LG Nexus 5X vs Nexus 5 – What’s different?

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Google just announced two new Nexus smartphones today – the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P. The Nexus 5X is manufactured by LG who also made the Nexus 5. Let us compare these two devices side by side and see what has changed.

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New Chromecast (2015) announced, brings improved WiFi, Fast Play onboard at same $35 price point

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Google today announced a brand new version of their streaming stick dubbed the Chromecast. While it doesn’t pick up the Chromecast 2 moniker, the stick has received a fresh hardware design in addition to partially redesigned internals. Continue reading “New Chromecast (2015) announced, brings improved WiFi, Fast Play onboard at same $35 price point”

Google Photos updated with Chromecast support, private labels and more [Update]

Google has announced updates for Photos that was originally launched in May this year at I/O. Today, the company has updated the Photos app with a bunch of new features and improvements.

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Google announces Android Sensor Hub that monitors your device’s movements

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Google announced Android Sensor Hub which is a feature common to both the LG Nexus 5X as well as the Huawei Nexus 6P. It is basically a secondary processor that is designed to keep a track of the device’s movements.

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Google Pixel C with 10.2-inch display, Nvidia X1 SoC announced, starts at $499

Google Pixel C

Google just announced Pixel C, the company’s latest tablet in the Pixel series. It has a 10.2-inch (3200×1800 pixels) 500 nits 16:9 display, is powered byNVIDIA Tegra X1 processor with 256-core Maxwell architecture GPU and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It also has a keyboard that is sold separately that attaches to the tablet magnetically. It connects over Bluetooth, clings to the back of the tablet when you’re not using it and inductively charges whenever it’s closed. Continue reading “Google Pixel C with 10.2-inch display, Nvidia X1 SoC announced, starts at $499”

Google launches Nexus Protect – Premium warranty packages for the Nexus 6P and 5X

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Google has announced an add on insurance policy for the new Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X smartphones. The additional insurance coverage is optional and will be valid for a period of two years.

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Android 6.0 Marshmallow for Nexus 5, 6, 7, 9 and Nexus Player to roll out starting next week

Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Google just announced that it will start rolling out Android 6.0 Marshmallow for Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9 and Nexus Player starting from next week. Google did not announce the exact date, but it is likely to be October 5th, as rumored earlier.
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Google Play Music family plan officially announced for $14.99 per month

Google has officially announced a family plan for Play Music following a report earlier today. With the latest family plan, up to six people can create different profiles to access their favorite music on Play Music.

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Google Nexus 6P with 5.7-inch QHD display, Snapdragon 810 announced, starts at $499

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Google has announced the Nexus 6P smartphone made by Huawei, successor of last year’s Motorola-made Nexus 6. It has a 5.7-inch Quad HD display at 518 PPI, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 810 v2.1 processor and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has a 12.3-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, IR Laser assisted autofocus and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera. It has anodized aluminium body and is just 7.3mm thick. Continue reading “Google Nexus 6P with 5.7-inch QHD display, Snapdragon 810 announced, starts at $499”

Google Nexus 5X with 5.2-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 808 official, starts at $379

Google Nexus 5X

Google just announced the Nexus 5X smartphone made by LG. It is the successor of the Nexus 5 that was introduced back in 2013. It has a 5.2-inch 1080p display, is powered by an Hexa-Core Snapdragon 808 processor and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has a 12.3-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, laser auto focus and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Google Nexus 5X with 5.2-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 808 official, starts at $379”

Google may announce $14.99 per month family plan for Play Music

Google is all geared up to announce the new Nexus devices later today and many be a Pixel C Android tablet. A fresh report is now stating that the company may announce a new family plan for Google Play Music.

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Google increases APK size limit on Play Store to 100MB

Google has increased the file size limitation for the APKs submitted on the Google Play Store. The company has doubled the Android app size limit on the Play store from 50MB to 100MB.

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Google tipped to launch 10.2 inch Pixel C Android tablet later this year

Google is set to announce two new Nexus devices today. Meanwhile, a fresh report is stating that the company is planning to launch a high-end 10.2-inch tablet later this year.

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Google Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P prices could start from $379 and $499

Huawei Nexus 6P leak

Google will introduce the LG-made Nexus 5X and Huawei-made Nexus 6P smartphones at an event in San Francisco in a few hours. Earlier rumors said that the LG Nexus 5X will start at $399, now a new report from Android Police says that the Nexus 5X will be priced from $379.99 (Rs. 25,250 approximately) onwards. It also says that the Nexus 6P will be priced from $499.99 (Rs. 33,220 approximately) onwards. Continue reading “Google Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P prices could start from $379 and $499”

YouTube’s ad-free subscription service tipped to launch on October 22nd

In April this year it was said that YouTube is working on an ad free video subscription service for the first time that will allows users to watch videos without any advertisement. Now, a new report claims that the video sharing platform will launch this service as early as next month.

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