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Google's newest incursion into the smartphone market is upon us, and the Pixel and Pixel XL aim to offer top-notch hardware and the perfect realization of Google's new vision for Android. Most importantly, perhaps, it is key part of a bigger push for a redefined Google ecosystem.
Google Silently Removed Mentions of an "HTC Cerberus" from Pixel XL Source Code [Update: More Evidence]
Commits in the source code for the Google Pixel XL show that mentions of an unknown HTC device named 'Cerberus' was removed from AOSP.
Update 5:00PM CST: It has been brought to our attention that there is more evidence regarding HTC's involvement in the software development of the Pixel devices, see the addendum at the end of the article.
Many people were curious how Google would be handling the software side of things with the Google Pixel and Pixel XL. Before release, a system image of the Verizon variant was leaked and that was all we had to go on. So many weren't even sure if Google would allow us to root and unlock the bootloader of Google's 2 new smartphones. Just before release, we learned that if they were purchased from the Google Store then they were in fact, rootable and the bootloader could be unlocked.
Marshmallow Update & Unofficial Port Round-Up -- Get Up to Date!
We've compiled a list of sources detailing devices that will receive official Marshmallow update, as well as devices with unofficial updates available.
Come one, come all! While Nexus owners have already gotten a taste of some sweet, sweet Marshmallow, most users are left waiting for an official update. For many devices, it's hard to say when they'll receive their 6.0 updates given how many layers of testing each device needs to go through.
Down Memory Lane: Can the Nexus 5X Cut It With 2GB of RAM?
Can the Nexus 5X cut it with just 2GB of RAM? In this feature we take a comparative look to clear some misconceptions about Android, RAM and bloatware!
On October 15, 2014, hordes of loyal Nexus 5 owners waited behind their keyboards for the fateful reveal of what they believed to be the successor to the phone that captivated the market. The Nexus 5 was a price-point pioneer that managed to avoid cutting corners on the most crucial specifications.
Nexus 5X, 6P and Pixel C Unveiled, Xperia Z5 Has the Best Camera?? Chainfire's Leaving SuperSU!
Today we talk about what happened this week over at XDA-developers.com. The biggest news , of course, was Nexus day! Google unveiled 2 new Nexus phones,
It's Friday, October 2, 2015, and let's talk about what happened this week over at XDA-developers.com.