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Google’s Reported ‘Nexus Launcher’ Just Became ‘Pixel Launcher’ (Updated: Download)

Tim September 12, 2016 78

In early August, word was out that Google was renaming and redesigning its launcher experience, now carrying the name of Nexus Launcher. An .apk file for the launcher was even leaked, allowing all to enjoy it if they so chose to. Today, known HTC leakster @...

HTC Nexus Phones Stop Off at the FCC With Universal US Carrier Support (Updated)

Kellen August 15, 2016 107

Oh boy, the HTC Nexus phones just stopped off at the FCC this morning. As we all know, that's huge news in terms of how this story begins to unfold in front of us. After seeing supposed pictures of one of the phones hours ago, we now know model numbers, get...

Here Come the HTC Nexus Leaks!

Kellen August 15, 2016 192

Ready to catch your first supposed real look at one of the new HTC Nexus phones, the smaller "Sailfish" model? Here you go! According to the folks at Android Police, who previously posted a mock-up that looked quite similar to what we are seeing below, this is...

Two Sources Suggest Verizon Will Carry the New Nexus Phones

Kellen August 5, 2016 241

When the new HTC-made Nexus phones arrive at some point in the near future (maybe in early October), two sources suggest that we might see them sold directly through carriers, just like the Nexus 6 and Galaxy Nexus before them. Well, one carrier in particular...

These May be the Nexus 2016 Wallpapers, Download Away

Kellen August 1, 2016 18

Google hasn't even come close to showing off the new Nexus phone(s) for 2016, but that hasn't stopped a slow trollout of leaks involving them. We've heard the specs, seen mock-up renders, and now have supposed wallpapers from the device that you can download. ...

Supposed HTC Nexus “Sailfish” Build.prop Leaks, Showcases Some Specs

Kellen July 25, 2016 82

Over the weekend, a supposed build.prop file from one of the upcoming HTC Nexus devices made its way online. This particular file is from the "sailfish" model, which is thought to be the smaller of the two new Google-created devices, and gives us details about...

Qualcomm Introduces Snapdragon 821 Processor, Just in Time for New Nexus Phones

Kellen July 11, 2016 70

The Snapdragon 821 is now official and ready for the next wave of next-generation mobile devices. Think devices like the Galaxy Note 7 and the two HTC Nexus ("marlin" and "sailfish") phones we expect to be introduced within the next month. Qualcomm didn't...

Nexus (2016) Render Given Photoshop Treatment to Add a Bit of Color

Tim July 8, 2016 115

For a bit of fun, a reddit user whipped open his Photoshop, offering a few renders of what the new Nexus devices could look like if Google provided them with a bit of color. Obviously inspired by the Nexus 5 in Red and the Nexus 6P in White, these renders are...