It’s called Nexus Q and it’s a multimedia entertainment device that leverages the cloud, focusing on streaming and social network sharing.
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While the most anticipated news from the Google I/O developer conference was the release of the Google Nexus 7 tablet, the presentation of Nexus Q should also be noted.
It’s difficult to define this gadget in a single word: it’s a multimedia entertainment device, suitable for placement in the living room, allowing access to many online content.
It’s easy, however, to imagine the direct interaction Nexus Q can have with YouTube, enabling the streaming of songs from the video-sharing portal within your home.
Not only that: Nexus Q will also interact within Google Play, and most importantly, it will be connected to each user’s cloud storage.
Compact and round, the Nexus Q doesn’t require remote controls; or rather, the smartphone or tablet of the user becomes its remote control.
Naturally, for the two devices to interact, their common language must be Android: Nexus Q will accept commands from devices equipped with at least version 2.3 of the Google-made operating system.
Speaking of OS, Nexus Q is expected to feature Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich and not the latest 4.1 Jelly Bean.
Finally, regarding the social aspect that will accompany the use of Nexus Q, Google’s idea is to allow users to create playlists and share their listening experiences and downloads of various multimedia content, naturally highlighting their activities on their Google + accounts.
Lastly, to better bring the cloud world into your home, you’ll be able to connect Nexus Q to monitors, televisions, and speakers.
The price of Nexus Q isn’t as accessible as that of the new tablet; it is, in fact, $299. The device will start selling in approximately three weeks, at least in the United States.
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