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Is there any application I can use in the UK to pay via nfc. If not is there any unofficial way I can install an nfc payment app?
Rumor was for this week visa releasing an app, but tomorrow is the last day....we will have something before the summer is out I am sure
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Not until your bank starts using it.
Samsung Galaxy S3 contactless NFC payment tested in UK shops
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/sam...less-nfc-payment-tested-in-uk-shops-50008426/
Before the summer ends visa and Google will both have apps out, that we can all use regardless of your bank
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Before the summer ends visa and Google will both have apps out, that we can all use regardless of your bank
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Visa, maybe. Google? Likely not.
Google wallet will come to the UK, for sure
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Google wallet will come to the UK, for sure
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That's not a certainty. Besides, you said it would be here before the summer, which is incredibly unlikely.
It wouldn't surprise me if Google Wallet was still not in the UK in January 2013.
LoveNFC said:
That's not a certainty. Besides, you said it would be here before the summer, which is incredibly unlikely.
It wouldn't surprise me if Google Wallet was still not in the UK in January 2013.
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Google have already said they will bring Wallet to the UK in 2012 (the aim was for the olympics)...now to just find the article that said it...
Lennyuk said:
Google have already said they will bring Wallet to the UK in 2012 (the aim was for the olympics)...now to just find the article that said it...
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http://nfctimes.com/news/google-expand-wallet-europe-2012-rejects-wallet-war-scenario
Google wanted Wallet in a European city by the first half of 2012. That's not happened. Note that they only stated a European city, so, like I said, it's very possible that we won't see Wallet in the UK during 2012.
Furthermore, an article here shows that Google are moving very slowly with Wallet. They've openly stated that European banks are faster moving than American ones, yet the service is still US-only.
Google is not a company that is known for fast international rollout of services. I'd advise against waiting for Google, as it's almost certain that domestic services will launch before Wallet. It's annoying when you consider that the UK is a much better market for NFC payments than the US, but that's how Google works.
Rumours are still abound
Found this post...
http://www.nfcworld.com/2012/07/02/316624/gwallet-uk-launch-imminent/
No concrete details yet. Here's hoping...
LoveNFC said:
That's not a certainty. Besides, you said it would be here before the summer, which is incredibly unlikely.
It wouldn't surprise me if Google Wallet was still not in the UK in January 2013.
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He said before the summer, yeah, but that's not arrived yet (/me looks outside)
I wouldn't be surprised if Google says they're giving up on Google Wallet here in the UK, even though all they have to do is flick a switch to allow it here with pre-paid cards. All the technology is in place, and I've used it with my old Nexus S at the golden arches near here.
I didn't know Visa was actually going to be releasing their own app this year though, this is certainly interesting to hear. Has anyone seen the .apk for this in the wild yet, I'm really itching to give it a go!
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If rumors are true we might see Google Wallet this year http://www.nfcworld.com/2012/07/02/316624/gwallet-uk-launch-imminent/
They weren't
CodeMonkey said:
If rumors are true we might see Google Wallet this year http://www.nfcworld.com/2012/07/02/316624/gwallet-uk-launch-imminent/
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Well that never happened. This is insane, how can we not have NFC yet? Visa are releasing it with the S4 but it's been capable since the S3!
mrtomhill said:
Well that never happened. This is insane, how can we not have NFC yet? Visa are releasing it with the S4 but it's been capable since the S3!
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It's all about the brand tie-ins at the moment.
I'm beginning to think that the first to do it will be Barclays - seems like a reasonable extension of their current Pingit app and contactless cards, and they are usually the first of the banks off the blocks with new tech. They've got some really solid well designed apps on the Play Store for their customers.
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It's all about the brand tie-ins at the moment.
I'm beginning to think that the first to do it will be Barclays - seems like a reasonable extension of their current Pingit app and contactless cards, and they are usually the first of the banks off the blocks with new tech. They've got some really solid well designed apps on the Play Store for their customers.
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Has anyone tried changing the country to american in wallet account? Luckily i have a flat in America but i think it's fraud if you don't, so it might not be a good idea. Plus with the new credit and debit card options, you don't need a Google Prepay card for it to work, however, some people are saying that their virtual cards are denied. Any ideas?
Just seen a TV advert for a Visa app launching Dec 2013 for "compatible handsets".
Time will tell whether it's another false promise / not.
Our company (brand: ibolt.co) is a manufacturer of "hardware" accessories for Smartphones. A particular app, which is currently being sold on the Google Play store for less then $5. We wish to bundle this app (=include at no additional cost) and "give" to anyone buying our hardware accessory. The challenge is that from our understanding the Google Play store does NOT offer the option of entering a (for example) a 12 or 15 digit randomly generated code that we as hardware sellers could include in each package of product shipped to consumers. This would be "pre-paid" to the developer and Google (yes, they need their share I guess...).
The option of "sideloading" and providing a link via email is not a real option either as this would eliminate the verification/app protection process currently in place for the Developer to avoid that there's an unprotected app "out there" that would surely be posted on file sharing/black market type sites immediately.
For reference our "hardware" products will mostly be shipped from Amazon or purchased by the consumer in a Telecom store type Sprint, Verizon dealer. We would like to have a sticker/image on the box saying "Android app XX" included, value $4.99" or something similar.
QUESTION: Is there any technical option of solving this and including an Android app together with a piece of "hardware" and still protect the Developer with regards to license verification etc.? We are hoping there's a solution out there as many Corporate applications are "sideloaded", yet they must have some protection in place...
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Our company (brand: ibolt.co) is a manufacturer of "hardware" accessories for Smartphones. A particular app, which is currently being sold on the Google Play store for less then $5. We wish to bundle this app (=include at no additional cost) and "give" to anyone buying our hardware accessory. The challenge is that from our understanding the Google Play store does NOT offer the option of entering a (for example) a 12 or 15 digit randomly generated code that we as hardware sellers could include in each package of product shipped to consumers. This would be "pre-paid" to the developer and Google (yes, they need their share I guess...).
The option of "sideloading" and providing a link via email is not a real option either as this would eliminate the verification/app protection process currently in place for the Developer to avoid that there's an unprotected app "out there" that would surely be posted on file sharing/black market type sites immediately.
For reference our "hardware" products will mostly be shipped from Amazon or purchased by the consumer in a Telecom store type Sprint, Verizon dealer. We would like to have a sticker/image on the box saying "Android app XX" included, value $4.99" or something similar.
QUESTION: Is there any technical option of solving this and including an Android app together with a piece of "hardware" and still protect the Developer with regards to license verification etc.? We are hoping there's a solution out there as many Corporate applications are "sideloaded", yet they must have some protection in place...
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I don't think this is possible with the play store. The next best thing I can think of is for you to refund your customers directly (ie: make them purchase the app and then refunding them the money via a coupon code or something included with the hwardware.)
Master_T said:
I don't think this is possible with the play store. The next best thing I can think of is for you to refund your customers directly (ie: make them purchase the app and then refunding them the money via a coupon code or something included with the hwardware.)
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i ws thinking the same, but since you are selling your hardware in amazon, why not check if amazon app store has something to offer you?
What about in app purchase?
You can make the application free on the market, but then make your own arrangements with your customers
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All,
I purchased the Gear Circle wireless headphones from T-mobile. I saw a tweet from a T-mobile employee yesterday stating that are available in local stores. Whaa!?! I called five stores and finally found a store in Tampa who had them in stock. They are selling them for $130.
I've had them for 30 minutes so I haven't had much hands on time with them. The sound quality is great as you can adjust the equalizer on your phone. My only complaint so far is I wish I could turn the volume up higher. There might be another option for it. I need to play around with the headset more.
Anyhoo, thought I would spread the news to my xda family. Enjoy!
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All,
I purchased the Gear Circle wireless headphones from T-mobile. I saw a tweet from a T-mobile employee yesterday stating that are available in local stores. Whaa!?! I called five stores and finally found a store in Tampa who had them in stock. They are selling them for $130.
I've had them for 30 minutes so I haven't had much hands on time with them. The sound quality is great as you can adjust the equalizer on your phone. My only complaint so far is I wish I could turn the volume up higher. There might be another option for it. I need to play around with the headset more.
Anyhoo, thought I would spread the news to my xda family. Enjoy!
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You may or may not have this answer depending on the devices you very had what's the difference between these and the LG tone plus(or any LG tone varient) I want to justify pay 130$ I have the tone plus myself but I see a lot of carriers Employees in store wearing the LG tone lines as well the Ultra in sprint/AT&T.
wow 130!! They better be good. I might have to wait for more reivews to come out and maybe same deals on these.
myisf08 said:
All,
I purchased the Gear Circle wireless headphones from T-mobile. I saw a tweet from a T-mobile employee yesterday stating that are available in local stores. Whaa!?! I called five stores and finally found a store in Tampa who had them in stock. They are selling them for $130.
I've had them for 30 minutes so I haven't had much hands on time with them. The sound quality is great as you can adjust the equalizer on your phone. My only complaint so far is I wish I could turn the volume up higher. There might be another option for it. I need to play around with the headset more.
Anyhoo, thought I would spread the news to my xda family. Enjoy!
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Assuming you don't have the Gear S yet what do you have it paired? Your Note 4 by chance and is there a separate app you have to download for the speech to text or can you just say OK Google right out of the box
Sorry, I cant speak on the comparison between the Circle and the LG headphones as I never owned a pair of LG headphones.
I'm a avid runner/bicyclist and I wanted wireless headphones while exercising and these fit the bill. Cost was not an issue.
The headphones work with S voice out the box. I've tried using Google as the default and no dice. Is there another app I can use to make Google work? I'm not a fan of S voice.
Update: I'm using "S for Switch Voice" to use Google Now on my Note 3. Instructions for the app are in the link below. Hope this helps.
http://galaxy-note-3.wonderhowto.co...-galaxy-note-3-using-only-your-voice-0150709/
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Update: I'm using "S for Switch Voice" to use Google Now on my Note 3. Instructions for the app are in the link below. Hope this helps.
http://galaxy-note-3.wonderhowto.co...-galaxy-note-3-using-only-your-voice-0150709/
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OK so your Gear circle is paired to you Note 3 right now I see. And thanks for the heads-up on Google Now
I saw that the gear circle has NFC have you tired that yet? I guess this helps justify the high price they want. Although I saw some on Ebay for around 100$
Wow, I didnt know the circle had nfc capabilities. Sounds cool. But I'd rather swipe my card than pull off my headset to pay for something. Call me lazy!
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Wow, I didnt know the circle had nfc capabilities. Sounds cool. But I'd rather swipe my card than pull off my headset to pay for something. Call me lazy!
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LOL agreed
Why does a headset need NFC? I'm planning on vetting a headset along with the gear s but is there really any difference between these and the LG???
gingy13 said:
Why does a headset need NFC? I'm planning on vetting a headset along with the gear s but is there really any difference between these and the LG???
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I think the NFC has to do with the tags so it can automatic connect once it;s in range of the tag vs bluetooth. I have the LG tones Plus they work fine for me when the price comes down to say 60$ I will buy the circle
Yeah I imagine the Nfc tag is there to connect to a device / start an app like music player rather than as a payment method.
These look like a sweet set of headphones but don't know if I have a need for them!
Will any newer bluetooth headset work with the Gear S to play music through?
highlordkram said:
Will any newer bluetooth headset work with the Gear S to play music through?
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Bluetooth v4.1, A2DP
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
I will stick with my LG Tones for now. As long as it has this version should work
Uniquebarbee said:
Bluetooth v4.1, A2DP
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
I will stick with my LG Tones for now. As long as it has this version should work
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Thank you. I brought by Blue Buds with me to AT&T and they did work! I bought the black Gear S, all great so far.
highlordkram said:
Thank you. I brought by Blue Buds with me to AT&T and they did work! I bought the black Gear S, all great so far.
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:good::highfive: welcom aboard you have AT&T or did you just get the watchphone from there?
At&t sells them for $99. Will tmobile match the price?
http://www.att.com/audio/bluetooth-...r-circle.html#fbid=TOsfqU0rYNp?sku=sku7460672
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Woah. I should have bought these Friday.. they are now out of stock everywhere by me
scoobrel said:
At&t sells them for $99. Will tmobile match the price?
http://www.att.com/audio/bluetooth-...r-circle.html#fbid=TOsfqU0rYNp?sku=sku7460672
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Good question. when I bought my GS today a guy bought his 2 along with the gear circle he leased the GS not sure about the GCircle can you put down payment on gear circle?
Earlier this week, Google started selling an Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast. Last I checked, it was sold out. Do any of you know if they are planning on selling this adapter at retail stores like Best Buy, Target, etc..?? Thanks
Get a prepaid Visa or Mastercard at a grocery store and order it online.
wolfen69 said:
Get a prepaid Visa or Mastercard at a grocery store and order it online.
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What does this have to do with the OP's question? As they stated, its been sold out on the Google Store, and they are asking if any other retailer is selling it.
To the OP: As of right now, I have been looking myself and noone else is currently selling it
Back in stock at Google Store
It looks like these are able to be ordered again at Google Store.
Thanks for the replies... I'm going to go back online to see if they are available now. Haven't checked in a while.
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Thanks for the replies... I'm going to go back online to see if they are available now. Haven't checked in a while.
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I ordered one from google yesterday, there seems to be a limit of 1 at this time.
Checked just now, seems I can order more again, now they leave warehouse in 2-3 weeks...
My previous order has already shipped (ordered 7/16/15)
Sorry Google Play Music subscribers. It looks like you won’t be getting an advertised three month credit when you purchase a new LG Nexus 5X or Huawei Nexus 6P. In the terms for the Play Nexus 90 promotion, it says the following:
“The Offer is only open to residents in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Austria, Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Switzerland, Belgium, Norway, Poland, Greece, Japan, Australia and New Zealand (each an “Eligible Territory”) who:
1. have purchased an Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X in a Eligible Territory (“Phone”) between September 29, 2015 and midnight Pacific Standard Time on April 18, 2017; and
2. at the time the Offer is redeemed: (i) are not current Google Play Music subscribers; (ii) have not been Google Play Music subscribers in the past 12 months; and/or (iii) have not participated in a Google Play Music trial in the past 12 months.”
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In past cases, even as recently as the Nexus 6, current subscribers would get a credit towards their bill. I personally have a credit until December due to buying a Nexus 6 and I’ve been a subscriber since the service begun a few years ago.
Definitely disappointing but probably not something that will keep many people from purchasing the phone. If you’ve only used the free version of the service it appears that you’ll still be able to redeem the offer and get three free months.
http://www.androidguys.com/2015/10/03/current-subscribers-wont-receive-a-google-play-music-credit-with-a-new-nexus-purchase
Ugh
Makes absolutely no sense!
Existing customers get nothing.
And because I'm in the UK, I don't even get the $50 Google Play credit that everyone gets in the states either.
It's bad enough we pay soooo much more for the device aswell!
.... Thanks for nothing Google! (Literally)
I'm not even planning on taking advantage of it. 90% of my music listening is on the subway, streaming doesn't work for me.
Thats disappointing for sure..
Just create a new gmail. Should work and since you can have multiple accounts on a device it won't impact you. I did this with Nexus 6 promotion last year
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I'm not even planning on taking advantage of it. 90% of my music listening is on the subway, streaming doesn't work for me.
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You can create playlists and then select to download them to your device for offline use. Any future songs added to that list will auto-download on your device when you have data (you can select it to only happen on Wi-Fi).
I was planning on doing something similar with my car. There is an after market android head unit (not android auto) that I was looking at and I would put Play Music on it and make a playlist for the car and have it auto-download there. When the car is in my driveway it gets Wi-Fi and would download the music before I left
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;1975325]I'm not even planning on taking advantage of it. 90% of my music listening is on the subway, streaming doesn't work for me.
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You can download it for offline playback
i don't know what's so outrageous about this. i know you mention something about being able to take advantage of such offers before, but that's never been the case for me. Previous offers bundled with other nexus devices and chromebooks have been off limits to me as an existing subscriber. the only thing they've consistently allowed was google drive storage bonuses. ymmv but it's hardly shocking
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You can create playlists and then select to download them to your device for offline use. Any future songs added to that list will auto-download on your device when you have data (you can select it to only happen on Wi-Fi).
I was planning on doing something similar with my car. There is an after market android head unit (not android auto) that I was looking at and I would put Play Music on it and make a playlist for the car and have it auto-download there. When the car is in my driveway it gets Wi-Fi and would download the music before I left
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I'm just extremely anal about my music collection. I like organizing it on my NAS so I can put it on any device I feel like with a simple copy on my local WiFi. I also have Amazon prime (where I buy all my mp3s anyway for a large number of years) so I'm already paying for being able to stream a decent chunk of my purchases and whatever Amazon throws in for free in Prime from time to time if I want to stream something on my laptop that I don't actually "own" in a rare case. I don't need yet another music service I will rarely want to use. I like having full control over my mp3s. I definitely see the draw for people that like to use it or if you don't have a music collection at all. But I've got like hundreds of gigabytes of music that ripped from my CD's (which I rarely buy anymore, but I've still got a ton of them) and purchased from Amazon MP3. I've still got all my CD's going back to like the late 80s (I'm old..relatively..)
bummer. i like free credits.
but this phone is so awesome, i'd buy it again. credits be damned.
AS someone said, its pretty trivial to create a new google account and use it for music for the 3 months.
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i don't know what's so outrageous about this. i know you mention something about being able to take advantage of such offers before, but that's never been the case for me. Previous offers bundled with other nexus devices and chromebooks have been off limits to me as an existing subscriber. the only thing they've consistently allowed was google drive storage bonuses. ymmv but it's hardly shocking
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Then credit me the 3 months of service in my google account.
Pisses me off. We should get something.
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Pisses me off. We should get something.
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Why do you feel entitled to this?
The world is full of "for new subscribers only" type offers. The concept is well understood. The terms were posted when you purchased the device. What ever Google did previously with other releases is not relevant.
I ask because I don't understand the sense of entitlement and anger people expresses in this thread over what amounts to less than $30.
Elnrik said:
Why do you feel entitled to this?
The world is full of "for new subscribers only" type offers. The concept is well understood. The terms were posted when you purchased the device. What ever Google did previously with other releases is not relevant.
I ask because I don't understand the sense of entitlement and anger people expresses in this thread over what amounts to less than $30.
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Well, it sucks when companies screw current customers in order to gain new customers. We've contributed to the success of the service and when there's incentives to be had, you'd think current loyal customers saw something from it. One month free would be fine with me....something to say thanks for being a customer as well as thanks for spending $590 on our new phone. I don't feel i'm owed anything, btw....just think there should be something for us all.
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Why do you feel entitled to this?
The world is full of "for new subscribers only" type offers. The concept is well understood.
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How about the $50 Google Play Credit & the fact it's only U.S only.
You don't think this is unfair?
Especially when everyone outside of the states pay a much higher price for the devices already.
Would have been nice to have credit towards my current service - but doesn't surprise me they aren't doing this. Also, would be nice to buy a case with the $50 - Is what it is, not why I bought the phone anyways.
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Well, it sucks when companies screw current customers in order to gain new customers.
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Well, that's what I don't understand though. From my perspective, I'm not being screwed. You're not being screwed. Google hasn't increased the price of the service, or deleted our music libraries, or whatever just to be spiteful or to screw you. Nothing is changing for us. Google is just offering new customers a little incentive to use their product.
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How about the $50 Google Play Credit & the fact it's only U.S only.
You don't think this is unfair?
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I don't understand the decision, but I wouldn't call it unfair.
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Especially when everyone outside of the states pay a much higher price for the devices already.
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Let's examine that.
In the States the 32GB black Nexus 6P costs $499. According to Google, the current conversion rates makes that 324.89 British Pounds.
In the UK, the same phone costs what? 449 pounds?
449 pounds converts to $689.62 usd.
$689.62
-499.00
=You're getting screwed.
BUT - considering I have no idea what other costs go into selling the thing in the UK (tariffs, taxes, etc), I couldn't say for sure that this is completely unfair. Easy to look at it and say it is though.