At the Google Nexus Event that happened this week, less than a month after Apple’s Special Event, Google unveiled its next generation of Nexus phones and tablet, the Chromecast 2 and revamped Play Music plans among other announcements. The company also announced the arrival of Android Marshmallow and claimed to have reached 1.4 billion 30-day active users globally. Here is a quick lowdown of all the new devices and announcements made by the company at the event: Nexus 6P & 5X: Google announced two new Nexus phones - the Nexus 6P and the Nexus 5X. The new phones feature fingerprint scanners, type-C USB ports for data and 12.3 MP Sony camera sensors. The 6P comes with a Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB of RAM and 3450mAh battery, while the 5X comes with a Snapdragon 808 processor, 2GB of RAM and 2700mAh battery. The 5X is also slightly smaller in size at 5.2 inches compared to the 6P which is 5.7 inches. The 6P will be priced at $499 unlocked, while the 5X will cost $370 when the devices launch in the US next month. Both come with Android Marshmallow. Interestingly, Google also announced a very Applecare like protection plan for its Nexus devices called Nexus Protect. Owners will be able to purchase a 2 year coverage plan for mechanical breakdown or accidental damage, that will provide them with a replacement phone. The plan will cost $69 for the 5X and $89 for the 6P. Pixel C: Like Apple earlier this month,…
