Google Nexus devices are often the first to get the latest updates for apps and software, and this year’s Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 Tablet are no exceptions.
Formerly known as Android L, it is the newest in the line of dessert based operating systems and features a new lock-screen, multitasking and notification bar. The apps also have a more 3D effect and feature shadows in real time based on your surroundings.
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Among the first devices to feature Android Lollipop 5.0 will be the Nexus 6 phablet built by Motorola and Nexus 9 tablet made by HTC. The OS will also be made available on previous nexus devices 5, 7 and 10 and also on Google Play edition devices if the weeks after.
The Nexus 6 is one of their largest and could easily be mistaken for a table with its 5.9 inch display, quad HD with 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution and 493ppi. It also features a Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core 2.7GHz processor. The camera is a modest 13 megapixels and uses a 3220hAh battery. The handset will be made available in both 32GB and 64GB memory variants, and will hit the shelves in November after pre-orders in late October.
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The Nexus 9 tablet, manufactured by HTC, has an 8.9 inch Gorilla Glass 3 screen, 2048 x 1536 resolution giving it a 287ppi count. All this is supported by a 2.3 GHz 64-bit Nvidia Tegra K1 processor, 2GB RAM and a 6700mAh battery. Both 16GB and 32GB storage options are available as there is no SD slot. The tablet is available to pre-order on 17th October and hits the shops on 3rd November.