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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Google Launches Nexus 6P & 5X Smartphones - Can They Compete Against Apple?

Google unveiled new Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X smartphones on Tuesday. Google also announced a brand new device called Chromecast Audio, an updated Chromecast stick and a launch date for Android Marshmallow. The company unveiled new Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X smartphones on Tuesday. Google also announced a brand new device called Chromecast Audio, an updated Chromecast stick and a launch date for Android Marshmallow. According to Product Chief Sundar Pichai, there are now 1.4 billion active Android users. The latest version of Android, Marshmallow, will start rolling out next week to older Nexus devices and to other Android hardware after that.

The Nexus 6P is Google's new top-of-the-line Nexus smartphone. Its star feature is a 12.3 MP camera optimized for low-light photos. On the back, a black rectangle stretches across the aluminum body. The strip, which makes the phone look a bit like a Cylon, conceals some of the new camera's electronics. It also has Made by Huawei, the 5.7-inch phone also has the big camera, new USB-C port and a speedy fingerprint sensor, interestingly located on the back of the phone. The 6P is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and costs $499 to start. Smaller, $120 cheaper, and with some pared-down specs, the new Nexus 5X is an updated version of the Nexus 5. It is made by LG and has a lot of the same big features as the 6P, including the powerful camera and USB-C port. It starts at $379. Both phones are available to pre-order in Google's online store.So can Google compete as a 'so-called' smartphone vendor against the likes of Apple and Samsung? Share your comments with the Smartphone and Tablet Zone.

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