Google Galaxy Nexus for Verizon receives Android 4.4 KitKat ROM

Google recently confirmed that the Galaxy Nexus will not receive the Android 4.4 KitKat update, as it is the company's policy not to update devices which have been in the market for longer than 18 months. This means that the Google Galaxy Nexus will forever remain on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

Luckily the developer community is not as willing to give up on the two year old smartphone. First the international Galaxy Nexus would receive Android KitKat in the form of a ROM, and now the Verizon variant is getting to savor the latest version of Android.

Google Galaxy Nexus receives Android 4.4 KitKat courtesy of developer community

Even though Google stated that they would not officially support the Samsung made Galaxy Nexus when it came to Android 4.4 KitKat upgradability. that did not stop the developer community from stepping in. In fact there are two Android 4.4 KitKat builds to choose from.

Google Galaxy Nexus for Sprint receives Android 4.3 software update

In the midst of the Android 4.4 KitKat announcements and the unveiling of the Google Nexus 5, Sprint has started rolling out a new update for the Google Galaxy Nexus. Unfortunately it is not the KitKat update which won't be released for the Galaxy Nexus. Instead the phone is finally receiving Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

As part of Google's policy for their Nexus devices, the company will only release updates for 18 months of its life. Given the Galaxy Nexus is now over two years old its support has come to an end.

Galaxy Nexus will not receive Android 4.4 update from Google

While Android 4.4 KitKat promises to bring better support for low-end and older devices, that doesn't mean Google is willing to bring their latest version of Android to their older devices. With the announcement of Android 4.4 and the devices which will be receiving the update, it was clear that the two-year old Galaxy Nexus will not be receiving any new versions of Android from Google.

Google Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus may also receive JWR66Y update

It looks like the Google Nexus 4 wont be the only device to receive the new JWR66Y security update. Other members of the Nexus family like the Google Nexus 7, Google Nexus 10 and Google Galaxy Nexus are also expected to receive this new software which is around 2MB in size and updates your software to version JWR66Y from JWR66V.

Android 4.3 factory images available for the Google Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus

Google promised that the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean software update is on its way for Nexus devices. However Google has also released the factory images of Android 4.3 for the Google Nexus 4, Google Nexus 7, Google Nexus 10 and Google Galaxy Nexus.

Check out how far Ubuntu Touch has progressed

The Ubuntu team has been hard at work preparing their mobile operating system for public consumption by early 2014. The Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview which was released back in February, may not have been usable as a daily driver, but the latest version has seen significant progress.

You can check out  the following video by The Ubuntu Community Manager, Jono Bacon who demonstrates the progress made by the mobile platform in the past months.

Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA receives factory images

Google has released the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean factory images for the Google Galaxy Nexus for Verizon and the Google Galaxy Nexus for Sprint. This means users who like to mod their smartphones can easily revert back to stock is something goes wrong with the mods you have installed.

Google Galaxy Nexus for Verizon receives Android 4.2.2 software update

The Google Galaxy Nexus for Verizon is finally receiving the Android 4.2.2 software update. Despite being a Nexus device which is first in line for Android updates, the Verizon Galaxy Nexus will likely remain on Android 4.2.2 for the foreseeable future even though Android 5.0 maybe just around the corner.

The Galaxy Nexus which is manufactured by Samsung features a 4.65 inch touch display with a 720 by 1280 pixel resolution, up to 32GB of internal storage, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM. Unlike the recently released Google Nexus 4 the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon comes with full 4G LTE compatibility on Verizon’s network.

Google Galaxy Nexus for Verizon to receive an update soon

Verizon support has confirmed that they will be releasing a software update for their Google Galaxy Nexus very soon. Despite carrying the Nexus moniker which promises the device quick updates, the Verizon model has found itself four versions behind its GSM counterpart.

The last version of Android the Verizon Galaxy Nexus has received is the Android 4.1.1 update, which has seen been passed by Android 4.1.2, Android 4.2.1 and the latest version of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean – Android 4.2.2.

Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview is now available to download

As promised Canonical has released the Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview for the Google Nexus 4, Google Nexus 7, Google Nexus 10 and Google Galaxy Nexus. The Developer Preview is meant to be used for development and evaluation purposes only as it doesn’t provide the features and services offers by a retail device.

Ubuntu Phone images for Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 will be available on February 21st

The Canonical team promised to share some Ubuntu preview images and it looks like they won't keep us waiting much longer. The company announced that they will be releasing the Touch Developer Preview of Ubuntu Phone on February 21st, and that it will include support for the Google Galaxy Nexus and the Google Nexus 4.

Users reveal what's new in Android 4.2.2, including new sounds and notification toggles

A couple of days ago we saw Google release Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean for the Google Nexus 10, Google Nexus 7 and Google Galaxy Nexus. While the company didn't release an official change-log, the users who have installed the new update on their phones and tablets have revealed some of the new features and improvements that have been included with the update.

Google releases Android 4.2.2 software update for Nexus devices

We have been hearing about Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean for some time now, and it looks like Google is now rolling out the update for their Nexus devices. That means you will be receiving the latest version of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean on your Google Nexus 4, Google Nexus 10, Google Nexus 7 and Google Galaxy Nexus.

Google Galaxy Nexus for Sprint will receive Android 4.2.1 software update very soon

As you may know the unlocked Google Galaxy Nexus has has the newest version of Android for some time now. Now it looks like the Google Galaxy Nexus for Sprint is ready to receive the Android 4.2.1 update.

There still hasn't been an official announcement, but leaked information suggests that the update for the Sprint variant has appeared on Google’s servers and it is available for download and installation. Unfortunately there is no word on when Sprint will make the update available (OTA) over-the-air.

[Android app] BootUnlocker for Nexus Devices allows unlocking bootloader without ADB

Unlocking the bootloader on your Android device gives you the ability to perform various modifications on your device or gain root/super user access. However unlocking the bootloader also makes your device vulnerable to malicious attacks. Unlocking the bootloader is generally done using ADB commands and fastboot. However the disadvantage here is that your entire data and system partitions are wiped  and you will have to restore all of your apps and data back to your device.

Now there is a new tool which can be used with Nexus  which allows you to unlock the bootloader from within the Android environment. You can download the app directly on your Android device through the Google Play Store or by using the link which follows:

[Guide] How to manually install Android 4.2.1 on Google Galaxy Nexus (takju)

The Google Galaxy Nexus which was sold through the Google Play Store is known as the ‘takju’ version. If you own one of these devices you can manually update it to the latest version of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean which is version 4.2.1. You can optionally wait for the update to be made available for your device and opt for the automatic update, but we are certain there are some of you who may prefer the manual method.

Nokia Lumia 920 vs. Google Galaxy Nexus - Video recording comparison

The Nokia Lumia 920 has an amazing camera and we are all curious to know if the camera is enough to convince you to make the switch. Check out the following video comparisons which show off the Lumia 920 camera capture video against the Google Galaxy Nexus.

Some Google Galaxy Nexus owners receive Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

The Android 4.2 Jelly Bean software update has started rolling out the Google Galaxy Nexus devices starting today. The update has already started arriving on some devices, and it would probably take awhile before it can reach all devices around the world.

At the time of this report, the update is only available to the GSM version of the device, which means that the Sprint and Verizon users will have wait awhile longer before they receive the update.

Google Galaxy Nexus is now receiving Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean

Last week the Google Nexus 7 got its share of Android 4.1.2 and now the latest Jelly Bean update is rolling out for their smartphone flagship, the Google Galaxy Nexus. Once the update reaches your device you should receive a notification of its availability. Keep in mind that it may take some time before the update reaches your device as the roll out finds its way to all the devices.

You can also manually check for it by heading over to Settings > About > System Update or you could try to force the update by following this guide.