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Today, we introduced a new Chromecast and its partner-in-crime, Chromecast Audio. Chromecast has faster performance, a new design and is available in three colors. Chromecast Audio is a small device that plugs into your existing speakers, so you can stream your favorite tunes from your phone, similar to Chromecast. We’re also introducing an easier way to find what to watch through the redesigned Chromecast app. Now, you can go to a single place to browse or search content from across apps you already use. The Chromecast app is available on Android starting today and rolling out to iOS over the coming weeks. Chromecast has the most comprehensive collection of apps globally with millions of entertainment options. Here’s just a few: It’s fall premiere season-- catch up on your favorites. Chromecast can help you burn through the last season of Homeland on Showtime before the next season premieres in October. Or choose from over 200,000 TV shows and movies from favorites like Net

(Cross posted on the Official Google Blog ) 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 ama

 Google has announced it’s working on a 10.2 inch tablet called the Pixel C at its Nexus event in SF today. The slate was revealed by product management exec Andrew Bowers, who talked up both the “play and productivity” sides of the forthcoming addition to the Pixel product line-up. Read More

HTC Butterfly 3 is a Candybar, Touchscreen Android Smartphone from HTC which runs on Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop). HTC Butterfly 3 is available in Blue, Red, White colors and 161 g (5.68 oz) of weight. HTC Butterfly 3 has 1440 x 2560 pixels, 5.2 inches (~565 ppi pixel density) display size which supports Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors. HTC Butterfly 3 is powered by Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A57 CPU, Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 Chipset and Adreno 430 GPU along with 32 GB, 3 GB RAM.Additional features of HTC Butterfly 3 are IP57 certified dust and water resistant, Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes, HTC Sence 7 UI, Dolby Audio sound. HTC Butterfly 3 has GPRS, EDGE, 3G, WIFI, Bluetooth, Infrared Port, GPS connectivity options on board. You can take pictures of your beloved ones from its 20.2 MP Duo camera.

At this morning’s event, Google announced two new Chromecast devices, an updated Chromecast HDMI dongle for your HDTV, and a Chromecast Audio dongle, capable of turning any regular speaker into a smart speaker.  The updated Chromecast dongle features a retooled design, allowing for easier plugging into television units. Essentially, it acts the same as the older Chromecast, albeit with updated features, but the hardware inside the unit has changed most. Inside, we have dual-band WiFi, with a smart connection that allows for the fastest WiFi connection, all of the time. Google decided to price the Chromecast dongle the same at $35, available for purchase today. Chromecast Audio is basically the same thing, but for music. Instead of hooking it up to a TV, you hook it up to a sound system or Bluetooth speaker. This allows you to save battery on your smartphone. You and friends can set a queue of music for a playlist, and the hardware even allows for multi room support. Chromecast Au

As you now know, the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are official. Google has fully announced each device at an event in San Francisco, putting to bed any last remaining questions. LG has indeed made the 5X, a phone that is very much a return of the “all-around champ.” It’s the smaller of the two Nexus phones and should be a great option for those who want something much more manageable with a single hand, something that isn’t whale-like. Below, you will find the official spec list as presented to us by Google.  Nexus 5X Specs (Official) Display 5.2-inch IPS LCD (1920x1080, 423ppi), Fingerprint and smudge-resistant oleophobic coating OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 1.8 GHz hexa-core 64-bit, Adreno 418 GPU Camera 12.3MP rear camera (f/2.0), IR Laser assisted Auto focus, 4K video capture (30fps), CRI-90 dual-flash; 5MP front camera (f/2.2) Battery 2,700 mAh, Fast charging - up to 3.8 hours of use from only 10 minutes of charging

As you now know, the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are official. Google has fully announced each device at an event in San Francisco, putting to bed any last remaining questions. Huawei has indeed made the 6P, a phone that is largely thought to be the more premium of the two. It features a metal body, higher-end processor, is bigger, and more expensive. Some would consider the 5X to fall into the mid-range category, while the 6P is by all means a true flagship. Below, you will find the official spec list as presented to us by Google.  Nexus 6P Specs (Official) Display 5.7-inch WQHD AMOLED (2560x1440, 518ppi) OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1, 2.0 GHz Octa-core 64-bit, Adreno 430 GPU Camera 12.3MP rear camera (1.55 μM, f/2.0), IR Laser assisted autofocus, 4K (30 fps) video capture, Broad-spectrum CRI-90 dual flash; 8MP front camera Battery 3,450 mAh battery, Fast charging - up to 7 hours of use from only 10 minutes of charging RAM

Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X pre-orders are now live on the Google Store! Go! Go! Go! The Nexus 5X comes in three colors (Carbon, Quartz, or Ice) and starts at $379. The Nexus 6P comes in three colors as well (Aluminium, Graphite, or Frost) and starts at $499. These phones are unlocked and ready for all US carriers. Store Links :   Nexus 6P | Nexus 5X Related Stories Report: Nexus 5X Starts at $379, Nexus 6P at $499 – Pre-Orders for Both Open Tomorrow Google Announces Nexus Protect, a 2-Year Protection Plan for Your Phone Nexus 6P: Want to Know Everything About It? Here You Go. Google Opens the Google Store for Device Sales, Introduces New Chromebook Pixel Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P Pre-Orders Now Live! is a post from: Droid Life

If you pre-order the new Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P, Google is tossing in some freebies. All Nexus 5X and 6P orders include a free 90-day subscription to Google Play Music, but if you pre-order, they are also handing out a $50 Google Play credit. The devices aren’t live yet on Google Play, so stay tuned. Related Stories Live: Google’s Nexus 5X and 6P Event! Report: Google to Launch Buy Buttons Directly in Search Results in Coming Weeks Report: Nexus 5X Starts at $379, Nexus 6P at $499 – Pre-Orders for Both Open Tomorrow Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P Pricing and Availability Announced Pre-Order New Nexus 5X or 6P, Get Free Google Play Music and $50 Play Credit is a post from: Droid Life

Along with its announcement of the new Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, Google unveiled a new protection plan for each called Nexus Protect. The plan runs $69 for the Nexus 5X and $89 for the Nexus 6P. With Nexus Protect, you get 2 years of coverage for mechanical breakdown on your phone, 2 years of protection from accidental damage, and you get replacements as early as the next business day. Related Stories Google Announces the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P (Updated) Report: Nexus 5X Starts at $379, Nexus 6P at $499 – Pre-Orders for Both Open Tomorrow Google Opens the Google Store for Device Sales, Introduces New Chromebook Pixel Thursday Poll: Most Excited for – Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Android 6.0, New Chromecast? Google Announces Nexus Protect, a 2-Year Protection Plan for Your Phone is a post from: Droid Life

So, when is your current Nexus getting the update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow? Next week, actually. Google announced today that the update will arrive over-the-air (OTA) to the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9, and Nexus Player. Sorry, Nexus 4, Nexus 10, and Nexus 7 (2012) owners. Related Stories Download: Android Marshmallow Preview 3 OTA Updates Download: Android 5.0.2 OTA Updates for Nexus Devices (Updated: Nexus 10) Download: Android 5.1.1 OTA Updates for Nexus Devices Google Posts Newer Android 6.0 Preview 3 Builds of MPA44I Android 6.0 Marshmallow Rolls Out Next Week to Nexus 5, 6, 7 (2013), 9, and Player is a post from: Droid Life

Google’s inexpensive TV dongle is finally getting a much needed update today as the tech giant revealed two brand new Chromecast models at its press event in San Francisco. Google also loosed a redesigned Chromecast app, Photos support, and Spotify for the video device. The newly-designed TV-centric Chromecast dongle (which comes with an integrated HDMI Read the full article... The post Google doubles down on dongles with new Chromecasts appeared first on Cult of Android .

We didn’t expect to see a new tablet from Google today, but we got one, and it wasn’t a Nexus. It’s called the Pixel C, and it’s a 10.2-inch slate that hopes to take on devices like the Microsoft Surface and Apple’s upcoming iPad Pro with a detachable keyboard and a focus on productivity. Pixel C Read the full article... The post Google surprises us with an iPad Pro competitor called Pixel C appeared first on Cult of Android .

The Nexus 5 is back! But this time it’s bigger and better than ever. LG’s latest device, Nexus 5X, brings a larger 5.2-inch Full HD display, and Qualcomm’s hexa-core Snapdragon 808 processor. It’s also one of the first devices to come with Android 6.0 Marshmallow pre-installed. LG’s original Nexus 5 was a hit with pure Read the full article... The post LG’s new Nexus 5X has a 12.3MP camera and Snapdragon 808 CPU appeared first on Cult of Android .

Skype for Android has been updated to support Android Wear smartwatches, allowing users to check notifications, reply to chats, and accept or decline calls from the wrist (though the call itself is taken through your a smartphone). It’s certainly a long overdue update for Skype, and comes as Android wearables start to pick up wider adoption in the mainstream. Android Wear devices including the Moto 360, Huawei Watch, LG Watch Urbane, and ASUS ZenWatch are specifically listed as examples, meaning Microsoft probably feels these are the ones currently gaining the most traction in the market. Skype rolled out support for Apple Watch back in April. Users will be able to reply to messages by speaking into their smartwatch with voice-to-text support, or choose from pre-written responses if they’re in a hurry. “You can even draw on the watch and respond with an emoji,” Skype said. The update also hands off more in-call functionality to Android Wear, allowing users to mute, hang up, or pau