Lollipop it is then. Android 5 announced with Nexus 6 and 9

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#1155930 16-Oct-2014 10:14

Nexus 6 is too big for me, I think I will pass... I was hoping the rumor of 2 versions of the Nexus 6 was true, a 6" and 5.2"...

I'm all in for the Nexus 9 though, just have to wait for it to release here. If NZ isn't in the initial release countries, I presume Aussie will be, so I'll just get my Sister to get one over for me.

I was hoping the L name was going to be Licorice...

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#1155931 16-Oct-2014 10:14

Krishant007: They really need 32gb to be minimum for tablets. I wouldnt mind the lack of SD card if the capacities were higher (64gb is a good size to have for tablets).

Regarding nexus 6.. Erm.. Too big for a phone.. They should have capped it off at 5 inches

Same size as the iPhone 6+ but with .5" more screen.

Perfect size

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#1155933 16-Oct-2014 10:16

I currently have a nexus 5, i was hoping the 6 was going to come in cheaper than it has so i will have to hold off until the price drops (bugger!). My nexus 7 was cracked on my last overseas trip so im looking for a new tablet as well, the 9 looks the part for that!
Also missing from this thread is the newly announced nexus player. I have an amazon fire which im perfectly happy with, if i didnt though i would be looking at this device for my tv.

I just read that Android lollipop gets released on friday, how long that takes to trickle to my 2degrees supplied N5 is anyone guess, im thinking sometime early 2015!

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#1155936 16-Oct-2014 10:19

540trickzter: Nexus 6 is too big for me, I think I will pass... I was hoping the rumor of 2 versions of the Nexus 6 was true, a 6" and 5.2"...

That doesnt make sense, why would they have a 5.2" version of the nexus 6? the 6 refers to the size. There were rumors they may release a new nexus 5, this didn't eventuate though. However it may happen further down the track.

ZombieJohn

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#1155946 16-Oct-2014 10:27

garvani: I just read that Android lollipop gets released on friday, how long that takes to trickle to my 2degrees supplied N5 is anyone guess, im thinking sometime early 2015!

I am in the same boat. I wonder how long till we get our dainty hands on the update. Anyone have any idea?

n0exit

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#1155951 16-Oct-2014 10:32

I have no idea how long until the update will come through, but I just sideload it as soon as the link is up on android central. Its super easy on nexus devices.

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#1155952 16-Oct-2014 10:34

I'd love to get hold of Android 5 for my S4, though I prefer to use the Touchwiz interface so it'll probably take 6 months or more to arrive - if it arrives at all. I find the stock Android interface a bit plain.

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#1155957 16-Oct-2014 10:39

Perhaps those who prefer phone sized screens will be catered for by GPE variants of manufacturer flagships? Or by the Android One spec low cost handsets?

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540trickzter

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#1155959 16-Oct-2014 10:39

garvani:
540trickzter: Nexus 6 is too big for me, I think I will pass... I was hoping the rumor of 2 versions of the Nexus 6 was true, a 6" and 5.2"...

That doesnt make sense, why would they have a 5.2" version of the nexus 6? the 6 refers to the size. There were rumors they may release a new nexus 5, this didn't eventuate though. However it may happen further down the track.

I read those rumors that there could be 2 versions on phonearena.com or gsmarena.com... The rumor was the Nexus 6 (5.9 inch) and Nexus X (5.2 inch). Also, previous rumors were that the Nexus 6 was actually going to be called the Nexus X due to legal reasons, but we got Nexus 6 in the end.

Wade

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#1155968 16-Oct-2014 10:53

I think i read that new devices would not be available for a month so expect existing devices to start seeing Lollipop rollout a month after that at the earliest. Based on previous updates I am expecting to see 5.0 on my GPE'd One and moto g this side of Christmas and i suspect i will not be disappointed

android.com/lollipop <-- worth a look, some awesome features to look forward to

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#1155999 16-Oct-2014 11:33

me demands Nexus 6 mini (5" tops)...

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#1156001 16-Oct-2014 11:41

Just noticed on the N9 promo video that the camera lens sticks out proud of the body. Not a fan of this. More so for a phone but it's asking to get knocked on a tablet as well.

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#1156019 16-Oct-2014 11:54

Dingbatt: Just noticed on the N9 promo video that the camera lens sticks out proud of the body. Not a fan of this. More so for a phone but it's asking to get knocked on a tablet as well.

There is a fix for that:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKd6gT3Kz10

I am running Lollipop on a Nexus 5 and have to say it is great. The battery life is much improved and things are generally a bit more intuitive. The lock screen notifications are great.

Cheers, Matt.

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Tzoi

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#1156024 16-Oct-2014 12:01

Dingbatt: Just noticed on the N9 promo video that the camera lens sticks out proud of the body. Not a fan of this. More so for a phone but it's asking to get knocked on a tablet as well.

It seems like it's flat when laid down on a table but due to the curve it sticks out a bit when looking at it from a side

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#1156031 16-Oct-2014 12:09

Krishant007: Regarding nexus 6.. Erm.. Too big for a phone.. They should have capped it off at 5 inches

No, it isn't too big for many of us. Too big for you, it seems, but that isn't some kind of universal truth.

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