Google Nexus phones: The journey so far...

Google is all set to unveil two new Nexus smartphones at a special event which it’s hosting later today. To showcase the capabilities of its Android operating system to developers, Google started offering Nexus devices in 2010. So far, we’ve seen six Nexus smartphones from Google. While Google designs, markets and even sells the devices (through the Play Store), the production and assembly of these devices is carried out by Google’s partner OEMs or original equipment makers. Barring a few instances, most of the Nexus devices don’t come with the branding of telecom carriers and feature the stock version of Android with all Google apps and services pre-loaded and have an unlocked bootloader. The Nexus devices are also the first ones to receive Android software updates which makes them an attractive proposition for Android fans (not just developers) in addition to the absence of bloatware and custom UI skins. Here’s a look at all the Nexus smartphones from the Mountain View giant’s stable...(Image courtesy: Business Insider)

One of the less popular Nexus devices, the Nexus 6 was made by Motorola and launched in November 2014. It was available in India days after its global launch.The Nexus 6 has a 6-inch display with QHD (1440x2560p) resolution, 2.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB RAM, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) operating system, 13MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, and 3,220mAh battery. It comes in 32Gb and 64GB variants and lacks external storage.


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