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[Tripon]

Yeah no. I'm pretty sure we're in the opposite phase of "let's make phones super tiny" that happened before Smartphones. Phones will settle on a usable size again once the phablet trend is over.

Its not as if there aren't multiple options to buy below 5 inches phones on the market already.

 

[giga]

Its not as if there aren't multiple options to buy below 5 inches phones on the market already.

In terms of flagships — outside the iPhone 6 and Z3C — not really.

 

[hohoXD123]

There were rumours that this is meant to be releasing in 2-3 days right? Unsure whether to go for this or a Note 4. The Z3 is also very tempting simply because of the battery life.

 

[Timeless]

Its not as if there aren't multiple options to buy below 5 inches phones on the market already.

On CDMA networks there aren't many options.

 

[malyce]

This

Clearly Google lost the true meaning of Nexus please Program.

It supposed to be basic phone for programmer to use as base phone. Google now simply trying to chase apple fan.

I'm guessing you've never owned a Nexus One. Seems a lot of people hopped on the Nexus train when it started offering the best bang for buck. The Nexus One and Galaxy Nexus were upon release were not cheap handsets.

 

[Avixph]

Evleaks still dropping fire:

Evan Blass ‏@evleaks 3m3 minutes ago

What a depressing few days. I remember 1 thing that used to make me feel better, tho. No mark in deference to Nexus.

As I posted in the official android thread: it looks really nice but let's see a picture of the back of the phone.

 

[gcubed]

In terms of flagships — outside the iPhone 6 and Z3C — not really.

The iphone6 is below 5" in name only.

 

[sc0la]

The iphone6 is below 5" in name only.

Elaborate? Do you mean it is 5" class screen or the bezels make it as large as other 5" phones?

 

[DrFaustPhD]

The iPhone 6 bezels are definitely a bit chunkier than they should be

 

[kmfdmpig]

The iPhone 6 bezels are definitely a bit chunkier than they should be

I've always thought that the screen to size ratio was bad on the iPhones, but that image really drives the point home. I understand the bottom bezel being so large due to the home button, but the top seems like a relic of 2011, not something you'd expect to see on a 2014 flagship phone.

 

[northead]

Trolling level: Google

"Sweeeeet"

 

[kmfdmpig]

According to GSMArena the Nexus 9 tablet will have an SD slot. I'm assuming that they're wrong, but if not I wonder if that's a sign that Google is starting to realize that cheap storage is very appealing to customers.

If the Nexus 6 had an SD card slot then I'd almost certainly choose it over the Note 4.

http://www.gsmarena.com/nexus_6_and_nexus_9_rumored_to_be_launching_tomorrow-news-9926.php

 

[kharma45]

According to GSMArena the Nexus 9 tablet will have an SD slot. I'm assuming that they're wrong, but if not I wonder if that's a sign that Google is starting to realize that cheap storage is very appealing to customers.

If the Nexus 6 had an SD card slot then I'd almost certainly choose it over the Note 4.

http://www.gsmarena.com/nexus_6_and_nexus_9_rumored_to_be_launching_tomorrow-news-9926.php

Just reporting on what Forbes said. Still very sceptical.

 

[BoboBrazil]

Leaked Nexus 6 ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H8eIjuf2ok

 

[SRG01]

Just reporting on what Forbes said. Still very sceptical.

I'm skeptical too, mainly because of the potential security issues and that MS still wields the FAT32 patent against Android manufacturers.

 

[adroit]

Isn't "Forbes contributor" synonymous with "person on the Internet"?

 

[kmfdmpig]

I for one would love it to be true, but I'm skeptical as well. With bigger screens, however, media consumption becomes a valid use and having a $30 option to add 64 GB of data is very appealing.

 

[Zoned]

I don't care about SD card slot since that had become redundant these days when we have hundreds of gigabytes of storage on cloud, Spotify for music and Netflix for movies. Only thing that I'm looking forward to is the battery life. Nexus battery life sucks.

 

[TouchMyBox]

Isn't "Forbes contributor" synonymous with "person on the Internet"?

It's more than that...

It's more akin to having a NeoGAF account.

 

[adroit]

It's more than that...

It's more akin to having a NeoGAF account.

OK, so not necessarily a person. Gotcha.

8D

 

[xtop]

i hate to link to this guy, but it's a clear shot of the phone next to a 6 plus

http://tktechnews.com/2014/10/14/nexus-x-aka-nexus-6-next-to-iphone-6-plus/

edit: ah. and now i really regret posting it lol. complete fake. ugh this guy

https://www.reddit.com/r/nexus6/comments/2j86bj/nexus_6_leaked_on_instagram/

 

[Sch1sm]

The Nexus 5 is hardly a comfortable phone to carry for long periods of time at its current size. I don't get what would compel Google to think bigger is better. If this all turns out to be true I'm starting to run out of upgrade options. Small hands, big problems.

 

[fluffydelusions]

The Nexus 5 is hardly a comfortable phone to carry for long periods of time at its current size. I don't get what would compel Google to think bigger is better. If this all turns out to be true I'm starting to run out of upgrade options. Small hands, big problems.

Eh? Never had an issue with the n5 size

 

[MercuryLS]

I've always thought that the screen to size ratio was bad on the iPhones, but that image really drives the point home. I understand the bottom bezel being so large due to the home button, but the top seems like a relic of 2011, not something you'd expect to see on a 2014 flagship phone.

Symmetry is pleasing to the eye.

 

[Ultimatum]

i hate to link to this guy, but it's a clear shot of the phone next to a 6 plus

http://tktechnews.com/2014/10/14/nexus-x-aka-nexus-6-next-to-iphone-6-plus/

sigh, the 6 plus looks so, so much nicer hardware wise. and I don't even consider it great hardware design.

 

[gcubed]

Elaborate? Do you mean it is 5" class screen or the bezels make it as large as other 5" phones?

The latter of course.

Symmetry is pleasing to the eye.

Definitely can't reduce bezel without getting rid of the button, asymmetrical bezels are ugly

 

[antispin]

According to GSMArena the Nexus 9 tablet will have an SD slot. I'm assuming that they're wrong, but if not I wonder if that's a sign that Google is starting to realize that cheap storage is very appealing to customers.

If the Nexus 6 had an SD card slot then I'd almost certainly choose it over the Note 4.

http://www.gsmarena.com/nexus_6_and_nexus_9_rumored_to_be_launching_tomorrow-news-9926.php

I hope this is true

 

[davidnic]

I hope this is true

This will be amazing if it is.... not long to wait now apparently

 

[BoboBrazil]

What time is the blog post reveal? Midnight?

 

[davidnic]

Not sure mate, but I all the sites I been to say 15th of October so I am just waiting cause it is the 15th in here in oz.

 

[Sch1sm]

Eh? Never had an issue with the n5 size

Did you miss this part of my comment? Small hands, big problems.

 

[xtop]

well this could be interesting

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...-will-be-coming-to-att-for-49-99-on-contract/

 

[RoadHazard]

The Nexus 5 is hardly a comfortable phone to carry for long periods of time at its current size. I don't get what would compel Google to think bigger is better. If this all turns out to be true I'm starting to run out of upgrade options. Small hands, big problems.

You must have incredibly small pockets or incredibly skinny jeans. The N5 isn't exactly some massive brick.

EDIT: Oh, hands. Thought you meant carrying it around. Which people typically don't do in their hands.

 

[knicks]

A plus for the Nexus tablet was that it was so much more affordable than an iPad. Now it's essentially the same price. Or has this always been the case? I recall a friend purchasing the last Nexus tablet for ultra cheap.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

well this could be interesting

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/10...9-on-contract/

all this tells me is that it's going to be expensive!

 

[Kanokare]

Well I'll be looking forward to any reveals tomorrow. I've been using a 4.5 for too long. Can't even play Ingress on my phone. About time I got a proper upgrade

 

[xtop]

A plus for the Nexus tablet was that it was so much more affordable than an iPad. Now it's essentially the same price. Or has this always been the case? I recall a friend purchasing the last Nexus tablet for ultra cheap.

same price as the nexus 10. 100 bucks cheaper than the ipad. what more could you ask for?

 

[Vanillalite]

all this tells me is that it's going to be expensive!

Actually not if it's launching at $50 on contract. The Moto X is $99 on contract and we know how much that phone is off contract. This is a cheaper on contract price so in theory off contract would be cheaper as well.

 

[MercuryLS]

A plus for the Nexus tablet was that it was so much more affordable than an iPad. Now it's essentially the same price. Or has this always been the case? I recall a friend purchasing the last Nexus tablet for ultra cheap.

They were a lot cheaper, the new Nexus 9 seems to be the same price as the Retina iPad Mini. I'd easily sacrifice 1" to get Apple's iOS ecosystem.

I think Google is fucking up by going after the high end with Nexus devices. I always thought they were supposed to be "good enough" almost-at-cost cheap devices. Looks like they're changing that with the new devices...which I think is a misstep.

 

[knicks]

same price as the nexus 10. 100 bucks cheaper than the ipad. what more could you ask for?

Well that's the iPad Air model. The regular iPad with retina display is like $350 with an educational discount.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Actually not if it's launching at $50 on contract. The Moto X is $99 on contract and we know how much that phone is off contract. This is a cheaper on contract price so in theory off contract would be cheaper as well.

uhhh isn't the moto x like 500 bucks off contract? I'm betting this phone will be 400 minimum off contract, possible 450.

 

[SRG01]

Actually not if it's launching at $50 on contract. The Moto X is $99 on contract and we know how much that phone is off contract. This is a cheaper on contract price so in theory off contract would be cheaper as well.

Yes, at this rate, it'll be around $500 on contract. The Moto X is $600, right?

 

[Vanillalite]

Well that's the iPad Air model. The regular iPad with retina display is like $350 with an educational discount.

Yeah that model is like 2 years old though. Not exactly a straight comparision.

 

[GK86]

What time is the blog post reveal? Midnight?

Well I'll be looking forward to any reveals tomorrow.

What are you guys talking about? Thanks.

 

[BoboBrazil]

What are you guys talking about? Thanks.

It is being announced tomorrow. No time is being announced though. Apparently it will be revealed in a blog post.

 

[GK86]

It is being announced tomorrow. No time is being announced though. Apparently it will be revealed in a blog post.

Ahh thanks. Looks like I will be glued to GAF all day.

 

[Fantastical]

I'm gonna guess chances of this being on Verizon are slim?

 

[Tripon]

I'm totally expecting $400 for the Nexus 6.

I'm gonna guess chances of this being on Verizon are slim?

Actually, all signs seems that Verizon will sell the Nexus 6 directly.

 

[Drifters]

I'm gonna guess chances of this being on Verizon are slim?

I'm totally expecting $400 for the Nexus 6.



Actually, all signs seems that Verizon will sell the Nexus 6 directly.

It'll be $450 off contract most likely. What kills me is that it will be $50 bones less than the Moto X off contract.

 

[todd360]

Any time now blog post. Been waiting months for this reveal.