List of Google Play edition devices

Not to be confused with Google Nexus.

The Google Play edition devices (GPE) were a series of consumer mobile devices sanctioned by Google, that run the Android operating system. Unlike the standard versions of Android on these devices, which have received "skins" from the original equipment manufacturer, such as Samsung TouchWiz or HTC Sense, they run a "stock" version of Android,[1] without any manufacturer or wireless carrier modifications, making them essentially like Google Nexus devices in terms of software but do not carry the Google Nexus branding, nor does their hardware differ from that of the original devices on which the Play editions are based upon. Because of this, the software includes slight, under-the-hood changes to function on the original manufacturer's hardware.

These devices are carrier unlocked and GSM-based, and have been offered exclusively through Google's Play Store.[2] Updates for these devices are delivered by Google (bypassing carriers), but are supplied by the original device manufacturer.[3] Although the updates are not supplied directly by Google, as is the case with the products from the Nexus line, these devices receive Android updates at nearly the same time as Nexus products.[4]

In January 2015, Google stopped selling their final Google Play edition phone.[5] While Google never officially announced the end of the program (Android Silver was proposed to have replaced this and the Nexus programs), no new phones have been announced since.[6]

Phones

Tablets

References

  1. Bohn, Dieter. "Pure Android: Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One 'Google Play editions' review". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
  2. "Pure Android: Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One 'Google Play editions' review". The Verge. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  3. "HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S 4 Google Play edition Review - Nearly Nexus". AnandTech. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  4. Klug, Brian. "HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S 4 Google Play edition Review - Nearly Nexus". Anand Tech. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
  5. 1 2 Google kills off the last remaining Google Play Edition device in the Play Store
  6. Google Play edition program dead as HTC One M8 departs
  7. "Google turns the Samsung Galaxy S4 into a Nexus phone, coming June 26th for $649". The Verge. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  8. Samsung Galaxy S 4 Google Play edition
  9. Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play edition removed from the Play Store, only One M8 and Moto G remain
  10. "HTC One with stock Android announced, launching June 26th for $599". The Verge. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  11. HTC One (2013) Google Play edition
  12. HTC One 2013 Google Play Edition now available for just $500
  13. HTC One 2013 Google Play edition is no longer for sale in the Play Store
  14. 1 2 Google Outs Play Edition LG G Pad And Sony Z Ultra, But They’re Still US-Only | TechCrunch
  15. Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition
  16. Google Drops The Price Of Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition By $200 – Now Only $449 With Free Shipping
  17. Google silently drops all but three devices from Play edition listings
  18. Google Play edition Moto G now available for $180
  19. Google announces Play Edition Moto G | The Verge
  20. Moto G Google Play edition gets discontinued
  21. HTC One M8 Google Play edition now available for $700
  22. HTC One (M8) Google Play edition
  23. LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play edition

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