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As soon as Google’s morning event wrapped up, an email hit our inbox, claiming HTC is going to unwrap a brand new, Marshmallow -powered One device on October 20 via a “virtual event.” What is meant by virtual event, HTC states, “This is not your traditional smartphone so we aren’t hosting a traditional launch event.”  The event is set to kick off at 12pm EST on October 20, which is 9am PST for those on the west coast. As to which device HTC is referring to, we assume they are speaking of the One A9 , a device that has been leaked left and right, but we would not exactly put money on that. The timing matches up well, given it was reported we would see the One A9 launch this November, however, nothing is ever confirmed until it is announced and official. If HTC does announce the One A9, the device is reported to feature a 5″ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 617 processor, 2GB of RAM, microSD card slot, 2,150 mAh battery, 13MP rear-facing camera, and an UltraPixel camera along the frontside

Following their big unveiling in San Francisco this morning, Google’s new Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are now available for pre-order. But should you buy one, or is your hard-earned cash better spent elsewhere? To help you decide, here’s a handy comparison that shows you how Google’s latest devices stack up against the competition from Read the full article... The post How Google’s new Nexus phones stack up against the competition appeared first on Cult of Android .

This morning, Google announced the Pixel C , the first tablet designed and built by Google alone. It’s not a Nexus, it’s a Pixel. The Pixel C delivers a first-class tablet/laptop-like experience, featuring a 2560 x 1800 display, Tegra X1 processor from NVIDIA, Maxwell GPU, 3GB of RAM, USB Type-C, and a keyboard attachment for those who need to handle work on-the-go.  Set to launch in time for the holidays, the Pixel C is priced starting at $499 for the 32GB model, and $599 for the 64GB. The keyboard attachment is priced and sold separately for $149. The tablet runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box, and if past Pixel devices were any hint, you can expect this device to feel exceptional in-hand. What do you think? The ultimate Xmas gift? Related Stories Report: Google to Launch ‘Pixel C’ Tablet Later This Year, 10.2″ Display and Tegra X1 Processor Android 6.0 Marshmallow Rolls Out Next Week to Nexus 5, 6, 7 (2013), 9, and Player Google Unveils Project Jacquard, a Moveme

Just as reported earlier this week, Google announced a Family Plan option for users of Google Music , one which will allow a family of up to six to rock out to all of the great tunes available through All Access, priced at just $14.99 a month.  Each account will have the ability to store 50,000 songs in the cloud, accessible from any device. In addition, each account will receive the benefits of recommended playlists and streaming options, bringing a tailored feel for each user in your family. Google states this Family Plan option will be available “in a few weeks.” Once available, we will let you know. Who is ready to sign up for this? Related Stories Google to Announce ‘Family Plan’ for Google Music, $14.99 a Month for Six Accounts Unreleased Gramophone Music App Does Material Design Right Google Unveils Project Jacquard, a Movement to Bring Touch and Gesture Technology to Clothing Google Play Music Gets Free, Ad-Supported Radio Streaming in US Google Confirms $15/Mon

You don’t need a console, microconsole, or even a cord to play games on your television. You’ll only need a Chromecast. During its Nexus event today, Google revealed that it is working with developers to stream games from your smartphone to your TV-connected Chromecast ( Google also announced the Chromecast 2 and Chromecast audio today ). This feature enables gamers to control apps like Angry Birds Go, a kart-racing game, with their phones while the visuals display on your television. This is something we’ve seen before with Apple’s Airplay to Apple TV, but a Chromecast is only $35 — and Google revealed it has sold 20 million Chromecasts worldwide. Of course, mobile gaming on a television has had many incarnations so far and none have really caught on. We’ve seen plenty of companies attempt to put Android hardware microconsoles, and that led to the disastrous Ouya and a number of other entries that almost no one remembers. But gaming on smartphones and tablets is worth $30 billion

From your watch to your phone to your TV, we want to help you stay connected, entertained and informed across all your screens. Today we’re introducing a few new things that do just that: two Nexus phones, a tablet for work and play, updates to Chromecast and features for some of your favorite apps—all working together to make your day a little bit easier and more fun. New Nexus phones We made Android to be an open platform that anyone can build on, and today there are 4,000+ Android devices in all shapes and sizes. Android’s diversity is why it’s become the most popular mobile platform in the world, and the latest version, Marshmallow , takes Android to a new level of performance. While we love all the Android devices out there, every year we build Nexus devices to show off the latest and greatest, directly from the people who built Android. Today we’re introducing the latest Nexus treats, both running Marshmallow, sweetened by amazing apps and sandwiched by some cutting-edge ha

From your watch to your phone to your TV, we want to help you stay connected, entertained and informed across all your screens. Today we’re introducing a few new things that do just that: two Nexus phones, a tablet for work and play, updates to Chromecast and features for some of your favorite apps—all working together to make your day a little bit easier and more fun. New Nexus phones We made Android to be an open platform that anyone can build on, and today there are 4,000+ Android devices in all shapes and sizes. Android’s diversity is why it’s become the most popular mobile platform in the world, and the latest version, Marshmallow , takes Android to a new level of performance. While we love all the Android devices out there, every year we build Nexus devices to show off the latest and greatest, directly from the people who built Android. Today we’re introducing the latest Nexus treats, both running Marshmallow, sweetened by amazing apps and sandwiched by some cutting-edge ha

Today, we introduced a new Chromecast and its partner-in-crime, Chromecast Audio. Chromecast has faster performance, a new design and is available in three colors. Chromecast Audio is a small device that plugs into your existing speakers, so you can stream your favorite tunes from your phone, similar to Chromecast. We’re also introducing an easier way to find what to watch through the redesigned Chromecast app. Now, you can go to a single place to browse or search content from across apps you already use. The Chromecast app is available on Android starting today and rolling out to iOS over the coming weeks. Chromecast has the most comprehensive collection of apps globally with millions of entertainment options. Here’s just a few: It’s fall premiere season-- catch up on your favorites. Chromecast can help you burn through the last season of Homeland on Showtime before the next season premieres in October. Or choose from over 200,000 TV shows and movies from favorites like Net

(Cross posted on the Official Google Blog ) From your watch to your phone to your TV, we want to help you stay connected, entertained and informed across all your screens. Today we’re introducing a few new things that do just that: two Nexus phones, a tablet for work and play, updates to Chromecast and features for some of your favorite apps—all working together to make your day a little bit easier and more fun. New Nexus phones We made Android to be an open platform that anyone can build on, and today there are 4,000+ Android devices in all shapes and sizes. Android’s diversity is why it’s become the most popular mobile platform in the world, and the latest version, Marshmallow , takes Android to a new level of performance. While we love all the Android devices out there, every year we build Nexus devices to show off the latest and greatest, directly from the people who built Android. Today we’re introducing the latest Nexus treats, both running Marshmallow, sweetened by ama

 Google has announced it’s working on a 10.2 inch tablet called the Pixel C at its Nexus event in SF today. The slate was revealed by product management exec Andrew Bowers, who talked up both the “play and productivity” sides of the forthcoming addition to the Pixel product line-up. Read More

HTC Butterfly 3 is a Candybar, Touchscreen Android Smartphone from HTC which runs on Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop). HTC Butterfly 3 is available in Blue, Red, White colors and 161 g (5.68 oz) of weight. HTC Butterfly 3 has 1440 x 2560 pixels, 5.2 inches (~565 ppi pixel density) display size which supports Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors. HTC Butterfly 3 is powered by Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A57 CPU, Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 Chipset and Adreno 430 GPU along with 32 GB, 3 GB RAM.Additional features of HTC Butterfly 3 are IP57 certified dust and water resistant, Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes, HTC Sence 7 UI, Dolby Audio sound. HTC Butterfly 3 has GPRS, EDGE, 3G, WIFI, Bluetooth, Infrared Port, GPS connectivity options on board. You can take pictures of your beloved ones from its 20.2 MP Duo camera.

At this morning’s event, Google announced two new Chromecast devices, an updated Chromecast HDMI dongle for your HDTV, and a Chromecast Audio dongle, capable of turning any regular speaker into a smart speaker.  The updated Chromecast dongle features a retooled design, allowing for easier plugging into television units. Essentially, it acts the same as the older Chromecast, albeit with updated features, but the hardware inside the unit has changed most. Inside, we have dual-band WiFi, with a smart connection that allows for the fastest WiFi connection, all of the time. Google decided to price the Chromecast dongle the same at $35, available for purchase today. Chromecast Audio is basically the same thing, but for music. Instead of hooking it up to a TV, you hook it up to a sound system or Bluetooth speaker. This allows you to save battery on your smartphone. You and friends can set a queue of music for a playlist, and the hardware even allows for multi room support. Chromecast Au

As you now know, the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are official. Google has fully announced each device at an event in San Francisco, putting to bed any last remaining questions. LG has indeed made the 5X, a phone that is very much a return of the “all-around champ.” It’s the smaller of the two Nexus phones and should be a great option for those who want something much more manageable with a single hand, something that isn’t whale-like. Below, you will find the official spec list as presented to us by Google.  Nexus 5X Specs (Official) Display 5.2-inch IPS LCD (1920x1080, 423ppi), Fingerprint and smudge-resistant oleophobic coating OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 1.8 GHz hexa-core 64-bit, Adreno 418 GPU Camera 12.3MP rear camera (f/2.0), IR Laser assisted Auto focus, 4K video capture (30fps), CRI-90 dual-flash; 5MP front camera (f/2.2) Battery 2,700 mAh, Fast charging - up to 3.8 hours of use from only 10 minutes of charging

As you now know, the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are official. Google has fully announced each device at an event in San Francisco, putting to bed any last remaining questions. Huawei has indeed made the 6P, a phone that is largely thought to be the more premium of the two. It features a metal body, higher-end processor, is bigger, and more expensive. Some would consider the 5X to fall into the mid-range category, while the 6P is by all means a true flagship. Below, you will find the official spec list as presented to us by Google.  Nexus 6P Specs (Official) Display 5.7-inch WQHD AMOLED (2560x1440, 518ppi) OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1, 2.0 GHz Octa-core 64-bit, Adreno 430 GPU Camera 12.3MP rear camera (1.55 μM, f/2.0), IR Laser assisted autofocus, 4K (30 fps) video capture, Broad-spectrum CRI-90 dual flash; 8MP front camera Battery 3,450 mAh battery, Fast charging - up to 7 hours of use from only 10 minutes of charging RAM

Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X pre-orders are now live on the Google Store! Go! Go! Go! The Nexus 5X comes in three colors (Carbon, Quartz, or Ice) and starts at $379. The Nexus 6P comes in three colors as well (Aluminium, Graphite, or Frost) and starts at $499. These phones are unlocked and ready for all US carriers. Store Links :   Nexus 6P | Nexus 5X Related Stories Report: Nexus 5X Starts at $379, Nexus 6P at $499 – Pre-Orders for Both Open Tomorrow Google Announces Nexus Protect, a 2-Year Protection Plan for Your Phone Nexus 6P: Want to Know Everything About It? Here You Go. Google Opens the Google Store for Device Sales, Introduces New Chromebook Pixel Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P Pre-Orders Now Live! is a post from: Droid Life

If you pre-order the new Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P, Google is tossing in some freebies. All Nexus 5X and 6P orders include a free 90-day subscription to Google Play Music, but if you pre-order, they are also handing out a $50 Google Play credit. The devices aren’t live yet on Google Play, so stay tuned. Related Stories Live: Google’s Nexus 5X and 6P Event! Report: Google to Launch Buy Buttons Directly in Search Results in Coming Weeks Report: Nexus 5X Starts at $379, Nexus 6P at $499 – Pre-Orders for Both Open Tomorrow Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P Pricing and Availability Announced Pre-Order New Nexus 5X or 6P, Get Free Google Play Music and $50 Play Credit is a post from: Droid Life

Along with its announcement of the new Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, Google unveiled a new protection plan for each called Nexus Protect. The plan runs $69 for the Nexus 5X and $89 for the Nexus 6P. With Nexus Protect, you get 2 years of coverage for mechanical breakdown on your phone, 2 years of protection from accidental damage, and you get replacements as early as the next business day. Related Stories Google Announces the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P (Updated) Report: Nexus 5X Starts at $379, Nexus 6P at $499 – Pre-Orders for Both Open Tomorrow Google Opens the Google Store for Device Sales, Introduces New Chromebook Pixel Thursday Poll: Most Excited for – Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Android 6.0, New Chromecast? Google Announces Nexus Protect, a 2-Year Protection Plan for Your Phone is a post from: Droid Life

So, when is your current Nexus getting the update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow? Next week, actually. Google announced today that the update will arrive over-the-air (OTA) to the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9, and Nexus Player. Sorry, Nexus 4, Nexus 10, and Nexus 7 (2012) owners. Related Stories Download: Android Marshmallow Preview 3 OTA Updates Download: Android 5.0.2 OTA Updates for Nexus Devices (Updated: Nexus 10) Download: Android 5.1.1 OTA Updates for Nexus Devices Google Posts Newer Android 6.0 Preview 3 Builds of MPA44I Android 6.0 Marshmallow Rolls Out Next Week to Nexus 5, 6, 7 (2013), 9, and Player is a post from: Droid Life

Google’s inexpensive TV dongle is finally getting a much needed update today as the tech giant revealed two brand new Chromecast models at its press event in San Francisco. Google also loosed a redesigned Chromecast app, Photos support, and Spotify for the video device. The newly-designed TV-centric Chromecast dongle (which comes with an integrated HDMI Read the full article... The post Google doubles down on dongles with new Chromecasts appeared first on Cult of Android .