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FYI: AT&T Nexus 6 has a Logo and Other Customizations, is SIM Locked Too (But We Have Fixes)

Kellen November 21, 2014 150

Just last week, we were still wondering what was going to happen when AT&T got their mitts on Google's Nexus 6. Would they brand the device with their logo? Would it have other customizations, like bloatware and an AT&T themed boot animation? Would...

Motorola Camera and Gallery Apps Receive Updates With “Material” Tweaks

Kellen November 21, 2014 43

Last night, Motorola updated both their Camera and Gallery applications on Google Play. The updates aren't major, but they do introduce subtle "Material Design" tweaks to modernize each. With the Gallery specifically, you are getting a bright new cyan color,...

Thursday Poll: Rooted or Non-Rooted?

Kellen November 20, 2014 324

Throughout the day, thanks to topics like the Nexus 6 having encryption that can't be turned off without taking matters into your own hands, we have seen the emergence of a healthy discussion around the topic of tinkering. When we say "tinkering," we are...

I Didn’t Buy a Nexus to Flash All the Things

Kellen November 20, 2014 265

If you were to ask me why I buy Nexus phones and tablets (outside of the fact that it is my job to own them), I would answer with the following in no particular order. I like stock Android better than manufacturer skins. I like swift updates to the newest...

If Your Nexus 6 has Performance Issues, Blame the Encryption That You Can’t Turn Off

Kellen November 20, 2014 269

During our Nexus 6 review, we noted that at times the device seemed to suffer from weird performance issues or hiccups that were unexpected, especially knowing that the device runs one of the newest and most powerful mobile chipsets on the planet, has 3GB RAM,...

Corning Announces Gorilla Glass 4, Formulated Specifically to Protect From Every Day Drops

Kellen November 20, 2014 112

This morning, Corning announced new Gorilla Glass 4 for smartphones, a new protective barrier that "provides at least two times improved damage resistance over competitive aluminosilicate glass, as measured by retained strength after damage events, resulting...

Nexus 6 Android 5.0 “LRX21O” Factory Image Now Available

Kellen November 19, 2014 87

There she is, the first Android 5.0 factory image for the Nexus 6 is now available as build LRX21O. Go get it! Factory Image Link | Binaries

AT&T $60 GoPhone Plan Now Includes Unlimited Data, New $45 Plan Introduced

Kellen November 19, 2014 116

AT&T introduced one important new feature to its $60 GoPhone prepaid plan this afternoon that I'm sure customers will gladly accept, plus they also introduced a new $45 option. As for the new feature, the $60 GoPhone plan now includes unlimited data to go...