{{Short description|None}}{{distinguish|Google Nexus|Google Pixel}}{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2014}}The Google Play edition devices (GPE) is a series of consumer mobile devices sanctioned by Google that run the Android operating system. Unlike the standard versions of Android on these devices, which have received "skins" from the original equipment manufacturer, such as Samsung One UI or HTC Sense, they run a "stock" version of Android,WEB, Bohn, Dieter, Pure Android: Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One 'Google Play editions' review,weblink The Verge, June 26, 2013, Vox Media, August 4, 2014, without any manufacturer or wireless carrier modifications, making them essentially like Google Nexus and Google Pixel devices in terms of software but they do not carry the Google Nexus branding, nor does their hardware differ from that of the original devices upon which the Play editions are based. Because of this, the software includes slight, under-the-hood changes to function on the original manufacturer's hardware.These devices are carrier unlocked and GSM-based, and have been offered exclusively through Google's Play Store.WEB, Pure Android: Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One 'Google Play editions' review, June 26, 2013,weblink The Verge, November 13, 2013, Updates for these devices are delivered by Google (bypassing carriers), but are supplied by the original device manufacturer.WEB, HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S 4 Google Play edition Review - Nearly Nexus

publisher=AnandTech, November 13, 2013, Although the updates are not supplied directly by Google, as is the case with the products from the Nexus line, these devices receive Android updates at nearly the same time as Nexus products.WEB, Klug, Brian, HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S 4 Google Play edition Review - Nearly Nexus,weblink Anand Tech, August 4, 2014, In January 2015, Google stopped selling their final Google Play edition phone. While Google never officially announced the end of the program, it has been superseded by the similar Android One program. As of 2019, manufacturers of Android One devices include Xiaomi, HMD Global (Nokia) and Lenovo (Motorola).WEB,weblink Android One: Secure, up to date and easy to use., Android, en, 2019-06-06,

Phones

Samsung Galaxy S4 â€“ At the Google I/O 2013 keynote, it was announced that a special edition of the Samsung Galaxy S4 would be released in the United States through Google Play on June 26, 2013. Unlike normal versions of the S4 (which ship with Samsung's TouchWiz interface and software), the phone will ship with a stock build of Android 4.2.2 with Google-supplied updates, similarly to Nexus devices.WEB, Google turns the Samsung Galaxy S4 into a Nexus phone, coming June 26th for $649, May 15, 2013,weblink The Verge, May 15, 2013, The price of the Google Edition is $649, and sold exclusively through the Google Play Store.WEB,weblink Shop Pixel, Chromecast, and more at Google Store, On August 5, 2014 the device was retired.WEB,weblink Samsung GS4 Google Play edition removed from Play Store, August 5, 2014,
HTC One â€“ On May 30, 2013, HTC announced that a similar version of the HTC One with stock Android in place of HTC Sense would be released on the same day.WEB, HTC One with stock Android announced, launching June 26th for $599,weblink The Verge, May 30, 2013, May 30, 2013, The price of the Google Edition is $599, and sold exclusively through the Google Play Store.WEB,weblink Shop Pixel, Chromecast, and more at Google Store, On March 26, 2014 the price was dropped $100 to $499WEB,weblink HTC One 2013 Google Play Edition now available for just $500, March 26, 2014, and eventually retired on May 19, 2014WEB,weblink HTC One 2013 Google Play edition is no longer for sale in the Play Store, May 19, 2014,
Sony Xperia Z Ultra â€“ On December 10, 2013 a Google Play edition of Sony Xperia Z Ultra phone was announced,WEB,weblink Google Outs Play Edition LG G Pad And Sony Z Ultra, But They're Still US-Only, Chris, Velazco, December 10, 2013, dropping the Xperia branding, priced at $649, and sold exclusively through the Google Play Store.WEB,weblink Shop Pixel, Chromecast, and more at Google Store, On April 29, 2014 the price was dropped $200 to $449,WEB,weblink Google Drops The Price Of Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition By $200 â€“ Now Only $449 With Free Shipping, April 29, 2014, before being retired in July 2014.WEB,weblink Google silently drops all but three devices from Play edition listings, Mark, Hearn, July 8, 2014,
Motorola Moto G â€“ On January 14, 2014 Google announced and released a Google Edition of the widely popular Motorola Moto G.WEB,weblink Google Play edition Moto G now available for $180, January 14, 2014, At the same price as the normal Motorola Moto G ($179 for 8 GB and $199 for 16 GB) however it receives updates from Google and not Motorola.WEB,weblink Google announces Play Edition Moto G, January 14, 2014, The phone was retired in January 2015.WEB,weblink Moto G Google Play edition gets discontinued,
HTC One M8 â€“ On March 25, 2014, the same day HTC announced the HTC One M8, they announced that their new flagship phone would also become available with a Google Play edition. Later that afternoon the listing went live on Google PlayWEB,weblink HTC One M8 Google Play edition now available for $700 [UPDATE], March 25, 2014, at a price tag of $699.WEB,weblink Shop Pixel, Chromecast, and more at Google Store, In January 2015, the One M8, the last remaining Google Play edition device, was removed from the Google Play website.WEB,weblink Google kills off the last remaining Google Play Edition device in the Play Store, January 21, 2015,

Tablets

LG G Pad 8.3 â€“ On December 10, 2013 a Google Play edition of this tablet was announced, priced at $350, and sold exclusively through the Google Play Store.WEB,weblink Shop Pixel, Chromecast, and more at Google Store,

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