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- Google edits Nexus 4 online help manual, removes reference to USB gadget support
- Nationwide Google Fiber service could cost $140 billion to build out
- Apps of the Week: Add Watermark, Calvin and Hobbes Search Engine, PhotoVault and more!
- Google Now appears aimed for the Chrome browser
- ASUS PadFone 2 receiving Jelly Bean OTA
- What's hot in the Android Central Forums ...
- Week 1 of our Stuff Your Stocking contest wraps up today
- Delta updates app with a privacy policy; California is safe again
- Hands on with the LG Nexus 4 bumper
| Google edits Nexus 4 online help manual, removes reference to USB gadget support Posted: 08 Dec 2012 04:09 PM PST
Google has edited the online help manual for the Nexus 4, removing references to USB support for mice and keyboards. Previously mentioning USB and that you might need an adapter to connect these peripherals, now it simply states
Taken at face value this isn't that big of a deal, but any effect it may have on USB OTG (On The Go) could get a bit more worrisome. Many were counting on support for USB flash drives to supplement the 8 or 16GB of internal storage, and if the Nexus 4 can't properly power USB OTG devices that can't happen. We're not going to say USB OTG support for the Nexus 4 is dead just yet. It's a complicated affair, needing the correct hardware and software to properly function. If this is just a software issue and is a temporary "adjustment" there is no worries, but if the hardware can't properly support USB gadgets or provide the right voltage, we're likely to be out of luck. We've reached out to Google, and hopefully someone gets back to us Monday. We'll let you know whatever we find out. Source: Nexus 4 online help 
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| Nationwide Google Fiber service could cost $140 billion to build out Posted: 08 Dec 2012 02:55 PM PST
If you've been drooling over the thought of having Google Fiber service where you live, you're surely not alone. Since Google official rolled out the service to residents of Kansas City, people have been speculating as to when (or if) Google would ever continue to expand the service to other locations. According to new estimates by Goldman Sachs, it would cost Google a huge amount of money -- about $140 billion -- to roll out the service across the country. That sounds impossibly expensive simply based on the amount of money Google has to spend, but let's consider something a bit more realistic instead. Even if it had the cash up-front, a company like Google doesn't have unlimited time and resources to roll out a nationwide network at once. If it were to begin offering Google Fiber service in other cities, it would surely be a staggered rollout. While it may not be able to afford a nationwide rollout, offering the service in a few more major metropolitan areas would be a great start. Let's also remember that Google Fiber is actually a profitable business unit for the company. Unlike many products that Google "sells," new Fiber markets would be directly profitable as they launched. Income from new subscribers could be put right back into bringing the service to new areas. Now no one knows what Google's intentions are with its Google Fiber service, but we'd be surprised if the success of the Kansas City launch didn't compel it to look at more cities. Source: BGR; Business Insider 
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| Apps of the Week: Add Watermark, Calvin and Hobbes Search Engine, PhotoVault and more! Posted: 08 Dec 2012 12:57 PM PST
We've got the usual great set of app picks for your enjoyment this week, covering all genres. You can add a watermark to a picture, keep those pictures safe from unwanted eyes, check out some classic comic strips and more. Read on and see how we did this week. And if you see an app you like, spend a couple bucks on it -- hard working developers deserve to be paid when they make something great. 
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| Google Now appears aimed for the Chrome browser Posted: 08 Dec 2012 09:03 AM PST
Google just keeps on closing the gaps between its products, as today we're seeing that the Chrome team is getting ready to put Google Now into the Chrome browser. An eagle-eyed user spotted code being merged into the Chromium project that is "creating a skeleton for Google Now for Chrome implementation." We'd expect to see more being put in as the feature gets closer to a true launch. We're not so sure how the concept of Google Now fits into the browser, but it will be interesting to see how it ends up being implemented. Surely as devices like Chromebooks become more widely accepted -- many of which have 3G data access -- something like Google Now makes sense on more than just phones and tablets. Source: François Beaufort (Google+); Via: CNET 
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| ASUS PadFone 2 receiving Jelly Bean OTA Posted: 08 Dec 2012 08:29 AM PST
The PadFone 2, ASUS' successor device to that According to FoneArena, the OTA is starting its rollout in Asia -- although that makes sense because the device is primarily being sold there. If you happen to have imported one of these to the states, you'll likely have a shot at receiving the update yourself with this batch. Source: FoneArena; More: ASUS PadFone Forums 
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| What's hot in the Android Central Forums ... Posted: 08 Dec 2012 06:41 AM PST
The real work at Android Central is being done by the more than 1 million members in our forums. Here are a few must-read threads to kick off your weekend:
And those are but a few. See you in the forums! 
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| Week 1 of our Stuff Your Stocking contest wraps up today Posted: 08 Dec 2012 06:06 AM PST
What's more is that each of the 31 winners will automatically be entered to win a free Nexus 4, which we'll choose and announce the first week of January. We're going to change things up each week to keep it fresh. Here's the breakdown:
Week 2 kicks off on Sunday. And that's just the beginning, folks. Stay tuned for an even bigger giveaway announcement early next week! 
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| Delta updates app with a privacy policy; California is safe again Posted: 07 Dec 2012 05:59 PM PST
Delta Airlines has updated its Android app, bringing $2,500,000,000 worth of new features. All in the form of a privacy policy. It's still the same app as before, letting you check in to your flights, grab a mobile boarding pass, or even check your SkyMiles balance. If you are a frequent flier on Delta, it's probably a very useful download. So what is this upgrade all about, and what does it have to do with billions of dollars? Good question, with an easy answer. Seems that the state of California slapped Delta with a lawsuit because the app had no clear privacy policy attached. Delta had 30 days to comply, or be faced with fines that could total up to $2.5 billion (with a b). Rather than make a large donation to California's economy, Delta updated their app today. Quick work, and the addition of the privacy policy is easy to get to -- simply tap Traveling with Us, then tap Privacy Policy. It's good to see a privacy policy for any app, especially one that collects your credit card info by design. It's also good on some level that the state of California looks out for their citizens, keeping them safe from those who would steal and abuse their private data. But I can't shake the feeling that threatening a $2.5 billion fine ($2,500 per download)is the best way to go about it. Anyhoo, if you're using the Delta app go grab the update, and if you're not using it but think you should be, download it from Google Play. More: InformationWeek
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| Hands on with the LG Nexus 4 bumper Posted: 07 Dec 2012 05:14 PM PST
We finally got our hands on the LG Nexus 4 bumper, so is it worth the wait?It's here. It's finally, finally here. Proving far more difficult to lay hands on than any accessory ever should, the LG Nexus 4 bumper has proved somewhat elusive. The order for a bumper was placed on the same day -- launch day no less -- as the phone, but while the phone arrived, the wait for the bumper went on. Emails and phone calls to Google Play customer services passed, only to discover there were stocking issues. And, all this despite -- in the UK at least -- the Play Store claiming the item was in stock to ship within 3-5 days. Indeed, some customers in various markets got theirs almost immediately, but for many others the wait went on, and on, and on. But, ours has finally arrived just a day after receiving the shipping notice. So, we ripped open the box, fired up the camera, and went hands on. We'll take you through it after the break. 
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