Android 5.0 Lollipop Essential Tips For Nexus 6: Camera And Entertainment, Notifications And Privacy, Battery
Motorola Nexus 6 debuts with Android 5.0 Lollipop OS and sports high-class hardware parts such as a powerful camera, high-speed processors and durable materials. Know the useful tips to enhance usability, prolong daily usage and enjoy entertainment features more.
Entertainment Features: Camera, Music And Movies
Primary entertainment features on Motorola Nexus 6 include a 13 MP rear camera with Optical Image Stabilisation module, Google Play Music and the default video player. Here are what users can do to get more out of these features:
1. The rear camera supports High Dynamic Range Plus photography and Google Camera app to provide enhancements and effects when recording videos or snapping photos.
2. Use the Equaliser on the Google Play Music to enhance audio output of the dual front-facing speakers and attached headset accessory. Dual front-facing speaker also works with games and videos.
3. High resolution video playback is supported by Nexus 6 including high quality streaming from YouTube app. For versatility, users can download other video players such as MX Player to watch videos in different formats including MKV and DivX.
4. Use the Google Play Store for limitless enhancements from third-party music players and volume enhancers.
Handling Notifications And Privacy
Notifications are manageable on Nexus 6 due to Android 5.0 Lollipop revamp of the Notifications Centre. Here are some adjustments users can do to notifications on the lock and home screens:
1. Interact with notifications without unlocking the device. Respond or dismiss each notification right on the lock screen.
2. Filter the contents of notifications for privacy concerns. Go to Settings > Sounds and Notifications > select one of the three modes according to desired privacy level.
3. Set Priority Mode for notifications to avoid getting disturbed during work or sleeping hours. Press and hold the volume rocker, select among three options—None, Priority and All—and set the specific number of hours. Priority Mode will only allow notifications that are considered important such as messages, events, reminders and alarms.
Battery Life: Monitoring Remaining Life And Extending Phone Usage
Motorola installed a 3,220 mAh battery pack on Nexus 6, which can last up to 24 hours depending on how the phone is used. There are several things users need to know about the battery technology applied on the smartphone:
1. Motorola Nexus 6 comes with a Motorola Turbo Charger that can provided six hours of usage in just 15 minutes of charging.
2. Battery Saver mode located in the Battery Settings can extend phone usage by up to 90 minutes.
3. Duration of battery life and how long will it take to recharge when plugged are now displayed on the Battery Settings menu.
4. Nexus 6 supports Qi Wireless charging technology.
Motorola Nexus 6 is also equipped with water resistance feature and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to resist scratches on the screen. It comes in 32 GB and 64 GB variants available at Google Play Store, Motorola Stores and major network carriers in the United States.