It’s been a busy week for Android enthusiasts. After a scare from Google and Verizon, we can rest better this weekend knowing that our Galaxy Nexus devices will continue to be supported by Google.
Verizon begins testing new mobile payment solution
February 4, 2012 Updated at 12:01 am
Vantiv Introduces Next Generation Mobile Payment Solution Teams with Verizon to Develop and Deliver More Flexibility and Opportunity for Merchants to Grow Their Businesses CINCINNATI, Jan. 31, 2012 — Vantiv, LLC (formerly Fifth Third Processing Solutions, LLC), a leading integrated payment processor, today announced that its customers will be the first to use an innovative point-of-sale device and system that will help merchants more effectively conduct business.
Android Overload: LG Optimus LTE headed to TELUS, KISS Angry Birds, and more
February 3, 2012 Updated at 11:50 pm
How was that for a relatively calm week in Android news? Despite a last minute scare the Google might be stripping of Galaxy Nexus of its Nexus-given rights (thankfully there was another explanation), we managed to make it through without too much drama.
True 4G Future Gets Closer, Qualcomm Successfully Completes VoIP LTE To WCDMA Tests
February 3, 2012 Updated at 10:40 pm
By now, we all know and love our 4G LTE network that the various carriers are providing for us. Still even now though, LTE is not used for any voice duties, only data.
Google Issues Statement Regarding CDMA Nexus Devices
February 3, 2012 Updated at 10:21 pm
We reached out to Google to see if we could get some clarification or reasoning as to why CDMA devices would no longer be “supported” as developer devices and they responded. Dan Morril, an Android engineer who you may be familiar with, provided an explanation at this Google Group’s page : Hello! This is a quick clarification about support for CDMA devices.
Updated: Your Verizon Galaxy Nexus almost lost its Nexus
February 3, 2012 Updated at 9:53 pm
Updated . The Verizon Galaxy Nexus LTE handset is reportedly no longer a Google-supported developer phone , which could have software update implications.
Verizon Galaxy Nexus, other CDMA devices, no longer listed with Google developer support
February 3, 2012 Updated at 9:22 pm
A quick visit to the Android developer support page reveals some startling news. It appears as if Google is dropping the “developer device” tag of once-listed CDMA models.
Galaxy Nexus and other CDMA devices removed from Google Support pages
February 3, 2012 Updated at 9:16 pm
Some of you may have noticed that the Verizon version of the Galaxy Nexus is no longer listed as a supported, official developer device by Google. Despite rumors to the contrary, it doesn’t appear this has anything to do with the kerfuffle over Wallet , but instead centers around technical issues relating to the APK files required for CDMA connectivity and the signing of those libraries.
Google No Longer “Supports” the LTE/CDMA Verizon Galaxy Nexus? (Updated)
February 3, 2012 Updated at 8:31 pm
Update : So rather than make you read through this long drawn out mess, we decided to post a summary to get you up to speed since a number of folks are still coming to this specific post. This afternoon, a reader of ours noticed that the Android Developer pages were updated to show that they no longer support CDMA devices.
Newer DROID RAZR 6.12.174 Update Pulled and Available for Use, Fixes Search Key Force Close
February 3, 2012 Updated at 7:26 pm
Another leaked build has been released for the DROID RAZR . Do know, that after flashing this you will not be able to return to the official OTA and this might take you off the correct update path Motorola and Verizon has planned for consumers.