Motorola reportedly working on Nexus 6-like DROID Phablet with Snapdragon 810 for Mid-2015 release

Motorola launched two high-end phones back-to-back in October this year. The first was the 5.9-inch Nexus 6 Phablet in collaboration with Google and the other was the 5.2-inch DROID Turbo with some awesome specs. Motorola was later acquired by Lenovo from Google. We now have rumors that Motorola is working on a better version of the Nexus 6 and will market it as a DROID Phablet that will be released next year.

According to rumors, Motorola’s new DROID Phablet will be similar to the Nexus 6 in terms of physical construction but will have much improved specifications. The device is supposed to sport a 5.9-inch Quad HD display with 1440×2560 pixels resolution just like the Nexus 6. It will however have the latest Qualcomm 64-bit Snapdragon 810 processor and 4GB RAM on board as against 32-bit Snapdragon 805 and 3GB RAM of the Nexus 6. In addition, the device will have a whopping 4000mAh battery but the camera specifications are not known. The DROID Phablet will probably run Android 5.0 Lollipop.

According to the source, the upcoming Motorola Phablet will be launched somewhere in mid-2015 through Verizon. There is also a chance that the device might not be sold as a DROID Phablet but as some other Motorola brand. Improved specs will surely make it a great device to own!

 

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Motorola reportedly working on Nexus 6-like DROID Phablet with Snapdragon 810 for Mid-2015 release

The New Nexus 6 Has Android L But Can It Swim?

People are expecting great things from Android devices these days. Now that apple is no longer the trend setter, its the Android operating system and Android flagship devices that are getting all the attention. One such small detail is that the next Nexus flagship device is water resistant. Yes, it can resist water, but it can’t swim… yet

Well, we’ll need an app for that in the future but as for now, we’ll just have to settle for water resistant. In case you were wondering how much water can I pour on my future Nexus 6, being water resistant and being water proof are different things entirely. Being water proof means that the said device can be submerged into water for a while and it won’t get wet on the inside at all. Water resistant means that the device can be splashed with water and such (like when someone spills a glass of something) and it won’t get bricked.

This means that just like the MotoX pictured below, the Nexus 6 phone by motorola will have some limitations with this feature. When you go to Google’s official Nexus website, you’ll see that under water resistant it just says yes. There’s no specific data.

But hey, at least the Nexus 6 will be safer around children and clumsy adults. Something is better than nothing after all.

The New Nexus 6 Has Android L But Can It Swim?

Google phablet Nexus 6 is now official! Check out all its specs, Image Gallery and promo video

Well, after all the leaks, rumors and news the 5.9 inch phablet from Google aka the Nexus 6 has finally been unveiled by the search giant. The Google Nexus 6 is considered as the official platform for the new Android 5.0 Lollipop platform. What seems out is that our yesterday’s spotted alleged press render of the device has turned out to be absolutely true. So before saying much, let’s move to discuss some of the stunning specs that the device offers.

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Design and a Quad HD display resolution

This is for the first time that Google has ventured to a large screen phablet display and seems to be keeping in line with Google’s new diversity punch line ‘be together, not the same’ campaign. Just to your information, this is the Motorola made Nexus 6 and is very much identical to the recently launched Moto X 2014 Edition. However, still some differences do exist first and foremost with the 5.9inch display of the Nexus 6 that is larger compared to the 5inch display of Moto X and other subtle changes include the Nexus 6 to be having a curved screen edges and falls on a bit heavier side weighing 6.5 ounces.

Another good thing that comes along are the dual front-firing speakers which Google claims it to be giving ‘high-fidelity sound’. The device is also tipped to be water resistant that could overcome splashes but could not be submerged in water. The Nexus 6 that is given the codename “Shamu” stays in line with its larger 5.9inch display. The screen offers Quad HD resolution of 1440×2560 pixels producing very sharp images.

The main thing for which everyone waited: Android 5.0 Lollipop

Just like every year, this time too Google has announced its new OS the Android 5.0 Lollipop. Well, needless to say the Material Design is certainly one of the majorly changed design by Google till date. The Material Design hosts some pretty flat shapes with some convey structures. The Dalvik has now been replaced with the new ART runtime. This is a 64-bit platform that is ready to transfer the existing Java apps to 64 bits without any major efforts made by the developer.

A powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset and stunning 13MP primary camera

The Nexus 6 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset baked to its heart, one of the most powerful 32-bit chipset from Qualcomm. This is basically a quad-core processor clocked at whopping 2.7GHz and comes with a 3GB of RAM support and Adreno 420 for powerful graphics. The top-end GPU is capable of easily and butterly handling all the intensive graphic tasks at absolute ease. Well, with the 32-bit processor in place, the handset will still not be able to unleash all the 64-bit optimizations that come along with Android L. the god thing about the storage is that the basic version for the device starts with a 32GB of storage option.

The primary camera for the Nexus 6 has been now topped to 13 megapixel from the 8MP found in Nexus 5. However, Google seemed to have kept the same metrics for optical image stabilization as they had for the Nexus 5. The new camera for the Nexus 6 uses the Sony IMX 214 image sensor that is the latest from Sony having f/2.0 aperture. The camera is capable of shooting 4K videos at 30fps along with fullHD 1080p videos. the secondary front-facing for the device is 2.1 mega-pixel.

Battery backup, pricing and release date

With the increase in the size of the device, Google has made sure that it offer even battery juice that could meet all the high-end specs in all segments with ease and for longer hours of operation. The Nexus 6 has an excellent 3200mAh of battery back-up. The battery drain that was considered to be a major issue for all the previous Nexus handsets has now been overcome with this model as the new Nexus phablet comes with Turbo Charger that is capable of offering 6 hours of usage charging in just mere 15 minutes.

The handset is likely to go on pre-order on 29^th of October and is likely to be made available in stores fro the 3^rd of November. The device is also said to be coming off-contract and unlocked for a retail price of $649. Now this might bring a bit disappointment to all the Nexus fans as the major USP for the Nexus devices all these years has turned out to be its pricing!

The handset would be made available on several US carriers like Sprint, US Cellular, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile. Take a look at the official video released by the company.

 

Google phablet Nexus 6 is now official! Check out all its specs, Image Gallery and promo video

Alleged press renders for Nexus 6 leaks out

The upcoming 6inch phablet from the Mountain View giant Google aka the Nexus 6 is pretty much on the way to be unveiled very soon officially, and the device has once again been spotted in the latest leak that shows a full press render of this next flagship from Google.

Well, looking at the press image above, the upcoming Nexus 6 looks quite similar to the latest released Moto X 2014 edition with some very minute differences between the two devices. The first thing that could be noticed is the sharp beveled edge of the screen and curves towards edge keeping a slight space between the speaker-like element and the edge of the phone.

You would be amazed to know that this leak comes from Leakster Evan Blass of @evleaks who previously declared his retirement earlier this year.

Taking up a bit re-cap about the specs for the device, the Nexus 6 would have a 5.9inch QHD display with resolution 1440×2560 pixels, a powerful Snapdragon 805 SoC, a 13MP primary camera at the back with OIS and much more. Stay tuned in to Doi-Toshin as we get you with all the latest updates as things get official.

Alleged press renders for Nexus 6 leaks out

Android L, Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 gets leaked in video ads

The upcoming Google mobile OS Android L is all set to arrive anytime soon with the two Nexus devices Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 that are expected to break covers tomorrow. With less than a day for the devices to go official, this new Nexus family has just been leaked in ads that spots a new motto that says ‘be together, not the same’ that explains the Google’s Android device philosophy.

The first commercial of the three, shows the Motorola Nexus 6, showing it up as a gigantic device. The ad majorly focuses on the diversity that Google device seem to embrace saying ‘all kinds of phones for all kinds of folks’. The Nexus 6 that could likely go official tomorrow is supposed to have a 5.9inch Quad HD display with 1440×2560 pixel resolution, a 13MP primary camera with OIS, a powerful Snapdragon 805 chipset on-board and of-course the latest Android L OS with Material Design from Google.

The second commercial shows up the Nexus 9 in a short cameo that says ’be together, not the same’ which could be a subtle point-out to the official release of Nexus 9 along with a new version for the Android Wear platform shedding some light on few development in Android TV as well!

The third commercial ‘Dance Party’ shows all these coming together.

Android L, Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 gets leaked in video ads

Nexus 6 built by Motorola; Launching next week

Google’s next Nexus smartphone, likely to be called Nexus 6 or Nexus X, has become one of the most eagerly anticipated smartphones of the year. A new Wall Street Journal report corroborates what has been widely expected based on earlier leaks, that the upcoming Nexus smartphone is codenamed ‘Shamu’ and is being built by Motorola.

WSJ reports adds that the alleged Nexus 6 aka Nexus X has been codenamed ‘Shamu’ after a killer whale and will sport a 5.9-inch screen with higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. The other features should include a quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor, 3 GB of RAM, 12 MP rear camera, and a 3200 mAh battery.

The reports also stated that Google is planning to launch the latest version of Android -“Android L”, at the same time with the new Nexus. If the recent rumours  and leaks turn out to be true, then Google’s next flagship will be the ‘largest’ Nexus branded smartphone in terms of screen size. The Nexus 5 sports a 5-inch display, and the new Nexus will be bigger than the iPhone 6 Plus (5.5-inch) and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (5.7-inch).

Google has been silent about the launch of the upcoming Nexus 6 . However, recent reports have suggested it might be unveiled on October 15, or October 16 (that’s next week). Prices for the handset may start at $419. Doi-Toshin will be here to let you know more about this as soon as new details are available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nexus 6 built by Motorola; Launching next week

Leaked Photos of Motorola’s Nexus 6 Are now Live

Motorola-Made Nexus offers decent hardware with unadulterated Android OS at an affordable price that will reveal in the market upcoming weeks. After Google Nexus 5’s good success last year made by LG, Google owned Motorola for making the Nexus 6 device with a good design and features. Some of the sneak preview of the leaked pictures has published recently of Nexus 6.

The leaked photos of Motorola’s Nexus 6 are published recently via Android Police that indicates the very first look of the new device. It looks like Nexus 6 will be a huge Smartphone nearly 6-inch display but other features are discussed on the blog. However, the blog has discussed about the hard to spot front speak and its enormous display to the users.

Nexus 6 will be the next Smartphone that will take the market of android Smartphones although Samsung has the only rule over the Play Store and Android market. Nexus 6 fans are eagerly waiting for the Smartphone although there is no specific date announced. However, all new Android L hitting will be from the next month and Motorola may be waiting for the time too!

From a good number of reports, Nexus 6 probably will have 5.9-inch QHD display with 2560 x 1440 display resolution that it bigger than Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4. Samsung Note 4’s display will be a plus point and looks better than the Nexus 6’s screen.

In addition, 3 GB RAM, 32GB internet memory with 13 mega pixels camera, quad-core Qualcomm Snap radon 805 will be other features that will run Google’s Android L software.

 

Leaked Photos of Motorola’s Nexus 6 Are now Live

Android L, Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 Are About To Make Appearance on Any Of These Two Dates

A previous rumor reported that HTC engineers have been meeting Google to discuss the design and features of Nexus 9. It would be the first slate from HTC after the HTC Flyer. According to the reports, the new HTC device would be powered by the NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor. On Tuesday, a report was published saying that the new HTC slate might be unveiled by the company on 15th or 16th October; the date has not been confirmed by the sources.

Not only this 9-inch slate, but it is also expected that Motorola Nexus 6 handset would also make an appearance on the very same day. Still Motorola is behind in putting its name stamp on the Nexus model. HTC, LG and Samsung have already put their name on numbers of Android models.

One more item is also about to reveal and it is the most awaited one, the Android L. The same report told that at the same time, the next Android operating system would also enter the race. Although, previously it was said that it would not be available before November 1. On the basis of this report, it was expected that from the given date, Android L would be shipped with Nexus model, or they might get upgraded later. What would happen is not sure yet.

Before the unveiling of Android L, Nexus 6 and Nexus 9, there are still three weeks left. We could only know what will happen when the date arrive. Till then, we can keep our finger crossed and hope for good.

Android L, Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 Are About To Make Appearance on Any Of These Two Dates

Google Nexus 6 Preview from AnTuTu.com

Nexus 6 is hot off the oven! AnTuTu has just released further information about the rumoured Nexus 6, which is named Google Shamu. Some of the things we are expecting from it are Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 805 chipset with quad-core Krait 450 processor mechanized at 2,65GHz, 3GB of RAM and the Adreno 420 GPU. It will sport a 5.5” QHD (1,440 x 2,560 pixels) display with incredible 564 ppi to deliver fascinating graphics. A 13megapixel rear camera and 2.1megapixel front snapper and will have Android L.

Does the Google Nexus 6 excite you yet? Nexus 5 is getting a little ancient and it is probably time for a new generation.

Here are some more rumours regarding the Google Shamu.

• It would be an Android Silver phone. A little background: Android Silver was a plan assumed to be made after the Nexus series. And there have been reports that Google is ending the Nexus series and this would be the first of the Android Silver era.


• Like the previous versions of the Google Nexus, Nexus 6 would still be lacking the fingerprint scanner feature, which is readily seen on Apple and Samsung’s flagship devices.


• The Moto S label on the phone is yet to be confirmed.

Now, we are all set to nothing but wait ‘til Google finally clear all the rumors and give a statement about their upcoming device. Any Google event happening soon?

Google Nexus 6 Preview from AnTuTu.com

Motorola Rumored to be Working on a 5.9-inch Nexus 6 Smartphone Shamu

A lot of speculation is going on about which company is developing the Nexus 6 for Google. At first it was thought to be LG but LG had denied working on any Google projects.  Then there were rumors about a new HTC 8.9-inch tablet codenamed Volantis to be the Nexus 8 or Nexus 9 Tablet. It is also rumored that Google would put a stop to the Nexus line and focus on its Android Silver program.

However, a new rumor doing the rounds is that Motorola is working on the next Google Nexus device and that it could be unveiled in November this year. According to Android Police, Motorola is apparently working on a big 5.9-inch smartphone of unknown resolution bearing the codename ‘Shamu’ which is in line with Google’s practice of codenaming its nexus devices with names of sea-creatures. According to sources, the phablet will have a fingerprint sensor and would be released through major US carriers and some other international carriers.

The device Shamu has been spotted in Google’s issue tracker where a bug observed in the device has been reported. The bug that is reported is in Android L, Google’s upcoming new Android version announced at the Google I/O. Since Android L works with Nexus devices only, the rumor that Shamu could be the new Nexus smartphone gets credibility. It was also learnt that this issue has been reported by Spirent which is a company that tests devices for such type of bugs.

Apart from the large 5.9-inch screen and the fingerprint scanner, little else is known about the device. If rumors are true, the Nexus 6 phablet and the HTC Nexus 8.9 Volantis Tablet might be launched along with Android L that is scheduled to be released this fall. We will have to wait and watch what Google is actually planning to do.

Motorola Rumored to be Working on a 5.9-inch Nexus 6 Smartphone Shamu