[E215]Google unveils new Nexus phones aimed at high-end ……

Google unveils new Nexus phones aimed at high-end customers

Google unveiled two new smartphones for its Nexus line of devices aimed at the high end[高端] of the market dominated[控制，支配] by Apple and Samsung. The California tech giant said it was partnering with South Korea’s LG for its 5.2-inch screen Nexus 5X, and with China’s Huawei for its phablet[平板手机] sized 5.7-inch Nexus 6P. Both handsets[手机] will be sold unlocked, with Google hoping to capitalise on[利用;获利] a trend in the US and other markets away from smartphone subsidies[补助金，补贴，津贴] as part of long-term contracts[长期合同;合约].

We care about making sure there are affordable, high quality smartphones for users around the world.

Sundar Pichai, the Google product chief

The 5X will start at £339 while the 6P will start at £449, with pre-orders beginning on Tuesday, Google confirmed. Google also unveiled the first tablet it has built itself called the Pixel C, which comes with a full-sized keyboard. The US technology giant also confirmed a new version of its Chromecast[谷歌电视棒] streaming device, as well as a new version that plugs into[把（电器）插头插入；接通] home stereo systems[家庭音响系统] called Chromecast Audio. This will enable users to stream music from a mobile device through their home speakers.