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Google Debuts Nexus 6 Phone, Nexus 9 Tablet, and Nexus Media Player
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Tegra K1 in the Nexus 9 tablet is a beast actually, just as good if not slightly better then the A8 in the Plus and 6, but I expect the A8X to be just as good as the Nexus 9 Tegra K1 if not better with a PowerVR GX6650 with a like 1.6-1.7 ghz Apple A8 (as opposed to 1.4 ghz in the Plus and 6)
Most "reliable" rumors are hardware related and originating from leaks within the supply chain. And then also usually in high volume product categories such as the iPhone and iPad.
The abscence of Apple TV rumors could indicate that the hardware remains the same. It has always been easier for Apple to keep software changes secret (such as Swift). So, if Apple decides to update the Apple TV it is likely that it will be a software update, with maybe some minor internal changes that no-one bothered or managed to leak.
In general, there is a harsh anti-apple sentiment in gaming. Macs are considered technically inferior, terms like "PC Master Race" are regularly thrown around, etc. The game drought on mac certainly doesn't help. But really it's Microsoft territory- Windows is on most gaming PC's and Xbox dominates the console market along with Playstation. So theres been a lot of hate just cooking and sitting there for years and years.
You are correct with your iOS vs Android comparison, but it is still to simplified.
In order to truly determine the success of either company you need to take a look at what segments they play in. I would be interested how iPhone sales compare to sales of the Samsung Galaxy, HTC One, Google Nexus etc lines, because these phones play in the same category.
We all know that many Android phones are garbageware with low specs, and probably the majority of phones sold is in that segment. A segment where Apple doesn't play.
So, in order to determine the success of Apple from their point of view it is indeed necessary to look at individual sales of competing smartphones of the same class, filtering out the lower end of the smartphone segment. So probably something like Apple iPhone vc Samsung Galaxy, HTC one etc in one bucket. I think the picture will look much different from that perspective.
Nonsense. Compact phones are becoming a niche. The vast majority of users want the biggest screen possible - the staggering popularity of the 6 plus is testament to that.
Google have upped the game again with this release, and I'd expect nothing less than 6.2 - 6.5 inches in the iPhone 7 plus.
Could that tablet look anymore like an iPad air? And they say Apple isn't innovative anymore? psssh team
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Could that tablet look anymore like an iPad air? And they say Apple isn't innovative anymore? psssh team
I'm not a fan of Android at all, but you must admit that there are not that many ways to design a tablet. It's a screen in a flat box.
All ways to design something "creative" such as the Lenovo tablet are not exactly popular. It seems there is a specific form factor that consumers prefer and that is logical for a device such as this.
They reduced power consumption. The results are clear about that and they have the leading battery life now. Not paying attention?
I so deseperately want Apple TV to get AppStore, before I am to old to play games ... (I already am) .. I don't care for Destiny , GTA 6 or 7 , I just wanna play one button or two button games, or any casual game, directly on my TV , and not by streaming from iPhone , 'cause "this not it"...
Had this been two years ago, I would have been all excited about a new Nexus phone and tablet. After using a Nexus 4 and 7 for two years and the most current OS on both, there is really nothing on that side to excite me. The battery life on the Nexus 4 barely gives me 15 minutes of screen time over a 16 hr period and the Nexus 7 gives me about an hour. If I turn off the data completely and just use it as a WiFi only device, I can maybe get two hours.
On my iPad Air, I could always get 12-14 hrs usage and on my Retina Mini LTE, about 12 or more. I love my iPads and my 5S. Most of the apps that I use are superior and over those two years of using Android devices, most of the apps that I used that I also use on iOS have yet to be updated to include a tablet version yet on iOS, they've had iPad and phone versions for those two years.
I've had enough of Android.
iPads and iPhones for me till Apple decides to no longer make them.
On my iPad Air, I could always get 12-14 hrs usage and on my Retina Mini LTE, about 12 or more. I love my iPads and my 5S. Most of the apps that I use are superior and over those two years of using Android devices, most of the apps that I used that I also use on iOS have yet to be updated to include a tablet version yet on iOS, they've had iPad and phone versions for those two years.
I've had enough of Android.
iPads and iPhones for me till Apple decides to no longer make them.
Dispite the larger screen, the Nexus 6 isn't that much bigger that the iPhone 6 plus. This is due to the iPhone's large bezel and home button.
Nexus 6 - 6.270" by 3.267"
iPhone 6 plus 6.22" by 3.06"
That said I agree, both phone are too big for me personally, but for many they would be a great size.
I think it would be a much welcomed feature. I dont think Apple have it because they want you to buy two devices.
Really, "a beast", it you look a throttling... Well, it is not so good. You know, specs are only so good as you can actually play at that speed for a while.
A8 is already better in actual specs over a period of time, and battery life is of course MUCH BETTER. You can tweek the K1 to tame its impulses, but there is no profiel which gives both as good battery life as the A8 while keeping the performance up. One thing is for sure. If you don't tweek it and keep it as is, the thermals are ridiculous, heat galore.
Yes. I dont carry headphones and the majority of people I know dont have them to hand most of the time.
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Actually Scruff. Im surprised at you. That you allowed yourself to be trolled so easily.
They are attempting to emulate the Apple business model.
These other corporations finally get that an ecosystem of integrated hardware and software matter, so this is Google's attempt to the same thing.
For all of the rhetoric about Android and the multitudes that sell it, the smarter ones understand that Apple had the right approach all along.
Nexus 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus
Nexus 6 has very good specs and I am impressed by the 3220 mAh battery. For phones with big screens and high resolution, the battery power is really important because it tends to drain really quick. Despite the impressive specs, I would prefer the iPhone 6 Plus if I were to buy a phablet. The two are quite closely matched. But the iPhone 6 Plus is much lighter and thinner. Nexus 6 looks bulky in comparison with the iPhone 6 Plus,
The same goes for the Nexus 9, which has been called by some Google's iPad, but in my opinion Google has a lot of work to do in order to compete with the iPad.
Nexus 6 has very good specs and I am impressed by the 3220 mAh battery. For phones with big screens and high resolution, the battery power is really important because it tends to drain really quick. Despite the impressive specs, I would prefer the iPhone 6 Plus if I were to buy a phablet. The two are quite closely matched. But the iPhone 6 Plus is much lighter and thinner. Nexus 6 looks bulky in comparison with the iPhone 6 Plus,
The same goes for the Nexus 9, which has been called by some Google's iPad, but in my opinion Google has a lot of work to do in order to compete with the iPad.
I'm laughing my ass off at Apple fanboys accusing Google of copying Apple by releasing a large phone. Jesus ****ing Christ.
The phone looks great. The two colours look great. I hope it's not too thick. Lollipop looks good too, it'll finally be a competitor to iOS in presentation and 'delight' when in use, which is awesome.
Competition is good for the market, it's good for consumers. Apple only developed a larger phone because consumers wanted it and they didn't have it. Google has been focusing on UI smoothness and presentation because Apple have them beat in this area. Both companies push each other and compete. They 'steal' features that sell well, it's normal in every market, in every product. There's no need to cry like a 6 year old and bitch about copying because both companies do it. Jony also needs to chill with his 'it's theft and I spent 7 years working weekends developing it' attitude, because the latest iPhones and the two most recent iOS versions have borrowed heavily from competitors in the market. Is that theft too?
It'd be better if people could get off their high horse about copying and realise that everyone does it. They take a feature and improve on it. The iPhone took the huge phone look and they altered it to fit what they want. Google have taken parts of iOS and improved it. But it's funny that the accusation of copying only comes from Apple, while the Google guys are a lot more chilled about it.
The phone looks great. The two colours look great. I hope it's not too thick. Lollipop looks good too, it'll finally be a competitor to iOS in presentation and 'delight' when in use, which is awesome.
Competition is good for the market, it's good for consumers. Apple only developed a larger phone because consumers wanted it and they didn't have it. Google has been focusing on UI smoothness and presentation because Apple have them beat in this area. Both companies push each other and compete. They 'steal' features that sell well, it's normal in every market, in every product. There's no need to cry like a 6 year old and bitch about copying because both companies do it. Jony also needs to chill with his 'it's theft and I spent 7 years working weekends developing it' attitude, because the latest iPhones and the two most recent iOS versions have borrowed heavily from competitors in the market. Is that theft too?
It'd be better if people could get off their high horse about copying and realise that everyone does it. They take a feature and improve on it. The iPhone took the huge phone look and they altered it to fit what they want. Google have taken parts of iOS and improved it. But it's funny that the accusation of copying only comes from Apple, while the Google guys are a lot more chilled about it.
The Nexus 6 is certainly worth the money. Are you saying that the iPhone is overpriced?not the same device...one is worth the money and one isn't....im teaching you common sense here.
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Much as Id love to agree without reservation, (and I promise you that despite being 95% Apple only for the last 10+ years, I will rip on Apple when I feel its deserved), are we sure the accusations are only one way?
I say this as I don;t frequent Android forums so I dont know.
