Android 5.0 and Nexus announcement thread!

Icyseanfitz · 15-10-2014 3:24pm

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Think people are losing the run of themselves here. When you look at the specs, this phone looks better than anything else out there.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
Adreno 420
3 GB RAM
3,200 mAh battery
13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, optical image stabilization, LED flash
1440 x 2560 pixels, 5.2 inches (~565 ppi pixel density)

Those specs exceed that of the LG G3, SGS5, HTC One, so at least you are getting a truly top of the range phone unlike the previous phone which was kind of crippled by the battery/camera.

im sorry but the nexus 5 was also top of the line when it released, a bigger battery and fairly standard camera arnt going to notch the price up that much

UnknownSpecies · 15-10-2014 3:28pm

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

im sorry but the nexus 5 was also top of the line when it released, a bigger battery and fairly standard camera arnt going to notch the price up that much

I reckon the bigger screen has something to do with it too. At that price point though, they'll find it hard to compete with the Note 4, in Ireland anyway. I have the Note 3 at the moment and I see no reason to switch to the Nexus 6 over the Note 4 when it's time for my upgrade. The main attraction of the Nexus line (for me) was the possibility of buying a great piece of hardware affordably off contract. €569 isn't affordable off contract.

matrim · 15-10-2014 3:29pm

The big question is going to be, does it bend?

Icyseanfitz · 15-10-2014 3:32pm

dorgasm wrote: »

I reckon the bigger screen has something to do with it too. At that price point though, they'll find it hard to compete with the Note 4, in Ireland anyway. I have the Note 3 at the moment and I see no reason to switch to the Nexus 6 over the Note 4 when it's time for my upgrade. The main attraction of the Nexus line (for me) was the possibility of buying a great piece of hardware affordably off contract. €569 isn't affordable off contract.

yeah if it is €569 id be more inclined to go with the note 4 tbh, although in my case il be looking at a oneplus one or some chinese android as i cant afford much above 400

UnknownSpecies · 15-10-2014 3:45pm

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

yeah if it is €569 id be more inclined to go with the note 4 tbh, although in my case il be looking at a oneplus one or some chinese android as i cant afford much above 400

The Oneplus One looks solid if that's your price range. Haven't seen prices yet but the Z3 Compact might be around that price too and it looks pretty good albeit maybe a bit small. Wonder if the Z3 range will get the Lollipop update out of the box.

marcbrophy · 15-10-2014 3:49pm

I reckon Google leaked the German pricing to see how we'd all react to it

Anyway, I reckon it could be a 6pm announcement if it does happen today!

MuppetCheck · 15-10-2014 3:56pm

dorgasm wrote: »

The Oneplus One looks solid if that's your price range. Haven't seen prices yet but the Z3 Compact might be around that price too and it looks pretty good albeit maybe a bit small. Wonder if the Z3 range will get the Lollipop update out of the box.

They're already on sale and had 4.4.4 out of the box.

Those prices are a bit on the high side. I'd be slow to pick one up, the attraction was always the price. Specs relative to competitors are most definitely better than the nexus 4 or 5 which were never quite there. Excellent phones but rubbish battery life and cameras.

UnknownSpecies · 15-10-2014 3:57pm

MuppetCheck wrote: »

They're already on sale and had 4.4.4 out of the box.

Surely they'll get the new update quickly. Would be a huge loss for them if not.

Sonics2k · 15-10-2014 4:02pm

I don't think Sony have said when they'll update it, but I'd imagine it'll take a few months for it.

HTC actually made a pretty good infographic on how it works about a year or so ago that explains it. http://www.htc.com/us/go/htc-software-updates/

HTC did say they'll have it ready within 90 days of the release, and then it's on the various networks to release it.

beardybrewer · 15-10-2014 4:17pm

I'm using the Auto Refresh Plus plug-in on https://play.google.com/store/devices. Hits F5 for you and notifies you if there are any changes.

AlanS181824 · 15-10-2014 4:51pm

I've the Chromecast with the Nexus 7 ready!

Google, I'm waiting.

EagererBeaver · 15-10-2014 5:01pm

Contrary to some of the posts here, Nexus devices have never been top of the range from a hardware/specs standpoint at the time of their launch - it's the pure Android experience and timely updates that make them attractive. For example, the screens on N4 and N5 don't match up to any contemporary flagships from HTC, Samsung, LG etc. The N4 didn't accommodate LTE, the N5's battery and speaker were crap. I say all this as a long time Nexus fanboy.

I suspect anyone who expects a top end Nexus smartphone in terms of hardware/specs to be similarly priced to previous iterations is in for a bit of a shock. I still don't understand how OnePlus have done it.

beardybrewer · 15-10-2014 5:05pm

What would you say is the best 9-10" tablet right now? Samsung Tab S 10.5?

The hardware sounds pretty impressive to me. Coupled with the better value you generally get it makes it exciting enough for me to grab some popcorn and watch. If it comes with a sd slot I'm probably sold.

emo72 · 15-10-2014 5:05pm

here yis go lads

http://googleblog.blogspot.ie/

AlanS181824 · 15-10-2014 5:09pm

THEY'RE HERE!!!

Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and a media player.

With Android 5.0 Lollipop

Mousewar · 15-10-2014 5:11pm

So how long do I have to wait for the nexus 5 price to drop now?

emo72 · 15-10-2014 5:13pm

cant find the full specs for nexus 9. sd card?

Fresh Pots · 15-10-2014 5:16pm

So the nexus 6 will be available to pre-order in late october. Have to say it looks better than I thought it might. If the price isn't too steep I'd consider getting one even if the screen is 5.96"

Peregrine · 15-10-2014 5:16pm

I don't think they have SD card slots, just 16GB(9), 32GB(both) and 64GB(6) versions out of the box.

bennyineire · 15-10-2014 5:18pm

"Get up to 6 hours of use from only 15 minutes of charging!" :eek:

Squeeonline · 15-10-2014 5:19pm

Very few details on the N9. Not even a screen resolution, just that it's 8.9"

No manufacturer either, though it was rumoured to be HTC

They kept the player quiet. Asus? I didnt read a single rumour about that at all!

edit:These devices are highly unlikely to have microSD card slots. Google hasnt had one in nexus device since the Galaxy Nexus, and android support for microSD cards is woeful.

beardybrewer · 15-10-2014 5:19pm

Disappointed that there is no sd card. Damned rumour mill got my hopes up.

Fresh Pots · 15-10-2014 5:21pm

https://www.android.com/versions/lollipop-5-0/

Francie Barrett · 15-10-2014 5:21pm

That looks really sweet I have to say. For those complaining about the price (it won't be cheap), you really do have to remember that this is truly a top of the range phone.

The camera has been bumped up to 13MP and more importantly the aperture is f2.0 (Note 4 and the iPhone 6 have an inferior lens at f2.2). Also the battery is 1.5x as big as older Nexus 5 battery, so that is a decent improvement.

Peregrine · 15-10-2014 5:21pm

Squeeonline wrote: »

Very few details on the N9. Not even a screen resolution, just that it's 8.9"

No manufacturer either, though it was rumoured to be HTC

2048x1536

It is HTC.

Squeeonline · 15-10-2014 5:25pm

Nimr wrote: »

2048x1536

It is HTC.

I was looking here http://www.google.com.au/nexus/9/

only mention of HTC is the boomsound speakers. No resolution given.

though 2048x1536 seems weird, an odd resolution.

Francie Barrett · 15-10-2014 5:27pm

Squeeonline wrote: »

I was looking here http://www.google.com.au/nexus/9/

only mention of HTC is the boomsound speakers. No resolution given.

though 2048x1536 seems weird, an odd resolution.

Resolution is on that page you linked.

Professey Chin · 15-10-2014 5:29pm

Squeeonline wrote: »

Very few details on the N9. Not even a screen resolution, just that it's 8.9"

No manufacturer either, though it was rumoured to be HTC

You can see the htc logo on the picture of it

http://www.google.com/nexus/

AlanS181824 · 15-10-2014 5:30pm

Android: And you: http://youtu.be/TRmgMe2STL0

That is seriously my favourite video right now, it's so happy.

I love at the end where it goes through the manufacturer names... And moto and sony and lg etc etc.

And their slogan.

be together. not the same.

Peregrine · 15-10-2014 5:30pm

Squeeonline wrote: »

I was looking here http://www.google.com.au/nexus/9/

only mention of HTC is the boomsound speakers. No resolution given.

though 2048x1536 seems weird, an odd resolution.

The resolution is in the specs part of that page. You have to click to expand it and get the full specs.
It has a lot of details there..and crucially, it doesn't say anything about SD support.

True, I can't find any mention of HTC on that page but it's definitely mentioned in the blog and some pictures.

Android 5.0 and Nexus announcement thread!

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