As it was expected, Google today officially introduced the next version of the Android OS, codenamed "Lollipop", along with the 6-inch Nexus 6 smartphone, the 8.9-inch Nexus 9 tablet and the Nexus Player. As previewed at Google I/O, Android 5.0 Lollipop is Google's largest, most ambitious release on Android with over 5,000 new APIs for developers. Lollipop is designed to be flexible, to work on all your devices and to be customized for you the way you see fit.

With Lollipop, it’s easy to pick up where you left off, so the songs, photos, apps, and even recent searches from one of your Android devices can be immediately enjoyed across all the other ones.

Lollipop has a consistent design across devices- an approach Google calls Material Design. Content responds to your touch, or even your voice, in more intuitive ways, and transitions between tasks are more fluid.

Lollipop also gives you more control over your device. You can now adjust your settings so that only certain people and notifications can get through, for example, when you’re out to dinner or in the middle of an important meeting. And when an important notification does come through, you can see it directly from the lockscreen.

In addition, there is a new battery saver feature that extends the life of your device by up to 90 minutes—helpful if you’re far from a power outlet. Google has enabled multiple user accounts and guest user mode for keeping your personal stuff private. And you can now secure your device with a PIN, password, pattern, or even by pairing your phone to a trusted device like your watch or car with Smart Lock.

Working with Motorola, Google developed the Nexus 6. This new phone has a contoured aluminum frame, a 6-inch Quad HD display, an f2.0 lens and 13 megapixel camera with optical image stabilization. It uses computational photography technology and HDR+ to take great photos.

The large screen is complemented by dual front-facing stereo speakers. It also comes with a Turbo Charger, so you can get up to six hours of use with 15 minutes of charge. The battery onboard is rated at 3220 mAh.

Nexus 6 is powered by a Snapdragon 805 quad-core 2.7GHz processor and the Adreno 420 GPU.

Next, Google built a new tablet in partnership with HTC. Nexus 9, with brushed metal sides and 8.9-inch QXGA (2048x1536) Gorilla Glass 3 screen, is small enough to easily carry around in one hand. It comes equipped with front-facing HTC BoomSound speakers, a 64-bit Tegra K1 processor, 2GB RAM (16GB & 32GB storage), 8MP Rear and 1.6MP Front cameras and has LTE connectivity.

Google designed a keyboard folio that magnetically attaches to the Nexus 9, folds into two different angles and rests on your lap like a laptop.

Google is also releasing the first device running Android TV: Nexus Player, a collaboration with Asus, is a streaming media player for movies, music and videos. It's also an Android gaming device. With Nexus Player you can play Android games on your HDTV with a gamepad, then keep playing on your phone while you're on the road. Nexus Player is Google Cast Ready so you can cast your favorite entertainment from almost any Chromebook or Android or iOS phone or tablet to your TV.

The device is powered by an 1.8GHz Quad Core, Intel Atom processor and a Imagination PowerVR Series 6 Graphics 2D/3D Engine. It has 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO) Wiooth 4.1 conectivity.

Nexus 9 and Nexus Player will be available for pre-order on October 17 and in stores starting November 3. Nexus 6 will be available for pre-order in late October and in stores in November - with options for an unlocked version though Play store, or a monthly contract or installment plan through AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon.

Android 5.0 Lollipop, which comes on Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player, will also be available on Nexus 5, 7, 10 and Google Play edition devices in the coming weeks.

Specs Nexus 9

• Size: 153.68mm x 228.25mm x 7.95mm
• Weight: 425g (Wi-Fi), 436g (LTE)
• Color: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
• Battery & Charging
  • 6700 mAh
  • Wi-Fi Browsing: Up to 9.5 hours
  • LTE Browsing: Up to 8.5 hours
  • Video Playback: Up to 9.5 hours
  • Wi-Fi Standby: Up to 30 days
  • LTE Standby: Up to 30 days
    
• Display:
  • 8.9" IPS LCD
  • 4:3 aspect ratio
  • QXGA (2048x1536)
  • Gorilla Glass 3
  • Double tap to wake
• CPU: 64-bit NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor
  
• GPU: Kepler GPU
• Memory
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB & 32GB storage
• Telephony: Quad-band GSM, CDMA, Penta-band HSPA, LTE
• Wireless:
  • 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO)
  • NFC Bluetooth 4.1
• Camera:
  • 8MP Rear camera
    f/2.4, Auto-focus, LED flash
  • 1.6MP Front camera, f/2.4
    
• Sensors:
  • GPS
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Gyroscope
  • Accelerometer
  • Magnetometer
    
• Ports & Connections:
  • Micro-USB 2.0
  • 3.5mm audio
  • Dual front-facing speakers with HTC BoomSoundTM
  • Dual microphones
    
• Software: Android 5.0 Lollipop

Specs Nexus 6

• OS: Android 5.0
• Screen:
  • 5.96” 2560x1440 QHD AMOLED display (493 ppi)
  • 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Gorilla Glass 3
• Rear Camera:
  • 13MP with optical image stabilization
  • Dual LED ring flash
  • f/2.0 aperture
  • 4K video capture at 30fps
    
• Front Camera:
  • 2MP
  • HD Video Conferencing
• Size: 82.98mm x 159.26mm x 10.06mm
• Weight: 184g
• Color: Midnight Blue, Cloud White
• Network:
  • North America:
    GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
    CDMA Band Class: 0/1/10
    WCDMA Bands: 1/2/4/5/8
    LTE Bands: 2/3/4/5/7/12/13/17/25/26/29/41
    CA DL Bands: B2-B13, B2-B17, B2-29, B4-B5, B4-B13, B4-B17, B4-B29
  • Rest of World:
    GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
    CDMA: not supported
    WCDMA Bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8/9/19
    LTE Bands: 1/3/5/7/8/9/19/20/28/41
    CA DL: B3-B5, B3-B8
    
• Audio Output: Dual front-facing speakers
  
• CPU: Quad core Krait 450 CPU 2.7GHz (Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SOC)
• GPU: Adreno 420
• Wireless:
  • 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO)
  • Bluetooth 4.1
  • NFC
• Memory: 32GB & 64GB
• Ports:
  • Micro USB 2.0
  • Nano SIM
  • 3.5mm audio
• Sensors:
  • GPS
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Barometer
• Battery:
  • 3220mAh
  • Standby time (Ambient Display on ) up to 250 hours
  • Standby time (Ambient Display off) up to 330 hours
  • Internet use time (Wi-Fi) up to 9.5 hours
  • Internet use time (LTE) up to 10 hours
  • Talk time up to 24 hours
  • Video playback up to 10 hours

Specs nexus Player

• Chipset:
  • 1.8GHz Quad Core, Intel Atom
  • Imagination PowerVR Series 6 Graphics 2D/3D Engine
• Memory:
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB storage
• Ports:
  • 18W DC power
  • HDMI out (1920x1080@60Hz)
  • Micro-USB 2.0
• Wireless:
  • 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO)
  • Bluetooth 4.1
• Weight: 235g
• Dimensions: 120mm x 120mm x 20mm
• Remote:
  • 2 AAA batteries (included in box)
  • Bluetooth Smart
  • 40g (excluding batteries)
  • 37mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Requirements:
  • TV with HDMI input
  • HDMI cable
  • Internet connectivity (Wi-Fi only)
• In-box:
  • Nexus Player
  • Remote with voice search
  • Power adapter
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • Quick-start guide