One of the big new features of the Google Pixel was the smart platform Google Assistant. It's the new intelligent assistant that arrived to replace Google Now and rival Siri. However, it won't only be available on the Google Pixelbut now it will also arrive in a future update to the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. But, also in Spain?
Google Assistant, soon on Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X
Google Assistant was previously only available on one phone: the two versions of the Google Pixel. However, the truth is that there are only two phones, and it was originally intended to be one. new systemNow it seems it will soon be available on two more mobile phones, the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5XWhy is this relevant? Well, because up to now the Google Pixel have not reached Spain, and the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X yes, which could mean that we could soon use the smart assistant in Spain.
Beyond the Pixel, Google went on to announce a phased deployment Google Assistant on smartphones with Android Marshmallow and Android NougatThe company showcased it on its official channels —even with a video—, making it clear that the assistant would be moving beyond Pixel phones to other compatible models.
Among the first models listed as compatible were such popular references as LG G5, HTC 10, Motorola Moto X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X y Samsung Galaxy Edge S7This opening indicated that, in addition to the Nexus devices, a good portion of the recent high-end range would receive the feature in phases.
In addition, through the Android Beta ProgramSeveral Nexus 6P and 5X users detected the arrival of gestures inherited from the Pixel In a previous update: swipe to show notifications, lift the phone to view them with the screen off, and quick access to the front camera with a double twist of the wrist. These indications reinforced the idea that the Pixel exclusives They were making their way towards the Nexus.
Regarding the update that would fully enable Assistant, various sources indicated that it could be activated by a smaller number jump (such as Android 7.1.2 or 7.1.3) or already be included in a major version of Android like Android O. Recognized leaks — such as those from Stephen Hall — supported that path, although without categorical official confirmation at the time.
Another significant milestone was that the LG G6 It became one of the first Android phones, excluding the Pixel, to feature Assistant as standard, an unmistakable sign that the exclusivity was relaxing Faced with competitive pressure from other ecosystem participants, such as Alexa (Amazon) y Bixby (Samsung).
Also in Spain?
What is not clear is whether Google Assistant It will also be available in Spain. After all, one of the platform's problems is that not available in spanish in its initial rollout. So even if it were available in Spain, the reality is that many users wouldn't be able to use it, or it wouldn't be useful at all. What's the point if we can't use it in our own language?
The arrival of Google Assistant Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X It could mean several things. One of them could be that the platform I ended up arriving in Spanish Finally, as in other languages, and that's why its arrival on the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X, much more widely distributed than the Google Pixel, is so significant. Secondly, there's also the possibility that, given the availability of Google Assistant in Spanish, the Google Pixel also go to reach our country.
Of course, these are just possibilities we don't know about, and that we can only imagine, so the best thing to do is wait. Google Assistant might arrive in a future major update, perhaps. Android 7.1.2 or Android 7.2That's something we'll see. Meanwhile, there were movements such as... Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 They would miss out on some minor builds, another example of how Google prioritized newer models for new features.
Technical context of the Nexus 5X and 6P: why they matter for Assistant
- Accelerated and collaborative developmentThe teams from Google, LG (5X), and Huawei (6P) completed the project in about seven months, with a intense coordination design and engineering.
- Finishes and engineeringexperimentation with sandblasted of aluminum and diamond cutTo manufacture a 6P, there are approximately 80 steps and the leftover aluminum is recycled at Google's request.
- Camera and antennasIn the 6P, the module's position is conditioned by the distribution of wireless elementsHence its lateral placement and oval ring; in the 5X the protrusion was refined for a continuous curve.
- Thickness and batteryThe "hump" was deliberate; increasing the thickness to hide it and fitting in more battery would have compromised other aspects. design trends.
- Fingerprint readerIt was tested in several positions; the rear won because the index falls naturallyIt is ambidextrous and does not limit the size of the sensor; its quality was measured with hand robot and high-speed camera.
- Camera sensorGoogle insisted on a sensor Sony specific for both, achieving direct collaboration to control the quality of the component.
- ScreenThe 6P adopted a panel type Super AMOLED It was referenced and meticulously calibrated, even if the brightness peaks differed from other models.
- Heat and performance: With Snapdragon 810 We worked alongside Qualcomm engineers to contain temperatures and ensure stability.
- Storage and extrasGoogle prioritized quality internal memory versus microSD; wireless charging was ruled out because aluminum body and to maintain parity between 5X and 6P.
- Lessons from the Nexus FamilyThere were creative tensions in the Nexus 6 due to pressure from the manufacturer, which influenced the design identity; structural resistance The 6P was validated in the laboratory with values ​​comparable to other flagship vessels.
The ecosystem also pushed forward: Google enhanced Assistant even within AlloAmazon reinforced its strategy with Alexa (following key acquisitions like Evi) and Samsung launched Bixby backed by a team with experience in Siri. Meanwhile, manufacturers like Nokia They aspired to fill the void left by the Nexus range, accelerating the opening of the assistant.
However, the clearest sign remains the same: with the expansion to Nexus 5X and 6PCompatibility, languages, and arrival in Spain depend on the deployment phases that Google activates in its updates. If you use one of these Nexus devices, keep an eye on the OTA updates and, if needed, try activating Assistant by adjusting the system language to one of the supported versions while full support in Spanish is being released.
