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As soon as Google’s morning event wrapped up, an email hit our inbox, claiming HTC is going to unwrap a brand new, Marshmallow -powered One device on October 20 via a “virtual event.” What is meant by virtual event, HTC states, “This is not your traditional smartphone so we aren’t hosting a traditional launch event.”  The event is set to kick off at 12pm EST on October 20, which is 9am PST for those on the west coast. As to which device HTC is referring to, we assume they are speaking of the One A9 , a device that has been leaked left and right, but we would not exactly put money on that. The timing matches up well, given it was reported we would see the One A9 launch this November, however, nothing is ever confirmed until it is announced and official. If HTC does announce the One A9, the device is reported to feature a 5″ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 617 processor, 2GB of RAM, microSD card slot, 2,150 mAh battery, 13MP rear-facing camera, and an UltraPixel camera along the frontside

Following their big unveiling in San Francisco this morning, Google’s new Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are now available for pre-order. But should you buy one, or is your hard-earned cash better spent elsewhere? To help you decide, here’s a handy comparison that shows you how Google’s latest devices stack up against the competition from Read the full article... The post How Google’s new Nexus phones stack up against the competition appeared first on Cult of Android .

This morning, Google announced the Pixel C , the first tablet designed and built by Google alone. It’s not a Nexus, it’s a Pixel. The Pixel C delivers a first-class tablet/laptop-like experience, featuring a 2560 x 1800 display, Tegra X1 processor from NVIDIA, Maxwell GPU, 3GB of RAM, USB Type-C, and a keyboard attachment for those who need to handle work on-the-go.  Set to launch in time for the holidays, the Pixel C is priced starting at $499 for the 32GB model, and $599 for the 64GB. The keyboard attachment is priced and sold separately for $149. The tablet runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box, and if past Pixel devices were any hint, you can expect this device to feel exceptional in-hand. What do you think? The ultimate Xmas gift? Related Stories Report: Google to Launch ‘Pixel C’ Tablet Later This Year, 10.2″ Display and Tegra X1 Processor Android 6.0 Marshmallow Rolls Out Next Week to Nexus 5, 6, 7 (2013), 9, and Player Google Unveils Project Jacquard, a Moveme

Just as reported earlier this week, Google announced a Family Plan option for users of Google Music , one which will allow a family of up to six to rock out to all of the great tunes available through All Access, priced at just $14.99 a month.  Each account will have the ability to store 50,000 songs in the cloud, accessible from any device. In addition, each account will receive the benefits of recommended playlists and streaming options, bringing a tailored feel for each user in your family. Google states this Family Plan option will be available “in a few weeks.” Once available, we will let you know. Who is ready to sign up for this? Related Stories Google to Announce ‘Family Plan’ for Google Music, $14.99 a Month for Six Accounts Unreleased Gramophone Music App Does Material Design Right Google Unveils Project Jacquard, a Movement to Bring Touch and Gesture Technology to Clothing Google Play Music Gets Free, Ad-Supported Radio Streaming in US Google Confirms $15/Mon

You don’t need a console, microconsole, or even a cord to play games on your television. You’ll only need a Chromecast. During its Nexus event today, Google revealed that it is working with developers to stream games from your smartphone to your TV-connected Chromecast ( Google also announced the Chromecast 2 and Chromecast audio today ). This feature enables gamers to control apps like Angry Birds Go, a kart-racing game, with their phones while the visuals display on your television. This is something we’ve seen before with Apple’s Airplay to Apple TV, but a Chromecast is only $35 — and Google revealed it has sold 20 million Chromecasts worldwide. Of course, mobile gaming on a television has had many incarnations so far and none have really caught on. We’ve seen plenty of companies attempt to put Android hardware microconsoles, and that led to the disastrous Ouya and a number of other entries that almost no one remembers. But gaming on smartphones and tablets is worth $30 billion

From your watch to your phone to your TV, we want to help you stay connected, entertained and informed across all your screens. Today we’re introducing a few new things that do just that: two Nexus phones, a tablet for work and play, updates to Chromecast and features for some of your favorite apps—all working together to make your day a little bit easier and more fun. New Nexus phones We made Android to be an open platform that anyone can build on, and today there are 4,000+ Android devices in all shapes and sizes. Android’s diversity is why it’s become the most popular mobile platform in the world, and the latest version, Marshmallow , takes Android to a new level of performance. While we love all the Android devices out there, every year we build Nexus devices to show off the latest and greatest, directly from the people who built Android. Today we’re introducing the latest Nexus treats, both running Marshmallow, sweetened by amazing apps and sandwiched by some cutting-edge ha