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HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 “Google Play Editions” Now Available

Kellen June 26, 2013 121

As expected, since the date is June 26, the new "Nexus experience" editions of the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 are now available through Google Play. Each runs a completely stock version of Android that will be updated directly by Google (or won't they?),...

Reminder: “Nexus Experience” Editions of the Galaxy S4 and HTC One Arrive Wednesday

Kellen June 24, 2013 109

For years, Android enthusiasts have expressed a desire to have top-of-the-line flagship devices outside of the Nexus line that are running stock Android and are far-removed from the experiences delivered by OEM skins. In fact, most ultra-enthusiasts still root...

Sony Xperia Z Will Offer the Closest Thing to a True “Nexus Experience” Should It Launch

Kellen June 7, 2013 131

Is Sony preparing to launch their flagship Xperia Z as a "Nexus experience" device through Google Play along with HTC and Samsung? According to two reports this week, that is indeed the case. Both reports claim that it will arrive this summer, though one...

HTC to Possibly Allow Existing One Owners to Remove Sense UI From Their Device?

Tim May 30, 2013 172

New details have emerged out of the HTC camp regarding today's announcement of a "Nexus Experience" HTC One. Two main points were brought up when speaking to The Verge, the first concerning the device's hardware buttons. They will remain on the device, with...

A Few Thoughts on This “Nexus Experience” Program

Kellen May 30, 2013 185

The "Nexus experience" device appears to be all the rage these days, grabbing headlines left and right. After Google announced the first in this new category at Google I/O as the Samsung Galaxy S4 "Nexus experience," HTC decided they would like to be a part of...

Even With Vanilla Flagships Launching, Google’s Nexus Platform Not Going Anywhere

Tim May 30, 2013 55

It is exciting to see Google partner with the top Android manufacturers to bring completely vanilla versions of their flagship devices to Google Play, but during today's D11 sit down with Google's Sundar Pichai, he stressed that this does not mean the end of...

HTC One “Nexus Experience” Confirmed by Sundar Pichai, Available June 26 for $599

Kellen May 30, 2013 234

Sundar Pichai is on stage at D11 this morning, and right out of the gate announced that they will sell an HTC One "Nexus Experience" through Google Play on June 26 for $599. This device was rumored and denied and rumored again shortly after Samsung and Google...

LG Exec Claims Company is Not Working on the Nexus 5, No “Google Edition” Phones Either

Kellen May 28, 2013 82

Even though Larry Page reportedly stopped off at LG HQ in early May to discuss the next Nexus smartphone, LG Mobile's European VP Kim Won has stated in an interview that his company is not working on what the media has dubbed the "Nexus 5." While Won and LG...