Android 5.0 and Nexus announcement thread!

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.

flanzer · 15-10-2014 5:31pm

bennyineire wrote: »

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

Mantis Toboggan · 15-10-2014 5:32pm

Surely the 13 mp front facing camera is not real?

emo72 · 15-10-2014 5:34pm

why didnt they release the pricing? and country availability?

Professey Chin · 15-10-2014 5:36pm

Buddy Holly wrote: »

Surely the 13 mp front facing camera is not real?

They got front and back mixed up on the specs. HTC does have a phone with a 13mp front facing camera though!
http://www.htc.com/ie/smartphones/htc-desire-eye/

Professey Chin · 15-10-2014 5:37pm

Looking through the Lollipop site I like this

Screen pinning: pin your screen so another user can access just that content without messing with your other stuff

emo72 · 15-10-2014 5:40pm

The Player? was anyone expecting that? i remember when they announced the chromecast and they were showing what it does, i was saying to the missus as i was watching it "that will be about 150 dollars, if we're lucky 100 dollars".....39 DOLLARS!!!!!! we can buy loads of them!!! i hope the player is equally great value for money

Ste- · 15-10-2014 5:42pm

emo72 wrote: »

The Player? was anyone expecting that? i remember when they announced the chromecast and they were showing what it does, i was saying to the missus as i was watching it "that will be about 150 dollars, if we're lucky 100 dollars".....39 DOLLARS!!!!!! we can buy loads of them!!! i hope the player is equally great value for money

Bit disappointed by this tbh.
only 1gb ram 8gb internal storage and no ethernet.
Will be sticking with the pi at the telly for a bit till I see this in action.
And it's an intel cpu ?

Atomic Pineapple · 15-10-2014 5:44pm

99 dollars for the player it seems.

BionicRasher · 15-10-2014 5:55pm

No Lollipop love for the Nexus 4 it seems

Android 5.0 Lollipop, which comes on Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player, will also be available on Nexus 5, 7, 10 and Google Play edition devices in the coming weeks.

Its the same age as the Nexus 10 and is younger than the Nexus 7 so seems to have been left out in the cold

Lucas Hood · 15-10-2014 5:57pm

BionicRasher wrote: »

No Lollipop love for the Nexus 4 it seems

Android 5.0 Lollipop, which comes on Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player, will also be available on Nexus 5, 7, 10 and Google Play edition devices in the coming weeks.

Its the same age as the Nexus 10 and is younger than the Nexus 7 so seems to have been left out in the cold

Seems it is. https://plus.google.com/app/basic/stream/z13gjfmitxevhpiac04cclv5sqzmuxob3yg0k

emo72 · 15-10-2014 5:58pm

BionicRasher wrote: »

No Lollipop love for the Nexus 4 it seems

Android 5.0 Lollipop, which comes on Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player, will also be available on Nexus 5, 7, 10 and Google Play edition devices in the coming weeks.

Its the same age as the Nexus 10 and is younger than the Nexus 7 so seems to have been left out in the cold

i thought it was confirmed that the 4 was getting it? im confused.

AlanS181824 · 15-10-2014 6:01pm

I hope this Player is around $50, $100 seems a bit much for a glorified Chromecast that can play games!

My Chromecast cost me £20 and it's one of the best things I've bought in years!

emo72 · 15-10-2014 6:06pm

is the nexus 5 after getting an update? new body?

pizzahead77 · 15-10-2014 6:20pm

BionicRasher wrote: »

No Lollipop love for the Nexus 4 it seems

Android 5.0 Lollipop, which comes on Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player, will also be available on Nexus 5, 7, 10 and Google Play edition devices in the coming weeks.

Its the same age as the Nexus 10 and is younger than the Nexus 7 so seems to have been left out in the cold

Yes it will.

From http://googleblog.blogspot.ie/

"Android 5.0 Lollipop, which comes on Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player, will also be available on Nexus 4, 5, 7, 10 and Google Play edition devices in the coming weeks."

Ste- · 15-10-2014 6:21pm

emo72 wrote: »

i thought it was confirmed that the 4 was getting it? im confused.

Seems that was a typo and it will be getting it.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/2jbxz5/nexus_4_is_getting_android_50_sascha_prüter/

Sonics2k · 15-10-2014 6:49pm

Link to the full spec list is here. Have to admit it's bloody impressive, though that price tag is a knock back.

I'd love to buy it, but at that price I really doubt it'll be anytime soon.

irishgeo · 15-10-2014 7:34pm

Sonics2k wrote: »

Link to the full spec list is here. Have to admit it's bloody impressive, though that price tag is a knock back.

I'd love to buy it, but at that price I really doubt it'll be anytime soon.

500 euro :eek:

looks like the one plus one so for me.

user2011 · 15-10-2014 7:38pm

Hmm...

https://sites.google.com/a/pressatgoogle.com/android-10-15/nexusplayer

Now that's a bargain I can't pass up :pac:

irishgeo · 15-10-2014 7:42pm

user2011 wrote: »

Hmm...

https://sites.google.com/a/pressatgoogle.com/android-10-15/nexusplayer

Now that's a bargain I can't pass up :pac:

a free phone

user2011 · 15-10-2014 7:44pm

irishgeo wrote: »

a free phone

The only way I'll be getting it

So keep it quiet, when I'm shocked at Google not putting the N6 in the box my lawyers will be after them :P

listermint · 15-10-2014 7:55pm

Nexus 6.is so so big. But its beautiful. I want it.

gzoladz · 15-10-2014 8:02pm

How much ran for the n9?

wotzgoingon · 15-10-2014 8:03pm

Damn €649, iphone and samsung territory there. No more cheap nexus devices. But it has killer specs though. And here was me thinking before I seen the price but seen the specs that I was sorry I bought the Oneplus one. Not any more though. Oneplus one is a great piece of kit it was really the higher resolution screen plus updated CPU+GPU that had me thinking I was sorry I bought it.

BionicRasher · 15-10-2014 8:17pm

pizzahead77 wrote: »

Yes it will.

From http://googleblog.blogspot.ie/

"Android 5.0 Lollipop, which comes on Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player, will also be available on Nexus 4, 5, 7, 10 and Google Play edition devices in the coming weeks."

That's been updated in the last couple of hours. Typo. Google really are good at QC ðŸ˜‰

BionicRasher · 15-10-2014 8:24pm

Really not liking the size of the 6. Hope they bring out a smaller version.
The size of the phone rules out any of the docking units I have in the cars and really think it's too big to be thrown into my pocket.

5starpool · 15-10-2014 8:34pm

Are they still selling the 5 as well to have a cheaper pricepoint for a Nexus phone? If so this might be the way they do things in future as well for the Nexus range with a cheaper 5" device and a premium 6" one.

beardybrewer · 15-10-2014 8:36pm

Anyone tempted to settle for a Nexus 10 now that the prices should come down? I just browse and use apps, no gaming or media really. Seems they are pretty cheap and still not a bad tablet for the price.

manutd83 · 15-10-2014 8:42pm

will the Moto G original See Android 5.0

Sonics2k · 15-10-2014 8:46pm

manutd83 wrote: »

will the Moto G original See Android 5.0

Yes it will!

Motorola gave the details nearly straight away on their plans.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/10/15/motorola-details-lollipop-upgrade-plans-for-2013-and-2014-devices/

Thecageyone · 15-10-2014 8:48pm

When to expect it, and if your phone will get it:

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/android-5-0-lollipop-update-list/

Looks like February at latest for us HTC M8/M7 owners.

WealthyB · 15-10-2014 8:48pm

Does anyone have any idea if it'll have an Ir blaster built in?

manutd83 · 15-10-2014 8:50pm

Thanks for that,not sure how i missed that but again thanks

Sonics2k · 15-10-2014 8:50pm

Android L (5.0 Lollipop) Developer Preview Builds For The Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 Will Be Available On Friday, October 17th Clicky Linky

It looks like Google will be making the final developer preview available in just a few days. This will most likely be the final build and may be worth installing if you really cannot wait another week or two.

Thecageyone · 15-10-2014 8:53pm

The Nexus 9 tab looks a bit fail tbh, as there's no micro SD expansion! That's a bit Apple of them

Can't see any current iPad users being swayed, as the new upcoming ipad airs will be around the same price.

Professey Chin · 15-10-2014 8:55pm

Thecageyone wrote: »

The Nexus 9 tab looks a bit fail tbh, as there's no micro SD expansion! That's a bit Apple of them Can't see any current iPad users being swayed, as the new upcoming ipad airs will be around the same price.

Nexus devices havent had MicroSD in the last 2 and a half years since the original N7. I dont know why this is surprising people

Actually I dont think the Galaxy Nexus had any either did it?

Or the Nexus S!

Sonics2k · 15-10-2014 8:57pm

Thecageyone wrote: »

The Nexus 9 tab looks a bit fail tbh, as there's no micro SD expansion! That's a bit Apple of them Can't see any current iPad users being swayed, as the new upcoming ipad airs will be around the same price.

Google have been moving away from SD cards for a while now, much like Apple they want people to use Cloud storage more.

projectgtr · 15-10-2014 8:58pm

Thecageyone wrote: »

The Nexus 9 tab looks a bit fail tbh, as there's no micro SD expansion! That's a bit Apple of them Can't see any current iPad users being swayed, as the new upcoming ipad airs will be around the same price.

Why would anyone seriously expect an SD slot? I mean its a Nexus!! Tbh I'm liking it going to try it out in hand but I think it may well be my first tablet.

Thecageyone · 15-10-2014 9:01pm

Sorry, I don't know everything there is to know about Nexus

never had one. I do have an iPad mini, and was considering changing for my next pad - as I now have an android phone [a HTC, which is what got me interested in the new HTC/Google nexus, NOT the old ones] - which DOES have a micro SD slot ... who cares about their past versions? I'm talking about the new one, just because the older ones didn't have it, doesn't mean the new one shouldn't. I'm saying people like me, who currently own ipads, won't be swayed, not those who know it all about previous incarnations

Did you not know the new one is made by HTC, even I knew this :P

projectgtr · 15-10-2014 9:08pm

Thecageyone wrote: »

Sorry, I don't know everything there is to know about Nexus never had one. I do have an iPad mini, and was considering changing for my next pad - as I now have an android phone - which DOES have a micro SD slot ... who cares about their past versions? I'm talking about the new one, just because the older ones didn't have it, doesn't mean the new one shouldn't. I'm saying people like me, who currently own ipads, won't be swayed, not those who know it all about previous incarnations

Google aren't fans of expandable storage, so it doesn't play a part of Nexus devices for a couple of reasons. Why wouldn't iPad owners be swayed? I know one or two who are waiting for this to come out to replace their iPads. As for the know it all comment well I won't even justify that with a response.

AlanS181824 · 15-10-2014 10:27pm

I really really love these new Android Ads using the little Android characters.

It's seriously some great advertising, there's a phone for everyone, different sizes, different features but remember, they all run Android hence the "be together. not the same" slogan.

Really excited for this.

Android 5.0 and Nexus announcement thread!

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