New handy Instant Tethering feature for Android comes to Pixel and Nexus devices

One of the things we expect from our gadgets is that they just work. No need to toggle anything, they just have to work. Google is turning that into a reality with its own devices. Called Instant Tethering, the feature will let a select number of devices instantly use the same cellular data connection of a smartphone when it sees that there is a connection and sufficient battery life. At the moment the feature is available to any Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, or Nexus 6P running Android 7.1.1. All the aforementioned smartphones can serve as the host for another support device as long as it’s signed into the same Google account. You don’t even need to turn on the hotspot anymore or input any passwords, it’ll just work.

And you don’t even have to shut it off, too. When 10 minutes have passed when you last used a device that tethered to your smartphone, it’ll cut off the connection itself. Saving battery is something Google is paying attention, too. While this isn’t the first time tech manufacturers have done this. It’s good we have one more option. And hopefully more tech companies follow suit.

Source: The Verge

Canada and 11 other countries to get Nexus 6 soon

While stocks of the Nexus 6 might still be plaguing the U.S., it would seem Google is gearing up to make the new Nexus device available for Canada and 11 other countries. Canada, Australia, the UK, France, and Germany are just some of the countries now seen under the “Country availability” page for the Nexus 6. So, this means all the new Nexus devices will be available for purchase via Google Play Store. Pre-orders should be heading our way soon but Google is saying exactly when it would be available. We will keep you posted for any updates.

Nexus 6 feature wakes up the phone when you pick it up

Looks like the Nexus 6 is eliminating the need for you to press the Power/Lock and Unlock button when you pick it up from your desk. According to Android Police, the Motorola-made Nexus 6 has an Ambient Display setting that will wake the screen when the device is picked up or when notifications arrive. This isn’t really a new feature as Moto X already carries a similar feature. However, the good news is Ambient Display might be part of Android 5.0 Lollipop update. So, there could be more Android devices that can wake this way.

Source: Android Police + 9to5Google | Via: Business Insider

Google’s Nexus 6 rumoured to drop this month

If we are to believe the rumour mill, we will be seeing the next Nexus device soon enough. Codenamed Shamu, the Nexus 6 is tipped to be a phablet bearing a 5.9-inch QHD display. The new Nexus will also be reportedly made by Motorola and will run on 3GB of RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor.

From the looks of it, the Nexus 6 certainly has flagship specs written all over it. And with how Google prices its Nexus devices, this has what it takes to be a crowd-pleaser. Of course, these are all still rumours at the moment. But if it is true that the device is coming this month, then we can’t wait to see it.

Source: Wall Street Journal | Via: Android Headlines