Verizon Ships the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Early

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was supposed to be released on October 23rd, but Verizon pleasantly surprised its customers by shipping the device a day earlier. The tech magnate’s device was announced back in September and has since then stirred up a lot of hype among many tech enthusiasts due to its high-tier specs.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 pre-orders begin shipping out

Shortly after the South Korean tech giant announced its Galaxy Note 4 last month, most US carriers announced their release dates for it, or at least hinted at them, with Verizon aiming for an October 23rd release date. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was meant to be a primary competitor for Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices, following a long trial between the two companies which was won by Samsung.

Verizon accepted pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 4 weeks after its initial announcement, but what’s important to mention here is that the American carrier never actually confirmed a particular release date but merely hinted at a few possibilities. Verizon started shipping out pre-orders yesterday, so naturally customers were surprised. Nobody really expected such an early shipping date. Currently, the Galaxy Note 4 is priced at $662.53 USD off-contract which is cheaper than the regular price set for the same device ($699).

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is currently one of the most costly devices in the tech industry right now, but that’s not such a big surprise considering its amazing hardware. Samsung’s latest flagship sports a 5.7-inch 1440 x 2560 pixel display, a 16MP primary camera, a 1.9GHz 8-core ARM Cortex-A57 chipset, as well as 3GB of RAM and 32GB of native storage, expandable using an external microSD card.

The device’s official release date is still shrouded in mystery, but it’s probably not going to be much longer until US carriers release it. If you’re looking for good deals, the best one you can get right now is the $200 trade-in deal which applies to the Galaxy Note 4, provided you exchange an older smartphone first. This offer applies to the pre-order and cuts off a significant chunk of the phone’s steep price tag.

Google Nexus 6 US Release Date Closer Than Ever

Just in time for its release, Google’s Nexus 6 phablet has passed the FCC certification test. Google is set to start accepting pre-orders for the device starting on October 29th from the Google Play Store, and two model names related to the Nexus 6 have passed the certification test today.

Nexus 6 gets FCC clearance

The two models which went through the FCC certification test are IHDT56QD2 and IHDT56QD1, and we can assume that these two different models are the international version and the US version. FCC certification tests always help confirm a few features ahead of a device’s release, but in this case, we were quite surprised to see some unmentioned Nexus 6 networking features. Google’s phablet will come equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 3.0 and 4.0, NFC, and Qi wireless charging.

LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, and 41 are also included in the famous device, but oddly enough, its international variant only supports the following LTE bands: 5 and 41. These two LTE bands are only helpful in China and South Korea, so this may hint that the Nexus 6 might not be coming to Europe, at least not anytime soon. The phone’s late European release isn’t certain though, as the North American model is also missing two LTE bands.

Other than that, FCC has basically confirmed the tech specs that were being speculated so far: 6.0-inch 1440 x 2560 pixel AMOLED display with 493 ppi, a 2.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor, and an Adreno 420 GPU. Other tech specs include 3GB of RAM, 64GB of native storage, expandable using an external microSD card up to 128GB, and a 13MP primary shooter, accompanied by a 2MP frontal camera.

We’re expecting a great volume of sales for the Nexus 6, especially since the device also comes with Android 5.0 L pre-installed, which is partially why everyone is trying to get their hands on it. The release of the Nexus 5 was fraught with problems as the device was out of stock within hours, and the international release was similarly a very slow process. Thus, Google is expected to have a much larger stock prepared for the Nexus 6.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Deals Pop Up as Halloween Approaches

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is one of the most popular devices around right now, so naturally, everyone is looking for good deals. Fortunately for those who want to get this device in the U.S., there are more than enough deals for everyone.

Samsung announced its Galaxy Note 4 last month with the intention of replacing its old Galaxy Note 3. Its marketing campaigns for the device have since been accompanied by Apple rants and taunts, in light of their victorious trial where Apple sued them for stealing the iPad design.

The Galaxy Note 4 currently starts at $299 on-contract, with the price ranging from $700-$826 off-contract. It’s one of the most expensive gadgets right now, so any deal is welcome.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 deals: T-Mobile, Best Buy, Amazon

T-Mobile’s Galaxy Note 4 version is on a decent offer right now, with $30 off if you use the code BASEBALL30 (due to the Major League baseball currently playing). T-Mobile is one of the Major League’s official sponsors, so this deal comes pretty natural for this time of year. Obviously, $30 off isn’t really a significant amount, but it’s still something, and T-Mobile’s Galaxy Note 4 on-contract price is still pretty decent. This offer expires on October 28th.

Another interesting deal worth mentioning: Best Buy customers have the option to purchase the device for $200 cheaper, as long as they trade-in a used smartphone. The same offer extends to Verizon, AT&T and Sprint, and is actually pretty reasonable, especially if you own a Galaxy Note 3, for instance, and want to upgrade it.

Amazon is also offering off-contract deals for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, but they’re pretty small. Samsung is also offering Galaxy Gifts, which isn’t a good deal for the phone itself – however, it offers buyers of the device various other perks, such as a 12-week subscription to the NY Times, a year to Bloomberg, three months of OnLive gaming, and 50GB of free Dropbox space for two years.

The bottom line is if you’re looking to purchase Samsung’s famous device in the U.S., there are plenty of options. Not all of them will appeal to everyone, but the fact that they give customers a wide array of choices is a good thing.

LG G3 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Release Date Set for Late 2014

It seems like LG is getting ready to announce the official roll out of Android 5.0 Lollipop update, if we were to believe a report that comes from Netherlands, TechTastic. The supposed LG representative for Belgium and Netherlands stated that the official announcement isn’t too far away and that we should expect it to arrive in the following weeks.

There is no word on the Android 5.0 Lollipop roll out for LG G3 devices worldwide, but the rumor mill has it that it should haven before the end of this year. LG is currently one of the last Android device manufacturers that hasn’t officially presented the Android 5.0 Lollipop roll out plan. HTC is planning on launching Android 5.0 Update starting with January 2015 for their flagship models, Sony will begin the Xperia Z3 Android 5.0 Lollipop starting with late January 2015. Samsung will most probably be releasing the upgrade in December, while Motorola should be able to successfully update all of their 2013 and 2014 models before the end of February 2015.

Androd 5.0 Lollipop will come with tons of new changes and improvements, features that should completely overhaul the overall interface look such as the new Material Design UI. Here are some of the most important changes that will be added by Android 5.0 Lollipop: better interface, notifications menu revamped, new notifications behavior, Priority Mode, battery saving feature, security tweaks, Android Smart Lock, Device Sharing capabilities for multiple users, Guest User support, improved Quick Settings, connectivity improvements, BLE peripheral mode, Android Runtime (ART), improved graphics, OpenGL ES 3.1, OK Google tweaks, more than 68 new languages are supported right now, and more.

Most new features added by the overall Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade will be adapted and implemented by LG, so you will get a different looking UI than the stock Android ROMs. However, all the changes announced with the new OS will be entirely integrated in LG’s interface. Keep an eye on our website in order to learn the official Android 5.0 release date that LG sets for their LG G3, LG G2 and for all the other flagship Android devices.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Release Date Problems Linger

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 release date problems continue to linger in the United States where Galaxy Note 4 stock remains extremely uneven a week after the U.S. Galaxy Note 4 release.

Samsung’s all new Galaxy Note 4 is an impressive smartphone and one that comes loaded with high-powered specs including a 5.7-inch Quad HD display, a brand new 16MP camera with Optical Image Stabilization, a new S Pen stylus, Android 4.4.4 KitKat software that’s backed by TouchWiz, and a brand new design that comes with both plastic and metal materials.

The Galaxy Note 4 has replaced the Galaxy Note 3 in several regions this month including the United States where it landed on the nation’s five largest carriers including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon Wireless. After a bit of a delay, all five carriers are stocking Samsung’s brand new flagship though companies are still having a tough time keeping the Galaxy Note 4 in stock.

Ahead of the Galaxy Note 4 release date, we saw several delays. Samsung UK pushed the Galaxy Note 4 release date back a week and Samsung Australia was forced to postpone the Galaxy Note 4 release date to a later date. And while the initial U.S. Galaxy Note 4 release date did not move off of October 17th, we’re seeing some U.S. Galaxy Note 4 problems linger in the days after that release date.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 stock in the United States is very uneven, even at official carriers where some models are in stock while others are currently unavailable to buyers. Hardest hit though are Samsung’s retail partners that currently present very unbalanced fronts in terms of Galaxy Note 4 stock. Here’s what we’ve discovered thus far.

Yesterday, Verizon finally released the Galaxy Note 4. Despite its arrival, the Verizon Galaxy Note 4 release date is still very troubled. Not only is the carrier still not offering the white Galaxy Note 4, Amazon is still not taking any orders for the white or black models and Best Buy is sold out of both models online. That Amazon isn’t taking orders on day one is pretty telling given that we can’t remember the last time it didn’t have stock available on release day.

We’ve heard that some physical Best Buy locations have the Verizon Galaxy Note 4 in stock though buyers will want to call ahead especially when looking for the white Galaxy Note 4 model.

Verizon Galaxy Note 4 release date was originally slated for last week but that the release date was postponed a week to October 23rd. Retailers were expecting stock last week but got word late that Verizon would not be releasing the phone. Verizon’s Note 4 quietly hit shelves yesterday.

Verizon’s Galaxy Note 4 release isn’t the only troubled release date in the U.S. Best Buy is currently sold out of the Sprint Galaxy Note 4 online, same with Costco. We’ve also heard that some Best Buy locations, including locations with Samsung Experience pop up shops, never got any AT&T or Sprint Galaxy Note 4 stock. Those, especially the Sprint model, appear to be in short supply.

These release problems are not unprecedented though they are a bit surprising given Samsung’s track record. While the Galaxy S3 release ran into some bumps in the road, the company, for the most part, has been able to keep its supply lines churning to keep up with demand. Last year’s Galaxy Note 3 was extremely easy to find and consumers had no trouble picking up a Galaxy S5 when it arrived in April.

It’s not clear how long these delays and shortages will last or if they will stretch into the holidays and Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the entire year. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is one of the best smartphones of the year and consumers across the United States will be comparing it to top options like the iPhone 6 Plus, LG G3, and more.

Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Release Date: 5 New Details

A number of new Verizon Galaxy Note 4 release date details have emerged today as we head deeper into the fall and away from the initial Samsung Galaxy Note 4 release date in the United States.

In September, Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 4, its brand new Galaxy Note model that’s replaced the Galaxy Note 3 as its flagship smartphone. Shortly after the Galaxy Note 4 launch, U.S. carriers announced plans to release the Galaxy Note 4 as a competitor for devices like the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and LG G3.

Verizon’s Galaxy Note 4 release has been confusing to say the least though we’re finally starting to see the final details emerge, a week after the Galaxy Note 4 release date landed at AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and U.S. Cellular.

Earlier this week, Verizon started shipping out Galaxy Note 4 pre-orders to consumers across the United States. Devices that did not land yesterday are expected to arrive on door steps today. Today was also expected to serve as the Verizon Galaxy Note 4 in-store release date and it appears that the carrier might have some stock available to those looking to go hands-on before they buy.

Several new Verizon Galaxy Note 4 release date details have emerged today and they offer a more precise look at a release date that’s been causing problems for consumers looking into the Galaxy Note 4. First and foremost, it looks like the black Verizon Galaxy Note 4 is now available to buy online. Verizon’s website no longer lists a pre-order (there’s no ship by date or availability date listed) and consumers can now add it to the cart like any other smartphone that’s on its web portal.

It also looks like the company is offering a “Check Availability” feature for those that wish to buy it in store. We’ve searched several zip codes in California and it looks like the Galaxy Note 4, the black model, is available right now for in-store pickup. The in-store pickup option did not emerge for all zip codes and we were unable to see it listed on another computer. We suggest calling ahead to make sure that stores do in fact have stock available.

Verizon’s white Galaxy Note 4 is still listed with an October 31st release date so it looks like that color is still delayed. There is no in-store pickup option for the white model and we imagine that it won’t show up until the end of the month when Verizon releases the phone into the wild. Consumers looking for the white model will want to call ahead and check for stock.

Yesterday, we received word that many Verizon Galaxy Note 4 pre-orders are now available to pickup at Best Buy. Those that ordered through Best Buy will want to move quick because Best Buy will give the pre-order away after 48 hours. Those that pre-ordered through Best Buy will want to check their email because the retailer has started sending out confirmations.

Speaking of Best Buy, the retailer is now completely sold out of Verizon Galaxy Note 4 models online. Both the black and white Verizon Galaxy Note 4 models are now listed as sold out and it’s not clear when stock is going to return. Those looking to buy through Best Buy might have better luck going through a retail location. Again, it would be wise to call ahead.

Finally, Amazon is listing the Verizon Galaxy Note 4 again, price included, though the retailer is temporarily out of stock. Consumers that are interested in the device can still order and the retailer will simply send an alert once stock is made available. We expect it to come back into stock in the near future, perhaps as early as tomorrow.

These details come shortly after a Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Developer Edition popped up on Samsung’s website. The device is listed with a surprise $662.53 price tag, cheaper than the regular model off-contract ($699) though that price tag may not hold. It’s possible that that is just a place holder as Samsung and Verizon continue their final Galaxy Note 4 release prep behind the scenes. The device itself is a bit of a surprise given that Samsung and Verizon failed to confirm its release in September.

Samsung Galaxy S5: Lollipop Update Android 5.0 Release Date Timeframe

The Galaxy S5 Android 5.0 Lollipop update might not have been officially detailed by Samsung, but that doesn’t mean we’re completely clueless about it. According to some of the latest rumors, the tech giant might be planning to update its flagship phone to Lollipop as soon as this December.

Android 5.0 Lollipop updates to hit the Galaxy S5 in December

The rumored update release time frame does seem quite plausible, especially considering how almost all the other major OEMs will be rolling out the 5.0 Lollipop update around the same time. Recently, the LG G3 was also confirmed to be receiving its Lollipop update in December, according to an LG Netherlands representative. The December time frame is only for the beginning of the rollout though, so not all markets will receive the Android 5.0 update by December. It usually takes over a month for a major software update to be rolled out globally. The unlocked variants of the Galaxy S5 should be the first to receive the update, as is usually the case. Carrier-locked versions like AT&T and Verizon’s Galaxy S5 might need to wait until January for the update at the very least.

SamMobile published a report soon after the release of the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9, claiming Samsung is planning to roll out the Lollipop update for its flagship devices around the end of November or December. They even previewed a beta Lollipop firmware for the Galaxy S5 three weeks back, showing the new updated TouchWiz UI built around the new Material Design guidelines set by Google. We also saw Samsung tease the image of the Galaxy Note 4 Lollipop update a few days ago.

So the December rollout does seem pretty accurate at this point. There’s a chance the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Lollipop update could arrive a little earlier, perhaps even by the end of November. The Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 3 and a few other top Galaxy devices could start receiving their 5.0 update from December.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 2: US Availability, Pricing & Tech Specs

AT&T recently announced that Samsung’s Galaxy Mega 2 device will hit their stores on October 24th. The Galaxy Mega series is a mid-range set of devices aimed at entry-level tech enthusiasts on a low budget, looking to buy a phablet.

AT&T also revealed pricing details for the device. It’s currently set at $19.80 a month for 18 months, $23.75 a month for 12 months, or $149.99 for a two-year contract. Obviously, there’s also a no-strings-attached option of $474.99.

This release is not surprising as AT&T currently offers the largest selection of Samsung devices, usually being the first to release the tech giant’s flagships. Most of the time, the carrier also has a decent selection of deals for these devices when new releases come up, and with November approaching, that may be the case pretty soon.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 tech specs

Galaxy Mega 2 sports mid-range specifications. It comes with a 6-inch 720 x 1280 pixel display, 1.5GB of RAM, a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 16GB of native storage, expandable using an external microSD card up to 128GB, an 8MP rear camera alongside a 2.1MP secondary shooter, and Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box. Overall, it’s not a top-notch device, but it’s actually pretty decent. The downside to this device is that there are better phones available for the same price, so some tech enthusiasts are skeptical about purchasing it.

Nexus 6: Price Revealed on Google Play Store

With the Google Nexus 6 passing its certification tests at the FCC, it has finally appeared in the Google Play Store. Some were hoping to get a little discount than the prices listed by carriers, but so far, it seems it will cost the same across the board.

Google Nexus 6 is priced at $649

Google recently published the Nexus 6 in the Google Play Store with almost all of its details listed. The latest smartphone from Google will be available in midnight blue and cloud white. Pre-orders start on October 29th. The Nexus 6 is available in 32GB and 64GB variants and priced at $649.00 and $699.00 respectively. The listing goes on to talk about the device in various ways, like how comfortable it is in the hand and how you can listen to audio in full stereo with front-facing speakers. You’ll have to scroll all the way to the bottom if you want to see the entire spec sheet.

Nexus 6 Official Tech Specs

Google’s Nexus 6 comes with a 5.96-inch AMOLED display capable of a 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. Inside, it has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoC, so that means it has a 2.7GHz quad-core processor paired with the Adreno 420 GPU. There’s a nano-SIM slot, an accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, an ambient light sensor, and a barometer. It comes with Qi Wireless Charging and a non-replaceable 3,220mAh capacity battery. The back of the Nexus 6 houses the 13MP rear-facing camera with OIS, and there’s a 2MP front-facing camera as well.

Apple iPhone 6 Plus Plagued with Crashing Bugs

The Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus had record-breaking pre-orders, and are still flying off shelves even after all the issues regarding #Bendgate and the plethora of software issues that came with iOS 8.0.1 and iOS 8.0.2. It seems the controversy is far from over, though. According to a thread on Apple’s support forums, many iPhone 6 Plus users are having quite the difficult time with their devices after the iOS 8.1 update.

iPhone 6 Plus 128GB plagued with bugs

The thread has over 12,000 views and over 80 replies so far, meaning it’s not just a few people facing this problem. The problem seems to specifically affect 128GB models of the iPhone 6 Plus with over 700 apps installed. Apparently, these devices have been crashing non-stop, even without user interaction.

One user recommended doing a fresh restore on the devices, as well as attempting to open all apps, then closing them all manually by going to the background app page and swiping up. This user also recommended that users do a reset on their devices by holding the power and home buttons down at the same time. However, it doesn’t seem any of these suggestions have worked for more than a handful of people.

Apple has yet to make an official comment on this issue, but it appears some have had success bringing their devices to the Apple Store when it comes to getting it replaced. The issues don’t stop with a replacement, though, as some of those devices have had issues with crashing and freezing as well.

Those that haven’t been able to replace their devices are in constant back-and-forth phone calls with Apple’s tech support department, and that in itself can be more frustrating than a crashing smartphone.

As previously mentioned, it’s assumed that this problem only affects the 128GB model of the iPhone 6 Plus, but it may affect other devices. We’ll just have to wait and see. Hopefully, a fix comes out for this sooner than later.

Sony Xperia Z3 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update to Roll out Early 2015, Z3 Compact and Z3 Tablet Compact to Follow Soon After

Android 5.0 Lollipop is on everyone’s lips lately and the folks at Sony have revealed their plans to bring the new update to their Xperia Z line-up. According to them, the Sony Xperia Z3 Android 5.0 Lollipop update will be rolled out “at beginning of 2015.”

As you may know, the Android 5.0 Lollipop update will be first rolled out for the members of the Nexus tribe early November, followed soon after by the Google Play Edition devices. It looks though that Sony will take their time with releasing the update to their high-end devices, since both Samsung and HTC will reportedly bring the new firmware to their flagship devices by the end of the year.

Besides rolling out the Sony Xperia Z3 Android 5.0 Lollipop update, the Japan-based company also promised to bring the new Android version to Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, Xperia Z3v, and other devices.

Android 5.0 Lollipop is the most major update Android has received since its debut. It brings a new design philosophy called Material Design, dynamic status bar, redesigned Notifications Panel and Quick Settings menu, lock screen notifications, battery saver mode, support for 64-bit processor, ART runtime, and more.

As you may know, once your device will become eligible to receive the new firmware update, you should be able to see a system update message in the notifications bar. Tap on it, then follow the on-screen instructions. In case the system update notification fails to appear, you would also want to perform a manual check under Settings > About device > Software updates > Check now. Its also worth mentioning that the Android 5.0 Lollipop update will be rolled out in phases, with unlocked terminals being the first in-line to get the new update.

Moto X and Moto G Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Confirmed by Motorola

Android 5.0 Lollipop is on everyone’s lips now. Lately, Motorola is a company known for bringing fast updates to their devices and the phone maker rushed to announced their plans for the Android 5.0 Lollipop.

According to a recent Motorola blog post, the Android 5.0 Lollipop will be released for Moto X (1st and 2nd gen) and Moto G (1st and 2nd gen). The phone maker also confirmed they will be updating the Moto G LTE to the latest Android version.

As you may know, Motorola’s latest smartphones bring an almost-stock Android experience with very few OEM customizations. Therefore, it shouldn’t take Motorola too long to optimize Android 5.0 Lollipop for their devices. In fact, the same blog post also reveals that all Motorola smartphones launched in 2013 and later will get the new update. Besides the five aforementioned models, the affordable Moto E will also get the Android 5.0 update, along with Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, and Droid Mini. Unfortunately, Motorola didn’t reveal when the new update will arrive, but promised to return with more information in the near future.

Without a doubt, Android 5.0 Lollipop is the most major update Google’s mobile platform has received since its debut in 2008. The new update brings a whole new design philosophy – Material Design – based on a colorful UI, more animations, and more realistic shadows, Lock Screen notifications, a redesigned Notifications Panel, a new Quick Settings area with new toggles, battery saver mode that promises 90 more minutes of battery life, dynamic status, document-centric multitasking, support for 64-bit processors, ART runtime instead of Dalvik, and more.

As you may know, once your device becomes eligible to get updated to Android 5.0 L, you should be able to see a system update message in the notifications panel. You know the drill: tap on it, choose “Download now,” wait until the download is completed, and select “Install now.” Your smartphone should reboot and install the new firmware. In case the system update notification fails to show up, you would also want to check for software updates under Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check now.

New HTC One M7 Android 4.4.2 OTA Update Rolls Out for Sprint Users

The HTC One M7 device on Sprint has received earlier today a brand new Android 4.4.2 KitKat update with firmware version set at 5.05.651.2. Check your device’s notification panel starting today and see if there are any new files available for download and installation.

Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware version 5.05.651.2 adds a Google Security tweaks, fixes bugs and improves the overall performance of your device. The download size of this new update build is 325.18 MB, so you should be able to complete the installation even with your device’s mobile data connection.

These security changes added by the new update should’ve been released with Android 4.4.4 KitKat, but it seems like HTC and Sprint have decided to skip it and instead implement all tweaks in an Android 4.4.2 update. In case the new update notification doesn’t show up in the Notifications panel, then you can go to All Apps > Settings> System Updates> HTC Software Update and hit the ‘Check Now’ button. If there is any new file available for download, then you should confirm the process and your device will automatically complete installation.

Make sure that your Sprint HTC One M7 device has at least 40% power left in it before you start the update process. If the new update doesn’t show up in the Notifications panel, then you can always choose to install the new Android 4.4.2 5.05.651.2 KitKat firmware manually by following the instructions listed at HTC support web page here.

This 5.05.651.2 firmware of Android 4.4.2 will probably be the final KitKat release that we will see for the One M7 Sprint device, as Google has launched the official Android 5.0 Lollipop and HTC will begin to work on implementing the new OS version for all their smartphones.

Nexus 6: Price, Pre-Order Date, Rumored Release Date & Specs Revealed

This has been a big week for Google and we have just about all the information on the latest Nexus smartphone for you. Today, we’re going to talk about the official price, the official specs and when we can expect to pre-order and purchase the Google Nexus 6.

Nexus 6 Price

The night before Google announced the Nexus 6, we saw an AT&T product page showing the name, ‘Google Nexus 6. This made a lot of us happy to know that AT&T would be selling the smartphone directly. However, the big reveal here seemed to be about the price. AT&T was using the LG Vista image and price as a placeholder, so when readers saw the $49 on-contract price, it made a lot of them happy. However, some of us were skeptical about the price. Turns out we were right to be because the official price has now been released and it is very unlikely the on-contract price will be $49.

Google and Motorola have announced the Google Nexus 6 will cost $649 without a two-year contract. The 64GB model looks to be priced at $699. It seems the days of moderately-priced Nexus devices could be a thing of the past. At a $649 price tag, I’m thinking the two-year contract price will be more like $199. We haven’t seen any details to confirm or deny this, though – we just know the off-contract price so far. When we learn more details about the price, we will be sure to let you know.

Nexus 6 Specs

Google’s Nexus 6 will come with a 5.96-inch AMOLED display capable of a 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. Inside, we can see it will house the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoC. This chip has a 2.7GHz quad-core processor paired with the Adreno 420 GPU. The Nexus 6 has 3GB of RAM and will be available in 32GB and 64GB of internal storage. The back of the device looks to have the same 13MP camera as the 2014 Moto X and will also have a 2MP front-facing camera. It ships with Android 5.0 Lollipop and will be powered by an embedded 3,220mAh capacity battery.

The device has a little more going for it than just these raw specs. The Nexus 6 is compatible and will ship with Motorola’s Turbo Charger. Motorola and Google claims it will give you 6 hours of use with only a 15-minute charge. The Nexus 6 is IPX7 water-resistant, so you shouldn’t have any issues if you get the device wet or completely submerge it for a short amount of time. We get two color options here: Midnight Blue and Cloud White. It also comes with some of the Motorola features we see in the Moto X. Do you think we’ll see a red Nexus 6 announced in a month or two like we did with the Nexus 5?

Nexus 6 Release

This is where things start to get a little hazy. If we look at the Nexus 6 page on the Google website, it only lists a pre-order date. All it tells us is that pre-orders will begin toward the end of October. Digging around, it seems The Verge is reporting October 29th for the pre-order date. They continue by telling us it will be released in November. After doing some more digging, it appears T-Mobile News is reporting that T-Mobile will start selling the Nexus 6 on November 12th. We should take both dates with a grain of salt, though. Since nothing has been officially confirmed by Google, these dates could change at any moment.

Sony Xperia Z3: US Launch Date and Pricing Revealed for T-Mobile

Sony Xperia Z3’s launch date and price tag have been under a lot of speculation for a while, but these details are now clear regarding the American carrier, T-Mobile. Sony’s device is set to launch on October 29th.

T-Mobile Xperia Z3 Pricing

As it currently stands, pricing for the T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z3 starts at $0 for 24 months of payment ($26.25 per month – $630.00 in total). If you’re eager to get your hands on this amazing device, pre-orders start from October 15th at 12:00 a.m. PDT. Many tech enthusiasts are already lining up to get their hands on Sony’s flagship as soon as possible.

To understand why this device is so popular, you’ll have to check out its amazing tech specifications. Sony Xperia Z3 features a 5.2-inch 1920 x 1080 TRILUMINOS display, a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage, expandable use an external microSD slot up to 128GB. The device also features 4G LTE connectivity and a very impressive 20.7MP rear camera with an Exmor RS sensor. It packs really impressive hardware, for a modest price tag.

This collaboration between Sony and T-Mobile is not a first. They worked together on the release of the Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia Z1. It’s good to see Sony focusing on individual carriers to reach out to as many customers as possible. Their devices are often innovative and cheap, so it’s a win-win. T-Mobile is definitely going to end this quarter on a profit due to this release, as well as many other offers.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Shipping Starts in US for T-Mobile Pre-Orders

Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 have already begun, and the initial speculation was that the device was set to be shipped on October the 17th, delayed from its initial October 10th date. Those speculations have seemed to let us down, because the American carrier has already started to ship the gadget, albeit to selective customers.

According to a PhoneArena report that quotes a very trusted source, T-Mobile has already begun dispatching Galaxy Note 4 pre-orders. However, it is not clear whether all pre-orders have been shipped as of now. If you placed a pre-order on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on T-Mobile, then it would be wise to log-in to your account and check the status of your order. If you’re lucky enough, your device might be ready to be picked up soon, and you can get it before everyone else!

T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Pricing

T-Mobile is offering the Galaxy Note 4 under a $31 per month/24 months EMI plan, with $0 initial down-payment. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is also in extremely high demand at this point because it’s the best gadget released by the tech giant this year, and is sports some highly impressive tech specs (detailed below). T-Mobile is definitely trying to gain the upper hand over its competitors with this selective dispatch. The American carrier is certainly taking advantage of the high demand of this phone by luring many tech enthusiasts who are trying to get their hands on the device before the rest.

But why is Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 device in such a high demand right now? Well, let’s take a look at its impressive tech specifications. It features a 5.7-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with Gorilla Glass 3, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB native storage and an external MicroSD slot. The Galaxy Note 4 also features a 16MP primary shooter and a 3,220 mAh battery, so you can see why tech enthusiasts are all over it.