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Red Google Nexus 5 officially released, available to buy now

Following weeks of endless leaks and countless rumours, the red Google Nexus 5 has been officially unveiled, with the brightly hued handset available for purchase right now.

Having made a number of premature appearances in recent weeks, Google has now officially unveiled its new red Google Nexus 5, with the colourful model lining up alongside the original black and white offerings in both 16GB and 32GB storage options.

Not one to keep consumers waiting, Google has launched the red Nexus 5 through its online Google Play Store with immediate effect, with both storage options currently listed as available to ship within “1-2 business days.”

Like its black and white counterparts, the red Google Nexus 5 will set wannabe owners back £299 and £339 for the 16GB and 32GB options respectively.

As well as being available directly through the Google Play Store, UK high street chain Carphone Warehouse has become the first to confirm it will stock the handset, with the retailer again stocking the phone with immediate effect.

“Carphone Warehouse has announced that it will be stocking the latest Google handset, the Nexus 5 in red,” an official statement from the company has declared.

They added: “The handset will available at the UK’s lowest price SIM Free for £298 or from £21 per month in stores, online at.”

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