[Deal] Grab a Nexus 6 from Amazon from only $350
Google may have grabbed our attention in the middle of IFA 2015 with its announcement that it will unveil both the LG and Huawei Nexus smartphones on September 29th, but what about last year’s model, the Motorola-made Nexus 6? If you have been on the fence, now’s the time to jump off, because Amazon has decided to discount its stock of unlocked Nexus 6 handsets, more details after the break.
Amazon have discounted the 32GB variant of the Nexus 6 to $350 while the 64GB Nexus can be had for $400. This discount means the Nexus 6, with its Snapdragon 805 processor, 6-inch Quad HD display and front-facing speakers, offers great value for money considering it is more than capable of keeping up with 2015 flagship devices. And, because it’s unlocked to any network, you aren’t tied to a carrier, all you have to do is insert the SIM card of your choice and you are golden.
- Nexus 6 32GB in Midnight Blue – $349.99
- Nexus 6 32GB in Cloud White – $349.99
- Nexus 6 64GB in Midnight Blue – $399.99
- Nexus 6 64GB in Cloud White – $399.99
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According to leak from Verizon, Android Pay will launch on September 16th
We may finally have a date for Android Pay if a recent leak is anything to go by, having not really heard anything since its inception at Google I/O 2015.
Google Play Services 8.1, which sets the pathway for Android Pay to be enabled, is steadily rolling out to users in the Google Play Store also lays evidence that the new payment system from Google is coming soon.
The most solid evidence, however, comes from a leaked internal memo at Verizon that gives a date for Android Pay to be activated of September 16th.
Of course, the activation date of Android Pay and the adoption of the service from merchants is completely different, so whilst Android Pay could be activated as soon as September 16th, it may not be seen in a store near you straight away.
Source: Phandroid
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Grab the Nexus 6 from Amazon today for as low as $349
Rumors are swirling and reports are rolling in regards to when the next Nexus device(s) will be released. In the mean time, the current Nexus 6 has seen some price cuts here and there. Today, Amazon has another price cut for everyone who’s in the market for the current generation Nexus device.
Normally priced at $499, for the 32GB variant, and $549 for the 64GB variant, Amazon has slashed the prices of the Nexus 6 by $150. You can head over to Amazon via the links below and pick up the 32GB Nexus 6 for only $349.99 or the 64GB variant for only $399.99.
- Nexus 6 32GB (blue) – $349.99
- Nexus 6 64GB (blue) – $399.99
- Nexus 6 32GB (white) – $349.99
- Nexus 6 64GB (white) – $399.99
With these reports coming out about a new Nexus phone or two coming out at the end of the month, we can expect to see the price slashed for these devices. This price reduction through Amazon is probably just the first of many to come ahead of the announcement at the end of the month.
Let us know if you have picked one of these up or whether you’re holding out until the next generation gets released.
Source: Android Authority
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Great deal: Nexus 6 on sale for $349 (32GB) and $399 (64GB) on Amazon!
We still have a month to wait until the next-gen Nexus devices arrive, but if you just can’t wait to go Nexus, today we have an excellent deal for you.
Amazon is discounting the Motorola-made Nexus 6 down to an amazing $349.99 for the 32GB version and $399 for the 64GB version. The price goes for both the Midnight Blue and the Cloud White version, and for the money you get an unlocked device with full US warranty. The device is sold by Amazon, with free shipping.
This sales slashes $150 off the price of the Nexus 6, making it as affordable as the popular Nexus 5 before it, and probably the cheapest we’ve ever seen it. That’s a very good proposition and we expect this deal to go out of stock very soon.
- Get the Nexus 6 32GB (blue) for $349.99
- Get the Nexus 6 64GB (blue) for $399.99
- Get the Nexus 6 32GB (white) for $349.99
- Get the Nexus 6 32GB (white) for $399.99
The Nexus 6 is a phablet lover’s dream, with its 6-inch display of Quad HD resolution, powerful processor, 3,220 mAh battery, and 13MP main camera. But of course, the true value of a Nexus device comes from its pristine Android implementation, lack of bloatware, and fast updates guarantee. That is why the Nexus 6 scored a 9/10 in our review, and why it’s a no brainer at this price.
Happy shopping and let us know if you bought anything!
Google expands health conditions feature to include 900 illnesses
Google is making it easier to look up illness, so you don’t have to wait for websites to load in order to get a quick overview of what you might (or might not) be dealing with. Mountain View has doubled the number of diseases in its health conditions feature list, bringing the number up to over 900, including neglected tropical diseases and infections that typically affect people in developing nations. If you do a query for any of those illnesses on either mobile or desktop, you’ll see a quick results panel, which contains info on its symptoms, treatments and prevalence.
You can even download the panel as a PDF file that you can print — apparently, that’s the most requested feature among the doctors Google worked with to ensure each condition’s accuracy. Unfortunately, the feature remains accessible only via Google US (that’s Google.com, or the one without a country-specific domain), but the company promises to make it available in more languages in the future.
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Google
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Nexus 5X tipped to be the name of the new LG Nexus 5 2015
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We’ve always assumed that the LG Nexus 5 2015 would be simply called the Nexus 5 – the same happened when a second Nexus 7 was released in 2013. However, the latest rumours suggest that the name “Nexus 5X” is being considered internally at Google though nothing has been decided. It seems unlikely that Google would break its own trend, though there are pros and cons for going either way. At the end of the day, the naming actually doesn’t matter that much as people are going to be getting it as soon as it drops no matter what name appears on the store page.
September 29th is hotly tipped to be the day that Google reveals all, including Android Marshmallow, a Huawei Nexus smartphone and, of course, the LG Nexus 5 2015. We’ve seen some mixed messaging about what the device will look like, but we’re relatively certain that it will feature a fingerprint scanner and is rumoured to have a Snapdragon 808 – slightly underpowered compared to the flagship powerhouses of today but likely a cost cutting measure that won’t have anybody crying to the bank.
What do you think about the name “Nexus 5X”? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Android Authority via Phandroid
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Google Chrome getting several performance and memory enhancements
Google Chrome started as a pretty lightweight, snappy web browser. Over the years, it’s moved away from those core values and become a little bloated compared to some other browsers. It’s not awful, but if you frequent any tech sites or forums, you’ve probably seen some clever jokes about Chrome’s excessive RAM usage and the like.
Fortunately, Google recognizes that Chrome could perform a little better, so they’re been working on trimming up the browser’s resource usage for better performance and battery life. Today, Chrome is getting some new tweaks that address how the browser handles memory and Flash content.
For starters, Chrome will better handle previously closed tabs for when you relaunch the browser. The new process is supposed to be more efficient, which means less power drain and memory usage. Chrome will also handle idle tabs better, and if a tab is sitting in the background not doing anything, the browser will clean up old, unused memory until it’s called for again. This tweak reduced memory usage in Gmail by about a quarter of what it used to use. Complex websites should also benefit greatly from this.
Google is also curbing how much juice Flash content can draw by preventing non-essential things from automatically playing on a website. This should be fantastic for battery life, and hopefully it means you won’t have any mysterious auto-play ads that you’ll have to hunt down to turn off.
source: Chrome Blog
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Chrome’s next update makes it less resource hungry
A big part of what’s won Chrome a lot of converts is how much faster it is over the competition. That speed comes at a price, though: The web browser is notoriously a resource hog (especially if you have a dozen or so tabs open at once) and it dramatically cuts into battery life. As Google tells it, the latest version of the browser will help absolve those sins a bit. New tweaks include restoring only the most frequently used tabs should it detect that your machine is precariously low on resources, and a way of detecting when a page isn’t busy with something else and using the free processor cycles to clean up idle memory.
That, coupled with pausing crap like auto-playing Flash ads can free up somewhere around 10 percent of memory usage on average, with a Gmail tab using a whopping 25 percent less memory. There’s video below in case you wanted proof. Mountain View says that it’ll activate these new features as default over the next few weeks. Something tells me that this probably still won’t stop Apple from crowing about how much battery life you can save by using Safari anytime soon.
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Google Maps Explore section gets curated results in key markets
Google Maps is my go-to app when trying to find a good bite or drink around the city. Regardless of the time or mood, the Explore feature has you covered. We must accept the results are not always on point, though. This is why today’s Maps improvements will make our meals so much tastier.
The Google Maps team has improved the Explore feature, which now includes curated results. This will make it easier for users to find what what you are in the mood for, as well as what’s good around your vicinity. Instead of simply handing you a list of general places and nearby locations, users can now browse through specific hand-picked lists. Some examples include “Best lunches”, “Best dinners”, “Mission-style Mexican food”, “best spots for dinner with kids” and more.
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The cool part is that these curated lists will change depending on your area, time of the day and other factors. It will alternate and show much more specific lists. Why get a good burger if a neighborhood is famous for its tacos? That’s just one example.
But there is one catch… a pretty big one. These improvements are only available in a few select markets so far. These include San Francisco, New York City and London. Other users will be stuck with the nearby locations, at least until this functionality spreads to other markets.
It’s certainly a fun feature that will leave you much more satisfied once that dinner plate has been emptied. Have any of you guys tested it yet?
Google search expands its health conditions cards, adds a few other improvements
Back in February Google first introduced medical condition cards to Google search, giving you basic information on diseases and ailments as common as the cold or as rare as polio. Today Google is expanding on these cards by adding more detailed information, more health conditions that should total nearly 1000, an improved look, and the ability to download the information on cards as a PDF.
That last added function is the most crucial, as it means you can now search for illnesses and if you think those symptoms sound familiar to your situation, you can download them to show your healthcare provider. Not sure if you trust where Google is getting its information? In an official blog post, Google highlights that it gets its facts from working closely with doctors and the Mayo Clinic to create these cards. That means the information being dispensed has been verified for accuracy.
Of course, in order to look up these cards you’d have to suspect you have a specific disease in the first place. A system where you input symptoms like running noise into search and get matched with potential fits would be a nice addition — then again, it would led to a lot of people over worrying about symptoms thinking they are connected to some larger ailment. For now, I’d wager the main purpose of these cards is to look up diseases that you have heard about (maybe you have a friend or family member that was recently diagnosed) as opposed to trying to ‘cure yourself’.
Anyhow, expect those changes to start rolling out soon. For even more details, be sure to check out Google’s official inside search blog post.
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