Developers will be able to grab the Android 5.0 SDK on October 17
Google has just officially announced the latest major update of its mobile operating system as Android 5.0 Lollipop. Unfortunately, the general public will have to wait a little while longer before they can get their hands on this new release, but developers will be able to access the final SDK this Friday, October 17.
The file will be uploaded to the Google Developer Dashboard along with the latest factory images so that developers can flash the “finished” build of Android 5.0 onto their Nexus devices for testing. Receiving the final SDK is the first step to ensuring that applications are ready to run on bonafide Lollipop-powered devices.
If you missed our ‘Android 5.0 added features’ round-up post and want to find out more about what’s included in this latest version, please click here.
Source: Android Developer Dashboard
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Google reveals the $649 Nexus 6, pre-orders begin on October 29th
Forget the pomp and circumstance that comes with a formal launch event — Google just outed the new Nexus 6 on its official Android blog, and it’s just about everything the rumor mill said the Motorola-made device would be. The Nexus 6 is the first phone to run Android 5.0 Lollipop, and while it might look like a super-sized version of this year’s Moto X — down to the dual speaker grilles and the lock button/volume rocker placement along the phone’s edge — it packs plenty of notable improvements over its smaller, non-Nexus cousin.
A 5.9-inch Quad HD screen? Check? A more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset, clocked at 2.7GHz? You betcha. Hefty 3,220mAh battery? Of course. It’s as if Motorola addressed nearly every issue we had with the Moto X, and capped things off with a big ol’ Nexus logo on the back. In fact, the only components that don’t seem to have been upgraded are the 13-megapixel camera and dual-LED flash on the Nexus 6’s back (and that’s sort of a shame). What’s a bit curious is that the Nexus 6 seems to come with at least one Motorola-conceived feature that isn’t part of stock Android: Ambient Display debuted on the Moto 360, and fires up the screen when it can tell the user wants to check the time or their notifications.
That’s great and all, but what about the really juicy tidbits? Well, the Nexus 6 will be available with either 32 or 64GB of internal memory (no word on a microSD slot, alas) and you’ve got your choice of Cloud White and Midnight Blue color schemes. Pre-orders for the Nexus 6 will kick off on October 29th with a full retail launch to follow some time in November, but expect to shell out more than a few pretty pennies for it. You’ll be able to nab your own 32GB Nexus 6 sans contract for a whopping $649, making it the most expensive Nexus phone to date (though the decidedly non-Nexus Sony Z Ultra came in at the same price). Itching to pick it up with a little carrier discount? Not to worry: AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, US Cellular and Verizon Wireless will all be getting the Nexus at some point, and if a recent slip-up is any indication, it could be damn cheap. An error on AT&T’s site suggested that the 6 could go for as little as $49.99 with a two-year contract — if true, that’d make the Nexus half the price of the Moto X.
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Google’s Nexus 9 available early next month with Android 5.0, starts at $399
Today’s the day Google fans have been waiting for: the announcement of this fall’s Nexus lineup. It’s essentially an annual tradition at this point, since the last few Nexus devices have arrived at the same time of year. Along with a 6-inch smartphone and a media streamer called the Nexus Player, Google’s introduced an 8.9-inch 2,048 x 1,536 tablet built by HTC aptly called the Nexus 9. This slate, which is available for pre-order this Friday and in stores on November 9th, starts at $399 for the base 16GB WiFi model; $479 for the 32GB WiFi; and $599 for a 32GB LTE variant that comes packed with penta-band HSPA+, quad-band GSM/EDGE and CDMA. As is often the case with brand-new Nexus phones and tablets, the 9 is among the first to get the latest version of Android — in this case, it’s Android 5.0 Lollipop.
The Nexus 9 will be the first in the lineup to come with 64-bit support, thanks to the dual-core 2.3GHz NVIDIA K1 chipset inside. You’ll also get 2GB of RAM; an 8MP rear-facing camera with autofocus, BSI and f/2.4 aperture; a 1.6MP selfie camera; dual-band WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; and a 6,700mAh battery. HTC was also able to slide in its signature BoomSound stereo speakers, which have been impressive on its flagship devices. The 7.9mm-thick slate will be available in black and white and weighs in at 425g (436g for LTE).
As for the external appearance, it actually looks a bit like an enlarged version of the Nexus 5, but with brushed-metal sides. The display, covered by a slab of Gorilla Glass 3, also takes advantage of a 4:3 aspect ratio, rather than 16:9, and features a double tap to wake option. When it comes to productivity, Google and HTC have designed a keyboard folio case that attaches to the Nexus 9 magnetically.
Filed under: Tablets, Wireless, Mobile, HTC, Google
Source: Google
Google’s Android 5.0 is called Lollipop
Google has just revealed that the next major version of Android, 5.0, will be known as Lollipop. After months of teasing the OS, the search giant is finally taking what was previously known as Android “L” into the mainstream, with the first set of the devices expected to arrive early next month. Speaking of which, Android Lollipop will make its debut on the new Nexus 6, a big-screen smartphone from Motorola; the Nexus 9, an 8.9-inch tablet made by HTC; and the Nexus Player, a $99 media-streaming box with Android TV, the first one with Google’s novel home entertainment platform. What’s more, the company confirmed that Lollipop is coming to the Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10, as well as Google Play edition devices, in the coming weeks.
To make things better, Android 5.0 is also headed to a number of Motorola smartphones, such as both generations of the Moto X and Moto G (including the LTE model), Moto E, Droid Maxx, Droid Mini and Droid Ultra. Motorola didn’t say when exactly the upgrade would be available for those devices, but at least it has confirmed its plans to do so. Now that Google’s let the Lollipop out of the bag, we’re sure more manufacturers are due to start coming forward with their own announcement.
The Android 5.0 SDK is going to be available on Friday, October 17th, which means everything is slowly, and sweetly falling into place ahead of next month. In the meantime, stay tuned, because we’ll be updating this post if any additional details come in.
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Source: Google
Google’s Nexus Player offers streaming and gaming for $99
Remember the Nexus Q? Yeah, we’d rather forget it, too. Google regained its streaming cred with the Chromecast, and now it’s looking to offer up another set-top box. The compact Nexus Player will handle streaming, games and run Android apps. An included remote wrangles navigation with voice controls for finding the content you’re after on the ASUS-made gadget. For those gaming sessions, a $39 controller can be tacked on as an additional purchase.
The Nexus Player will offer much of the same functionality as Mountain View’s diminutive dongle, adding the ability to leverage those mobile apps as well. It’s also the first device to run Android TV, an effort detailed back at I/O and promised to arrive alongside Android L, er… Lollipop. And yes, you’ll be able to “cast” stuffs from other devices to your TV. In terms of content options, you can expect Netflix, Hulu, Food Network, Travel Channel and more for now — but there’s no mention of either WatchESPN or HBO Go. Inside, the unit packs a 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Atom processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB of storage and Imagination PowerVR Series 6 graphics. Intel tells us that 64-bit chip is capable of “console-like graphics” alongside 1080p video streaming. As you might expect, the Player will connect to your TV via HDMI with WiFi for grabbing content and Bluetooth for the included remote.
If all of that sounds somewhat familiar, Amazon’s Fire TV touts a similar set of entertainment abilities for the same price. Of course, one taps into Prime Instant Video while the other leverages the Google Play repository. Speaking of cost, the $99 unit will be available on November 3rd, however if you’re anxious to lock one down, you can pre-order the Nexus Player on October 17th.
Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, Google
Source: Google
Nexus Player: Google’s next attempt at conquering the living room
Along with Google’s other slew of new products. the Nexus Player has just been announced and is Google’s next attempt at bringing the Android platform to your living room. But it’s not just another Chromecast.
Featuring a voice activated remote and game controller, the Nexus Player is designed to take entertainment on your TV to the next level.
Here’s the crux of what the Nexus Player has to offer:
– Personalised homescreen based on your interests
– Google Chromecast embedded
– Media syncing across Android devices
– Voice activation
– Gaming focused
Running a 1.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Atom processor, the Nexus Player is the perfect addition to your entertainment setup in your living room.
The Nexus Player is available for pre-order on October 17th. You can check out the Nexus Player gallery here.
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Nexus Player Gallery
With Google announcing the Nexus Player, you can check out the new Android TV in the slideshow below.
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Nexus 6 specs
So the Nexus 6 has been released so here are the cold hard specs for those that want to know what’s under the hood of the new Nexus device.
Specs
Display
5.96” 1440 x 2560 display (493 ppi)
Battery
3220 mAh
Camera
13MP rear-facing with optical image stabilization
2MP front-facing
Processor
CPU: Qualcomm SnapdragonTM 805 – Quad Core 2.7 GHz
GPU: Adreno 420
Memory: 32 GB, 64 GB
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HTC Nexus 9 announced for November 3
The new Nexus family is out, and the HTC Nexus 9 brings the latest iteration of Android 5.0 Lollipop, to a beautiful tablet.
The Nexus 9 comes with the typical Nexus matte back finishing, and a metal frame, which seems to be the trend with Android devices nowadays. It has a 8.9 inch IPS LCD panel, with a resolution of 2048 by 1536 pixels, which gives it a pixel density of 288 ppi. It has a huge 6700 mAh battery, front-facing HTC Boomsound speakers, 8MP back-facing camera, 1.6MP front-facing camera, 2GB of RAM, LTE antenna, the new 64-bit dual-core NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor, which clocks in at 2.3 GHz, and the Kepler DX1 GPU.
Of course, it comes with all the perks and upgrades that one can expect from Android 5.0 Lollipop. However, this tablet seems to have taken a leaf out of LG’s book, as it comes with a feature called ‘double tap to wake’. It also has an accessory keyboard which is almost identical to the HTC Volantis keyboard patent leaks previously.
Pricing is currently unknown, and preorders will start on the 13th of October. It will be available from the Google Play Store and respective carriers will also soon announce pricing. The Nexus 9 will come in 16GB and 32GB variants, and in 3 different colours; Indigo black, Lunar white, and sand.
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Nexus 9 Gallery
With Google announcing the Nexus 9, you can check out the new device in the slideshow below.
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