Showing posts with label nexus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nexus. Show all posts
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Nexus 5 appears on the Google Play Store at 349 First Official Photo as well
The much anticipated Nexus 5 is nearing its launch and has been spotted on the Play Store at $349. The former working link is dead now. The official description from Google goes as this :
"Capture the everyday and the epic in fresh new ways. Starting at $349"
The description suggests at least several storage version. The dead link was pointing at a 16 GB version and the URL indicates "black", so maybe several colors (black and white at least ?) and hopefully a 32 GB or more Nexus 5.
Source : Engadget
Nexus 6 Nexus X release date specs leaks rumours
Weve always been big fans of Googles Nexus range of smartphones. Running pure Android with no other modifications, theyve been a great way to get the full OS and a gateway to the latest updates. Thats not even to mention that these handsets have been both extremely well priced and extremely well specced. With the Nexus 5 launching last year, wed started to get used to having a new Google handset each year. Now, were halfway through 2014, so where is the Nexus 6 (or Nexus X if the latest rumours are to be believed)? We round up all of the latest news to find out when we can expect the phone and its expected specs.
What have we learned from the 2nd generation Moto X?
Given that Motorola is rumoured to be manufacturing the Nexus 6, theres a good chance that theres some clues to Googles new smartphone in the high-end 2nd generation Moto X. Generally speaking, when a manufacturer is asked to make a Nexus handset, they base it on their current flagship. Taking that logic, the Nexus 6 should be similar in appearance to the new Moto X then.
The Moto X has a 5.2in screen, which the Nexus 6 has been rumoured to have; however, it has a Full HD resolution, where as the Nexus 6 may be upgraded to have a QHD (2,560x1,440) screen. Wed also expect the processor to be upgraded, as the new Moto X has a Snapdragon 801 inside. While not that old, its not 64bit compatible and wed assume that Google would want its latest smartphone to be able to run 64bit Android L. This should mean an upgrade to Snapdragon 808 or 810, although current rumours point to the phone having only a 32bit Snapdragon 805.
Benchmarks reveal more specs
Just after the Nexus 6 appeared on GFXBench, the same device was spotted on theAnTuTu benchmark tracker, this time under the name Google Shamu. Given that the codename was Motorola Shamu, this would appear to confirm that this handset is indeed the Nexus 6. According to AnTuTu, the handset was running Android 5 L, the unreleased operating system, which is bound to make a first appearance on a new Nexus handset. As with the GFXBench leak, the new information confirms that the handset will have a 5.2in QHD screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoC and 3GB of RAM.
Nexus 6 specs
Benchmark results for the Nexus 6 have leaked, comparing it to rival current-gen handsets such as the Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One (m8). The Nexus 6 has been benchmarked under its codename Motorola Shamu. Along with benchmark results, the leak on GFXBench also revealed full specs. The Nexus 6 will run Android 5 L, have a 5.2in 2560x1440 screen, a quad-core Qualcomm processor and 3GB of memory. It will also have 24GB of storage and a 12 megapixel rear facing camera with a 2 megapixel camera on the front.
Its rumoured Snapdragon 800 processor sees it perform almost identically to the S5, Xperia Z2, HTC One (m8) and OnePlus One. The test also suggests that the Nexus 6 will not have a QHD screen, with a 1080p resolution now most likely. In the same test the LG G3, which does have a QHD display, performed far worse in the Manhattan GFXBench test.
As reported by TechTastic, the Nexus 6 scored 714 frames at 11.5fps. By comparison the S5 scored 729 frames at 11.8, the Z2 698 frames at 11.3 and the HTC One (m8) 725 frames at 11.7. The LG G3 scored 412 frames at 6.6 frames per second.
One feature we expect the Nexus 6 to carry over from the Nexus 5 (and Nexus 4), is wireless charging. With the official Nexus Wireless Charger (or third-party compatible docks), you can simply place your phone on the flat surface and have it charge up without having to plug in any cables. Its quick and convenient and, given that Googles obviously invested time and money into the technology, we dont think that its something that the company would remove. We expect the Nexus 6 to be compatible with the existing charging dock, too, rather than requiring a completely new product.
Nexus 6 will be Motorola phablet
Google always picks a technology partner to manufacture its Nexus products and the Nexus 6 will be no exception. Knowing who will manufacture is important, as the Nexus line usually has a lot in common with that companys current high-end smartphone. LG manufactured the Nexus 5, so the smart money said that it would manufacture the Nexus 6, basing it on the LG G3.
However, it looks as though this assumption was wrong. According to AndroidPolice, Motorola is working on a new phablet codenamed Shamu, presumably after the famed Sea World killer whale. The phablet was recently named as the Nexus X by US retailer Best Buy after a pre-order listing spotted by Tktechnewsblog, so its possible that this could actually be the new Nexus 6 after all.
The Best Buy listing also revealed a few more specs for the device. It confirmed that the phone will have a 5.9in display, but added that it will have a 2,560x1,440 resolution and a 2.7GHz quad-core processor (most likely a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 overclocked to 2.7GHz) and be available with 4G. It doesnt mention anything about a fingerprint sensor as previously reported, and it didnt mention anything about storage capacity either.
Of course, the big question is, is the Shamu the Nexus 6? Some of the evidence seems to suggest that it is. First, with a 5.9in screen, the name Nexus 6 makes sense, both from a version and display size point of view. Obviously, Google cant keep increasing screen size with version numbers, as it has in the past with the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5, but it would work this time around.
Next, a device with the same codename has appeared in the Google IssueTracker, which lets developers track bugs, tech support, development requests and other issues. This means that the handset has most likely been around for a while in development. Finally, a November launch in the US seems likely, which would tie in with the launch of Android L 5.0, as wed expect for a new Nexus.
Nexus 6 release date
Were used to smartphone manufacturers being a little tricksy when it comes to their latest handsets, doing everything they can to hide the existence of a new phone until theyre ready for launch. With the Nexus 6, Google and LG (the rumoured manufacturer) have gone out of their way to flatly deny the phones existence or of it ever happening.
Back at MWC 2014, Google’s Sundar Pichai stated that there would be no Nexus 6 handset in the first half of 2014. That was fair enough and seemed to be stating the obvious. After all the Nexus 4 was announced in October 2012 and came out in November; the Nexus 5 was announced in October 2013 and came out in November.
Then it appeared as though there would be no phone at all, with the Android Silver programme set to take over the line. Rather than Google designing and making a handset with one manufacturer, Android Silver is a programme where Google will collaborate with multiple handset manufacturers, helping them design a smartphone that delivers the premium Android experience. With marketing incentives and subsidies it looked as though the days of Nexus were over, but at least we had some new high-end smartphones to look out for.
So, we put away all of the Nexus 6 rumours and thought no more of it. Then, all of a sudden Google spoke up and said it wasnt getting rid of Nexus as all. Talking to ReadWrite, Dave Burke, the head of Android engineering and the Nexus line at Google, "People just get excited by concepts and forget why we do things. We are still invested in Nexus."
In other words, its game on. We should point out at this point that that just because the Nexus line isnt over, that the Nexus 6 is on its way. Its entirely possible that Google was alluding to a new tablet, the Nexus 8. Given all of the information about the Shamu phone floating around, we think that we may get both a new tablet and handset this year. Given that Android 5 L is due to launch later in the year, it should mean that we see the Nexus 6 around late October/early November.
Nexus 6 design
If the Nexus 6 is manufactured by Motorola, as seems likely, then it would make sense for the phone to look materially similar to the Moto X. However, with no leaked shots or further information, we just dont have anything to go on at the moment. More recently, some sites have wondered if Google leaked the Nexus 6 in a Tweet announcing a new feature of Android. You can see the image below, but we can categorically state that Google did not leak the Nexus 6, this is just two stock photos.
Taking the picture and running it through a Google image search (which takes all of 10 seconds to do) reveals the background is taken from Shutterstock - an online image library where anyone can buy high resolution pictures for commercial use. The Shutterstock image has nothing to do with phones whatsoever, but instead shows some disembodied hands reaching for a pack of cheese.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Download Install Android 5 0 Lollipop Developer Preview On Nexus 5 Nexus 7
The very first developer preview Android 5.0 Lollipop beta version (Build: LPX13D) is available for LG Nexus 5 smartphone and Asus Nexus 7 (2013 Wi-Fi) tablet devices for manual installation / upgradation / updation. The official Android Lollipop v5.0 OTA Update is expected to be delivered from November 03, 2014 to general public users. Users can Download Android 5.0 Lollipop Developer Preview (LPX13D) Update .TGZ File Manually for Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 via Direct Links.
Currently, Android Lollipop v5.0 Developer Preview (Build: LPX13D) and Android Lollipop v5.0 SDK is only available for app development, testing and experimental purpose on Asus Nexus 7 (2013 Wi-Fi) Tablets and Nexus 5 (GSM / LTE) Smartphones, and it’s not supported and compatible with other Nexus flagships i.e. Nexus 7 (2012 Wi-Fi), Nexus 10, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (2013 LTE) and Google Play Edition devices, While Nexus 6 smartphone and Nexus 9 tablet will be the first ever devices to get official Android 5.0 Lollipop Update.
How to Download and Install Android 5.0 Lollipop Preview(LPX13D) Update Manually?
All Android developers and general users can download Android Lollipop Previewsystem factory image via Android Developers Portal website.
The official Direct Download Links of Free Android 5.0 Lollipop Developer Preview Update Installer .TGZ File for Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 is posted below.
Download Android 5.0 Lollipop Preview for Nexus 5 (GSM / LTE)(Build: LPX13D)
Download Android 5.0 Lollipop Preview for Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi)(Build: LPX13D)
Download Android 5.0 Lollipop SDK for Windows and Mac OS X
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Google Nexus 7 2013 tablet finally launched in India starting from Rs 20 999
Googles latest Nexus 7 tablet is now officially available in India via the Play Store. The Nexus 7 (2013) tablet starts at Rs. 20,999 for the 16GB Wi-Fi only model, while the 32GB Wi-Fi only model is available at Rs. 23,999, and the 32GB Wi-Fi + 3G (HSPA+, LTE) model at Rs. 27,999.The Google Nexus 7 (2013) 16GB Wi-Fi only tablet would be available only after November 26, as the Play Store listing clearly says, "Leaves warehouse by November 26, 2013." However, both the Nexus 7 (2013) 32GB models will be shipped in up to two business days, claims the Play Store listing. Google globally announced the Nexus 7 (2013) tablet in July this year, and it was the first device running Android 4.3. Interestingly, the Nexus 7 (2013) tablets are still shipping with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, though the update should be available over the air.
The Nexus 7 (2013) tablet comes with a 7-inch full-HD display (1920x1200 pixels), implying a boast-worthy pixel density of 323ppi. It also features scratch-resistant Corning glass. It is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor clocked at 1.5GHz, and features 2GB of RAM. The tablet comes in two storage variants 16GB and 32GB, with no expandable storage. The new Nexus 7 also features a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera.
Google has also unveiled the much awaited Nexus 5 smartphone in India. The Nexus 5 is available in two variants - the 16GB model at Rs. 28,999, and the 32GB variant at Rs. 32,999. Google globally announced the Nexus 5 on November 1, after months of speculation and anticipation.
Google Nexus 7 (2013) key specifications
The Nexus 7 (2013) tablet comes with a 7-inch full-HD display (1920x1200 pixels), implying a boast-worthy pixel density of 323ppi. It also features scratch-resistant Corning glass. It is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor clocked at 1.5GHz, and features 2GB of RAM. The tablet comes in two storage variants 16GB and 32GB, with no expandable storage. The new Nexus 7 also features a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera.Google has also unveiled the much awaited Nexus 5 smartphone in India. The Nexus 5 is available in two variants - the 16GB model at Rs. 28,999, and the 32GB variant at Rs. 32,999. Google globally announced the Nexus 5 on November 1, after months of speculation and anticipation.Google Nexus 7 (2013) key specifications
- 7-inch full-HD display (1920x1200 pixels)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor clocked at 1.5GHz
- 2GB of RAM
- Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
- 16GB, 32GB inbuilt storage
- 5-megapixel rear camera
- 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Sony Z Ultra LG G Pad 8 3 Google Play editions announced White Nexus 7 official
LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play edition comes with a 8.3-inch 1200x1920 pixels display and is powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Processor alongside 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. It features 5-0-megapixel and 1.3-megapixel rear and front cameras respectively and is powered a 4,600mAh battery. Disappointingly, the tablet, that retails for $349.99 on Google Play story, is Wi-Fi only with no cellular option. Theres no word yet on when it will be available in other countries.
Finally, Googles Nexus 7 tablet gets a White colour variant. Once again, the tablet is Wi-Fi only and available with 32GB of storage in Google Play Store in US, UK and Japan.
All three devices are available today and run Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
LG Nexus 4 Full Specifications
LG Nexus 4 Full Specifications, The LG Nexus 4 is another Android phone from nexus line-up from Google, packing all the high-end specifications and solid hardware under the hood.
LG Nexus 4 runs Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS, sporting a 4.7-inch LCD screen (1280 x 768 pixels), powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset with quad-core processor at 1.5GHz, 2GB RAM to keep things running, an 8 megapixel main camera with LED flash to record 1080p HD videos, 1.2MP front-facing camera for forwarding video chats, 8GB onboard storage, NFC capability, micro USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, access to Google Play Store, a whole host of the Google services, 2,100mAh battery to keep power everything and a whole host of the regular features of an Android phone.
LG Nexus 4 Full Specifications:
Network | |
| 2G | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| 3G | – |
| 4G | – |
System Properties | |
| Operating System | Google Android 4.Android 4.1 Jelly Bean |
| CPU | 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad-Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 320 GPU |
| RAM | 2GB DDR2 |
Display | |
| Type | IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Size | 4.7-inch |
| Colors & Resolution | 16M Colors & 768 x 1280 Pixels |
| Pixel Density | 320 PPI (approx.) |
Design | |
| Form Factor | Candybar |
| Dimensions | 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 145 Grams |
Input/ User Interface | |
| Input | - Optimus 3.0 UI - Accelerometer - Proximity Sensor - Light Sensors - Touch Sensitive Controls |
Camera | |
| Primary (Rear-Facing) | - 8 Megapixels - LED Flash - Auto focus - Panorama mode - Smile sensor, Image Stabilization, Geotagging |
| Video Recording Capability | - 1080 HD Video Recording Capability @ 30fps - 1920×1080 pixels |
| Secondary (Front-Facing) | - 1.3 Megapixels |
Memory | |
| Internal Storage | 8GB |
| Expandable Storage | – |
Connectivity | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP, EDR |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| HDMI | No |
| WLAN | - 802.11 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n - Wi-Fi Hotspot - DLNA |
| GPS | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| Headset | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
Browser & Messaging | HTML 5. WAP 2.0, Adobe Flash SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
Battery | |
| Capacity | Li-Ion 2100mAh Standard Battery |
| Standby Time | – |
| Talk Time | – |
Music & Video | |
| Audio Formats | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, MKA, MIDI, M4A, AMR, WAV |
| Video Formats | MP4, 3GP, MOV, MKV, AVI, FLV, MPEG |
Other Features | Google Play Store Google Talk, Gmail, Google Maps, Google + Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Text to Speech, Google Voice Search Adobe Flash Digital Compass |
Colors | Black, White |
Google Camera app brings Nexus photo fun to all Android 4 4 devices
The new Google Camera app finally brings features that were once only available on Nexus devices to every other Android snapper out there. Well, as long as those Android devices are running KitKat, that is.
Two of the apps biggest features are Photo Sphere and Lens Blur. If youre remotely familiar with the Nexus 5, or even the Nexus 4 that came before it, Photo Sphere is definitely not a new trick, but it was very limited in terms of who could use it.
Photo Sphere allows you to create panorama-like images with a 360-degree field of view. That means youre not limited to just panning straight across a scene, but you can move your phone camera up or down to include more of the sky and foreground.
The stitching job on the 360 panoramas is pretty good, or at least as good as it can be on a really difficult image to piece together. And youll be able to view them in full on your Android device or on Google+ if you want to share the photos.
The next notable feature is Lens Blur, which is similar to what youll find on the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S5. Basically, you select your subject and everything else gets blurred out so the focus is mostly on your subject. Its like shooting with shallow depth-of-field on a DSLR.
These photo blurring effects sometimes work very well, and other times they seem very artificial. When its done right, the results can be dreamy and natural. On the other hand, if its a little overdone - like it is on the HTC One compared to the Galaxy S5 - it can look a little gimmicky.
However, if you use it sparingly and carefully, you can get pretty good results and really show your subject and get rid of all the clutter in your photo.
In the end, the Google Camera app is pretty simple, and the UI is designed to make taking photos easier. You can download it via the Play Store now if youre sporting a device with Android 4.4 KitKat. Enjoy!
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Two of the apps biggest features are Photo Sphere and Lens Blur. If youre remotely familiar with the Nexus 5, or even the Nexus 4 that came before it, Photo Sphere is definitely not a new trick, but it was very limited in terms of who could use it.
Photo Sphere allows you to create panorama-like images with a 360-degree field of view. That means youre not limited to just panning straight across a scene, but you can move your phone camera up or down to include more of the sky and foreground.
The stitching job on the 360 panoramas is pretty good, or at least as good as it can be on a really difficult image to piece together. And youll be able to view them in full on your Android device or on Google+ if you want to share the photos.
Blurry like a DSLR
The next notable feature is Lens Blur, which is similar to what youll find on the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S5. Basically, you select your subject and everything else gets blurred out so the focus is mostly on your subject. Its like shooting with shallow depth-of-field on a DSLR.
These photo blurring effects sometimes work very well, and other times they seem very artificial. When its done right, the results can be dreamy and natural. On the other hand, if its a little overdone - like it is on the HTC One compared to the Galaxy S5 - it can look a little gimmicky.
However, if you use it sparingly and carefully, you can get pretty good results and really show your subject and get rid of all the clutter in your photo.
In the end, the Google Camera app is pretty simple, and the UI is designed to make taking photos easier. You can download it via the Play Store now if youre sporting a device with Android 4.4 KitKat. Enjoy!
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Google Decides To Cease The Production of Nexus 5
Google Nexus 5, which was one of the flagship handsets in 2013, may run out of stock soon. The availability of Nexus 5 by LG has already been disabled on Google Play Store, as the current status mentions ‘out of inventory’.
The 4.95-incher Nexus 5 device by LG, sports a full HD IPS display having a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by 2.26GHz quad-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and comes with 2GB of RAM. The handset also features an 8MP rear snapper/1.3MP front-facing camera and is also fuelled with 2,300mAh battery.
Media reports also state that the 16GB and 32GB Nexus 5 handset will be available on other shopping websites like Flipkart, Amazon and eBay, but only till stock lasts.
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