Nexus 6, 9 Now Live On Google Play But it’s Wise to Wait for Black Friday & Other Deals
This week marked the release date of both the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 via the Google Play Store on at least three markets - the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.
With starting prices of $649 for the Motorola-built Nexus 6 and $399 for the HTC-assembled Nexus 9, the Android 5.0 Lollipop-powered are seen as great holiday buys as Google also made sure that the toys are only with top-notch components.
But should Android fans take the plunge at this very moment?
Wait for upcoming deals
According to CNET, Google has big plans for its new line of Nexus devices and the company for instance is looking to bring the Nexus 6 to as many market destinations and individual buyers as possible.
The battle cry for the Google 2014 flagship phone is to make it equally accessible and affordable, the report added.
One solid way of expanding the reach of Nexus 6 from its predecessors is for Google to collaborate with distributing and retail partners. It is expected that by partnering with U.S-based telcos, the Lollipop smartphone will be made available to more consumers in the United States.
And through the same deals with network service providers, would-be Nexus 6 buyers are likely to enjoy some form of subsidies in the same manner that iPhone and Galaxy smartphones did in the past years. The same discounted prices for Apple and Samsung devices remain available for shoppers willing to agree with a 2-year contract.
If Google's plans pan out, the Nexus 6 expensive tag price will be pulled down to as low as $199, CNET said, which will render the stock Android more competitive against the perennial smartphone bestsellers.
When exactly this will happen was not mentioned in the CNET report though Google is likely to ink the deals with telcos in time for the 2014 holiday season that begins this November. So Nexus 6 deals becoming real should be soon enough.
Black Friday deals
Or Nexus fans will only need to hold off for a couple more of weeks because Black Friday 2014 is just around the corner, specifically a day after Thanksgiving or November 28.
While Google is dropping no hints to date that the Nexus 6 and 9 will take part in huge gadgets discount promos that normally come with Black Friday deals every year, the tech giant's selling partners surely will.
So buyers looking beyond the Google Play Store are likely to realise savings on purchases in the form of gift cards if not direct price off of the Nexus 6 and 9. Traditionally, giant retailers like Walmart, Best Buy and including online seller Amazon offer gift cards value of up to $100 starting on Black Friday and lasting through the end of Christmas shopping rush.
Bottom line is, if the craving for both the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 can be postponed a little after the two's release date week, tons of deals and savings await the patient in the weeks ahead.