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Google outs new Chromecast and Chromecast Audio

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Along with the new Nexus devices, Google has also announced two new Chromecast devices – the improved and redesigned Chromecast for the TV and the Chromecast Audio.

First is the Chromecast which is designed to be used on your HDMI-equipped TV. Compared to the previous Chromecast, the new version now has a new look and color options, longer but bendable HDMI cable, support for 5GHz WiFI 802.11ac, and three internal antennas for better WiFi streaming.

Other features include Fast Play which pre-loads apps and content for Chromecast for quicker app launches or video playback, Content Discovery for easy discovery of Chromecast-enabled apps, new feeds in backdrop with support for Facebook and Flickr, and gaming optimization.

As for the Chromecast Audio, it works the same way as the Chromecast but streams audio (instead of video) from your smartphone and tablet to your speakers. Unlike its HDMI-equipped sibling, the Chromecast Audio uses RCA, 3.5mm, and Optical inputs.

The new Chromecast and Chromecast Audio is priced at $35 and works with iPhone, iPad, Android phone and tablet, Mac and Windows laptop, and Chromebook.

source: Google

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Google Outs Pixel C, 10.2-inch Android Marshmallow Tablet

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Not to be outdone by its rival Apple when it released the iPad Pro a couple weeks back, Google unveils its own “big” tablet in the form of the new Android-based Google Pixel C.

Google Pixel C Philippines

Instead of going full bore on the screen size like what Apple did on the iPad Pro, Google took a more modest approach and equipped the Pixel C with a 10.2-inch display with a max brightness level of 500 nit and a screen resolution of 2560 x 1800 that equates to a pixel density of 308 ppi.

Doing the heavy lifting for the tablet is an NVidia Tegra X1 quad-core processor which is complemented by 3GB of RAM and Maxwell-based GPU.

Pixel C

Like the iPad Pro, the Pixel C will also come with its companion wireless keyboard which is sold separately for $149. Google’s new tablet attaches to the said keyboard via magnet and the input device has its own set of batteries which Google boasts that will last for two months on a single charge.

Speaking of charging the keyboard, Google boasted that the Pixel C will conductively charge the Bluetooth keyboard when it is closed. The search giant also claims that 10 minutes’ worth of charging will be enough to keep the keyboard on for at least seven hours.

Google Pixel C key specs:

10.2-inch 2560 x 1800 touchscreen display, 308 ppi
NVidia Tegra X1 octa-core 64-bit processor
256-core Maxwell-based GPU
3GB LPDDR4 RAM
32GB / 64GB internal storage
Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Bluetooth
MicroUSB Type-C port
Android Marshmallow
Wireless Keyboard (Sold separately)

The new Google Pixel C will hit the market in time of the holiday festivities and will be retailed for $499 for the 32GB model. On the other hand, the 64GB variant will set you back and additional $100.

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Google To Roll Out Android Marshmallow To Nexus Devices Next Week

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As is customary after announcing the hardware, Google officially outs the latest version of its mobile operating system Android 6.0 or more commonly known as Android Marshmallow.

While discussing some of the features of their new smartphones, Google touched upon some of the key features of the new mobile OS. This include a feature called Doze which extends the battery life of a device by minimizing the background processes when it detects that the phone is not being used for a period of time.

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Unsurprisingly, the newly-launched Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P and Pixel C will come pre-installed with Android Marshmallow out of the box.

As for the older Nexus smartphones and tablets, not to mention the Nexus Player, Google stated that it plans to roll out the new version of Android starting next week.

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Google Announces The New Nexus 5X

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Earlier today, the new Google Nexus 6P shared the stage with its smaller sibling the new LG-made Google Nexus 5X.

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With the exception of the all-metal design, screen and battery capacity, most of the features found on the Nexus 6P were carried over to the Nexus 5X. This includes the Nexus Imprint, 12.3-megapixel rear camera with bigger pixel and laser-detect autofocus system, and USB Type C port that offers the convenience of the reversible design and faster charging time.

The Nexus 5X is intended to be the more affordable option between the two new smartphones that Google announced. As such, some of its features like its screen and battery pack were toned down compared to its beefier counterpart.

In addition to having a smaller display compared to the Nexus 6P, the Google Nexus 5X’s 5.2-inch display will only have a modest HD resolution. As for the battery pack, it will run on a 2700mAh battery pack.

Like the Nexus 6P, the new Google Nexus 5X is now available for pre-order on Google Store. It will be available in 16GB and 32GB and are priced at $379 and $429 respectively.

US consumers will also enjoy all of the freebies that were mentioned on the Nexus 6P. This include an additional one year warranty called the Nexus Protect, free 90-day access to Google Music, and $50 app credit on Google Play Store.

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Google Debuts Its New Flagship Smartphone: Google Nexus 6P

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In a rather intimate event held earlier in San Francisco, Google has officially announced the newest hero device for its Nexus portfolio, the Google Nexus 6P.

Most of the things that the rumor mill has churned out about Google’s new smartphone have been spot on. For instance, the Nexus 6P was said to sport a 5.7-inch display with a Quad-HD (2560 x 1440) resolution, and indeed it is equipped with that kind of panel.

Google Nexus 6P Philippines

Most of the things that the rumor mill has churned out about Google’s new smartphone have been spot on. For instance, the Nexus 6P was said to sport a 5.7-inch display with a WidedQuad-HD (2560 x 1440) resolution, and indeed it is equipped with that kind of panel.

Other features of the new Google Nexus 6P include a sleek aluminum body that measures only 7.3 mm at its thickest, a pair of front-facing speakers, Nexus Imprint (fingerprint scanner) with Google Pay integration, USB Type-C port and a 12.3-megapixel sensor made by Sony which has a significantly larger pixel size of 1.55 micron.

The new Google Nexus 6P will be available for pre-order on Google Store starting today. It will be offered in three storage capacities (32GB, 64GB and 128GB) and are priced at $499, $549 and $649 respectively.

To further sweeten the deal, each new Google Nexus 6P will come with 90-day access to Google Music, $50 Google Play Store app credit, as well as a Nexus Protect warranty which effectively doubles the amount of warranty coverage of the smartphone.

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