The transition to a pricier range of Nexus devices have lead to lower sales for the line this quarter. For the first half of 2014, Google was still offering the economically-priced Nexus 5 smartphone at the starting price of $349 and the similarly-affordable Nexus 7 tablet at $229. This quarter, Google is offering their latest devices, the Nexus 6 smartphone and Nexus 9 tablet at $649 and $399 respectively. The law of supply and demand would dictate that people would be unlikely to accept the price hike, and that’s taking into consideration even the high popularity of these devices running stock Android.

This could be stemming from a few possible reasons: The specifications offered for the Nexus 6 and 9 devices could simply be an insufficient upgrade for some to justify the price increase, which is understandable. Take the Nexus 6, for instance. Some might find the 6 inch display of the Nexus 6 and thus larger physical size to be unfeasible for practical daily usage in a smartphone. The new 64 bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 quad-core processor isn’t going to be much of a difference in real-world scenarios for some mainstream users, especially given that the next-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 is already making headway. Also, It doesn’t help public perception much that the price hike is almost up to 50% more from last year’s huge-selling Nexus 5 to the latest Nexus 6.

On the Tablet side, the increase of price would not be such a major factor, but, instead, the fact that people do not upgrade their tablets as often as they do phones. Apple clearly dominates the Tablet market, but even the Cupertino giant is experiencing a sales slump with their iPads. Tablets in general would surely be no more influential than Smartphones in this recent swing towards lower Nexus device sales for Google. Neither would the Nexus Player, considered by many to be a minor product in the line.

While it is easy to see how insignificant overall Nexus sales would factor into the bigger picture at Google, the search giant actually stands to gain a few positives moving forward.

1. Google knows their limits a little better now

No other time has Google ever got all of the five major U.S carriers, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular in on the Nexus ‘action’, but Google accomplished it with the Nexus 6 for the first time. The closest Google has gone is with Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus, on which AT&T and Verizon were the only collaborators. Various other Carriers have offered certain Nexus phones from time-to-time, but Google now has the experience of offering a truly high-end flagship phone with every major carrier in the U.S. This gives Google invaluable experience and knowledge when it comes to pricing future Nexus Phones, no matter what distribution method it chooses in the future.

2. They have finally reached the pinnacle of screen sizes

With an uncommon screen of 6 inches, the Nexus 6 breaks new ground for an Android phone. Some have rejected the Nexus 6 on size alone, but the essential point to take away would be that Google pushed the boundaries of what is physically feasible for phone sizes. 6 inches may very well be the utmost limit when it comes to smartphones, and we would know that to be true simply because Google has attempted it and lived to tell the story. When it comes down, consumers can buy a 6 inch phone because Google has made the choice possible.

3. Google knows first-hand what it means to scale with phone manufacturers now

Google actually produced the Nexus 6 with Motorola still under their direct charge. They already know the struggles of domestic manufacturing, despite weak sales of the Moto X with its 2013 and 2014 editions, but they will forever have the experience of building smartphones under the belt. One little point in all of the mix is how Google has gained its fair share of experience producing a Motorola-branded Nexus as well. Google should have the best foot moving forward with future partnerships when it comes to providing inputs on the components that would yield the best balance of power and cost in future Nexus devices.

Conclusion:

With reports that LG would be producing the next Nexus Smartphone, it is clear the product line is far from dead. If anything, coming from the recent slump in sales for Nexus devices, a wiser, stronger Google would emerge and potentially be unstoppable for its next iteration of the Android operating system, and the devices that would be birthed along with it.

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Nexus phones are not just favorite of the geeks and techies but are also favorites of the devs. Xiaomi’s MIUI, one of the most classy and sexy ROM currently available in the market. When both come together, the sparks are inevitable.

Today, the latest version of MIUI 6 has been initially completed for Nexus 5, the core based on Android 4.4.4 KTU84P.

MIUI 6 for Nexus 5 is still in the beta stage, people are invited to join the experience of Xiaomi, interested can apply here .

Because screenshots only show the lock screen, home screen and system version cases (3.31 compile the latest version) so ROM Brush Pack has not publicly released, it is not clear to what extent is it ready, but certainly it looks sexy.

Do let us know what you think about it in the comment section below.

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Ascen P7 vs Nexus 5

Huawei has entered the high-spec smartphone market with its latest version of smartphone Ascend P7. Let’s compare it with its high-spec competitor by Google, the Nexus 5.

Screen and Display
Huawei has 5”  screen as compared to Nexus 5’s 4.95”. Both the phones have similar pixels, that is 1,920 x 1, 080. PPI or pixel per inch are also similar. Both the phones sport IPS LCD.

RAM and CPU
Google has more robust CPU, with 2.3 Ghz in Nexus 5. The Huawei has a little less robust at 1.8 Ghz. Both the phone has same amount of RAM, that is 2GB, although.

Dimensions and Weight
the Ascend 7 has dimensions of 139.8 x 68.8 x 6.5 mm size. The Googles Nexus 5 has almost similar dimensions except the thickness which is 8.6 mm, the width and breadth are 137.8 x 69. 2 mm. The
The Ascend P7 feels like a flat out and lighter version of iPhone.

Battery and Power
Huawei has won the battle in this aspect. Huawei has 2,500 mAh. But unfortunately this transferred into power per say due to some reasons. Huawei admitted its phone will get 14 hours of talk time from fully charged battery as compared to Nexus 5’s seventeen hours.

Cameras
Huawei Ascend P7 beats Nexu 5 in this arena. 8 Megapixels front camera and rear camera of 13 Megapixels, Ascend 7 beats with a wide margins. Nexus 5, has front camera of 1.3 megapixels and rear camera of 8 megapixels.

 Memory and Pricing

Huawei priced its Ascend P7 at €449 or £367, although UK price has yet to be announced and not certain. Google priced its phone at £299s , which has been hailed keeping in view its high-specs. Both the phones has memory of 16GB. Nexus 5 can be extended to 32 GB.

Huawei outshines the Nexus 5 in terms of camera technology, whereas the Google’s Nexus 5 with high-specs and less price seems instant choice for buyers.

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Finally, Google is officially launch the new Google Nexus 5, this phone is built by Google and LG as well they did on the Nexus 4 and this phone has some improvement comparing the predecessor.

The most striking feature is in the screen size, this phone is packs with 5.5 inches screen size. The screen also has a full HD resolution. From the outside, this smartphone is made of plastic material which makes it quite light and thin. In addition, this smart phone is also equipped with the latest Android OS 4.4 KitKat from Google.

On the inside, this smartphone has specifications equivalent to the current high-end smartphones. Among these are Snapdragon 800 quad -core processor, support by Adreno 320 GPU, 2GB of RAM  and optional 16GB or 32GB internal memory. However, the smartphone is not equipped with a microSD slot for additional storage capacity .

Other improvements in this phone is the presence of 8 megapixel camera with LED flash light on the back. Interestingly, this camera is equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS) which claimed would bring the unsurpassed performance in dim conditions. OIS technology on the Nexus 5 is the same as that used by LG G2 smartphone.

This smartphone has 2300 mAh battery capacity. And of course, the Nexus 5 also has a wireless charging capabilities as well as owned by Nexus 4. Google had already started selling the smartphone with the Google Play Store. For the 16GB version pegged at $349 USD, while the 32GB version has $399 USD price tag.

This phone will hit the Chinese market on mid-November, so let’s wait and see.

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Nexus 5 specs

• Display : 4.95-inch Full HD display, 445 ppi
• Dimensions : 137.84 x 69.17 x 8.59 mm (5.42 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches)
• Processor : 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974)
• GPU : Adreno 330
• RAM : 2GB
• Internal Storage : 16GB or 32GB
• Camera : 8MP auto-focus camera with OIS
• Front Camera : 1.3MP
• Sensors : accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity, light, barometer, orientation
• Battery    : 2300mAh with support for wireless charging
• Other: Multiple LTE bands – support for Sprint and T-Mobile; Pentaband HSPA+ (works across the globe), NFC, Nexus 7-like design, ceramic physical buttons

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So many leaks on the Nexus 5, but due to the current confirmation from related parties then there is no prediction regarding the Android phones continue to emerge. Many people believe that this device will be formally introduced it in October, but many predict the new Nexus 5 will be revealed in November.

According to the latest leak from Mobile Syrup, the Nexus 5 will be revealed on October 31 and will be available for purchase through Google Play.

As for specs, the Nexus 5 is rumoured to come with a 4.96-inch 1080p display, 2GB of RAM, 16-32GB of internal storage, LTE connectivity, a 13MP rear camera, a 2MP front-facing camera, and a 2,300mAh battery.

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After Nexus 4 is built by LG, Google reportedly is preparing a Nexus 5. Unlike previous Android smartphone, the Nexus 5 will be completely different from another Android class that already exists. Nexus 5 using the principles of compact, high battery life, and a good camera.

Based on information from an anonymous source, Nexus 5 will use IPS screen measuring 4.5 inches with a resolution of 720p, or more compact than the previous generation of Nexus size on average use 4.7-inch screen. Nexus 5 screen will dominate by 88% ofscreen because use a thinner bezel.

Nexus 5 will use Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor with a 1.5GHz clock-speed. The battery has a 2800 mAh capacity which is great, but there will be no additional storage.

On the side of the camera, Google will packs a 9-megapixel CCD sensor. This is in contrast to most camera phones today are using CMOS sensors are faster in processing images. Still believed CCD sensors have lower noise levels than the CMOS sensor.

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For Nexus smartphone fans, they already started waiting for the arrival of the latest Nexus smartphone, the Nexus 5 Android smartphone. A recent news obtained revealed that the Nexus 5 is likely to be published in October.

The sources reminded that the information they receive is still a rumor. Moreover, Google is currently evaluating any company that would later make them partners to build the new Nexus 5 smartphone.

And, they get the leak is a prototype of Nexus 5 from LG Mobile. The phone also will be known as the LG Megalodon.

Regarding the specifications, LG Megalodon is also likely to follow the trend of today’s smartphones. As with a screen measuring 5.2 inches with full HD resolution, powered by Snapdragon 800 processor with a speed of 2.3GHz and equipped with 16 megapixel rear-camera  camera.

The phone is sports with 3GB of RAM LPDDR3 with stereo speakers placed at the front. and powered by Li-Po 3000 mAh battery capacity.

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