Google reveals Android O is named Oreo, begins rollout to Nexus and Pixel devices

Timed with the eclipse, Google today revealed Android O stands for Android 8.0 Oreo. The next version of Google’s mobile operating system and the successor to Android Nougat not only got its name today, but Google also pushed the latest source code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Google shared that Nexus 5X, Nexus […]

Nexus Studios finds ARKit’s tracking works with Google’s Cardboard

This is interesting. A company called Nexus Studios says it tested Apple’s ARKit tracking technology with a Cardboard VR headset and found it to do a suitable job. Tilt Brush artwork is said to have been placed throughout an outdoor environment with point clouds displayed in VR to show the location of real-world objects — […]

Google reveals when it’ll stop supporting Pixel and Nexus phones

Wondering when you should upgrade your Nexus or Pixel? Google has updated its support page to reflect when it will no longer offer telephone and online support for the devices, and you can use that info to make a decision. In the past, the big G promised that its phones will get Android updates for […]

Heroes of the Storm 2.0 Nexus Challenge reaches week 2, D.Va Overwatch bonuses going LIVE

Following its release last week, Blizzard has confirmed the list of new Heroes of the Storm 2.0 rewards that can be earned through the Nexus Challenge. This week’s looks set to be the most sought-after, with Heroes of the Storm players now able to grab that Overwatch Officer D.Va skin. Other HotS bonuses include the […]

Google announces last security update dates for Nexus and Android phones

While using a phone with an outdated operating system is occasionally annoying, the thing that signifies the true death of a smartphone is when it stops getting security patches. Google has previously announced when various Nexus phones would stop getting OS updates, and the company has updated that list to note when phones in the […]

Heroes of the Storm Nexus Challenge 2.0: Overwatch news and D.Va update

While we already knew that Genji was going to be a big part of the new update, more has now been revealed on how other Overwatch characters are being deployed. The Heroes of the Storm Nexus Challenge 2.0 is set to reward players with both Overwatch and HotS gear, with a total of four quest […]

Lawsuit takes aim at Google, Huawei over Nexus 6P battery issues

A federal class action complaint has been filed accusing Google and Huawei of fraud, breaching warranty and improperly handling customer complaints after a number of Nexus 6P smartphones unexpectedly shut down and became trapped in “boot loop” cycles. The suit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, and […]

G5, V20, and Nexus 5X phones added to LG bootloop defect class action

Enlarge / This Nexus 5X, when we reviewed it in 2015, did not malfunction. (credit: Ron Amadeo/Ars Technica) A few weeks ago, Ars wrote about a proposed class-action lawsuit targeting two of LG’s flagship devices, the G4 and V10. The suit (PDF) complained of a well-known bootloop issue that either bricked the devices or slowed them to a […]

Firmware Updates Rolling Out For Samsung Galaxy S7, Nexus 6, LG G4, Moto Z Play & More

Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, and other Android devices are getting their respective firmware updates, most of them finally experiencing the Nougat taste. The latest Android Nougat news for Samsung’s 2016 flag bearer revealed that the highly-anticipated firmware is now rolling out in India. As part of the global rollout of the Android Nougat 7.0 […]