Why wasn't the Chromecast rumored or anything? - Google Chromecast

Some devices (like the moto x) have had rumors about it for years about EVERYTHING but we didn't know this thing existed until the day it was released.
I just find it odd but why
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It kind of was. Not down to the specifics like the Moto X, but a successor to the Nexus Q was always rumored and the H2G2-42 name was leaked in late spring.
Google just did a good job keeping the specifics in house.
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Yeah, I heard about it on the TWIT podcasts. It was always rumored to be the follow-on to the Q so nobody took it seriously.

Devices like this usually have smaller teams of hardware and software engineers that work on them so it is a lot easier to keep things under wrap.
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It was rumoured, as the chrome key, though a lot of people thought it was going to be a way to put Chrome OS on a display, not how it actually is now.
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It was rumored:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/06/07/is-google-creating-a-35-hdmi-dongle-called-chromekey/

cammykool said:
Some devices (like the moto x) have had rumors about it for years about EVERYTHING but we didn't know this thing existed until the day it was released.
I just find it odd but why
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The DIAL protocol was talked about months in advance but not specifically the Chromecast dongle.

It also only needed WiFi certification. No Bluetooth, cell radios, nfc, etc. Which means there was less paperwork to be leaked and less people who saw the paperwork to leak it.

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It also only needed WiFi certification. No Bluetooth, cell radios, nfc, etc. Which means there was less paperwork to be leaked and less people who saw the paperwork to leak it.
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yup.. agree. less people means less information leak.

cammykool said:
Some devices (like the moto x) have had rumors about it for years about EVERYTHING but we didn't know this thing existed until the day it was released.
I just find it odd but why
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It's not that odd. The Moto X required Motorola to source parts from all over the world. Plus, it required many months of carrier testing (carriers are well known for being the biggest source for these leaks). You didn't really have this situation with the Chromecast that is pretty basic and software wise probably only required a few engineers.

Most of the leaks about phones seem to come from the screen manufacturers. Since the Chromecast has no scree there was a lesser chance of a leak.

Phone OEM's leak info all the time to create hype and get the rumor mill going. All the other considerations mentioned here before are all valid too.
This is not a high ticket ítem and with the previous experience with the Q I can imagine Googlr might have been a little hesitant to create much expectation regarding the Chromecast.
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Need more atrix hd users and devs!!!

Motorola atrix hd is definitely the best bang for buck.....if we get the loader unlocked it will be the least expensive most powerful device!.....plus is gorgeous!.....get ridda those one x's gx3s and get the hd.
I do not work for motorola or att or any such retailer....just an Android fanatic.....i speak on my own behalf....though any follower will not be disappointed!
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Too bad motorola is a $hit company that won't update its devices, especially if they are on ATT.
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We dont need up dates.lol......hence......developers
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Yeah but no one is going to move to a company that doesn't support the phone lineup and customers in order to have an influx of people willing to develop for the phone. You're counting on people to improve a phone when they're not even using it :/
Im not counting on anything.lol......maybe i shouldve not put the word needed in the subject......its just a great device......and ive used nearly all!
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And if you cant get the phone with yer company....dont get it i guess?.lol.....but if ya can.....get it!..haha
Mototola Atrix HD mb886 Quinara msm8960 surfboard 1.5ghz Qualcomm dual core snapdragon Graphics powered by Adreno
Who choose motorola, who choose a different path.
Implying that you can build full roms without official releases or proprietary sources.
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Atrix HD is definitely a powerful device with so much potential. We need some devs here. Moto has abandoned Atrix and I believe they won't abandon Atrix HD considering its powerful features.
happydolphin said:
Too bad motorola is a $hit company that won't update its devices, especially if they are on ATT.
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I have owned a ton of phones over the last 5 years. Apple is probably the best quality, but IOS blows. After the for quality Motorola is the best choice IMO.
They may have dropped the ball with the previous Atrix models, I work for AT&T and the Motorla spokesperson guy came in to review the Atrix HD with us, picking one up myself today probably, said they're rolling out Jellybean for it soon...Wether that means this year, or 2 years from now, who knows...but he said they WILL be updating it.
Hemotherapy said:
They may have dropped the ball with the previous Atrix models, I work for AT&T and the Motorla spokesperson guy came in to review the Atrix HD with us, picking one up myself today probably, said they're rolling out Jellybean for it soon...Wether that means this year, or 2 years from now, who knows...but he said they WILL be updating it.
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See this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1940270
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See this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1940270
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Yeah I just saw this.
Thanks
My post stands correct! Just..the timeline is a little sooner
If they get this out soon it will be awesome, but if a dev pushes out a less bloated version, it will be amazing!! Either way the root is out and good things are to come for the AHD. So glad i didn't get a one x or a gs3!!!!:laugh:
Let the games begin!!!!!

Google "X" Tablet

According to this article, Google is working on an X phone to compete againist Apple and Samsung, that will be released next year. And, also is working on an X tablet with a significant marketing budget. Looks like I'll have to hold off on the nexus 10. I doubt they will keep that name but I wouldn't mind owning an X tablet.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/12/22/us-google-xphone-idUSBRE8BL01B20121222?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtechnologyNews+%28Reuters+Technology+News%29
And today's Making **** Up award goes to.. . Reuters!
Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Asus Nexus 7, Samsung Nexus 10, LG Nexus 4...now, you tell me if you think this story has any substance.
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Nexus X?
"its Android mobile operating system competes with rivals such as Apple and Samsung."
Is it just me or this statement just doesn't make any sense? (The Samsung bit that is) . I'd rather see Samsung as a partner to Google / Android rather than a rival...
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cooldoud said:
"its Android mobile operating system competes with rivals such as Apple and Samsung."
Is it just me or this statement just doesn't make any sense? (The Samsung bit that is) . I'd rather see Samsung as a partner to Google / Android rather than a rival...
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Well what you rather see is fact.
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I hope they come up with 5.0 ^^
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From what I read in another article Google and Motorola are making a new X Super Phone you can check it out on the NVISION app on GPLAY it sounds great if they do I say it's about time being Google bought Moto a while back but it also said that it might not even run android something to do with the moto droid line but to me it doesn't make sense for Google not to run Android OS so who knows I guess stay tuned GOD BLESS YOU GUYS
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fushla said:
I hope they come up with 5.0 ^^
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I don't care what they number it. What they need to do this time around is actually test the software before they push it out to users. The bluetooth situation in 4.2.1 is awful and google should be embarrassed of it.
gianptune said:
I don't care what they number it. What they need to do this time around is actually test the software before they push it out to users. The bluetooth situation in 4.2.1 is awful and google should be embarrassed of it.
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Yes I totally agree at least slow things down just a bit because let's be for real 4.2 hasn't been all that great starting off with but maybe the next update will be AWESOME out of the gate GOD BLESS YOU
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The updated version of Nexus 4 to come with LTE

The updated Nexus 4 will have LTE.. YAY actually even the actual Nexus 4 had the LTE chip right Anyway,the updated Nexus will launch in the upcoming g Google I/O event. http://www.naldotech.com/the-updated-version-of-nexus-4-to-come-with-lte/
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Yeah but it will be a nice addition with the same price so..
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Why do all the CDMA users get the good stuff? The CDMA GNex had 32gb while the GSM version was stuck with 16gb. Now they do it again with the N4?
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And what type of carriers could we expect to see this on? I don't think Google wants another Verizon and Sprint Nexus after what happened with the Galaxy Nexus
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Didn't Google drop official support for the cdma galaxy nexus leaving support for it solely on Verizon?
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It doesn't make sense to release unveil Android 5.0 with a Nexus 4.
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Kindatired said:
Didn't Google drop official support for the cdma galaxy nexus leaving support for it solely on Verizon?
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Looks like not
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so LTE coming with software update?
Can some one please tell me how exactly this is good news? That's like buying a car with small trunk space and weak transmission then the same car makers release the exact same car with more trunk space and stronger transmission. But here's the kicker: there's no recalls, so you bought the first car and now you're gonna spend money and but the better version of the SAME EXACT FREAKING CAR! Is there anyone else with common sense who gets what's going on or is XDA full of rich people that like throwing away money?
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nighthawk626 said:
Can some one please tell me how exactly this is good news? That's like buying a car with small trunk space and weak transmission then the same car makers release the exact same car with more trunk space and stronger transmission. But here's the kicker: there's no recalls, so you bought the first car and now you're gonna spend money and but the better version of the SAME EXACT FREAKING CAR! Is there anyone else with common sense who gets what's going on or is XDA full of rich people that like throwing away money?
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If they put a "S" after the Nexus 4 name, would that make you feel better?
Nice sarcasm but last time I checked, my phone was an android not an iphone
nighthawk626 said:
Can some one please tell me how exactly this is good news? That's like buying a car with small trunk space and weak transmission then the same car makers release the exact same car with more trunk space and stronger transmission. But here's the kicker: there's no recalls, so you bought the first car and now you're gonna spend money and but the better version of the SAME EXACT FREAKING CAR! Is there anyone else with common sense who gets what's going on or is XDA full of rich people that like throwing away money?
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I want make a direct comment on this, but you're honestly not making much sense. That being said, I'll try my best:
People who bought the original Nexus 4 aren't also buying the new updated Nexus 4, it's more for the people who are on Verizon or Sprint, who are unable to use the Nexus 4 on that network. It's like releasing a European version of the car so that people in Europe can buy it, too, you know, with the steering wheel on the opposite side and fun stuff like that, keeping in line with the metaphor.
Not sure what you're referring to as the "weaker transmission" here either, but with regards to the "trunk space," no one was forced to buy the initial 16GB Nexus 4, as there was almost every other phone option out there with SD cards, etc. if you really cared about space. Plus, I feel most people like myself did know that a 32 GB Nexus was coming out months later during the I/O possibly, prior to buying the Nexus 4 as they did do this with the Galaxy Nexus as well.
I was under the impression that n4 already has lte you just have to activate it in the hidden menu or something like that.
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NeKr0MAtiK said:
I was under the impression that n4 already has lte you just have to activate it in the hidden menu or something like that.
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Yep,it had the chip but it couldn't be a activated
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Hey I'm just glad the Nexus 5 or whatever isn't replacing the current N4. Longevity...love it.
ericshmerick said:
Hey I'm just glad the Nexus 5 or whatever isn't replacing the current N4. Longevity...love it.
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Same here, got mine on launch day and to this date its the newest nexus and boy is it still fast
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Either I am misreading thread title or the content in the article as none of them state that this device will actually be launched:
"Looks like Google has heard users complaining so the company is rumored to unveil an updated Nexus 4 in its Google I/O event, which begins on May 15."
So as I see there's a word "rumour" which was also misspelled
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Wouldn't put any faith in a rumor read on "naldo tech" site. Never heard of it.
gie62001 said:
Either I am misreading thread title or the content in the article as none of them state that this device will actually be launched:
"Looks like Google has heard users complaining so the company is rumored to unveil an updated Nexus 4 in its Google I/O event, which begins on May 15."
So as I see there's a word "rumour" which was also misspelled
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Rumor is the correct spelling in the U.S.
I'm with you, though. This isn't gospel until Google says it.
Rod3 said:
Wouldn't put any faith in a rumor read on "naldo tech" site. Never heard of it.
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It has a source button at the end of the post in case you missed it
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JBQ leaves AOSP team :(

It sucks to hear such horrible news.
http://androidandme.com/2013/08/devices/new-nexus-7-may-not-get-factory-images-due-to-legal-issues-jbq-leaves-aosp-over-it/
yea :crying:
and hes a really nice guy too. i hope life treats him the very best.
Sad day for android and for open source community. :'(
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Google has to get things right or they are betraying themselves and the aosp community. How can they build a device without knowing about this before. Either they don't give a **** or are stupid.
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We are sure going to miss him.
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I am currently talking to JBQ via Twitter about the builds and somehow there is over 5 Android 4.3 builds.
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Can't Google just buy Qualcomm so we can put this to bed?
Lownita said:
Google has to get things right or they are betraying themselves and the aosp community. How can they build a device without knowing about this before. Either they don't give a **** or are stupid.
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They knew about this beforehand, they had issues getting the proprietary junk from Qualcomm for the N4. The sad part is there isn't really a viable competitor to the Snapdragon series that doesn't have the same problems.
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Scottyfer said:
They knew about this beforehand, they had issues getting the proprietary junk from Qualcomm for the N4. The sad part is there isn't really a viable competitor to the Snapdragon series that doesn't have the same problems.
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google lately not doing things right
Could you please explain to a n00b like me, why & what is this all about?
Thanks.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/07/aosp-maintenance-head-leaves-role-in-wake-of-open-source-issues/
He seemed to really care, sucks to see him go
So what's probably behind this thing? that Qualcomm is unable to provide working software to their hardware?
Basically Qualcomm not providing the GPU drivers.
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The Adreno is a Qualcomm brand, though. I wouldn't expect ATI-AMD to release a new driver for my GTX 660.
It looks like JBQ implied that the reason is similar to whatever caused Google to remove the Nexus 4 images back in December. Back then, it was rumored to be due to Nexus 4 having the LTE option before it was removed. We know an LTE-enabled Nexus 7 is coming, so it could be related to that as well.
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Basically Qualcomm not providing the GPU drivers.
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There are two sides to every story. Bear in mind this is also the individual that is responsible for the botched release of Android 4.3 for the Nexus 4.
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There are two sides to every story. Bear in mind this is also the individual that is responsible for the botched release of Android 4.3 for the Nexus 4.
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Botched?
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He's probably referring to JWR build instead of JSS.
It is pretty sad when the lead of AOSP feels forced to go because of all the BS legal wrangling.
And frankly, shame on Google for not getting this worked out YET AGAIN before launching a device. The whole point of the nexus line is a showcase for developers, and if the developers can't get the access to the files to restore their devices, then that point becomes moot.
Bummer for all...

How long will the 2012 Nexus 7 be supported?

How long do you think before Google drops support for it and we get no more updates?
Even if they do drop support for it that's what places like this are for. I'm still rocking a 5 year old phone. Granted it might not be as fancy as the newer models out there. With custom ROMs produced by the fine people of this site it's still up to date as far as what OS it can run.
i think probably soon. htc one X with tegra 3 has dropped support saying nividia did not provide the driver. I reckon for the next update, google will probably say the same thing. Just like how they stop updating galaxy nexus with the same reason
They want you to buy newer models so updates will stop on any device.
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There will still be custom ROM's that you can flash and it'll be compatible for years to come.
I've no intention of getting another tablet for a while yet I may get a chrome book next but I primarily use my Nexus 7, best thing I ever bought.
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PassingThruLife said:
How long do you think before Google drops support for it and we get no more updates?
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Google supports their devices for 18 months, so kitkat is probably the last update we get.. :-\
That's just wrong. ?
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That's just wrong. ?
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what's wrong?
jonny68 got the point. There are KK roms even for the Nexus S so I'm sure we will be running the upcoming versions of Android on our N7.
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what's wrong?
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About Google stopping the support on Nexus 7 2012.
jonny68 said:
There will still be custom ROM's that you can flash and it'll be compatible for years to come.
I've no intention of getting another tablet for a while yet I may get a chrome book next but I primarily use my Nexus 7, best thing I ever bought.
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Agreed....best thing I ever bought. Totally worth the money and when it comes to support.....I'm still using a 2011 HTC rezound running kit kat thanks to the developers on here. Our nexus 7 (2012) will get updates thanks to developers for quite a while still.
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As you know Kitkat is not compatible with Galaxy Nexus, a 2011 device...
I still think that new version of Android will be compatible with Nexus 2012 (I have one so I hope so too), but probably that was the last officialy version released for this device.
It could change if they sell a new Nexus 7 this year. If they do so... I think that they will drop Nexus 2012 support this year...
The official GNex was dropped not because of the device itself (KK runs fine on my gf's GNex), but because the SoC's manufacturer (Texas Instruments) closed its SoC division and so they stopped updating the drivers and Google wants updated drivers in every new releases.
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The official GNex was dropped not because of the device itself (KK runs fine on my gf's GNex), but because the SoC's manufacturer (Texas Instruments) closed its SoC division and so they stopped updating the drivers and Google wants updated drivers in every new releases.
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jonny68 said:
There will still be custom ROM's that you can flash and it'll be compatible for years to come.
I've no intention of getting another tablet for a while yet I may get a chrome book next but I primarily use my Nexus 7, best thing I ever bought.
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As an owner of a previous Tegra device (g2x) I'm pretty aware of the vendor's level of support: None. Basically, once Google is done with it, nVidia will be done as well. So I wouldn't count on upgrades going on forever like we're used to with Qualcomm devices. Still, I'm getting one cheap as a backup for my N7 2013 LTE (which is in the process of getting a new screen leaving me tablet-less for now... ugh)...
Nexus devices usually get support for 18 months. So it will most likely kit kat is the last update for nexus 7 2012.
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