Google blesses us with the Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Android 5.0 "Lolipop" & the Nexus Media player

[newarkhiphop]

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 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 eitherWatchESPN or HBO Go. 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 preorder the Nexus Player on October 17th.

http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/15/google-nexus-player/

Google has just announced that the next major version of Android, 5.0, will be known as Lollipop. After months of teasing the OS, the search giant is finally taking what was previously known as Android "L" into the mainstream, with the first set of the devices expected to arrive early next month. Speaking of which, Android Lollipop will make its debut on the new Nexus 9, a big-screen smartphone from Motorola; the Nexus 9, an 8.9-inch tablet made by HTC; and the Nexus Player, a media-streaming box with Android TV, the first one with Google's new home entertainment platform. What's more, the company confirmed that Lollipop is coming to the Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10, as well as Google Play edition devices, in the coming weeks.

To make things better, Android 5.0 is also headed to a number of Motorola smartphones, such as both generations of the Moto X and Moto G (including the LTE model), Moto E, Droid Maxx, Droid Mini and Droid Ultra. Motorola didn't say when exactly the upgrade will be available for those devices, but at least it has confirmed its plans to do so.

Developing...

http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/15/google-android-lollipop/

5.9-inch Quad HD screen? Check? The more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset, clocked at 2.7GHz? You betcha. Hefty 3,220 mAh 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 component that doesn't seem to have been upgraded is the 13-megapixel camera and dual-LED flash layout on the Nexus 6's back (and that's sort of a shame). What's sort of 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 juiciest 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. The Verge reports that pre-orders for the Nexus 6 will kick off on October 29 with a full retail launch to follow some time in November, but expect to shell out a few pretty pennies for it. You'll be able to nab your own 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.

http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/15/nexus-6-official/

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 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. Sadly, wireless charging isn't included. The 7.9mm-thick slate will be available in black and white and weighs in at 425g (436g for LTE).

http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/15/google-nexus-9/

GSDG YALL DIE

 

[Real]

 

[the artist known az]

Any word on the price of the Nexus 9?

 

[Tunez]

Hopefully HTC drops a phablet in Nov

 

[Golayitdown]

$649 though



Glad I got that OPO :smugCesaro:

 

[Prince Akeem]

Oh look...Another android set top/gaming device that hardly anyone will buy.

 

[newarkhiphop]

Any word on the price of the Nexus 9?

$399

 

[the artist known az]

$399

Thanks, I found on c/net that 16GB is 399 & 32GB is 479

I guess the 16GB is the better value

 

[iceberg_is_on_fire]

GSDG I can't wait to have 5.0 on my devices. Piffery.

 

[x2y]

Blessed thy GSDG. I need that 5.0 soon.
I didn't think I want that Nexus 6 but

 

[TruStyle]

 

[detach]

Praise godgle

 

[The Jewnited States]

who is buying that set top box? shyt is guaranteed wack

 

[The War Report]

When is 5.0 coming out? I just bought a 1st gen Nexus 7.

 

[newarkhiphop]

who is buying that set top box? shyt is guaranteed wack

As long as it has hbo go & Pandora on it am getting it, moving the roku to the bedroom TV