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“Devices such as the Nexus 7 are always fi rst in

line for updates, and – until the brand new

Nexus 6 and 9 – were always reasonably priced”

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T

he Nexus range has always

represented Google’s gold

standard for what each

Android update could offer. As well

as running a pure version of Android

without unwanted apps added by

manufacturers, devices such as the

Nexus 7 are always fi rst in line for

updates, and – until the brand new

Nexus 6 and 9 – were always reasonably priced.

However, you only have to look at the clunky Nexus 10

tablet to know that Google’s own-brand devices are not

without their fl aws, with no expandable storage and early

reports the Nexus 9 has a tendency to overheat.

Fortunately, they are also one of the easiest devices to

hack. So head to page 39 onwards to fi nd out how to

unlock stock Android’s true power and fi x these common

problems. If you’ve been having problems with Android

Lollipop on your Nexus 7, fi rst head to page 8 for quick

troubleshooting. If that doesn’t work, head to page 43 to

fi nd out how to revert to Android KitKat instead.

If you’re not interested in the Nexus 9 but are in the

market for a cutting-edge tablet, check out our review of

the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact (page 76). Or if you’re

on a budget, check out our low-cost tablet group test

(page 68). If you’d prefer a smartwatch, fi nd out which of

the luxury circular models is better, the critically-acclaimed

Moto 360 or new release the LG G Watch R, from page 84

onwards. If you’ve already got an Android Wear watch,

discover the 25 best apps to make the most of your

wrist-mounted wearable from page 18 onwards.

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APPS

IN

APPSOUT

This month

I’ve been using:

Galaxy Note 4

This is Samsung’s

best-looking phablet

yet – but it doesn’t

offer a lot more than

the Note 3

ON

REVIEW

We’ve got the latest
Android devices on test

Sony Xperia

Z3 Tablet

Compact

“The game has just

been changed”

Amazon

Fire TV

LG G

Watch R

“The metallic design

is fantastic”

“Doesn’t feel like an

Android device”

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