Google launches new phones,
streaming devices
@...@ Ahead of the holiday shopping season, Google unveiled two Nexus phones, two new streaming devices and a tablet on Tuesday//
@...@ The Nexus phones, 5X and 6P are available for© preorder in the Google Store in several countries starting Tuesday, the company said, with the 5X priced at $379, and the 6P priced at $499//
@...@ Google*s Tuesday event, streamed on YouTube, showcased a series of highly anticipated new products like Nexus phones, next~generation Chromecast streaming devices and a fuller picture of the app development opportunities on the new Android ©operating system (OS)//
@...@ More~affordable Android phones make up the majority of the U//S// market, and Google*s latest upgrades provide comparable features to devices by competitor Apple, like a faster processor, better battery and metallic~colored chassis//
@...@ Indeed, Dave Burke, Google*s vice president for© engineering, compared the cameras of Nexus phones to the iPhone 6S, including slow motion, increased megapixels and 4K video// And voice~activated **Now on Tap** operates similar to Apple*s Siri, as Burke demonstrated//