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The Google searches people make can reveal a great deal about their interests and concerns. When that data is aggregated, it can reveal general trends in society. For a long time, Google used such trend data to monitor for flu outbreaks for instance. Estately, a real estate blog, mined Google Trends to reveal what terms people in each state search for the most this year.
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WSJ: Google is working on an AI-powered chat service that may or may not be a new Hangouts

Abner Li Dec 22 2015 - 1:57 pm PT

Hangouts is widely criticized in the Android community for being slow and buggy. According to a rumor last week, SMS support is being stripped out of Hangouts in order to make the app a better chatting service. Perhaps on a related note, The Wall Street Journal is today reporting that Google has grander ambitions for the chat field and plans to infuse their artificial intelligence technology into it.

Searching ‘bubble level’ in Google Search now presents you with an interactive level

Stephen Hall Dec 22 2015 - 12:28 pm PT

One Googler took to Reddit last week to tell the world about a new feature that his team (presumably) added to Google search. Now, if you search for “bubble level” in search from the Google app or Chrome on your mobile device (yes, including the iPhone), you’ll get access to an interactive bubble level mini-app directly from the results page itself.

And that’s about it. This doesn’t need much explaining, does it? Personally, I think this is a pretty nifty little feature to have whenever I need it. That said, I wouldn’t use this for any professional jobs that need exact precision. At least in my experience, this little widget isn’t nearly as accurate as the standalone apps on the Play Store or the iOS Compass app.

Rumor: Samsung’s Gear S2 Classic coming in new platinum and rose gold variants

Stephen Hall Dec 22 2015 - 11:49 am PT

This is definitely in the realm of “unsubstantiated rumors,” but it looks like the popular Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch — which runs a custom build of Tizen and sports a rotating dial on its bezel — is getting a couple new colors. This comes from a WinFuture.de writer on Twitter, suggesting that the two new variants will be in “platinum” and “rose gold” colors for the Gear S2 Classic version of the watch…

Ceramic and Champagne OnePlus X models are now available in Europe & Hong Kong

Stephen Hall Dec 22 2015 - 8:16 am PT

Forgetting OnePlus’ annoying invite system, the OnePlus X is actually a pretty solid option when it comes to budget smartphones. Our own Dom Esposito went as far as to say that it’s the “best budget phone available.” Now, as expected, OnePlus says that you can buy both Ceramic and Champagne variants via open sale in Europe and Hong Kong for a limited time…

Google’s latest 360-degree interactive Spotlight Story is a Santa-based thriller by Wallace & Gromit creators

Ben Lovejoy Dec 22 2015 - 4:40 am PT

It’s a little over two years since Motorola launched Spotlight Player, an app that could be used to view a 360-degree interactive animation. Initially limited to the Moto X before being rolled out to other Android devices, you move your smartphone up, down, left and right to choose which part of the scene to view – and can also view through Google Cardboard.

Google held onto the team when it sold Motorola to Lenovo, and it has now launched Special Delivery, a holiday-themed Spotlight Story from Aardman Animations, the creators of Wallace & Gromit. While you have to pay for some stories, this one is free as a holiday gift from Google …

Report: Google and Ford joining forces to build self-driving cars

Chance Miller Dec 21 2015 - 6:03 pm PT

Google’s self-driving car initiative has been gaining momentum over the past year, but now it looks like the company has at least one more big piece of news up its sleeve. According to a report from Yahoo Autos, Google and Ford are planning to announce a joint venture to build self-driving cars.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow now rolling out to the NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet K1

Stephen Hall Dec 21 2015 - 11:25 am PT

NVIDIA released the refreshed SHIELD Tablet K1 last month, and now it’s getting a huge software update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The biggest additions here are nothing new — they’ve been hitting devices since Marshmallow first started rolling out to the Nexus line earlier this year — but there are a few things unique to the K1…

The Nexus 5X may not be the hottest phone of 2015, but one unit did spontaneously catch fire

Stephen Hall Dec 21 2015 - 8:47 am PT

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The two new Nexus handsets this year have been received completely differently. While Huawei’s Nexus 6P is widely regarded as one of the best — if not the best — Nexus phones ever, LG’s Nexus 5X has been given the title “worse than the Nexus 5” on more than one occasion. I agree with that sentiment to some degree, and I would highly recommend you go with the Nexus 6P regardless of the size of your hands. There are some great advantages to a rebirth of the classic Nexus 5, but right now the phone is crippled by a software and hardware combo that leads to some unacceptable performance issues.

And now it looks like the phone is crippled by another problem in the case of one owner. Not unlike dozens of other phones over the years, it appears that at least one Nexus 5X unit had a faulty battery leading to a firey explosion…

Nexus 6 32GB is $250 at Amazon, stuff your stockings with Marshmallow phablets

Seth Weintraub Dec 21 2015 - 5:29 am PT

From 9to5Toys:

If you are looking for a last minute deal for Android-loving Christmas recipients, Amazon has matched the lowest price we’ve ever seen on the Marshmallow Nexus 6 phablet at $249.99 shipped in Cloud White or Midnight Blue.

Until very recently, this was Google’s flagship phone and it still has enviable specs and gets the first updates. Whether you use this as your main phone or a burner/development/extra/kids/parents phone, it still holds up very well and includes fast charging Micro-USB, a huge 6-inch display, front stereo speakers and much more.

You can get it with plenty of time for wrapping and putting under the tree. Prime will get it there by the 23rd.

If you want to got full bore, the 64GB is also available for $299.99, also an all time low. If you are after something smaller, grab the Moto X Gen 2 leather for the same price.

Of course, if you are looking for the latest and greatest, You can grab the Nexus 6P for $50 off here.
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Nexus 6P now available at Best Buy for $500, gold model coming to India via Flipkart

Abner Li Dec 20 2015 - 2:12 pm PT

Earlier this week, we reported that Google is going to start selling the Nexus 6P through Best Buy. In the US, the Google Store was the exclusive seller of flagship Nexus devices at launch. Over time more and more retailers started to sell the 5X and Best Buy is now the first to sell the 6P.

9to5Toys Last Call: FitBit Charge HR $110, Microsoft Band 2 $200, $50 off Nexus 6P, more

Stephen Hall Dec 18 2015 - 3:03 pm PT

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Fitness Trackers: Fitbit Charge HR $110 (Reg. $130+), The Microsoft Band 2 $200 (Reg. $250)

Nexus 6P is $50 off at the Google Store with free overnight shipping

Various Huawei Watch models are $50 off at Amazon and the Google Store

Games/Apps: Bastion for iOS $1 (Reg. $5), 50% off Final Fantasy 1-7, freebies, more

Gift Cards w/ Email Delivery: JCPenney $60 for $50, Toys R Us $100 for $90, more

9to5Google Gift Guides: Stephen, Abner, and Cam’s favorite Chrome and Android-powered products

9to5Google Gift Guide: Great Android phones at Black Friday prices
9to5Google Gift Guide: The best Chromebooks for everyone
9to5Google Gift Guide: These are the best Android wearables
9to5Google Gift Guide: Novelty swag presents for the ultimate Android fan in your life

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Linksys USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter: $14 Prime shipped (Orig. $30)

Apple iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 32GB in two colors: $240 w/ two-day shipping (Reg. $319)
littleBits Electronics Kits up to 35% Off: cloudBit Starter kit $64 shipped (Reg. $99), more
Daily Deals: Black & Decker Drill Kit $63, Seinfeld: The Complete Series Gift Set $50, more
Logitech Harmony Smart Control Universal Remote w/ Hub: $70 shipped (Reg. $110+)
Hundreds of iOS/Mac games & apps are on sale for the holidays, these are the best ones you can’t afford to miss
Get Canary’s all-in-one home security system + air quality sensor for $179 (Reg. $200)
Hult blends copper and concrete in a stunning modern take on the Bluetooth speaker
OtterBox Defender Series iPhone 6 Case for $20 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)
TechMatte Sound Pod Bluetooth Speaker with NFC $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
Selfie sticks, Headphones, and Star Wars Bike Helmets for Kids from $10 Prime shipped
Home: Hamilton Beach Breakfast Burrito/Crepe Maker $22 (Orig. $40), more
Apple 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB in all colors: $1,000 or $950 w/ .edu (Reg. $1,300)
Shop Apple’s holiday gift guide, save up to $350: great 9to5 deals on every device + accessory
Best Buy offering iPhone 6s for $1 on contract w/ Sprint & Verizon

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Seagate Backup Plus USB 3.0 5TB Desktop External Hard Drive $115 (Orig. $180)

USB Chargers w/ Prime shipping: Imneed 10,000mah Slim power bank $12, Nylon Braided Lightning Cable $8, more

Anker USB Power Deals: Astro E7 26,800mAh Power Bank $40 (Reg. $60), Braided Nylon MFi Lightning Cables from $8, more

RAVPower 5-in-1 SD Card Reader, Battery Pack, Wireless Bridge $30 (Reg. $40)
Aukey Bluetooth Audio: Sport Earbuds from $14 (Reg. $25), more
LifeProof Nüüd iPad Air Waterproof Case in white $20 shipped (Reg. $48), more
Sports/Fitness: SKLZ Mini Basketball Hoop $15 (Reg. $30+), more
Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker $99, QC25 Headphones $269
Bluetooth Speakers: Inateck MercuryBox Aluminum $30, Aukey Rugged $15
MacPhun Photo Editing apps for Mac 40% off: Intensify & Tonality $10 ea, more
Toca Nature is now available for free on the App Store (Reg. $3)
Nexus 6P 32GB Android Factory Unlocked Smartphone: $449 (Reg. $499)
Networking: TP-LINK OnHub 802.11ac Router + Google Chromecast $179
Buy a new Chromecast, receive a $20 Google Play credit plus more offers
Google is offering a free $20 Best Buy Gift Card when you use Android Pay
Media: iTunes HD Movie $10 Sale, Blu-rays from $4, more
Pencil by FiftyThree smart iPad stylus from $30 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)
Get half off a replacement Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter: $40 (Orig. $79)
The Room for iOS goes free for the first time in two years (Reg. $1), more
Download Josh Groban’s latest album Stages for free ($11 value)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz free Kindle download and audiobook (Reg. $9+)
Mophie iPhone 6/s Juice Pack Air: $75 (Reg. $100)
Buy select movies from Google Play and get a second copy to gift to a friend for free
1-month free Marvel Unlimited comic subscription
iPhone 6/s/Plus Accessories: Sport Armbands from $6, more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Tiny Arcade puts those 80’s gaming cabinets in the palm of your hand

Justin’s Holiday Gift Guide: speakers, Lightning mics, pocket synths & more to up your home recording set-up

Trevor’s Holiday Gift Guide: The perfect accessories for travel – backpacks, cord management, more

Dan’s Holiday Gift Guide: rare Apple collectibles & swag for the techie who has everything

Skip the holiday blues with these practical stocking stuffers

Top 10 holiday movies you can stream right now on Netflix

The FLUXO Smart Lamp lets iOS and Android users paint their walls with light
YoCam tops GoPro’s tiny action camera in features, but does it matter?
This limited edition Rolls Royce cocktail kit is a must see for car and James Bond fans alike
LEGO Architecture teases upcoming Skyline series featuring the world’s most famous cities
De’Longhi launches new PrimaDonna Elite coffeemaker w/ iOS connectivity
Pine64 aims to knock off Raspberry Pi with its low-price 4K-capable microcomputer
Amazon names the best-selling books of 2015, snag one as a surefire holiday gift

Get Canary’s all-in-one home security system + air quality/temperature sensor for $179 (Reg. $200)

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Nexus 6P from $450, refurb Nexus 6 $250, Moto X Pure Edition $350, more

Stephen Hall Dec 17 2015 - 10:43 am PT

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Nexus 6P is $50 off at the Google Store with free overnight shipping

Refurbished Google Nexus 6 by Motorola: $250 shipped (Reg. $300+) | eBay

Moto X (2015) 32GB Pure edition: $350 shipped ($50 off), more

Various Huawei Watch models are $50 off at Amazon and the Google Store

Amazon Gold Box – Logitech Accessories up to 60% off: Wireless Keyboards $19+, Mice $14+, Desktop speakers $8+, much more

Bowers & Wilkins recert: P3-P5 headsets $90-$140, AirPlay A5-A7 Speakers: $300-$500 shipped

Gift Cards w/ Email Delivery: Sears $100 for $85, Cabela’s $50 for $40, Spotify $60 for $50, more

9to5Google Gift Guides: Stephen, Abner, and Cam’s favorite Chrome and Android-powered products

9to5Google Gift Guide: Great Android phones at Black Friday prices
9to5Google Gift Guide: The best Chromebooks for everyone
9to5Google Gift Guide: These are the best Android wearables
9to5Google Gift Guide: Novelty swag presents for the ultimate Android fan in your life

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Games/Apps: Yoshi’s Woolly World $35, Xbox One bundles from $291, Wii U bundles from $250, freebies, more

Fashion: Amazon Gold Box – up to 75% off last minute gifts, Calvin Klein Fleece $41 (Reg. $90) + J.Crew Factory 70% off

SONOS PLAY:1 Wireless Music System: $170 shipped (Reg. $199)
RAVPower 5-in-1 SD Card Reader, Battery Pack, Wireless Bridge $30 (Reg. $40)
Daily Deals: Garmin vívofit 2 Fitness Band $59, SONY 32GB Handycam $300, more
Apple 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro: $1,700 or $1,650 w/ .edu (Reg. $1,999)
Grab the entire Infinity Blade Trilogy on iOS for just $1 each ($20 value)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

USB Chargers w/ Prime shipping: Imneed 10,000mah Slim power bank $12, Nylon Braided Lightning Cable $8, more

Anker USB Power Deals: Astro E7 26,800mAh Power Bank $40 (Reg. $60), Braided Nylon MFi Lightning Cables from $8, more

Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker $99, QC25 Headphones $269
Bluetooth Speakers: Inateck MercuryBox Aluminum $30, Aukey Rugged $15
MacPhun Photo Editing apps for Mac 40% off: Intensify & Tonality $10 ea, more
Toca Nature is now available for free on the App Store (Reg. $3)
Nexus 6P 32GB Android Factory Unlocked Smartphone: $449 (Reg. $499)
Sprint will give you a free HDTV when you open a new account/upgrade
Networking: TP-LINK OnHub 802.11ac Router + Google Chromecast $179
Buy a new Chromecast, receive a $20 Google Play credit plus more offers
Google is offering a free $20 Best Buy Gift Card when you use Android Pay
LG Optimus Exceed 2 (Verizon Prepaid) Android Smartphone $12 (Reg. $50+)
Media: iTunes HD Movie $10 Sale, Blu-rays from $4, more
Pencil by FiftyThree smart iPad stylus from $30 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)
Get half off a replacement Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter: $40 (Orig. $79)
Capture the action this Christmas with GoPro’s HERO+ LCD camera for $240 (Reg. $300)
The Room for iOS goes free for the first time in two years (Reg. $1), more
Download Josh Groban’s latest album Stages for free ($11 value)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz free Kindle download and audiobook (Reg. $9+)
Mophie iPhone 6/s Juice Pack Air: $75 (Reg. $100)
Buy select movies from Google Play and get a second copy to gift to a friend for free
1-month free Marvel Unlimited comic subscription
iPhone 6/s/Plus Accessories: Sport Armbands from $6, more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

The FLUXO Smart Lamp lets iOS and Android users paint their walls with light

Justin’s Holiday Gift Guide: speakers, Lightning mics, pocket synths & more to up your home recording set-up

Trevor’s Holiday Gift Guide: The perfect accessories for travel – backpacks, cord management, more

Dan’s Holiday Gift Guide: rare Apple collectibles & swag for the techie who has everything

Skip the holiday blues with these practical stocking stuffers

Top 10 holiday movies you can stream right now on Netflix

YoCam tops GoPro’s tiny action camera in features, but does it matter?
This limited edition Rolls Royce cocktail kit is a must see for car and James Bond fans alike
LEGO Architecture teases upcoming Skyline series featuring the world’s most famous cities
De’Longhi launches new PrimaDonna Elite coffeemaker w/ iOS connectivity
Pine64 aims to knock off Raspberry Pi with its low-price 4K-capable microcomputer
Amazon names the best-selling books of 2015, snag one as a surefire holiday gift

Google’s Project Blackrock sought to bring autonomy to drones w/ computer vision [Video]

Stephen Hall Dec 17 2015 - 9:05 am PT

Many of Google’s internal projects go unannounced for a variety of reasons, but now we’ve uncovered one of them thanks to a year-old video hidden deep in the archive of a Silicon Valley filmmaker’s Vimeo account. Called Project Blackrock, this initiative from Google sought to make quadcopters autonomous with the help of a pair of cameras and a computer…

Google’s latest awesome interactive Doodle celebrates Beethoven’s 245th year

Cam Bunton Dec 17 2015 - 6:36 am PT

Google’s Search Doodles can often be fun, especially when they’re interactive. Today’s is one of my own personal favorites. In remembrance of Ludwig Van Beethoven’s 245th year, the Google Doodle team created an interactive game in which you help Beethoven rescue sheet music so that he can make it to the concert venue. If you’re not into classical music, or don’t know how to read sheet music, this may not be your ‘cup of tea’.

There are four ‘levels’ in the game, each of which involves arranging sections of a famous piece of music in the correct order. Even if you’re not a Beethoven nut, you should recognize all four of them. The game takes apart the most well-known phrases from Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, Für Elise, Moonlight Sonata and Ode To Joy. Chances are, even if you didn’t know they were Beethoven’s music, you’ll have at least heard them before.

If you’ve never read sheet music, don’t worry, each section has a little sound icon which you can press to preview the phrase, before you decide where it needs to go.

To help poor old Beethoven retrieve and rescue his precious music, head on over to the Google homepage and enjoy (make sure you have your speakers turned up too).

California DMV wants to ban Google’s proposal for self-driving cars without manual driving controls

Ben Lovejoy Dec 17 2015 - 5:13 am PT

Google’s vision of self-driving cars whose interiors have no driving controls could be thwarted in its home state of California. Automotive News reports that the California Department of Motor Vehicles wants to impose legislation that would require all autonomous vehicles to have both driving controls and a specially-licensed driver behind the wheel.

While Google’s primary test fleet of self-driving cars have manual controls, these are only intended for development purposes. The next-generation prototypes (shown above) have no controls …

Report: Google’s self-driving car project intended as Uber competitor, Alphabet company

Ben Lovejoy Dec 16 2015 - 7:57 am PT

While there have been long-running theories that Google plans to operate a fleet of self-driving cars as an Uber/Lyft competitor, rather than selling them directly to consumers, a Bloomberg piece sounds rather definite about it. The paper also says that the project will be spun off into its own Alphabet company.

Google Inc. plans to make its self-driving cars unit, which will offer rides for hire, a stand-alone business under the Alphabet Inc. corporate umbrella next year, a person briefed on the company’s strategy said […]

The fleets – which would include a range of large and small vehicles – could be deployed first in confined areas like college campuses, military bases or corporate office parks, the person said.

The idea of initial use in ‘confined areas’ (read: not public roads) could potentially accelerate the introduction of the service …

Google bringing in-app translations to India as part of major plans for the country

Ben Lovejoy Dec 16 2015 - 5:18 am PT

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced that the company will be rolling out its recently-launched in-app Tap to Translate feature in India in the first quarter of 2016. The feature offers a simple way to translate text from within third-party apps like chat apps and Facebook.

Our most active users in India translate between Hindi and English multiple times a day, spending lots of time copying messages from friends or colleagues, translating them, writing responses, translating their responses, and then pasting them back into an app. With Tap to Translate you can copy text anywhere on your Android phone and instantly get the translation, right then and there — without ever leaving the app. No more copy/paste, no more app switching, just instant translations.

All devices that run Marshmallow will get access to the feature …

Google Play Books adds new Night Light mode to make late night reading more enjoyable

Chance Miller Dec 15 2015 - 2:56 pm PT

Google today has announced an update to its Google Play Books app on Android and iOS that brings with it a new feature called “Night Light.” The update is available now and bumps the app to version 3.7.45 on Android.

Google is offering a free $20 Best Buy Gift Card when you use Android Pay

Jared Weintraub Dec 15 2015 - 2:29 pm PT

As a way of saying “thanks!”, Google is offering a $20 Best Buy eGift Card for free when you use Android Pay on an eligible Nexus device. The credit gets added automatically to your Android Pay app by January 31.

That’s the best offer we’ve seen involving Android Pay, even though Samsung offered a free $50 Best Buy gift card for using Samsung Pay two weeks ago. The offer ends December 31st. Terms and Conditions:

Google Search results get Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa decorations in time for holidays

Cam Bunton Dec 14 2015 - 7:33 am PT

Google regularly celebrates holiday seasons by launching special little easter eggs, games and decorations across its services. This year, if it wasn’t for the Santa Tracker and Spin the Dreidel game, you’d think Google was under the impression it was Star Wars season. Turns out, that’s not the case.

Barry Schwartz spotted that Google has indeed decorated its search results in time for the holidays. Simply head to Google.com and search for ‘Christmas’, ‘Chanukah’ or ‘Kwanzaa’ and you’ll see the following imagery along with the relevant search results. All three holidays are celebrated with traditional imagery like the Menorah, Christmas Tree and the aforementioned Dreidel. (As a side note: Searching for ‘Dreidel’ or ‘Menorah’ also brings up the Chanukah decorations in Search).

While the holidays get a brief hat-tip, Star Wars has undoubtedly been the biggest focus for Google’s design team this year. With its movie franchise tie-in, Google themed virtually all of its services and launched some Star Wars editions of the Cardboard VR sets, while Motorola and Verizon teamed up to launch Star Wars DROID Turbo 2 handsets.

With Google Play offers and holiday deals, new Chromecasts are practically free

Jared Weintraub Dec 14 2015 - 6:45 am PT

From now until January 2nd, if you buy a 2015 Chromecast you also get $20 to cast TV shows, movies and more on Google Play. Factoring in the credit, that’s the lowest offer we’ve seen for the new Chromecast. After you make your purchase you can get your $20 Google Play credit here.

You can also find a 2-pack Bundle with $12 Google Play Credit at Costco for $49 shipped. Or save $5 on one at Best Buy today as well.

Enjoy a world of entertainment with Google Chromecast (2015). Just connect to your HDTV’s HDMI interface and your home Wi-Fi network to get started. You can stream your favorite apps from your compatible phone, tablet or laptop, plus use your phone as a remote to search, play and pause content.

Note: You need to wait one week after you register for the Google Play credit to appear.

Full Terms & Conditions:

Must purchase a Chromecast device and complete initial set-up between Dec 13, 2015 and Jan 2, 2016 to qualify for the promotional credit. Not reloadable; no cash value.
Credit must be added to a Google Payments account by January 31, 2016 and used on Google Play by January 31, 2017. Certain devices (including Chromecast Audio) and subscriptions excluded. Offer good in US only. Must be 13+ years old, US resident, have Internet access, and have or activate a Google Payments account. Limit one per Google Payment account.
See Promotional Balance Terms for more information.
To redeem, go to chromecast.com/offers

Google to soon begin selling Nexus 6P via Best Buy, offer the gold variant in the United States

Stephen Hall Dec 14 2015 - 3:32 am PT

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Before the Nexus 6P launched, it seemed — thanks to some early render leaks — that four different colors of the phone were going to be available for consumers. Come the Nexus event in September, only three colors (Aluminium, Graphite, or Frost) were available in most regions, with only Japan announced to be getting access to the last “Special Edition” gold variant. According to people familiar with the matter, the company is planning to soon begin selling the Nexus 6P via Best Buy, and finally launch the gold variant in the United States after only just recently making it available to Japanese customers through cellular carrier SoftBank…

Huawei’s Honor brand to enter the US at CES 2016, likely with the Honor 5X

Stephen Hall Dec 12 2015 - 8:04 pm PT