Nexus

349 'Nexus' stories May 2011 - May 2015

See All Stories

HTC’s One Mini, One Mini 2 smartphones won’t be getting Lollipop

Stephen Hall May 3 2015 - 9:13 pm PT

1 Comment

triple-grey

Dozens upon dozens of Android phones from the various OEMs have been updated to Lollipop over the last several months, but it looks like at least a couple of devices (one of which is barely a year old) won’t be getting any Material Design goodness. HTC has confirmed that both the HTC One Mini 2 and its predecessor the One Mini, won’t—at least officially—be getting the update to the latest version of Google’s mobile OS.

Expand
Expanding
Close

Nexus Player now available in 9 new countries

Stephen Hall Apr 28 2015 - 6:54 am PT

0 Comments

player-overview-1600

Following the first availability of the Nexus Player in the UK last month, the Nexus Player is now available in 9 new international countries. Among them are Australia, as well as eight different European countries:

Australia
Austria
Denmark
Finland
Italy
Norway
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland

The device launched in October of 2014 to little fanfare, and we reviewed it not long after saying that it’s a bit unfinished. Right now, owners of the Nexus Player are the only lucky souls to have their hands on Android 5.1.1.

Google says it has seen a ‘decline in Nexus’ during recent months

Chance Miller Apr 23 2015 - 2:49 pm PT

42 Comments

nexus-6-fail

During the company’s earnings call for the first quarter of 2015, Google CFO Patrick Pichette made a comment concerning its “other revenues” stream. The “other revenues” category consists of revenues from the Play Store and now Google Store, and it’s one of the company’s smallest sources of money. But Pichette noted that while revenue from “other revenues” was up 23 percent year-over-year to $1.8 billion, revenue was down 3 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2014.

Expand
Expanding
Close

9to5Toys Last Call: Nexus 6 (used) $445+, ASUS Chromebook $180, LG G2 (unlocked) $190, more

Stephen Hall Mar 24 2015 - 11:50 am PT

0 Comments

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 6

Nexus 6, Midnight Blue 32GB (used) from Amazon Warehouse: $445+ shipped (Reg. $649)

71yTTnyLoAL._SL1500_

ASUS 13.3″ Google Chromebook with 4GB RAM: $180 shipped w/ code (Reg. $329)

LG G2 w/ 32GB flash storage, factory unlocked for GSM carriers: $190 shipped (Reg. $300)

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 32GB (unlocked): $479.99 shipped (Reg. $700)

samsung-d3-station-4tb

Daily Deals: Samsung 3TB External HDD $83, Logitech UE BOOM Bluetooth Speaker $129, more

ASUS Google Nexus 7 16GB 7%22 Android Tablet (2013 Version) | Groupon 2015-03-16 12-44-01

ASUS Google Nexus 7 (2013) 16GB 7-inch tablet: $135 shipped w/ code (Reg. $200)

lg-g3-fan

LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

brave-pixar-film-renderman-e1427204174768

The software used by Pixar to create visual effects for movies like Toy Story, Up, and WALL-E is now free

jaybird-bluebuds-x-sport-bluetooth-headphones

JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones $119 shipped (Reg. $170)

Small States Review: Grado’s GR10e in-ear headphones hit every note, $299 giveaway

More new gear from today:

gift-cards-deal

Free money! Save up to 20% on gift cards from Staples, Lowe’s, Applebee’s, Facebook, more

New! Microsoft PC & tablet accessories up to 60% off
New! GoPro HERO4 Black 4K Action Cam $399 shipped ($100 off)
New! Save 25% on all refurbished Olympus Digital Cameras
New! JBL Spark Bluetooth Speaker $35 shipped (Reg. $130)
New! Games/Apps: Evolve $40, GTA V (PS4/Xbox One) $40, iOS freebies, more
New! Adobe Photoshop Elements + Canon Printer bundle for $50 (~$110 value)
New! Incase ICON Sleeve for iPad mini $36 shipped (Reg. $60)

More deals still alive:

lg-55lb5900-55-inch-led

LG Electronics 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED for $500 shipped (Reg. $800)

Samsung 850 EVO 2.5-inch Internal SSDs: 250GB $100 (Reg. $135), more
Incase 13-inch MacBook Air Hardshell Cases for $25 shipped (50% off)
Groupon 10% off sitewide: iPhone 6 battery cases from $36, more
Anker Astro 16000mAh External Battery w/ free Astro Mini 3200mAh $35 ($20 savings)
Stop paying cable modem rental fees: Motorola SB6141 $58 shipped (Reg. $90)
iPad Shoulder Bag by STM $13 Prime shipped (orig. $55)
Seagate 5TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $129 Prime shipped
$10 off a $30 purchase of classic and new board games
iTunes Free App of the Week: Dark Echo ($2 value)
Modern Combat 5: Blackout for iOS goes free for the first time (Reg. $4+)
OtterBox Commuter Series iPhone 6 Case $17 shipped (orig. $35)
Belkin Fusive Portable Bluetooth Speaker $34 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $85)
Seagate Diskless 2-Bay Network Attached Storage $100 shipped (Reg. $170)
Mophie Juice Pack Helium 1500mAh iPhone 5/5s battery case $27 shipped (orig. $80)

Toshiba Canvio 1TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive: $50 shipped (orig. $99) http://t.co/k9A8cmxqnE pic.twitter.com/SocS9TgT8v

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) March 23, 2015

New products & more:

elf-vrdrone-06

Turn your selfies into dronies with this new iOS/Android controlled mini hexacopter

This Minecraft Toolbox brings Steve’s tools to life thanks to Raspberry Pi
Japanese accessory maker teases follow-up to the wildly popular R2-D2 virtual keyboard
DJiT’s upcoming Mixfader might be the most portable iOS/Android DJ controller yet
Atari’s new Fit app for iOS and Android rewards users w/ classic arcade games
Bosch’s new REAXX table saw uses advanced sensors to protect your hands and its blade

Google posts Android 5.1 factory image for Nexus Player

Stephen Hall Mar 20 2015 - 10:24 am PT

2 Comments

player-overview-1600 Android 5.1 has slowly begun rolling out to Nexus devices over the last couple of weeks (and has been seen on Android One devices since February), but Google has today posted the factory image for the Nexus Player. Previously, Google updated the download page with links for the Nexus 5, 2012 WiFi Nexus 7, and the Nexus 10, and now you can manually update your new Nexus-branded Android TV set top box as well if you’d like.

Hit up Google’s developers site to find the Nexus Player’s Android 5.1 image, with build number LMY47D.

Verizon Nexus 6 orders begin to arrive for pre-order customers

Chance Miller Mar 16 2015 - 2:59 pm PT

0 Comments

nexus-6-review-lead

After officially becoming available last Thursday, Verizon’s Nexus 6 variant has started arriving on customer doorsteps today. The device was originally slated to ship or arrive on March 18th for customers who pre-ordered. Many customers report that their phone’s tracking initially showed an arrival date of the 17th, so today’s arrival is a nice surprise for many (via Droid Life).

Expand
Expanding
Close

Both the Nexus 6 and the Moto E (2nd generation) have launched on Verizon

Stephen Hall Mar 12 2015 - 7:37 am PT

0 Comments

nexus-6-stack

The Verizon Nexus 6 has been a long time coming, and today the Big Red has finally launched Google’s flagship handset (at least via online outlets). But today also brings the launch of another Android device on Verizon: Morotola’s recently launched 2nd generation Moto E.

Expand
Expanding
Close

WSJ: Google’s wireless network to launch in coming weeks, but only w/ support for Nexus 6

Chance Miller Mar 5 2015 - 4:53 pm PT

3 Comments

nexus-6-fail

According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Google’s upcoming wireless service will only work with the Nexus 6 and no other devices. Citing people familiar with the matter, the report doesn’t delve into too many details regarding Google’s reasoning for why it’s limiting the service to the Nexus 6.

Expand
Expanding
Close

Deal Alert: Google Nexus 9 16GB WiFi (white) $320 shipped (Reg. $400)

Stephen Hall Mar 2 2015 - 2:44 pm PT

0 Comments

From 9to5Toys.com:

469828_o03_current_nexus9_white_34r_r4_lowres

Office Depot is currently offering up the Nexus 9 for $319.99, coming in at an $80 discount from the retail $400 price tag. This device is HTC-made, and Google sells it from the Play Store for $399 in two colors (or 3 colors for the 32 GB variant). This deal is only for the white 16 GB model, but Office Depot is also listing deals for other models as well. The black 16 GB model is available for $349.99, and both the black and white 32 GB models are available for $429.99 (Reg. $479.99).

It’s not often that we such great deals for current-generation Nexus devices, so if this interests you, you might want to act quick. All four models (including the cheapest one) are still in stock at the time of this writing, and they all ship for free in 3-5 days. It’s also worth noting that Office Depot is also offering a 20% off any single item promotion on its website, which could get you some decent deals on other Google-y gear. This coupon can’t be combo’d with this item, however, as it is already discounted.

If you aren’t quite sure if the Nexus 9 is for you, be sure to check out our review of the device to see how Google’s latest tablet from HTC stacks up against the competition.

Google Nexus 9 Tablet 16GB White by Office Depot & OfficeMax 2015-03-02 16-49-44

Nexus 6 now available on Amazon with Prime shipping

Chance Miller Feb 23 2015 - 5:16 pm PT

0 Comments

nexus-6-hardware

The often hard to come by Nexus 6 is now available directly from Amazon. Previously only available via third-party retailers on the site, which often increased prices due to availability, the Nexus 6 is now available on Amazon and ships directly from the site’s warehouses. Before tonight, the Nexus 6 was only available from Motorola and Google Play.

Expand
Expanding
Close

Nexus Player coming to Japan by end of February, its first market out of North America

Chance Miller Jan 29 2015 - 7:55 pm PT

0 Comments

nexus player image shot Earlier this month, Google’s Nexus Player became available from a variety of new online retailers and big-box stores, and now the company revealed the first market outside of North America in which the device will be available. In a post on its Asia Pacific Blog, Google has revealed that the Nexus Player will be available in Japan by the end of February.

Expand
Expanding
Close

Google CFO admits the company has been unable to keep up with Nexus 6 demand

Chance Miller Jan 29 2015 - 2:10 pm PT

0 Comments

nexus-6-product-photo

During the company’s Q4 2014 earnings call, Google Chief Financial Officer Patrick Pichette addressed a few of the reasons for the company’s slower than expected quarter. Pichette said that one issue Google had was keeping up with demand the demand for the Nexus 6. Pichette noted that while the device was well received, the company simply couldn’t get the inventory to keep up with consumer demand.

Expand
Expanding
Close

Google reportedly planning to launch its own wireless network

Chance Miller Jan 21 2015 - 1:05 pm PT

4 Comments

google

A new report from The Information claims that Google is preparing to sell cellular plans directly to customers. The report, citing “three people with knowledge of the plans,” says that Google will sell customers the service and manage their calls and data, much like other U.S. carriers:
Expand
Expanding
Close

Sprint says Android 5.0.1 Lollipop for Nexus 5 ‘released,’ should be rolling out soon (Update: T-Mobile too)

Stephen Hall Dec 15 2014 - 7:25 am PT

0 Comments

nexus5

Sprint has updated its software update release notes page for the Nexus 5 to list a release date of December 15th (today) for the much-awaited 5.0.1 update to Android Lollipop. The build, version LRX22C, should be rolling out to devices starting today but–as usual–could take several days to arrive.

2014-12-15 09_22_32-Find and update the software version on your Google Nexus 5

Since we’ve been waiting a while and this is one of the last devices to get the 5.0.1 update, this should be sign that the update will be rolling out to all devices regardless of carrier soon. The update doesn’t pack any known big features, but is rather an incremental under-the-hood update.

Google has yet to update its factory image download page on the Developers site with the image for this release, but we wouldn’t be surprised if that showed up very soon. Downloads are available, however, for the Nexus 4, 6, 7 (certain models), 9, and 10. We’ll update this post when you can grab the latest build for the Nexus 5.

Update: T-Mobile has also updated their support documentation.

Update 2: Image now available.

Nexus 6 launches in UK on O2 while T-Mobile Nexus 9 launch reportedly delayed

Stephen Hall Dec 4 2014 - 8:28 am PT

0 Comments

should-u-buy-nexus-9

The launches of Google’s new Nexus devices have been kind of a mess to say the least, and while more people have gotten the opportunity to purchase them because they’re being launched on more carriers, this also means that the rollout wasn’t as simple as just listing them on Google Play. But as of today, some amount of progress is being made, and those in the UK now have a chance to get their hands on the Nexus 6 via O2. Sadly, though, the launch of the Nexus 9 on T-Mobile in the U.S. has hit a bit of a snag, being delayed for an unknown amount of time.

Expand
Expanding
Close

Google releases ‘Device Assist’ Android app for Nexus tech support

Jordan Kahn Dec 3 2014 - 11:38 am PT

1 Comment

Google today released a new Android app called Device Assist that offers live tech support, troubleshooting, tips and more for Nexus, Google Play edition, and Android One devices.
Expand
Expanding
Close

AT&T’s Nexus 6 stock reportedly being sent back due to software bug (update)

Mark Hearn Nov 21 2014 - 9:15 am PT

3 Comments

nexus-6-side-view

AT&T retail stores are reportedly being told to send back their first shipments of Google’s Nexus 6 due to a software bug identified by Motorola. The noted issues with this glitch are a blacked out screen and trouble connecting to the carrier’s service. Motorola Mobility is said to be working on restocking Ma Bell’s inventory with replacement devices, however this will likely have an impact on the handset’s availability.

Expand
Expanding
Close

AT&T rumored to include its branding on Nexus 6 back

Casey Carroll Nov 16 2014 - 3:10 pm PT

4 Comments

nexus2cee_png

According to a recent rumor, AT&T plans to include its carrier branding on the back of the Nexus 6 (via Android Police). The image, taken from AT&T’s Business Direct page, shows the AT&T branding just below the beginning of “NEXUS” on the non-removable back. It’s not totally unsightly, but most people who buy a Nexus device expect it to include the Nexus branding, the manufacturer’s branding, and nothing else.

Expand
Expanding
Close

Review: Google’s Nexus 6 sets a new standard for Android devices (Video)

Dom Esposito Nov 12 2014 - 10:00 am PT

2 Comments

Demand for Nexus devices has always been crazy, but this year Google took it a step further in every department and created somewhat of a super-smartphone. Most of what makes the Nexus 6 so great stems from its pure Android experience. Essentially, you’re experiencing this mobile OS exactly as it was crafted and straight from the source.

Because of Android’s openness, many smartphone makers dilute Android with their own custom skins. This is mostly great for consumers as skins add features that help create the core concepts of devices such as Samsung’s Galaxy Note line, but there’s almost always a tradeoff. You’re sacrificing overall speed and fluidity thanks to the resources being consumed.

Google’s Nexus lineup is a series of devices without all of the added bulk. This is the cleanest Android experience you can find. While it may not be as feature-rich when compared to other devices and their skins, it might be the best Android experience you can get…

Expand
Expanding
Close

LG G3 to receive Android Lollipop update starting next week

9to5 Staff Nov 9 2014 - 8:30 am PT

2 Comments

LG G3 Android Lollipop

LG announced this weekend that it will begin rolling out the highly-anticipated Android Lollipop update for its flagship LG G3 smartphone starting in Poland this upcoming week. The handset maker confirmed that other key markets will receive the update in the near future, with an upgrade schedule for other smartphones to follow at a later date.
Expand
Expanding
Close

Nexus Player’s Android 5.0 factory image now available from Google

Mark Hearn Nov 5 2014 - 6:57 am PT

0 Comments

Nexus-Player-title

And then there were two. Google recently released the factory image for its Nexus 9 tablet and for an encore the search giant has uploaded an image of its Nexus Player. Indexed as version LRX21M, if you’ve invested in Mountain View’s media puck, it’ll be a good idea to snag this download, just in case you decide to tinker with your TV’s newest companion.

Expand
Expanding
Close

Google promises to restock Nexus 6 every Wednesday

Chance Miller Nov 4 2014 - 4:09 pm PT

2 Comments

nexus-6-stack

When the Nexus 6 first went up for order on the Play Store, the process was anything but seamless for customers. The device sold-out almost instantly and Google’s servers took a massive hit, making it nearly impossible for anyone to get through and place an order. If you’re still looking to get your hands on a Nexus 6, however, Google this evening has announced its plans for restocking the device.

Expand
Expanding
Close

Nexus 6 pre-orders to open November 18 in the UK, available on December 1

Chance Miller Nov 4 2014 - 8:46 am PT

0 Comments

nexus-6

If you live in the UK and have been feeling left out of all the Nexus 6 madness over the last few days, your wait appears to be almost over. According to mobile retailer Mobiles.co.uk, the Nexus 6 will be available for pre-order in the UK on November 18th. Retail availability will be December 1st, with pre-ordered devices hitting customer doorsteps on that same day.

Expand
Expanding
Close

LTE Nexus 9 passes through FCC with Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Sprint support

Chance Miller Nov 4 2014 - 8:00 am PT

1 Comment

should-you-buy-nexus-9

The Nexus 9 just recently became available in its WiFi-only model, with Google promising an LTE variant sometime this year. Yesterday, however, an HTC-made tablet passed through the FCC carrying the ID NM80P82300 and support for LTE connectivity. Given that the Nexus 9 is manufactured by HTC, it seems more than likely that this device is indeed the LTE-capable Nexus 9.

Expand
Expanding
Close