Android OS 5.0 Lollipop launching on Google Play and Nexus devices

The latest, greatest version of Google's popular Android OS, version 5.0 or Lollipop is going to start rolling out on Google Play Edition and Nexus Devices today. Featuring an all new look and feel hinged on the new Material Design user interface, a move towards 64Bit computing on certain devices. Google is including Lollipop in the newly announced Nexus 6 phablet, Nexus 9 tablet and Nexus Player set-top box.

Source: Google

A 5.9-inch Google- and Motorola-made Nexus is on its way?

If this new rumour is to be believed, it would seem we would be getting something Google fans have been waiting for: a bigger Nexus device made by Google and Motorola. Codenamed “Shamu” the 5.9-inch device will reportedly come with a fingerprint sensor and have a November release. It is tipped to be carried by several US carriers and other unspecified carriers around the world. Shamu is said to be running on a Google-based kernel, which is typically only used by Nexus devices. We’re not sure about the veracity of the rumour but it’s something we would want to hear more about if it is true.

Source: Android Headlines

Google releases Android stock email app as standalone app for Nexus and Google Play Edition devices

If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on Android’s stock email app and own a Nexus or Google Play Edition device (including HTC One M7 and Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Editions), you can now download the app from Google Play Store. Google has previously released its Google Calendar and keyboard apps so we’re not as surprised that this app is turned into a standalone app. This email app comes preinstalled with Android 4.4 KitKat.

Source: Ubergizmo

Are Nexus devices on the way out at Google in favour of Android Silver?

Is the end coming to Google's Nexus line of devices? Originally designed for developers and early adopters and created by hardware partners like HTC, Samsung and LG, Nexus smartphones carried the very latest versions of the Android while pushing new features and functionalities.

Then came Nexus tablets in 7-inch and 10-inch form factors as a means to push the "Pure Google" experience. Leaker @Evleaks as well as other sources are saying that Nexus devices might be coming to an end. In their place are what are called Android Silver devices. Android Silver is a continuation of the Google Play Editions of devices we've already seen, which are flagship smartphones that run a stock version of Android (sans the usual overlays, crapware and space-clogging widgets). The big difference is that Nexus devices were considered low-cost (yet powerful) devices while Silver migh be focused on premium, or more expensive hardware. It really remains to be seen, we should have a better understanding of where this is all going next month, right around Google I/O.

 Source: @Evleaks, TheNextWeb