look for them in the shirts above) and they're loaded up with sweet free Lloyd gear they're giving away. They have Lloyd pins, stickers and even some t-shirts. Don't be shy. If you see a person walking around with Lloyd on a t-shirt, just stop him and say hi. We'll hook you up. And while the contest to win 1 of 4 Galaxy S IIIs ends today, we've got a lot of Lloyd gear with us, so you'll be able to find us tomorrow too (before the keynote, look for us in front of the Cafe doors near the I/O Gear booth). That's it. Lloyd FTW! 
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| Google updates Nexus site with Nexus 7 and Nexus Q info Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:04 AM PDT
Google has just unveiled the Nexus 7 Tablet along with the Nexus Q streaming media player and already they've started promoting the devices to the max. The Nexus site that has been in place since the Nexus One was announced, has now been updated with a full gallery, specs and features listing for both of the devices. I got my preorder in for the Nexus 7, do you? Source: Google 
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| Google announces new Google+ app for tablets Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:03 AM PDT
Google announced moments ago that they will finally be releasing a tablet-optimized version of its social network, Google+. For a long time, we've either had to use the browser or a phone app, which hasn't been the greatest experience. They announced a new app with a tablet-optimized UI. It looks pretty gorgeous and the Hangouts feature in particular has us excited. It will be available for Android tablets as well as iPads and Google also announced that the phone app will be getting an update today to incorporate lots of these new features. Please find links to the Google+ app in the Google Play Store after the break.
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| Google gets in your living room with the Nexus Q Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:54 AM PDT
It's your cloud, in your living room, from Google. We've been hearing about a Google branded home entertainment product for a while now, an today on stage Google showed us the future -- the Nexus Q. Imagine a sexy black sphere, controlled via NFC from your Android phone or tablet, that sends out audio and video from the cloud to your existing television and stereo equipment. Since it's not streaming from your phone, that means your friends can get in on the fun and stream his or her cloud through the Nexus Q. It really is the first social streaming media device. The hackable Nexus Q (it has the same SoC as the Galaxy Nexus and USB in/out) will be available for $299 from Google Play, starting in the US. Pre-orders stars today and the units ship in July. Check out the video after the break! Don't miss any of our Google I/O coverage! 
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| Google Nexus 7 available for preorder now for $199, shipping mid-July Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:52 AM PDT
Google announced a freakin' sweet 7-inch tablet appropriately called the Nexus 7 at I/O today, and no doubt many of you are itching to get your hands on one. You'll be happy to hear that it's available for preorder starting today, and will be shipping mid-July to the U.S., Canada, UK, and Australia. The pricetag is a low, low $199. Here's a quick run-down of the specs.
Want to get in on the action? Order here! So, who's excited? I'm excited. 
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| Update for Google Play Movies app includes new UI and TV shows Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:36 AM PDT
Google has been busy showing us what's new in the world of Android at Google I/O. These include big updates to the Google Play Store. A main complaint I've had for a while is that I can only rent movies through the store. Well, they fixed that today by adding the option to rent or buy as well as add TV shows. It's a welcomed update that is now available for the Google Play Movies app. It appears as though TV shows aren't quite available for purchase or rent yet, but I'm sure that will change very soon. To get the latest update in the Google Play Store, please follow the links after the break.
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| Nexus 7 will be the first Android device to ship with Chrome as the standard browser Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:31 AM PDT
We've been expecting Chrome to somehow work its way into the Android build as standard, and today during the Google I/O keynote, we found out just how that's going to begin. The newly announced Nexus 7 tablet will be the first Android device to ship to market, that will be carrying Google Chrome as the standard browser. This is pretty significant, and it looks as though that beta period is about to come to an end. Chrome is a seriously impressive browser that just cries out for tablet use. Maybe this is the start of a beautiful new relationship? 
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| Google Play Store gets movie purchases, TV shows and magazines Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:23 AM PDT
Google just dropped the news that the Google Play Store is about to start offering up a whole lot more content. First up are movie purchases. Until now, movies have only been available to rent and watch once. Now, you'll be able to purchase movies right within the Play Store, and watch them again, and again, and again. Next up, TV Shows. Google has announced a host of partners to bring your favorite TV show content to the Play Store. Magazines are also along for the ride as well. These are due to start from today, and Google's content provision service just got so much better. Perfect for tablets... 
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| Google Now puts your search data to work Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:23 AM PDT
One of the cooler things we're to see with Jelly Bean is Google Now. It's part search, part assistant, and part amazing. Imagine all the data that Google has aggregated about you (yes, that scary Google data that's shared across Google products with the new privacy policy) used to help you throughout your day. Need to catch the bus? Google Now will tell you when the next one is due and how long your ride will be when you get to the bus stop. Or sports scores for your favorite team, which you don't have to specify because Google already knows from your search data. Or traffic and rerouting based on destinations you've searched for. Yes, it sounds pretty cool, and a little scary that it's able to use your data like it does. We're going to have to take a good look at it before we decide just how much we like it. And we will, a Jelly Bean rolls out. Don't miss any of out Google I/O coverage! 
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| Google Play now boasts 600,000 apps with 20 Billion downloads Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:19 AM PDT
We're tuned into the live Google I/O keynote and Google is taking the time to go ahead and give off some numbers for the Google Play Store. As it stands right now, the Google Play Store is huge. There is now 600,000 apps and games available for download with the download numbers now exceeding 20 Billion. Needless to say, that's huge numbers and it's only going to increase from here on out. 
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| Android 4.1 Jelly Bean coming mid-July Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:13 AM PDT
You want it, now we know when, and how we can get it. Just announced at Google I/O, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will be arriving in mid-July. First to get it -- not all that surprisingly -- will be the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Samsung Nexus S and the Motorola Xoom. The open-source code for Jelly Bean will also drop at the same time. Thats next month folks! 
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| Google brings increased functionality to voice search with Jelly Bean Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:08 AM PDT
Google is showing us a demo of Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and one of the many improvements includes much improved voice search features. We all know how Apple has been promoting Siri to no end and this looks like a serious competitor. The improved voice search includes functionality from their knowledge graph. For example, the presenter asked who the Prime Minister of Japan was, the phone brought up Wikipedia and read who the Prime Minister is. He asked for pictures of marmosets and it brought up pictures of the funny looking creature. Impressive stuff and we'll look to have a demo of it for you when we can.
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| Notifications get a makeover in Jelly Bean Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:04 AM PDT
Notifications are just one of the areas of the new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean UI that are getting a makeover. Buttons for callback are included now within the notification drawer when a missed call shows up. Pretty neat. That's only the beginning though. Notifications are now expandable. Essentially, it's like putting widgets into the notification bar. They auto expand and collapse, and there is a lot of emphasis on functionality outside of the related applications. Google+ notifications can show up the pictures within the notification tray itself, for example. Another example showed up the Pulse news app notifications. Currently we just get a boring old message telling us there are new stories. In Jelly Bean, it's pretty much as though the application itself is sat in the notification bar. Slick. Notifications just got a whole lot more interesting. 
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| Jelly Bean brings offline voice typing Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:56 AM PDT
Google is in the middle of announcing Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) at Google I/O. One of the cool features of Jelly Bean is offline voice typing, which will be very welcomed. Up until now, you've had to have access to the Internet to perform voice dictation, but Google has fixed that. It's initially releasing with U.S. English, but other languages to follow. If you're interested in the keynote, follow our live blog! 
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| The Nexus 7 is real, see it now! Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:54 AM PDT
We won't talk. You can watch the video below in peace. Here are some of the specs.
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