Tag Archives: google-nexus

Huawei was originally chosen to make Pixel phones, report says

A few hours from now, Google is expected to unveil two HTC-made Pixel and Pixel XL phones, spiritual successors to the Nexus devices of yesteryear. However, according to Android Police, Google originally wanted Huawei to make its two Pixel phones. The Chinese electronics giant, you probably remember, was behind last year’s excellent Nexus 6P. Huawei …

Read More »

5 things to know about Google’s VR

True virtual reality — not just Cardboard — might be a part of your next Android phone. Android VR — officially called Daydream — is now a thing, and it’s coming later this year alongside the release of Android N. Google’s VR aspirations are very similar to what Samsung is already doing with its Gear VR headset. You’ll use a …

Read More »

iPhone sales records and 3D printing in space

Another iPhone launch weekend, another sales record. Apple sold 10 million iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models during the launch weekend, which is one million more than Apple sold at last year’s iPhone 5S and 5C launch. In this CNET Update, we let Android share the spotlight with news of the Samsung Galaxy Alpha and a report on the Nexus …

Read More »

How to buy an MP3 player

There was a time not so long ago when MP3 players were a hot and essential technology, and Apple’s best-selling product was the iPod. Now with smartphones and tablets, though, there are many other devices that make great music players. But even if the MP3 player’s best days are waning, there are still a number of great products available. Here …

Read More »