Nexus 9 keyboard cover gives Surface Pro competition
The Nexus 9 is already shaping up to be a top notch tablet, but with the addition of the keyboard accessory it can be so much more. The keyboard measures 320 x 228 x 5mm, includes a 450 mAh battery and attaches to the tablet magnetically. The keyboard is your standard 5 row type, which includes a dedicated number row and dedicated emoji keys. While the Nexus 9 is not as powerful as a Microsoft Surface Pro, the combination of the tablet and keyboard could be a powerful productivity tool at lower price. Price and availability for the keyboard cover hasn’t been announced yet, but I would imagine that we hear soon, we’ll keep you updated!
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Google makes Android 5.0 Lollipop official; headed to Nexus 4, 5, 7, 10 and GPE devices in coming weeks
It is certainly a big day in the Android world. Google announced the Nexus 6, the Nexus 9 and the Nexus Player. All three are beautiful devices that many of us are eager to put to work in our lives. All the new devices were announced with Android 5.0, or Lollipop. Which is Android L’s official name. Sorry Lava Cake and Lemon Drop fans.
What’s new in Lollipop? A whole bunch of stuff that many already know about thanks to Google I/O and the developer preview. Material Design is the big key visual element that the new OS brings to the table. It also brings along over 5,000 APIs for developers to use towards making other products play nicer together. Like Google Fit and such. There is the new notification control, the trusted Bluetooth Connections, guest user modes, battery saver mode and few other goodies. Google outline much of it at Android.com.
While Lollipop is great news, even better news is where the new version of Android will land in terms of the previous Nexus family. There are no specific dates mentioned yet, but Google does note that the Nexus 4, 5, 7 and 10, along with Google Play Edition device will all see Lollipop updates in the coming weeks. I am sure that is going to make Nexus 4 owners particularly happy.
Source: Google Blog
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HTC’s Nexus 9 is official, complete with brushed metal design and BoomSound speakers
HTC’s often-rumored Nexus 9 tablet is official, and it looks like one of the best Android tablets we’ve ever seen. The device sports an 8.9-inch screen big enough to enjoy movies and games but still small enough to carry around throughout the day. The specs are top notch, too, including a Tegra K1 CPU, 2048×1536 resolution on the screen, and 2 GB of RAM. It’s also equipped with HTC’s fantastic BoomSound speakers, too.
Software is pretty self-explanatory; you’ll get Android 5.0 with no OEM modifications, and it’s a Nexus device, so updates will come quickly from Google. The tablet also looks like it’s getting quite a bit of accessory support, too, as Google is already showing off an official keyboard case for the device. If you’re looking for an Android tablet for true productivity, this might be the way to go.
The Nexus 9 will release on November 3rd in a few different variants. The 16 GB model runs $399 while the 32 GB costs $479, and both will come in white and black. Google and HTC plan on releasing a sand color and LTE version of the tablet later this year, too.
What are your thoughts on the Nexus 9? Is it worth the premium price tag over the Nexus 7 or other cheaper Android tablets?
source: Google
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Android 5.0 Lollipop is official, includes full Material Design overhaul and tons of new features
We’ve been eagerly waiting for Google to make Android L official, and it’s finally here. The OS is version 5.0 and will be called Lollipop, so Google is sticking with their dessert naming conventions. The update includes Google’s new Material Design language throughout the operating system, and there are plenty of new features that look like they’ll make Android significantly better to use. This is the biggest update Android has seen in years, and there’s a lot to get excited about.
Material Design is the most obvious change with Android 5.0. While navigating around a device, content is more reactive (like what we’ve seen in some newer Google app updates) and transitions are fluid and actually enjoyable to watch. Up until now, Google has put functionality ahead of design and polish, and Material Design looks like a step towards putting the user experience in the front seat.
Under the hood, Lollipop comes with a slew of enhancements, too. Content is seamlessly synced between devices, including things like photos, music, and search history. The notification system is getting a major overhaul like what we saw at Google I/O earlier this year, so you’ll be able to answer notifications directly from the lock screen, plus set up a “do not disturb” mode so you won’t get bugged by people in the middle of the night. Getting a phone call or other notification won’t interrupt whatever you’re currently doing, either. You can simply ignore or answer calls while remaining in another app.
Android 5.0 also implements its own power-saving mode. Other manufacturers add this in to their devices in their own ways, but now it will be a standard Android feature. The battery usage stats will also be more detailed, and you’ll get estimations on how much longer your device will last as well as how long it’ll take to fully charge up your device.
Quick Settings, a very popular feature of Android, are getting some new tweaks and improvements. You’ll still be able to swipe down with two fingers to get to your Quick Settings, and from here you can toggle things like a flashlight, mobile hotspot, or turn quick casting on or off. Adjusting settings like WiFi and Bluetooth is also easier.
Security is also a major focus with Lollipop. Device encryption will be turned on by default for all devices, and there are new ways to lock and secure your device. The trusted device method of security actually keeps your phone locked unless it’s near another trusted Bluetooth device like your Android Wear watch.
As far as performance goes, Lollipop uses ART for its runtime, which has come a long way since it was introduced in previous Android versions. It features a pretty significant bump in performance, especially within the UI. 64-bit processing is also included natively in Android 5.0 which will be great for memory-intensive applications. Smaller tweaks like better audio and visual processing have also been added, so everything from listening to music to playing simple games should also perform better and more efficiently.
Of course, Android 5.0 wasn’t just designed for phones and tablets. Google plans on making this the underlying software for all of their devices going forward, including Android TV players. Native support for different devices is built right into the operating system, which you obviously won’t see on a Nexus 9. It does make it much easier for devices to communicate and share information, though, and that’s the goal Google is aiming for with Lollipop.
Now the big question is if your particular device will get the update to Android 5.0. Motorola has already announced plans to bring many of its devices up to speed, and Google is planning on bringing the update to the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10. We should hear a little more about update availability in the next few days.
Google has updated their Android page, so if you want to look over the full changelog, you can find it at the link below.
source: Android
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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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Source: Google Nexus
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.
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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.
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Source: Google
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 6 poses with the iPhone 6 Plus
Wanna know just how big the Nexus 6 is going to be? Here it is right next to the iPhone 6 Plus. As you can see, it’s slightly longer, but it’s also much wider.
Either way you look at it, this going to be one huge phone. We should get the exact dimensions later today when it get’s officially announced, so stay tuned.
source: TKTechNews
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Nexus 6 Watch 2014: Nexus 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus size comparison shows there’s not much in it
The announcement of the Nexus 6 could be just around the corner, but that’s not going to stop the leaks getting out in the meantime. Latest on the list of leaks is the above image courtesy of the newly named Total Tech Media (renamed from TK Tech News) which allegedly shows a Nexus 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus size comparison with the two literally and figuratively titanic devices next to each other. What you will notice is that while the Motorola-manufactured Nexus 6 is probably just a hair longer and wider than the iPhone 6 Plus, it’s still able to fit its much larger 5.9-inch display (vs 5.5-inch display) into its body much more comfortably with thinner bezels on all sides.
Apart from the obvious size comparison, we can see the dual speakers that have been rumoured for the Nexus 6 which in turn looks very much like the front face of the Moto X 2014. On the inside though, the Nexus 6 is a completely different beast, suspected to boast a Snapdragon 805 clocked at 2.7 GHz, 3GB RAM and that 5.9-inch display will give the device a Quad HD resolution. Hopefully we won’t have long to wait before the device is announced, or at the very least its bigger brother, the Nexus 9, as we can’t wait to see what it and Android L can do.
What do you think about the Nexus 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus size comparison? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: TK Tech News via Phone Arena
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