Google has reportedly pulled back its highly popular Nexus offering dubbed ‘Nexus 5’ from its own online store. The Nexus 5 page on the Google Store website now reads it’s “no longer…
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Google replaces broken Nexus 5 phones with re-furbs for some users
As a one-time exception, Google is replacing the Nexus 5 phones purchased through the Google Play store with refurbished models.
Google updates Android L builds for Nexus 5, Nexus 7; releases Fit SDK
The update brings with it support for Google’s recently released health-tracking platform, Google Fit.
Android 4.4.3 incoming for Nexus 5, Nexus 7?
Google is seemingly busy working on Android 4.4.3 for its Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 devices as a couple of new builds for the said Android version have been spotted online. A…
Google working on a fix for Nexus 5 battery drain issue
Google has officially acknowledged the battery drain issue in Nexus 5 and has promised that a fix is in the works. The company claims the issue is due to high CPU usage…
Red Nexus 5 is official
Google has put up the Red Nexus 5 for sale on its Play Store starting at $349 for the 16GB variant. As anticipated Google released the Red Nexus 5 without much of…
Red Nexus 5 slated for February 4 launch says leaked document
Colourful handsets seem to have gotten onto every vendor’s agenda and recent leaks and rumours point to a possibility of Red Nexus 5’s eminent launch on February 4. At first there were…
Google to ditch Nexus branding for Play Edition range?
Google may be planning to ditch its Nexus branding by 2015 and instead adopt the Play Edition naming convention – even the existing Nexus devices will be renamed. These bold claims come…
Google rolls out Android 4.4.1 update for Nexus 5
Nexus 5 owners should soon start seeing a notification for Android 4.4.1 update on their handsets – probably within the next few days. The update brings with it improved camera app incorporating…
Google Nexus 5 vulnerable to denial-of-service attack
Google Nexus smartphones including the latest Google Nexus 5 running Android 4.4 KitKat are vulnerable to denial-of-service attack via Flash SMS messages; it has been revealed on Friday during DefCamp security conference…
Wireless charger for Nexus 5, Nexus 7 hits Google Play Store in US, Canada
Google on Tuesday launched wireless chargers for its Nexus handsets in the US and Canada. The latest gadget, which will be compatible with the Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 4, and Nexus 5…
Nexus 5 gets (unofficial) CyanogenMod 11 ROM
An unofficial CyanogenMod 11 ROM for Nexus 5 has surfaced on XDA Developers allowing enthusiastic Nexus 5 owners to get a taste of the custom CM ROM. CyanogenMod team pushed out the…
Google: Nexus 5 Black 16GB out of stock
According to a Google Play Store update, Google has managed to sell all its 16GB Black Nexus 5 US inventory in matter of days. Those who have ordered the 16GB Nexus 5…
Nexus 5 torn apart by iFixit, scores 8 on the repairability scale
Newly released Nexus 5 has been taken apart by teardown experts at iFixit and the Nexus 4 successor has been dubbed easy to repair with a score of 8 out of possible…
Best Buy selling $349 Nexus 5 for a whopping $799.99 off-contract
Nexus 5 16GB is retailing on Google Play Store for just $349 without any contracts; however, Best Buy is selling the smartphone for a whopping $799.99 off-contract. The $799.99 Nexus 5 will…