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Nexus 6 pops up on Google Play in 32GB and 64GB flavors starting at $649, but you can’t order it yet
Discuss Nexus 6 at AndroidForums.com!
Google has just updated Google Play with some nice landing spots for the Nexus 6 phablet announced this past Wednesday. The device comes in two colors — Midnight Blue and Cloud White — and in 16GB or 32GB flavoring. As Motorola confirmed, the device begins at $649.99 for an unlocked 16GB model, and we now know that you’ll need to add $50 more if you want double the storage.
It’s worth noting that there is one SKU for the entirety of North America, so you’ll be able to order one without fear of it being incompatible with your network of choice. There will be a separate SKU for everyone not in America that should go up on those respective versions of Google Play in due time.
Of course, folks not looking to pay that $649 off-contract price can wait for pricing and availability details directly from the carriers. We know the device is headed to all 5 major US carriers this go-round, and we imagine there will be some installment payment plans and contract-based options for helping make this purchase a bit more affordable.
Google originally didn’t commit to a specific day for pre-sales and shipping of the Nexus 6 so there’s no clue when that glorious buy button will light up. The best estimate they could give us for pre-sales is late October, though, while the device is being stamped with a “November 2014″ shipping window. We’ll be sure to update you guys once pre-sales begin.
GamePad for Nexus Player on Play Store for $39.99
We feel your pain: the Nexus Player finally hits the Google Play Store, you dash to your browser to pop it in your cart and purchase, but you’re met with the dreaded “We are out of inventory. Please check back soon.” Or, if you’re from across the pond, you might be told your geographical area isn’t becoming of a Nexus Player user.
But then up popped a Nexus Player accessory – the GamePad for Nexus Player – on the Play Store for only $39.99!
Shucks! Also out of inventory! But wait… WE’RE IN!!!! Bought our limit of two, got our purchase confirmation, and unfortunately cannot order any more.
Were you able to buy a Nexus Player? How about a Gamepad for Nexus Player? Head on over to the Nexus Player Forums and see who else was able to get in on the action!
Mobile Roar 66: All things Nexus, boring Apple events, and more!
This week Google dropped a NEXUS BOMB on the mobile tech world. Three new devices were announced: the Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and Nexus Player. We were also treated to Android Lollipop, and a big new marketing campaign for Android. Apple was also in the news this week with a very boring iPad event full of terrible Dad jokes. All of that, plus tons of viewer questions, in this week’s episode! Thanks for watching/listening!
Big News
- Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Android Lollipop, Android marketing
- Boring Apple event, new iPads, Apple Pay launches Monday Oct 20th
Quick Hits
- Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review
- Will.i.am’s smartwatch “Puls”
- Halo Spartan Strike coming to Windows/Phone
Wins/Fails
- Kevin: Return of camera roll in iOS 8.1 / NFL bans Beats headphones in favor of sponsor Bose
- Joe: Carrier availability of Nexus 6 / Nexus fans and pricing
- Chris: Hidden Lollipop feature: Screen pinning / Nexus 5 price didn’t drop
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- Kevin: Facebook (Safety Check)
- Joe: Skype Qik
- Chris: Glympse Express
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