Nexus 6P and 5X don't support this new Android O feature

14 July 2017
The feature in question is aptX Bluetooth streaming. Google says only newer devices support it.

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Full of Features, 14 Jul 2017Android fanboys claim they have a lot of features.. But the... moreThe way you're saying os basicly...
"why we need to put great infotainment and sound system in a car when we alraedy put v10 engine and ABS system in it"
Mind you we pay top dollar so we need tk have top acces to all the power under the hood with extra feature that compliment the device

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    • 14 Jul 2017

    There old inexpensive problem ridden phones. I really don't blame Google for not paying the licensing fees for 2+ year old devices. And I say that on a 6p running Android O beta. Features like this are not free when it's the hardware manufacturer developing them. The Bluetooth barely works on the 810 as it is.

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      • 14 Jul 2017

      Anonymous, 14 Jul 2017Ot probably means that the hardware does not support aptx b... moreThe hardware CAN support it.
      It's just that this is a proprietary protocol from Qualcomm, it's out of the hands of Google. Qualcomm is the one that does not want to provide the support... they prefer you buy a new Qualcomm device.

      Bad practice?
      You bet! But Qualcomm's still better than the competition because they're worse in support and prevent the sharing of open-source drivers and documentation. Even Xiaomi is pissed with MediaTek, let alone RockChip, Allwinner, AMLogic, HiSilicon, or S-Exynos.

      I bet the first one of the alternatives to properly embrace the open-source community will lose in short-term but outpace in the long-term. Remember +90% of the profits come from the developed countries and these smaller yet lucrative markets are the ones that care for open-source practices.

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        • 14 Jul 2017

        Full of Features, 14 Jul 2017Android fanboys claim they have a lot of features.. But the... moreDid iPhone 6 support 3d touchscreen menu? Nope. Its same.

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          • 14 Jul 2017

          Anonymous, 14 Jul 2017Andorid O only Pixel? What Google no 3 year Update?Ot probably means that the hardware does not support aptx but you will get android o but without apyx

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            • pdr
            • 14 Jul 2017

            So there will be no updates for nexus?

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              • Anonymous
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              • 14 Jul 2017

              Andorid O only Pixel? What Google no 3 year Update?

                [deleted post] Good times :-)

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                  • Anonymous
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                  • 14 Jul 2017

                  Even after reading this news I won't buy iPhone. iOS system is crap but a bit secure.

                    Full of Features, 14 Jul 2017Android fanboys claim they have a lot of features.. But the... moreMind the extra features, at least we can do whatever we want to do on our devices.
                    Let's say iOS maybe is a better optimized OS and is way faster and smoother than typical Androids (though the OP5, U 11, and XZ Premium beat the iPhone 7 Plus in speed) but what are you exactly going to do with those power under the hood?

                    For something you paid a flagship price, you should get what you expected.
                    It's 2017 already and it's ridiculous to not have basic functions such as downloading music from the browser, multitasking with split screen, or even able to control over the camera.

                    You iShepherds need to seek a doctor. Your one-sidedness is killing your creativity to think and be aware of everything.

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                      Bebe Rexha, 14 Jul 2017Who needs aptx when Sony's LDAC exists?Glorious sony master race

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                        • 14 Jul 2017

                        Full of Features, 14 Jul 2017Android fanboys claim they have a lot of features.. But the... moreStill more than feature phone OS iOS is. Apparently you guys didn't need file manager till now did you

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                          • 14 Jul 2017

                          Android fanboys claim they have a lot of features.. But they themselves cannot enjoy all the features.

                          And anyway with all the features of Android.. why do they even bother to have new features?

                            Who needs aptx when Sony's LDAC exists?

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                              the tech nerd, 14 Jul 2017Or just buy the new pixel ,they will kinda cost same xDBut Pixel gets another 2 years of support, with the second year of crippled features. The iPhone 7 gets at least another 4 years of updates, but I would bet 6 years as the S models always gets one update more before it dies. And here, only the last of 6 years gets not every new feature of newest iPhone.

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                                • 14 Jul 2017

                                Anonymous, 14 Jul 2017after prevent SD800/801 from getting nougat with unclear re... moreWe all will miss you so much!

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • fwf
                                  • 14 Jul 2017

                                  Does Note 8 support it??

                                    Anonymous, 14 Jul 2017after prevent SD800/801 from getting nougat with unclear re... moreOr just buy the new pixel ,they will kinda cost same xD

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                                      • 14 Jul 2017

                                      after prevent SD800/801 from getting nougat with unclear reason, now this, I will consider back to iOS