Nexus 6P

Several early Nexus 6P orders began shipping last week to eager customers, but now it looks as if many will have to wait a little bit longer before their device arrives. Google this evening has sent out an email to undisclosed number of people who pre-ordered the Nexus 6P, informing them that shipment of their device has been delayed.

PSA: Several early Nexus 6P orders are now shipping

Stephen Hall Oct 23 2015 - 3:15 pm PT

If you ordered a Nexus 6P, this one’s for you. According to various reports across Twitter, Google+, and Reddit, many Nexus 6P orders are shipping this afternoon. From the looks of it (and that includes at least two different Reddit threads), those who ordered the 32 GB aluminum model are getting first dibs…

If you’re one of the lucky few who have a phone shipping this afternoon and you ordered with overnight shipping, you’ll probably see your phone at your doorstep on Monday. The rest of of the Nexus 6P variants — assuming you ordered on launch day — will likely begin shipping out sometime next week.

Huawei takes #1 crown from Xiaomi in China after seeing shipments climb 81%

Cam Bunton Oct 22 2015 - 5:36 am PT

According to data obtained by Canalys (reported by WSJ), Huawei became the largest smartphone maker in China, overtaking Xiaomi during Q3 this year. The smartphone maker’s shipments grew a huge 81% year-on-year, while Xiaomi saw its own shipments drop in the same period. It’s a significant achievement for Huawei, and marks the first time the company has been in top spot in China.

Although Canalys didn’t reveal exact sales figures for the third quarter, it did say that it will release a detailed report at the end of this month. It did note however that Xiaomi’s year-on-year drop in shipments is also a first, suggesting the two companies are moving in opposite directions.

It’s an interesting time for both companies. On the global scene, Huawei has seen its brand become far more recognizable over the past 12 months. Now, with the launch of the Nexus 6P and Huawei Watch, the manufacturer is on the cusp of becoming one of the ‘big brands’ in terms of sales and mindshare among consumers. In stark contrast, Xiaomi relies on sales in its homeland, China for its growth. With Huawei outperforming Xiaomi in China, and the Mi-makers not having a well-known brand outside Chinese borders, it could spell a slowdown in momentum for the once all-conquering Xiaomi. What’s more, Xiaomi is no longer the only company producing competitive phones at low prices. Brands like OnePlus, Oppo and Meizu are all producing similar devices.

While Xiaomi uses Chinese social media to create buzz in its home nation, Huawei has been far more active in its marketing abroad. What’s more, Huawei has its own sub-brand — Honor — which sells great value handsets in Europe offering performance and build quality that’s hard to beat at their price-points. Devices like the Honor 7, which we unboxed recently, offer a near-flagship experience for a fraction of the price.

128GB Nexus 6P now available for pre-order direct from Huawei

Cam Bunton Oct 21 2015 - 1:32 am PT

For the first time since the Nexus range began, Google announced three storage models of its flagship Android range. The Huawei Nexus 6P would feature 32GB, 64GB and 128GB options priced at $499, $549 and $649 respectively. But, when pre-ordering the 6P, the highest storage option was a little tricky to get hold of. Availability in the US was already restricted to just Google Store and Huawei’s online store, and the latter only had 32GB and 64GB options in two colors.

While Huawei still only sells the aluminum and graphite options, you can now order either with 128GB internal storage. Customers pre-ordering the highest capacity model will need to wait until the end of November before their device arrives, but, there’s comfort in knowing that the highest storage Nexus 6P still costs less than the lowest storage iPhone 6s Plus. If getting the phone early is all that matters to you, ordering the 32GB and 64GB model gets you an early November delivery. If you really, really need it as soon as possible and don’t care about how much it costs, there are some overpriced listings on eBay already.

It is worth noting that there’s a significant difference between ordering from GetHuawei.com and from Google’s online store, in that the latter will get you a $50 Play Store coupon, while former won’t. Certainly something to consider.

Nexus 5X review roundup: An iterative tribute to the classic, but not much more

Stephen Hall Oct 19 2015 - 12:08 pm PT

Last year we didn’t get a smaller-sized Nexus phone. Since the Nexus 5 came out, if you wanted a Nexus phone any smaller than the Nexus 6, well, you bought a Nexus 5. And since the Nexus 5 is over 2 years old at this point, it makes sense that Google would make 2015 the year that it introduced two handsets — one for those that still want or need a smaller phone in the form of the Nexus 5X, and one for the rest of us in the metal-bodied Nexus 6P.

We told you about the latter, higher-specification brother earlier today, but here’s what people think of the former…

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Nexus 6P review roundup: At last, a Nexus phone with amazing hardware

Cam Bunton Oct 19 2015 - 6:08 am PT

When Google unveiled their new phones at the launch event, there were a number of firsts. For the first time, the company was boasting about the camera and seemed to have the evidence to back up the hype. Another was the introduction of USB Type-C. It ditched Qualcomm’s Quick-Charge tech in favor of a new universal standard. It also released two phones at the same time. This morning, the Nexus 5X finally became available to order, which also means that review embargoes have lifted on both the new Nexus phones.

Several tech publications and personalities have had their say on the two new Nexus phones and — for the most part — the opinions are very positive…

You can ‘double twist’ to activate the Camera app on the Nexus 5X and 6P

Stephen Hall Oct 14 2015 - 10:15 am PT

Update: Never mind. Qualcomm says that this is no longer a thing. It looks like the software on the phones being demoed at the India launch event are running old software.

Both the Nexus 5X and 6P are getting some special camera features thanks to improved hardware, and now we’ve learned about one more. Thanks to the device’s launch in India (and one hands-on video in particular), we’re getting another look at the device’s Settings app, and within there’s something interesting: Nexus 6P (and the Nexus 5X) will support “Double twist for camera”…
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iPhone 6s camera outperformed by Nexus 6P, Moto X Style and Xperia Z5 in DxOMark rankings

Cam Bunton Oct 14 2015 - 5:58 am PT

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DxOMark recently published its review of the iPhone 6s, and it confirms what we already sort-of new: it’s not a huge step up from the last generation iPhones. In fact, the camera performs ever-so-slightly worse than last year’s iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, which both entered the DxOMark rankings in 1st place when they were reviewed last year. Both iPhone cameras now sit 10th on the list, and have a number of Android phones ahead of them.

With Apple packing in more pixels in to the sensor, the company’s aim was to offer higher resolution pictures without ruining performance. For the most part, Apple achieved its goal. DxOMark notes that exposure, white balance and detail are all good in bright light. What’s more, autofocus and stabilization are both great on video in daylight.

It’s in low light conditions that the iPhone 6s doesn’t perform as well. There’s noticeable noise, yellowing and ghosting in low light and indoor conditions. Still, it’s outperformed by the likes of the new Huawei Nexus 6P and Moto X Style, both of which are much cheaper than Apple’s flagship.

DxOMark noted:

From our tests, images are generally well-exposed and for the most part colors are vivid and pleasing outdoors. However, there are occasional differences in exposure noticeable between consecutive captures in very bright outdoor scenes, typically due to the inconsistent activation of the HDR mode. There is also a slight but consistent underexposure in extremely low light levels (5 lux); the result however is still quite usable and an improvement over the iPhone 6. White balance is reliable though inevitably some inaccuracies were noticeable at times, with a slight yellow cast visible in some outdoor scenes. Although this cast was present in captures from the iPhone 6 the cast was slightly stronger and more noticeable on the 6s.

As for video, it could do with some OIS action if it’s going to improve its stabilization in low light, which is currently supplied using some clever software tricks, rather than through mechanical means:

Results for digital stabilization were similar to the iPhone 6 (and the Samsung), with it working well in good lighting but rather less efficient at reducing shake in low light where, arguably, it is needed more.

Although the iPhone camera isn’t terrible by any means, there are a number of other handsets to choose from when looking for a great mobile snapper. Currently the Xperia Z5, S6 Edge and Nexus 6P occupy the first three places on the rankings. It’s also worth noting that the Galaxy Note 5, which many regard as having the best camera still hasn’t been ranked by the respected camera-testers at DxOMark. If/when that’s been reviewed, it’s likely the iPhone will have yet another Android phone ahead of it.

The days of Android fans having to put up with an average camera experience are long gone it seems.

First Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X unboxing videos surface online

Cam Bunton Oct 13 2015 - 12:50 pm PT

Google announced the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X at an official press unveiling just a few weeks ago, right before opening up pre-orders for the two newest stock Android devices. It marks the first year that two different Nexus phones have been released at the same time, and it seems the first lot of devices are already landing in the hands of the early adopters.

PSA: Nexus 5X doesn’t ship with a USB-C to USB cable, but there are simple, affordable solutions

Cam Bunton Oct 2 2015 - 9:12 am PT

The next generation of I/O technology is slowly making its way across categories and — as with any evolution — there’s a period of transition. With USB Type-C we a have a fast, reversible and small connector that does virtually anything you can imagine. Whether it’s powering a laptop, external hard drive or a flagship smartphone, USB Type-C can do it all.

Eventually, all tech will ship with USB Type-C ports, but until that’s a reality we’re still left in a position where we need to plug-in our USB Type-C equipped gadget in to something. That ‘something’ normally has a USB Type-A port…

9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG Watch Urbane (first-gen) $225, UE ROLL Bluetooth Speaker $90, more

Stephen Hall Oct 1 2015 - 1:25 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:

First-gen LG Watch Urbane smartwatch: $225 shipped (Reg. $280)

UE ROLL 360 Bluetooth Speaker (all colors): $90 shipped (Reg. $100)

Motorola Nexus 6 Unlocked 32GB: $300 shipped (Orig. $650) | eBay

Chromecast, Chromecast Audio, Nexus 5X & 6P pre-orders now live on the Google Store

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Download Cole Swindell’s debut album for free ($10 value)
Under Armour Gear 40% Off: Fleece Hoody $30, Caterpillar Work Boots 50% Off: Steel Toe $78

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Free PS Plus Games for October: Super Meat Boy, Broken Age, Kickbeat, more

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WD My Cloud 4TB Personal Cloud Storage NAS $160 shipped (Orig. $220)
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GoPro HERO3+ Silver Edition Camera (Refurb): $169 shipped (Orig. $240)
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Samsung 850 EVO 2.5-inch Internal SSDs: 500GB $150 (Reg. $175+), 250GB $80 (Reg. $90)
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Toshiba Canvio Basics 2TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive: $70 shipped (Reg. $85+)
SanDisk Connect Wi-Fi Flash Drive for iOS: 64GB $50 (Reg. $60), 32GB $30 (Reg. $40)
Beyerdynamic T5p Tesla Audiophile over-ear headphones $650 shipped (Reg. $850+)
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First Generation Lytro 16GB Digital Camera $80 (Orig. $199)
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Typinator Family Pack (5 licenses) for $21.99 (48% off)
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Nexus AMA roundup: Google talks 5X and 6P names, Qi charging, T-Mobile band 12, & more

Jordan Kahn Sep 30 2015 - 12:21 pm PT

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A few Googlers that worked on the new Nexus 5X and 6P have taken to Reddit today to answer questions about the new devices that officially went up for pre-order yesterday following Google’s press event. Among some of the info shared by the team: Google is working to officially support Band 12 for T-Mobile by launch time, something that would require it to support VoLTE, and it also clarified some details about the lack of Qi charging this time around and security for the new fingerprint sensor features.

In addition, Google confirmed its thought process behind the names for the new devices, noting that X in 5X is “for the core of the Nexus brand (plus it sounds cool!),” and that the P in 6P is for “premium”.

Head below for a roundup for the most interesting info from the Reddit AMA:
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A full list of availability by country for Nexus 5X, 6P, Chromecast 2, & Chromecast audio

Jordan Kahn Sep 30 2015 - 7:52 am PT

Following the introduction of new devices yesterday, Google has now updated its list of availability by country for the Google Store for the new Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, second-gen Chromecast, and Chromecast Audio.

For the most part the new Nexus devices arrive in the same countries that the previous generation Nexus 6 was available, while the new Chromecast and Chromecast Audio get support for additional countries beyond availability for the previous generation Chromecast.

Here’s the full breakdown:

Nexus 5X

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States, United Kingdom

Nexus 6P

Chromecast 2nd Generation

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Chromecast Audio

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

In case you missed any of yesterday’s announcements, you can catch up with our coverage at the links below:

Watch Google’s Chromecast 2, Nexus 5X/6P event right here [Livestream]

LG Nexus 5X officially announced, $379 gets you full HD display, Snapdragon 808 and fingerprint sensor

Huawei Nexus 6P officially announced, 5.7-inch QHD AMOLED display, Snapdragon 810, more

Google: 1.4B Android actives, 1B active Play users, 30k new Chromebooks/day, 10k companies using Android for Work

Google confirms its ‘Pixel C’ Android tablet w/ detachable keyboard, Android Marshmallow, more

Android 6.0 Marshmallow gets a release date: Rollout starts on next week for Nexus 5, 6, 7 (2013) and Nexus 9

Google launches Google Play Music All Access Family Plan w/ 6 users for $15 per month

New Google Photos features announced: Shared albums, people labeling, Chromecast support

Google unveils the 2nd generation Chromecast w/ better WiFi, Feeds, Fast Play, more

Google’s Chromecast Audio WiFi-enables your speakers, packs multi-room support

PSA: You can pre-order the Nexus 6P direct from Huawei too

Cam Bunton Sep 30 2015 - 5:05 am PT

Yesterday, when Google announced that pre-orders for the Nexus 6P would be opening immediately, it only mentioned its own online Google Store as the place to buy the latest flagship pure Android smartphone. That left us to assume that rumors of it only being available direct through Google were true. Except, they weren’t. As well as being able to order it on an installment plan from Project Fi, Huawei will also be selling the Nexus 6P direct from its own GetHuawei.com store.

There are some limitations to ordering it from Huawei. Currently, the manufacturer only lists two colors and two storage options of each as available to pre-order. GetHuawei only has the 32GB and 64GB models of the Aluminum and Graphite devices. There’s no ‘frost’ or 128GB option. Prices are the same as Google: $499 and $549 for the 32GB and 64GB models respectively, with an estimated shipping date of ‘late October’, similar to Google’s own ‘4-5 weeks’.

Nexus 6P camera among the best, according to DxOMark

Cam Bunton Sep 30 2015 - 2:57 am PT

Google wasn’t shy about telling us how great it thinks its new Nexus cameras are in its product unveiling yesterday. Both the new Nexus 5X and 6P use a 12.3MP Sony sensor with pixels so big, they didn’t need to add OIS. And while we should take Google’s word with a pinch of salt, the camera testers over at DxOMark pretty much agree with them…

Hands-on with Google’s new Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Pixel C [Gallery]

Chance Miller Sep 29 2015 - 4:52 pm PT

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Google earlier today took the wraps off of a trio of new devices: the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, and the Pixel C Android tablet. Now that the event has wrapped, we’ve had the opportunity to go hands-on with all three of the new devices and, of course, we were sure to capture a plethora of images for you…

Nexus Camera app adds support for slo-mo videos, new Smart Burst feature, more

Chance Miller Sep 29 2015 - 4:12 pm PT

Google made the cameras on both of its new Nexus devices this year a main selling point. Both the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X feature 12.3 megapixel sensors with dual LED flash and an f/2.0 lens. The front facing cameras are also both 8 megapixels with HDR+ support. To go along with today’s new hardware, Google has announced changes to its Camera app, as well.

9to5Toys Last Call: Nexus 5X and 6P now up for pre-order, new Chromecast offers, more

Stephen Hall Sep 29 2015 - 3:21 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:

Chromecast, Chromecast Audio, Nexus 5X & 6P pre-orders now live on the Google Store

Google Chromecast offers for existing customers on Google Play: Free Movie Rental, 90-Days Free Music

Certified pre-owned LG G2 w/ free talk, text, data from FreedomPop: $100 shipped (Reg. $150+)

SanDisk Connect Wi-Fi Flash Drive for iOS/Android: 64GB $50 (Reg. $60), 32GB $30 (Reg. $40)

Daily Deals: Aukey Bluetooth 4.1 sweat-proof Headphones $18, SanDisk 128GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive $24, more

Review: JBL’s new Xtreme Bluetooth speaker goes big on sound and design

More new gear from today:

Gold Box – D-Link DOCIS 3.0 Cable Modem for Comcast, Time Warner, Cox, more $60 shipped (Reg. $80)

Bose’s latest connected speaker lowers the entry price into the SoundTouch family
Anker 14W Dual-USB Port Solar Charger: $40 shipped (Reg. $50+)
Sports/Fitness: LED Outdoor Solar Lantern $13 (Reg. $17+), 4-Pack Bubba Sport Jugs $33 (Reg. $27 ea.), more
Freebies: LEGO building event at Toys R Us + Kama Sutra eBook + $10 Criterion credit + more!
Keurig’s new KOLD brewer lets you make Coca-Cola at home but it’s going to cost you
Home: Black+Decker trimmer/edger $100, Bosch drill/driver $80, Dyson vac refurbs from $200, more

Canary All-in-One Internet-Connected Home Security Device: $199 shipped (Reg. $250)
Toshiba Canvio Basics 2TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive: $70 shipped (Reg. $85+)
The tiny SKEYE Pico Drone fits inside its own controller, packs gyro-stabilization: $35 Shipped (Orig. $49, CA Tax Only)
Games/Apps: Awesome Calendar for iOS $3 (Reg. $7), Plasma Sky retro shooter $1 (Reg. $2), freebies, more
Amazon’s Prime Music adds new artists to its streaming service including Kanye West, Katy Perry and many others
Typinator Family Pack (5 licenses) for $21.99 (48% off)
Beyerdynamic T5p Tesla Audiophile over-ear headphones $650 shipped (Reg. $850+)

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Keep your Wi-Fi running during a power outage – APC Network Backup UPS w/ dual USB: $40 shipped (Reg. $65)

Buy 2 Board Games, Get 1 Free: Star Wars Pictopia $25, Jenga $9, Monopoly $20, more
Loot Crate: 3-Month Subscription: $49 Shipped (Orig. $58, CA Tax Only)
App Store Free App of the Week: Doodle Jump SpongeBob SquarePants ($2 value)
Four magazine subs for $16 (or less): Wired, Dwell, ESPN, GQ, Rolling Stone, Men’s Fitness, and many more
Belkin QODE Ultimate Keyboard Case for iPad Air 2 in White/Gold: $49 shipped (Reg. $100)
Learn to hack a Raspberry Pi with this Starter Kit of hardware and courses for $115 (Orig. $804, CA Tax Only)
Netflix October Preview: Arrow Season 3, Homeland Season 4, Hemlock Grove Season 3, more
GoPro HERO4 Session + $40 Amazon Gift Card: $299 ($440 value)
The best 5-port USB power supply (Aukey 8A/40W) is $10 Prime shipped (orig. $50)
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Twelve South HoverBar 3 adjustable arm stand for iPad $60 shipped (Reg. $100)
First Generation Lytro 16GB Digital Camera $80 (Orig. $199)
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Android Marshmallow on Nexus 5X, 6P shows the date to which your device is secured

Cam Bunton Sep 29 2015 - 2:42 pm PT

You may remember earlier in the summer, Google responded to a serious vulnerability — called Stagefright — by stating that it would commit to regular and consistent security updates for its Nexus devices. This way, customers would update their software every month or so and always be protected against any known-about vulnerabilities. With Android 6.0 and the new Nexus smartphones, Google is giving us a new, simple way to tell how up-to-date our mobile security is.

As you can see in the photo above, heading in to the ‘about’ page in settings on the Nexus 5X reveals a new piece of information: ‘Android security patch level’. This will show when your phone received its last security patch, letting you know how secure the device is. It’s a relatively small update, but one which could be very useful to consumers.

Thanks for the pic, Tom

Specifications compared: Google’s Nexus 5X vs. Nexus 6P

Cam Bunton Sep 29 2015 - 2:11 pm PT

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For the first time ever, Google announced two brand new Nexus phones alongside each other at the same launch. The two devices are clearly different, from materials and design to specs and price, and each will appeal to different consumers. But will you go for the plastic-clad, smaller LG Nexus 5X or for the more premium Nexus 6P designed and manufactured by Huawei?

It may seem an obvious choice, but there are already differing opinions among the 9to5Google staff and — judging from the poll we published — our readers too…

Roundup: Cases already available for Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P

Cam Bunton Sep 29 2015 - 12:09 pm PT

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Google just announced its latest Nexus phones, and with new devices always comes the opportunity for accessory-makers to get busy producing cases for the shiny new smartphones. There’s no shortage of options for the Huawei Nexus 6P or the LG Nexus 5X. Whether you’re looking for official cases available on Google’s store, or cheaper alternatives, you should be able to find something to suit needs.
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PSA: You can order the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P on an installment plan via Project Fi

Stephen Hall Sep 29 2015 - 11:53 am PT

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If you’re one of the many excited to get one of Google’s new Nexus devices, but you would rather pay for one over time rather than outright (or if you’re just looking to become a Project Fi subscriber), I have some good news. Although not exactly mentioned in detail today, you can grab either phone from Project Fi on an installment plan…
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Google’s Chromecast & Nexus event now available for replay [Video]

Stephen Hall Sep 29 2015 - 11:48 am PT

Although all the Chrome and Nexus festivities are over, Google has now posted its livestream video from earlier this morning on YouTube for replay. Along with the Nexus 5X and 6P, Google also unveiled a pair of new Chromecasts, the Pixel C tablet, a new Chromecast app, new features for Google Photos, and more…
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Huawei Nexus 6P officially announced, 5.7-inch QHD AMOLED display, Snapdragon 810, more

Cam Bunton Sep 29 2015 - 9:15 am PT

At its event in San Francisco this morning, Google has finally taken the wraps off its latest Nexus smartphones. The larger of the two is made by Huawei, and marks the first time Google has partnered with a Chinese manufacturer for its Nexus smartphone. In every way, this is the flagship Nexus. From build quality and size, to screen quality and battery, this is the phone that all tech-hungry, pure Android aficionados will flock to…