Mobile/PDA About Us Advertise here
User User name Password  
  Not registered yet? Register here.
Lost your password? Click here. 		 
  Home   News   Guides   Downloads   Glossary   Hardware   Profiles   Forums   v4  
 Advertise at AfterDawn.com     Link to us!     Private messages     Compose a private message     List of all updated threads     Threads without replies     Search messages
Sunday 26.10.2025 / 17:08
Search AfterDawn Forums:        In English   Suomeksi   På svenska
afterdawn.com > forums > announcements > news comments > wsj: google's 5.9-inch moto-built nexus 6 is real, ready for launch this month
Show topics
 
Forums
Forums
WSJ: Google's 5.9-inch Moto-built Nexus 6 is real, ready for launch this month
  Jump to:
 
The following comments relate to this news article:

WSJ: Google's 5.9-inch Moto-built Nexus 6 is real, ready for launch this month

article published on 10 October, 2014

Google will unveil their massive Nexus 6 in the coming weeks, says the WSJ, seemingly confirming weeks of rumors and leaks from Android-based media. Built by Motorola, the Nexus 6 (codename Shamu for the giant killer whale) will have a 5.9-inch QHD screen, larger than even the iPhone 6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Note. Design-wise the device will be similar to the newly released Moto ... [ read the full article ]

Please read the original article before posting your comments.
Posted Message
PraisesToAllah
Member
_ 		11. October 2014 @ 15:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I'm deeply saddened by the extra large screen size. I really hoped for a 5.2 inch variant.
[ + quote]
Advertisement
_ 		__
Ripper
AfterDawn Addict
_ 		12. October 2014 @ 07:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Quote:
 Android 5.0 Lemon Meringue Pie.
I doubt it. Lolipop/Liquorice/Layercake are the going bets, in that order.
[ + quote]
Irocz005
Member
_ 		12. October 2014 @ 20:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
A lot of people not interested in the larger size. I currently have a Nexus 4 and just purchased the Nexus 5 not wanting something larger than a 5" screen.
[ + quote]
pmshah
Member
_ 		12. October 2014 @ 23:40 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Apart from the size the aspect ratio is even more critical. In theory I can have a phone with 6" screen which is say only 2" x 555" in size !!!! So without knowing the resolution it would be difficult to judge user comfort level.
[ + quote]

This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 12. October 2014 @ 23:43
Jemborg
Senior Member
_ 		12. October 2014 @ 23:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yup, larger screens are going off the boil.
[ + quote]
Its a lot easier being righteous than right.

DSE VZ300-
Zilog Z80 CPU, 32KB RAM (16K+16K cartridge), video processor 6847, 2KB video RAM, 16 colours (text mode), 5.25" FDD
Advertisement
_ 		__
 
_
xyqo
Senior Member
_ 		15. October 2014 @ 12:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Quote:
 There is little else known about the phone's specs except that it will launch with Android 5.0 Lemon Meringue Pie.
So much for the speculation. You got this one wrong pal. Its a Lolipop
[ + quote]
XXYYQQOO!!! Yeah WELCOME TO JAMROCK

afterdawn.com > forums > announcements > news comments > wsj: google's 5.9-inch moto-built nexus 6 is real, ready for launch this month
 

Digital video: AfterDawn.com | AfterDawn Forums
Music: MP3Lizard.com
Gaming: Blasteroids.com | Blasteroids Forums | Compare game prices
Software: Software downloads
Blogs: User profile pages
RSS feeds: AfterDawn.com News | Software updates | AfterDawn Forums
International: AfterDawn in Finnish | AfterDawn in Swedish | AfterDawn in Norwegian | download.fi
Navigate: Search | Site map
About us: About AfterDawn Ltd | Advertise on our sites | Rules, Restrictions, Legal disclaimer & Privacy policy
Contact us: Send feedback | Contact our media sales team
 
  © 1999-2025 by AfterDawn Ltd.

  IDG TechNetwork