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Always wanted to get a Nexus 6 but you just didnt like the high pricing ? Well apparently Amazon is running a sort of a firesale on the Nexus 6 right now (as we speak) the phone was Motorola's attempt at making a flagship nexus for 2014  . The phone was praised for its good looks and functionality but its $600+ price was just too much for a nexus so developers and average android Joes forgot about it . With the Nexus 5x and Nexus 6P replacing the throne , the Nexus 6 is now decomissioned but it will still get official updates for many more years to come . The phone initially came out with Android 5.0 and it is currently on 6.0 marshmallow . The ex flagship nexus is available for a alltime low of $249 for the 32GB model and $299 for the 64GB model . If you are interested , head on over to Amazons page and break your piggybanks . Available till stocks lasts . Source -  Amazon

Although Google launched three new platforms for its Android 6.0 Marshmallow - the Nexus 5X , 6P and the Pixel C Tablet , a majority of users using older nexus devices are also said to receive the update very soon but those of you on Nexus 4 , Nexus 7 2012 and Nexus 10 devices will probably have to look elsewhere as software update support has officially been dropped for these three devices The Nexus 4 - a phone launched during the end of 2012 is still capable of running Android 6.0 but its low internal storage (the 8GB model) and due to the fact that it has been succeeded by 4 Nexus phones models since its launch ,and so keeping support for this device might be another chore for Google  so this model has officially hit its End of life now .  The Nexus 7 2012 - is another device that has ended its update service life and will not get any Marshmallow officially . The Tablet , launched in 2012 was one of the most popular and influential tablet devices to date as it...

Along side the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P , Google announced its latest "Nexus" tablet called the Pixel C . The tablet , which follows Google's design principles which started off with the Chromebook pixel are still present ,but unlike the beefier laptop , this model runs Android and has a Nvidia X1 chip with Maxwell graphics and 3GB of RAM to beat .Powered with Android 6.0 Marshmallow , the tablet is also the first Android tablet to run the software version ,and as the name suggests the Pixel has a 308ppi display with a resolution of 2560x1800 , sRGB color gamut , 500 nits of brightness which gives ranks this 10.2" display high on the tablet display department . The rest of the specs include a optional keyboard , this gives the Pixel C a a chance to compete in the productivity market against rivals like the Microsoft Surface 3 ,but unlike Microsoft's keyboard , this one features a connection point rather than a magnetic strip allowing you to prop up the tab...

Google has officially announced the Huawei Nexus 6P , the phone , a first for the Chinese OEM Huawei , is offering the phone as a replacement model for the out-going Nexus 6 from last year . The phone , unlike its predecessor , now has a slightly lower price point and you do get some nice specs for the $500 this phone will cost off contract. underneath the metal unibody chassis and the gorgeous 5.7"  2K resolution (2560x1440) AMOLED display , we find a 2.0 Ghz Snapdragon 810 v2.1 Soc paired with 3GB of RAM . The processor in question has raised eyebrows before , but the v 2.1 is a third gen refined edition of the S810 so you dont need to worry about the heating problem as much as before . Other specs include a 12MP camera with OIS and 4K video recording (Same as the Nexus 5X) , and it too has a Dual LED flash set up . There is a front facing 8MP camera as well as a fingerprint CMOS sensor at the back . The rest of the specs include a 3450mAh battery ,a USB C port as well as Andr...

LG(and Google) have finally launched a successor to the most famous Nexus - the Nexus 5 , the new device , named as the Nexus 5X is loosely based on the LG G4 , but most of the internals are inferior in some aspects . The 5X The handset as previously leaked , packs a Snapdragon 808 Soc - which is a 6 core chipset packing 2 A57 cores and 4 A53 cores and Adreno 418GPU , 2GB of RAM is present as well as 16GB/32GB of local storage . A 12.3MP rear camera is  present and it features Optical image stabilization on the camera ,the camera records 4K and it has a laser autofocus system (a-la G series)and dual LED flash . The phone also features a 5MP front facing sensor and a fingerprint reader on the back of the phone which is another first for the Nexus series .The phone comes with a 2700 mAh non removable battery and it will support wireless charging ,A 5.2" 1080p display , USB Type C is also making a appearance and so is MiMO (wifi) and  Android 6.0 Marshmallow . pricing details a...

Google is probably planning to launch two nexus devices at their September 29 event , one being the LG Nexus 5X and the other - the Huawei Nexus 6P  - a handset that replaces the Motorola Nexus 6 launched last year .The Nexus 6P - a handset designed with cues of its Huawei "P" series is the upmarket version and it therefore will be priced accordingly .The handset as previously leaked , packs a Snapdragon 810 Soc - which is a 10 core chipset packing 4 A57 cores and 4 A53 cores and , 3GB of RAM is said to be present as well as 32/64 and 128 GB of local storage (if you wonder why 16GB is not listed as a potion , thats because that option is only available with the Nexus 5X). A 16MP rear camera is rumored to be present on the camera along with a dual LED flash . The phone also features a 5MP front facing sensor and a fingerprint reader on the back of the phone which is another first for the Nexus series , the phone is set to come with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box ...

Google is probably planning to launch two nexus devices at their September 29 event , one being the Huawei Nexus 6P and the other - the LG Nexus 5X - a handset that replaces the successful Nexus 5 made by the same company a few years back .The Nexus 5X , which is sort of the entry level nexus comes in three color options - white , black and a new ice blue option .The handset as previously leaked , packs a Snapdragon 808 Soc - which is a 6 core chipset packing 2 A57 cores and 4 A53 cores and Adreno 418GPU , 2GB of RAM is said to be present as well as 16GB of local storage . A 13MP rear camera is rumored to be present on the camera along with a dual LED flash . The phone also features a 5MP front facing sensor and a fingerprint reader on the back of the phone which is another first for the Nexus series .The phone is said to come with a 2700 mAh non removable battery and  it is rumored that it will support wireless charging , pricing details are still sketchy , but do expect to pay...

With Nexus (or shall we say Nexae) devices set to launch on the 29th of September , chances are , you could see a new Nexus 6 successor and possibly even a affordable Nexus 5x getting launched on that day .Although the next generation Nexae will be all the rave , older hardware will also stick around the campfire ready for Marshmallow updates of their own , one of the first devices to receive the update will surely be the Nexus 6 - a device which at launch was somewhat out of reach of average Nexus buyers thanks to its expensive off contract price , but now , after almost a year of acting as Android's main test vehicle , The Nexus 6 has hit a half price mark with the device being listed for $349 for the 32GB and $400 for the 64GB version .The deal is currently running on Amazon , and if you are quick you might be able to grab one of these as the Motorola made Nexus 6 is still a serious kicker when it comes to raw specs . The Nexus 6 , made by Motorola is powered by a 2.7 Ghz Sn...

More details about the upcoming Huawei Nexus have emerged after the alleged device was exposed with its Bootloader caught in the open . The handset , rumored to be the most likely contender for the title of becoming the next Nexus (LG is also said to be working on a similar project , but we expect LG may be working on creating a successor to the compact Nexus 5 instead) was previously leaked in a pre-production stage with a rear mounted fingerprint scanner and a HTC hero-esque rear design . The new leaks show the device to be sporting a Snapdragon 810 Soc , 3GB of RAM (LPDDR4) and 64GB of Storage provided by Samsung . Other specs leaked according to previous photos show us the display of the phone sitting in the 2560x1440 resolution range and having a USB Type C port .Although further details about the Huawei Nexus are still under wraps , we can expect the device to be unveiled somewhere in the range of October and November along with 5.2/6.0 aka Android Marshmallow and a possible s...

A few hours ago , Google announced its new developer preview of Android M - A system that is said to bring refinement to the already gorgeous material design . Unveiled at Google IO 2015 in San Francisco , the entire show as usual was broadcasted live via youtube , although i was never able to attend any of the Google IO events , i managed to secure a seat at our national GDG Sri Lanka Google IO Extended event held in Colombo where i was able to use the slow and crowded Wifi connection to type this blog entry .  Contents  *Android M  *Google Photos  *Android wear  *Chromecast *Android TV *Android auto *Google cardboard  *JUMP (with GoPro) *Project Brillo and WEAVE Android in numbers  Did you know that 8/10 smartphones shipped last year were Android devices ? and did you know that there are over 4000 specific Android devices launched at date ..well these were some of the specs Google put out last night , and here is the remainder *6...

With Google IO 2015 just around the corner , the anticipation for new software as well as hardware in the form of Nexus devices are at a all time high . Although the probably of Google announcing new hardware at the event is low , rumors spread that Huawei and LG are prepping up some good gadgets for this year in the form of a large phablet and a smartphone . Internally known as the Angler , the rumored LG nexus device is infact a replacement for the Nexus 5 , the device  , which is said to have a 5.2" display is basically a slimmed down LG G4 as the phone is rumored to have a Snapdragon 808 as well  , other specs are still unknown ,and even the existence of the phone is also unknown at this point , if it becomes true , this will be the Nexus 5 for 2015 . The second device , from Huawei  is known by the code as   Bullhead , although the names are a bit fishy, Google has a reputation of giving maritime related codenames for its nexus devices so it will possib...

Google and Skrillex unveiled their limited edition live cases for Nexus and Some Samsung smartphones . The product - which is only available for Nexus 5 , Nexus 6 . Samsung Galaxy S5 and S6 and the Note 4 have a embedded  NFC chip and button which can be customized to launch any app or website once the cover is put on and tethered to the phone ,buying the case also gets you a free copy of his OWSLA Album . Rest of the specs of the case include the ability to download Skrillex's live wallpapers which are taken from his newly launched balloon satellite , in the morning hours , the wallpaper changes to a live wallpaper created using the images taken from orbit and at night the wallpaper changes to a star constellation of the area . The case costs $40 and is available in "Space Shield,""Circuit Bae," and "lil planet" designs .Cases for the Nexus devices are already available , but Samsung owners will have to wait for the Case drop in June . Writ...

Google's mighty work horse smartphone - the Nexus 5 has finally reached its end . The phone , which was probably the most well received and the most popular nexus device to date was originally introduced in late 2013 and now after nearly (2 years) , Google has pulled the sales plug . The phone , which showcased Android 4.4.4 KitKat had some beastly specs for its time , the device had a 1080p display , a 8mp rear camera with optical image stabilization and a then flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Soc and 2 GB of RAM , the starting price of the device - $349 made it a hit among tech lovers and casual users alike , this , combined with the Nexus 6's expensive price , made the Nexus 5 a affordable alternative to enter the Nexus family , and therefore it was kept on sale until today . Although Google dropped the Nexus 5 off its website , the device will still receive Android updates for another year or two , and with a large developer community , the phone will probably keep r...

The Nexus 5 has always been one of the most successful Nexii devices to date , the phone, unveiled in the last quarter of 2013 had a low price , good innards and a decent camera that made it a instant hit among budget conscious buyers and developers alike ,but even after getting replaced by the Nexus 6 , the LG made phone was still quite popular as the Motorola Nexus 6 was priced well above the usually expected Nexus Price range. Demand for the Nexus 5 increased and the phone quickly went out of stock , but now we have some good news  - Nexus 5 is back in stock for the usual $349 and $399 price , the models still come with 16 or 32GB versions  , LG who based the Nexus 5 on the LG G2 previously made white and red versions of the Nexus 5 , and from what we heard , those two color options are no more ,so if you want a Nexus 5 expect it to be available only in the charcoal black variant. Written By Rakitha for MasHD Source - Techtimes

When it was launched , the 2013 Nexus 7 was one of the must - have Android tablets of its era , although it is now succeeded by the Nexus 9 , the Nexus 7 is still a capable and a portable and now a much affordable option thanks to its limited time offer price cut . The 2013 Nexus 7 (Wifi Only 16GB) is going down for $139 on Yugster . And if you are wondering why the tablet is going so cheap , well the tablets sold are said to be ASUS Refurbished products , these products were previous returns or factory items that didn't pass QC and they were  serviced to brand new condition and repackaged and sold for much cheaper (kind of like Apple's Refurb iPads) The offer is only valid for another half a day so make sure to get one before the time runs out Click here to visit Yugster

Apple was quite silent about their A8X processor's specs when it was launched in the new Apple iPad Air 2 , at first we speculated that Apple used a dual core variant with Apples Motion processor package , but now as benchmark websites point out , the Apple A8X Soc is actually a 3 core unit which when coupled with the Air 2's 2GB RAM makes the tablet one of the new benchmark kings in town . The A8X and its PowerVR GX6450 GPU are currently top dogs at GeekBench with a score of 4477 at Multicore and 1812 at Single core performance  , which is a score that puts the new A8X away from the current Android top dog processors like the Tegra K1 which scored 3258 at Multicore and 1803 at Single core performance . Other benchmarks are still underway , but we can expect the performance gap to be neck and neck at some places like graphics where the Kepler GPU can truly prove its worth , but then again the PowerVR Rogue series of GPU's are no slouch either ,but till then , these prelim...