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BlackBerry shelves its own OS, completely adopts Android instead

It’s been a tough few years for BlackBerry, a company whose wares were once the darlings of the South African and worldwide market. But…

Lenovo, Google team up to announce Project Tango smartphone

Lenovo and Google have announced at CES 2016, that they’re working on the world’s first consumer Google Project Tango based smartphone that will throw…

CyanogenMod 13 first impressions: bringing Marshmallow to the masses

Now that Android Marshmallow is out in the wild, Android enthusiasts everywhere, at least those without Nexus devices, will be waiting to see when…

Android Marshmallow update roundup: Huawei Honor range updating Feb 2016

Google just loves confectionery and after the slow adoption rate of Android Lollipop, Google will hope that the softer Android Marshmallow will filter through…

Android Marshmallow hands on: smarter, shinier, more secure

It’s that time of year again: upgrade season. You know, the time when iOS users around the world get the latest and greatest that…

#UnpackTheTech episode #5: Microsoft, Google and HTC

#UnpackTheTech is a bi-weekly segment where our editor Andy Walker, Hashtag Radio’s Zaid Kriel and other in-studio guests talk gaming, gadgets and all things…

#UnpackTheTech episode #4: Xiaomi, Google Nexus and Huawei

#UnpackTheTech is a bi-weekly segment where our editor Andy Walker, Hashtag Radio’s Zaid Kriel and other in-studio guests talk gaming, gadgets and all things…

Google ‘Android Event’ reveals its juicy secret 29 October

The invitation is scant on detail. “The playground is open. Join us for an Android event” it says. On 29 October, whatever Google has…

Nexus 7 — the realisation of Google’s dreams

Each fingerprint is a mark of love Google’s Nexus 7 worries me. As an iPad and BlackBerry PlayBook owner, I’ve been snobbish towards genuine…

Nexus 7 review roundup: Android’s answer to awesome

It’s a US$200, 7-inch-Android 4.1 tablet with a dimpled back and lo, it is called the Nexus 7. Bask in its wonders. We’ve yet…

Google’s ‘Q’ ball is pocketed – better products are out there

Google’s Nexus Q “media streaming” device costs US$299, requires speakers and a TV although it does have a small amplifier, better products already exist….

Meet the Google Nexus Q social streaming media player

Google is making another play for the home entertainment market with the newly announced Google Nexus Q, a “social streaming media player.” As you…

The Google Nexus 7 tablet officially announced

We suspected it was coming and now Google has officially taken the wraps off its new competitively priced tablet, the Google Nexus 7. Built…

Rumoured: a US$199 Google Nexus 7 tablet to hit stores in July?

We love a juicy piece of leaked info. And Google’s possible Nexus 7 tablet is the juiciest fruit we’ve tasted in a long, long…

Chromebook’s back — welcome the Series 5

Like the headline says, Chromebook is back in action. Mighty Google, together with Samsung, has unleashed the Series 5 Chromebook on the world. There’s…