Google posts LMY48M factory images for current Nexus devices
Just yesterday, T-Mobile announced a number of over-the-air updates for various Nexus devices, containing “Android security enhancements” and “minor bug fixes” for each device. Now some time has passed, and Google has finally published the official factory images for these latest security patches. Last August, Google told us we’d receive monthly security-focused updates for current Nexus devices, which was announced in the wake of the Stagefright exploit.
For the most part, all of the new factory images come with version number LMY48M, except for Nexus 6 owners on T-Mobile who will want to download version LYZ28J. If you happen to have a Nexus 6 on Project Fi, you’ll want to download version LVY48E.
See also: Google reveals details about monthly security updates in new Android Security Google Group
New factory images are up for the Nexus 4, 5, 6, 7 [2013] (Wi-Fi), Nexus 9 (Wi-Fi and LTE models) and Nexus 10. If you’d like to flash these updates for yourself, head to the link below to grab the latest versions.
Best Buy now selling the Nexus 6 for $350
Last week we saw Amazon drop the price of the Motorola Nexus 6 to $350. This makes sense as they’re probably trying to clear stock before the new Nexus is rumored to be announced later this month. Now we’re seeing Best Buy match Amazon.
Best Buy will normally price match Amazon prices but this is more than that. This is an official price cut to $350 instead of just a price match. We don’t know if this is a permanent deal so make sure you get yours soon if you’re interested. We still haven’t seen the Google Store drop their prices past the $499 mark. Google could be holding back on a price drop as to not tip their hand at the incoming new Nexus.
The Nexus 6 is still a very good performer and will stand up to most flagships of this year. While not as popular as it’s little brother, the Nexus 5, the device still has the advantage of a huge development community and fast updates from Google.
Source: Best Buy, Droid-Life
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[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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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 to reportedly show off two Nexus devices on September 29th
Google users are about to be very happy customers, if this report from CNET is found to be true. According to the report, Google will introduce the new Nexus device(s) on September 29th. Yep, that’s right, Google may be showing off TWO new Nexus phones, instead of only one.
Rumors have been flying around the next device in the traditional Nexus lineup, with reports coming everywhere that this device will be manufactured by the folks over at Huawei. There are other reports that have been leaked with information regarding an updated Nexus 5, dubbed the Nexus 5 2015. The Nexus 5 2015 would more than likely be manufactured by LG since that’s who made the first (and only one to date).
If these reports are true, and we not only get a new Nexus 6, but the updated LG Nexus 5, people will go nuts. Maybe not literally, but I would say that any pre-orders would be sold out within minutes, if not seconds.
One more interesting point to think about is where Google will price these devices. With more and more companies making competitively priced devices, it will be interesting to see where Google decides to place these devices at. It would be safe to assume that neither of these devices would top the $500 range, but stranger things have happened.
Let us know in the comments below what you think about this report, and whether you’re excited to get your hands a new Nexus device. Additionally, let us know which device you would prefer, if the rumors of the Huawei Nexus and updated Nexus 5 come to fruition.
Source: CNET
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Ditch carrier contracts with these smartphones
Carriers are expensive, and they’re only getting worse. Two-year contracts are on their way out in favor of device payment plans, thanks to revolutionary initiatives from T-Mobile. These payment plans, however, are essentially the same thing as the two-year contract options, only more expensive.
It looks cheaper on surface level, but carriers are making up for those lower prices through additional charges, upgrade fees, and so on. That begs the question: how can you ditch your carrier and save thousands of dollars on your phone bill?
It’s common knowledge that we’re paying out thousands of dollars for our smartphones over the course of a two-year contract, but, unfortunately, it’s hard to break way from that since many off-contract phones just don’t offer a premium package similar to that of the Galaxy S6 Edge+ or LG G4.
While that may be true, there’re now some devices out there that do offer that same premium quality.
Google Nexus 6
Google’s Nexus 6 features a 6-inch 2560 x 1440 AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 805 chipset, a 2.7GHz quad-core Krait 450 processor, 3GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel camera, and it comes in 32/64GB storage sizes. As with all Nexus devices, it’s running the latest version of Android Lollipop, and will receive quick and timely updates.
Starting at $499, it’s a steep price, but that’s the only price you’ll be paying for this premium package. No contracts, no device fees, and so on. It’s 100% yours and you can take it to any of the big four carriers in the United States to find yourself the cheapest data package.
Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3
Alcatel OneTouch’s Idol 3 features a 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS LCD display, a Snapdragon 615 chipset, a quad-core 1.5GHz Cortex-A53 and quad-core 1GHz Cortex-A53 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel rear camera, and it comes in 16/32GB storage options with microSD support up to 128GB.
As far as performance goes, it’s definitely up there with the Google Nexus 6, especially with how clean Alcatel OneTouch left the software on this device. It’s also significantly cheaper at $249 while still offering a premium package.
Be sure to check out our review here.
Motorola Moto G
The Motorola Moto G (2015) features a 5-inch 1280 x 720 IPS LCD display, has a Snapdragon 410 chipset, a quad-core 1.4GHz Cortex-A53 processor, a 13-megapixel rear camera and comes in two options: 8GB of storage with 1GB of RAM or 16GB of storage with 2GB of RAM. The device also supports microSD cards up to 128GB.
Prices start at a meager $179.99 for this mid-range unlocked device, and while it may not have the sheer processing power of a higher-end phone, do you really need all that power for your basic smartphone tasks?
Be sure to check out our review here.
Making the leap
Making the leap to the off-contract life can be difficult, especially if you’re in the process of a two-year contract or device payment plan. Early termination fees or paying off the remainder of your balance can be expensive all in one chunk, especially if you want to purchase a new, unlocked smartphone immediately after.
You have two options: wait your contract out or bite the bullet and pay that lump sum. In doing the latter, you’ll save a lot of money on all sorts of fees, interest, and so on, but you won’t notice the affects of this saving for a few months down the road.
If contracts or device payment plans aren’t an issue for you, the obvious first step is to pick out and buy a smartphone.
Setting up your new smartphone
Setting up an unlocked device is extremely easy. In most cases, if you have a SIM card already, you can just pop your old one into your new smartphone, given that it’s the same size. On AT&T, I swapped the SIM out of my LG G3 and put it in the Idol 3–it worked right away, no setup involved.
If you don’t have the correct size SIM card, it’s as simple as heading to your chosen carrier’s website and ordering one of the correct size.
It may be a bit trickier to get it to work on a CDMA carrier like Verizon, however, the company has recently made it an easier process. Unfortunately, you still have to be cautious when bringing your own device to Verizon, as many phones don’t have all the necessary CDMA and LTE radios to work properly with the carrier. The same goes for Sprint.
Closing
The Wall Street Journal reported in 2012 that the average household spends $1226 annually on smartphone plans, and that’s no doubt increased in the past three years. I personally spend around $350/mo on my smartphone plan with AT&T, and by going off-contract, you could be spending as little as $30 per line, no matter what carrier you choose.
Prices do vary depending on how much data you need, but it still ends up being cheaper than a contract or device payment plan, as most prepaid plans for smartphones are without all of the added fees.
While it doesn’t look like much, over the next few years you could see thousands of dollars in savings. And for many of us, that couple thousand could go to things much more important.
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Verizon simplifies its BYOD process, allows compatible unlocked phones to be activated on its network
Verizon has made some effort to become a little more friendly towards unlocked devices, which means getting on their network is easier than ever. Now any compatible, unlocked iPhone 6 or Nexus 6 can be brought to Verizon’s network with little effort. You’ll just need to punch your phone’s device ID into Verizon’s site and purchase a Verizon SIM card to get started.
Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean you’ll be able to take any unlocked phone to Verizon’s network, since there aren’t many phones that have the required CDMA and LTE radios to work properly. That might change as LTE becomes more prevalent, but as of right now, you’re pretty much locked to the handful of devices that include tons of radios.
source: Verizon Wireless
via: Engadget
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Users observe that task killing on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ is pretty aggressive
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ are now starting to get into the hands of eager users, all of whom are undoubtedly excited to see for the first time what 4GB of RAM is capable of on a Samsung device. However, there appears to be a catch – the task killing on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ appears to be unusually aggressive, which is resulting in some pretty sub-optimal multitasking performance. Check out Android Police‘s video to get a better idea of exactly what this entails:
In case you don’t want to watch the video or want a quick summary, essentially the findings are that the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+, despite having a faster processor and more RAM than the older Nexus 6, performs notably worse as apps are being reloaded almost from scratch when they are re-opened. It’s clear that Samsung is doing something in the background to keep these tasks from eating up battery life – and let’s face it, in the long run, it probably will save you some battery life. However, for the Android power user who often switches between apps quite quickly the additional waiting time during multitasking is decidedly undesirable, and kind of defeats the purpose of having 4GB RAM in the first place.
What do you think about the task killing on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Android Police
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Check out this concept video featuring the Huawei-made Nexus 6
We’ve seen many leaks of what is allegedly the Huawei-made Nexus 6, and based on a recent leak, YouTuber Jermaine Smit has constructed a illustration video of what the device could look like.
Keep in mind that this video is purely a fan-made concept video and is far from anything official. Either way, it gives us a good look into what a Huawei-made Nexus 6 could look like. And it may not be too far from the truth.
Click here to view the embedded video.
So far with the hints we’ve seen from OnLeaks on Twitter, the new Huawei-made Nexus 6 is said to size in at 159.4 x 78.3 x 6.6/8.5mm, feature a fingerprint sensor on the back, support USB Type-C, and have front-firint stereo speakers.
As with any rumor or leak, nothing is official until its made official. What would you like to see in the next Nexus?
source: Jermaine Smit (YouTube)
via: Phone Arena
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