The Google Nexus 6P was an interesting smartphone when it launched in late 2015. It was the most powerful Nexus device released to date, had an excellent camera, and… had a tendency to go into a bootloop, making the device unusable (a fate that its smaller, less powerful cousin, the Nexus 5X also suffered from… […]
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Google Nexus devices won’t get Android P (at least not officially)
The first developer preview of Android P is now available for the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL. Notice anything missing from that list? While google will continue to offer security updates for its 2015 phone lineup for at least another year, the company has no plans to bring Android P […]
Now you can “fix” a bootlooping Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P
The Google Nexus 5X smartphone from 2015 features a mediocre processors, a pretty good camera, and all the perks that generally come with a Nexus device, including stock Android software and OS updates delivered directly from Google. Unfortunately, it also has a reputation for developing a “bootloop” problem, where the phone reboots and fails to […]
Google releases Android 7.1.2 beta 2 for Nexus, Pixel devices
Google has released a new beta of Android 7.1.2 for a handful of devices, and while this is a bug fix update for the most part, there’s good news for folks still using 2015-era Nexus 6P smartphones. Android 7.1.2 beta 2 build NPG47I brings fingerprint gesture support to that phone. It’s a feature that first […]
Deals of the Day (7-26-2016)
Rumor has is that Google has two new Nexus smartphones on the way… which means now’s as good a time as any to save some money on last year’s models. A number of stores are selling the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X for about $100 off their list price. Newegg is even throwing in some […]
Deals of the Day (2-02-2016)
Another day, another price drop on the latest Google Nexus smartphones. Google currently charges $349 for a Nexus 5X with 32GB of storage, but right now you can snag one for $10 off from Yapper Wireless. Want a Nexus 6P with a bigger screen, faster processor, and larger battery? Best Buy is selling them for $450 […]
Deals of the Day (1-27-2016)
Yep, the Google Nexus 5X and 6P are topping today’s deals roundup for the second day in a row. That’s because not only can you still pick up an unlocked Nexus 5X from eBay for $300Â and up get a $20 Visa card at the same time, but Google is also offering its own $50 off […]
Google Nexus 6P is now available for $50 off (Nexus 5X too)
The Google Nexus 6P is considered by many to be the best Nexus phone to date… at least if you’re comfortable using a phone with a 5.7 inch screen. It has a great camera, decent battery life, a high-resolution display, and a convenient fingerprint scanner. Perhaps the key things the Nexus 6P has going for […]
Google Nexus 6P review: Bigger and better… mostly
Between 2010 and 2014 Google and its hardware partners released half a dozen Nexus phones. The Nexus One was one of the first smartphones to feature a 1 GHz processor and it sported a 3.7 inch display. At the time that was pretty big for a smartphone screen, but the times have changed and each […]
Lilbits 311: The Samsung Galaxy View 18.4 inch tablet cometh
The Samsung Galaxy View is expected to launch sometime this month, and while Samsung still hasn’t officially unveiled the 18.4 inch tablet, SamMobile happened upon some promotional images that give us a pretty good idea of what to expect. We still don’t know the price or the official launch date though. Here’s a roundup of […]