Android 5.0 and Nexus announcement thread!

Zen 2nd · 16-10-2014 2:13pm

Indeed, I have had no problems streaming HD content over my Chromecast.

Think I'll pick up the Nexus 9 when it comes out as my Nexus 7 ('12) is aging a bit at this stage.

Kintarō Hattori · 16-10-2014 2:18pm

Many thanks for the info chaps, really appreciate it. I'll hang on until the Player is in the store and see which one becomes an impulse purchase! :pac:

_Puma_ · 16-10-2014 2:19pm

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Chaps I'm in two minds here and would appreciate some advice. All I really want to do is to watch Netflix on the TV so should I get a Chromecast or wait for the Nexus Player?

What else is it likely to offer that Chromecast doesn't already?

Good article that kind of sums up your options.

Since I'm looking at replacing my UPC the Roku 3 could be the more comprehensive device in terms of what it supports at the moment. Less of a walled garden in comparison to the the other set top boxes.

Amalgam · 16-10-2014 2:24pm

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Many thanks for the info chaps, really appreciate it. I'll hang on until the Player is in the store and see which one becomes an impulse purchase! :pac:

Just to add, there's another reason I love my Chromecast.

I don't have to stay logged in to my Google account on it. There are fewer security concerns with leaving the device unattended, when you're out and about.

I presume that will not be the case with the Google Player.

slayerking · 16-10-2014 2:45pm

Only picked up a chromecast about 3 weeks ago and I must say I'm using it much much more than I anticipated. Excellent device at such a great price. I'm not sure what the Nexus player can offer vs the chromecast outside of dedicated apps or gaming.
If you simply want a device that allows you to stream stuff to TV, chromecast wins for the price imo.

beardybrewer · 16-10-2014 2:56pm

Just looked in to Chromecast for the first time. Watched a demo on youtube and was well impressed when the fella pulled the battery out of his phone to prove that the Chromecast was streaming directly from Netflix on its own. He then went over to his browser to stop the video. He went from opening the box to controlling it with his phone, laptop, and tablet all in 6 minutes. How cool is that?

That said the player gives you a remote which is nice if you're letting the kids watch Netflix. I prefer not to hand over my phone or tablet to the kids (I'm mean). The gaming thing could be really cool too for some.

ThisRegard · 16-10-2014 3:53pm

OSI wrote: »

as my chromecast struggles like a bitch to render 1080P

Spazdarn wrote: »

My chromecast struggles to output 1080p videos. So I'd imagine the Nexus Player would handle that no problem

Out of interest, are these vids local ones ? Do you have the same problem for example with YouTube 1080p vids ?

droidman123 · 16-10-2014 4:33pm

For anyone wondering if the nexus 7 (2012) was getting the L update amid conflicting reports,it will be be getting it.
http://www.androidheadlines.com/2014/10/2012-nexus-7-receiving-android-5-0-lollipop-heres-important.html#readsoruce_bottom

Atomic Pineapple · 16-10-2014 4:34pm

OSI wrote: »

They are local ones from a Plex media server. Play them to the Chromecast, get frame drops every 30 seconds ago, play them to the DLNA client on the TV (both over Wifi) perfectly fine.

That's odd, I have the same setup basically, Plex server running on a Mac mini and a ChromeCast, both are upstairs while my router is downstairs, 200mb UPC connection and I've never had an issue with stuttering.

AlanS181824 · 16-10-2014 5:36pm

I really hope that pricing for the Nexus 9 is a mistake.

Nexus devices have always been subsidised by the Play Store, really hope so anyway!

Otherwise I'll be sticking with my Nexus 7 2013!

Professey Chin · 16-10-2014 5:38pm

AlanS181824 wrote: »

I really hope that pricing for the Nexus 9 is a mistake.

Nexus devices have always been subsidised by the Play Store, really hope so anyway!

Otherwise I'll be sticking with my Nexus 7 2013!

Thats the price and Nexus devices havent always been subsidised.

droidman123 · 16-10-2014 6:01pm

Professey Chin wrote: »

Thats the price and Nexus devices havent always been subsidised.

I think he may have meant nexus tablets.since the first nexus 7 they have more or less broken even on the hardware.google never expected to make huge profits from the sale of the actual tablets

Professey Chin · 16-10-2014 6:03pm

droidman123 wrote: »

I think he may have meant nexus tablets.since the first nexus 7 they have more or less broken even on the hardware.google never expected to make huge profits from the sale of the actual tablets

Same price as the Nexus 10 though.

AlanS181824 · 16-10-2014 7:32pm

Professey Chin wrote: »

Thats the price and Nexus devices havent always been subsidised.

droidman123 wrote: »

I think he may have meant nexus tablets.since the first nexus 7 they have more or less broken even on the hardware.google never expected to make huge profits from the sale of the actual tablets

Yeah that's what I meant sorry.

I remember paying something like €400 for my Nexus S back in it's day so they definitely weren't subsidised for a while!

Preorders starting tomorrow right? So I guess we'll finally see.

Fresh Pots · 17-10-2014 7:19am

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/10/16/source-android-5-0-lollipop-ota-for-nexus-7-wi-fi-and-nexus-10-will-drop-on-nov-3rd-other-devices-later-in-november/

UnknownSpecies · 17-10-2014 9:14am

Professey Chin wrote: »

Thats the price and Nexus devices havent always been subsidised.

In fairness, it was a trend Google had going with the previous 2 iterations. There was no indication that the new Nexus devices wouldn't be subsidized somewhat, so I can see why some people are upset/confused. Won't affect me anyway, I'm in contract until April

wotzgoingon · 17-10-2014 7:08pm

This is cool. Cannot wait to play it. Eben harder than flappy birds.

http://www.androidcentral.com/android-lollipop-contains-flappy-bird-easter-egg

droidman123 · 02-11-2014 6:08pm

For anyone who wants to install the android L "recent apps" feature on any android device

http://gs5.wonderhowto.com/how-to/install-android-lollipop-recent-apps-menu-any-android-0158270/#readsoruce_bottom

AlanS181824 · 02-11-2014 6:17pm

Tomorrow is the day... I'm so excited!

AlanS181824 · 02-11-2014 10:17pm

sugarman wrote: »

For all devices?

Nexus Devices at first.

Like all Google update it'll be phased

Then Google Play Edition devices.

Then Motorola and HTC, not sure after that to be honest.

Mayo Yid · 02-11-2014 10:19pm

HTC have said within 90 days

AlanS181824 · 02-11-2014 10:47pm

sugarman wrote: »

Nice, nexus myself

Yup same!

Mantis Toboggan · 02-11-2014 10:54pm

The g3 will get it before Crimbo with the G2 getting it in early 2015.

corwill · 02-11-2014 11:08pm

Samsung usually take special care to properly lobotomise each Android update, and that can take time.

Riesen_Meal · 03-11-2014 11:43am

Don't think it will be today, hope I'm wrong though!

Dudda · 03-11-2014 1:25pm

I remember reading on Android Police a while back that Nexus 7 2013 and the Nexus 10 would be first starting on 3rd November (today) followed by the Nexus 4, 5 and 7 LTE version. In other words non cellular nexus devices first.

Just have to wait and see.

patmcd · 03-11-2014 1:45pm

XBMC !!!

5starpool · 03-11-2014 5:44pm

Hurry up, I want my lollipop!

droidman123 · 03-11-2014 6:17pm

I,m on my nexus 10 ATM,nothing doing yet in relation to the update.I havnt fired up my nexus 7 yet to check, although it could be a few days or so before we get them in Ireland as these ota,s are normally sent out in batches worldwide. It will be on my nexus 9 tomorrow though

AlanS181824 · 03-11-2014 6:18pm

I've the developer preview and nothing yet.

Android 5.0 and Nexus announcement thread!

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