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Google has just confirmed that shipping for the new Nexus 5X will begin October 22, much to the delight of tech users that ordered the device from Google Store. Google decided to make the device immediately available on its online store shortly after the unveiling.

Since preorders began, the new smartphone’s online listing had always shown the statement, "Shipping in the coming weeks”. Fortunately for those that have been waiting patiently, Google now has stocks of the Nexus 5X on hand and ready for shipping. Instead of "in the coming weeks”, the company's listing now says, "Will ship October 22”, according to Tech Times.

The phone’s 16 GB variant is priced at $379 or AU$520 while its 32 GB model is at $429 or AU$589. Units preordered until October 22 will come with free Google Play Store credits worth $50 or AU$68. Plus, there will also be a Google Play Music premium pass for 90 days.

Those who preordered the device from Google's online store should check the status of their orders. For others, Google may have already updated the ship date for the unit they ordered.

Some buyers have taken to Reddit to air their disappointment at the inconsistency of the delivery date. It was previously reported that Google will start to ship preordered Nexus 5X units on October 22, but some customers complain their preorder status was updated from "pending" to an October 23 release date.

Others even have a delivery date of October 28 to 30. According to the report, there was at least one Reddit commenter who confirmed a Google's customer support service representative guaranteed him a delivery date not later than October 23.

Unfortunately for those who preordered the device’s amazingly unique mint green colour in Frost, its shipping remains unknown. Units with their delivery dates confirmed are the16 GB and 32 GB variants of Quartz or white and Carbon or black. Nexus 5X units with these colours may be shipped to their owners next week.

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