Nexus Q - an Android media device - leaks just ahead of I/O (Update: promo video!)
With less than 5 minutes until the day 1 Google I/O keynote, the leaks are coming fast and furious – Droid-Life has shown off photographs and some documents of the Nexus Q. The Nexus Q appears to be the long rumored “home entertainment device” that Google is working on, and is some sort of AirPlay-like Android media hub that should help sync media between Android phones, tablets, and Google TV.
Part of the documents have this to say about the Nexus Q:
Update: Google has released a promo video of the Nexus Q:
source: Droid-Life
Nexus Q Addendum
The following paragraphs only apply if you purchase a Nexus Q.
You understand that the Nexus Q currently supports only Google Play Music; Google Play Movies and TV; and YouTube, and that your use of those services is subject to the Google Play Terms of Service.
The Nexus Q has built-in Wi-Fi and a built-in ethernet controller. You are solely responsible for obtaining internet connectivity through an internet service provider as the Nexus Q does not support mobile connectivity.
In order to use the Nexus Q, you understand that you will need your own: (i) phone or tablet running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) or higher with access to Google Play; (ii) compatible speakers, AV system or HD TV; and (iii) 802.11a/b/g/n access point Wi-Fi router.
The following paragraphs only apply if you purchase a Nexus Q.
You understand that the Nexus Q currently supports only Google Play Music; Google Play Movies and TV; and YouTube, and that your use of those services is subject to the Google Play Terms of Service.
In order to use the Nexus Q, you understand that you will need your own: (i) phone or tablet running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) or higher with access to Google Play; (ii) compatible speakers, AV system or HD TV; and (iii) 802.11a/b/g/n access point Wi-Fi router.
Is it also an in-house audio system? We aren’t sure, but we suspect we’ll find out in the course of the next couple hours. Stay tuned!
Update: Google has released a promo video of the Nexus Q:
source: Droid-Life
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