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HTC Hopes to Release Marshmallow OTA for One M8 GPE This Month

Tim October 8, 2015

As tweeted earlier this week by Mo Versi, HTC will shoot to release its Android 6.0 "Marshmallow" update for the One M8 Google Play Edition (GPE) later this month, but is making no promises. The update should not cause too much drama for HTC, as GPE devices...

HTC One M7 Will Not Receive Update to Android 5.1, but the GPE Will

Tim March 19, 2015

According to HTC's Mo Versi, the company will not be updating the regular One M7 to Android 5.1, but the Google Play Edition will see the update. While that may be a bit of a bummer to owners of the One M7, HTC likely does not want to spend many resources...

Google Releases Device Assist, a Troubleshooting App for Nexus and Google Play Edition Devices

Kyle December 3, 2014

Websites and forums can be helpful in diagnosing problems with your smartphone and/or tablet, but even better would be an easy-to-use, dedicated application. Perhaps in recognition of that fact, Google released Device Assist today, an app for Nexus and Google...

Google Makes Change to Nexus and GPE Device Update Policy, Your Carrier Could Affect Timing on Updates

Tim December 3, 2014

The benefits of owning a Nexus and Google Play Edition (GPE) device are quite apparent; no bloatware, no ghastly OEM custom skins, and mainly, quick updates straight from Google. However, from what we have seen with this update to Lollipop for GPE devices, it...

HTC One Google Play Editions May Receive Lollipop Update as Soon as Next Week

Kyle November 14, 2014

Some smartphone manufacturers managed to roll out Lollipop-based firmware rather expeditiously. Others are taking a bit more time. But time, in HTC's case, could mean merely days: Mo Versi, HTC vice president of product management, tweeted that its software...

Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Confirmed for Nexus 4, 5, 7, 10, and GPE Devices in Coming Weeks

Tim October 15, 2014

The new Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 from Google will of course feature Android 5.0 Lollipop, but anyone who still rocks any other Nexus device has been holding their breath, waiting to see if Google planned to shower them with updates as well. Today, good news comes...

Deal: Expansys Hosting Another Google Play Edition Device Sale, Free Shipping Included

Tim August 15, 2014

For those among us who can't get enough of vanilla Android, Expansys is hosting yet another Google Play Edition sale, looking to possibly make room on their shelves for new inventory. Up for grabs, priced much lower than their original price tags, are the HTC...

Expansys Hosting Major Sale on Select Google Play Edition Devices

Tim July 15, 2014

In likely an attempt to clear their shelves, Expansys is hosting a deal on select Google Play Edition devices. As of right now, customers can pick up the G Pad 8.3 GPE, Galaxy S4 GPE, One (M7) GPE, and Z Ultra GPE with big savings. These four devices are no...