Don’t Miss These Android Stories: October 23, 2015

Another week in the books, and if you are a fan of Google and Nexus devices, it was a good week. On Monday, we posted up camera reviews and unboxing videos for the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, as well as answered a ton of your questions live during a special Nexus Edition of The Droid Life Show.

On top of Nexus news, Verizon began teasing the upcoming DROID devices on social media, Google announced YouTube Red (an ad-free version of YouTube), we learned that the Galaxy S7 may come as early as January 19, and the BlackBerry Priv is now up for pre-order priced at $699.

Here are the stories from this week you should not miss. 

• Watch: The Droid Life Show – Episode 96 (Nexus Special) | Subscribe
• Video: Hands-on and first impressions with the HTC One A9.
• Video: Unboxing the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P.
• Nexus 5X camera review and sample bonanza.
• Nexus 6P camera review and sample bonanza.
• We have a few words for HTC regarding the One A9.
• Here’s what you need to know if you plan to activate a Nexus 5X or 6P on Verizon.
• Verizon begins teasing the DROID Turbo 2.
• Google announces YouTube Red, an ad-free version of YouTube.
• Fossil announces the Q Founder, its Android Wear smartwatch.
• Emoji: New emoji are coming to Android!
• We shared more details on the DROID Turbo 2  and MAXX 2 this week.
• Google to launch YouTube Music on October 28.
• Samsung: We may see the Galaxy S7 on January 19, according to report.
• HTC won’t launch Grip until next year.
• BlackBerry Priv now up for pre-order, priced at $699.
• Mobile Payments: Samsung Pay now officially available for Verizon customers.

Have a great weekend, folks!