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October 6, 2016
Two days ago, Google introduced another Nexus smartphone, but immediately after that, everyone wondered what’s next.
Many thought that despite working on two Pixel phones, the company could also deal with Nexus-series devices, in particular the tablet. However, at a recent presentation, nothing was reported about him. Moreover, it turned out that Google is no longer going to keep the Nexus brand, and the previous generation devices, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, are generally removed from sale in the Google Store.
At the same time, Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are already available for pre-order at the Google Store, Best Buy and Verizon. They will be available from October 20th.
The Nexus program was launched in 2010 with the Nexus One.
In total, the Nexus lineup had 8 smartphones, four tablets and two media players. They all received relatively good reviews from critics.
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Previously, there were rumors that Google itself could start producing Nexus smartphones, but the company’s CEO Sundar Pichai, in an interview with Walt Mossberg, said that this would not happen. He noted that despite how good the idea of a pure Google Nexus may sound, the company no longer needs to resort to it to counter Apple.
His main trump card was that Android is the dominant smartphone platform and most people don’t buy Nexus.
At the same time, Pichai noted that Google will be more involved in the design process of the future Nexus device. He also upset fans by saying that Nexus tablets and smartphones no longer require stock Android.
«Our plan is to continue to work with OEMs for smartphones,» , Pichai told the press.
In doing so, the company will «put more effort» into creating Nexus products, and will be more «stubborn» in its approach to the design of Nexus smartphones.
The director noted that Google will add a number of new features to the Nexus on top of the stock version of Android. Unfortunately, what exactly these functions will be, Pichai did not tell.
Pichai also didn’t specify which Nexus device is currently in development, but HTC is rumored to release two such devices this year. Given that the latest version of the Android N operating system should be released this summer, the appearance of new Nexus smartphones should also be expected in the coming months.
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Huawei is very aggressive in the smartphone market, and it may be that this approach could bring additional profit from technology giant Google.
Google has traditionally kept people guessing about the next generation of Nexus smartphones, but Chinese analysts may have some clues.
According to Chinese analyst Pan Jiutang, the next generation of Nexus smartphones will be manufactured by Huawei. He claims that the phone will be equipped with a 5.7” OLED screen from Samsung with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. The heart of the phone will be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor.
The Nexus 6 was made by Motorola, while the Nexus 4 and 5 were produced by LG and Samsung. The latter was also a Google partner, releasing the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S tablets. The first Nexus One was assembled according to the HTC project.
Given how far Huawei has come in the smartphone industry, it could well be the next Nexus-branded device maker. In addition, it makes sense for Google to establish closer ties with Chinese manufacturers, because this country has the largest market in the world.
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comment related news. The gadget is based on a high-performance 64-bit Tegra K1 processor from NVIDIA.
The new tablet has a huge 3.
1 megapixel screen, which means it will need a powerful processor. Since the Nexus 9 is the first device based on Denver, we can’t really talk about any numbers just yet.
However, thanks to leaked Geekbench test results, we can say that NVIDIA’s new dual-core processor is really good. So, in the single core test, the K1 chip scored 1903 points, which is much higher than the 1129 points shown in the same 32-bit K1 test. In the full configuration, the 64-bit chip showed 3166 points, losing only 274 points to its 4-core, but 32-bit namesake. Although the 32-bit version of K1 has a clock speed of 278 MHz lower, the performance difference is still too small, which proves the high degree of optimizations performed by NVIDIA engineers in the new SoC.
The result is even more surprising if we compare it with the 2011 MacBook. In the single-core test, the Intel Core i7-2677M demonstrates 1940 points, the same as the Denver-based K1. In the full x86 test, the processor scored 3833 — noticeably more than K1, but we are talking about confronting a high-performance mobile processor and a small SoC for smartphones.
Of course, this data is still not enough to confirm the performance of the Nexus 9, but they give a fairly clear overall picture of the power of the new NVIDIA SoC.
Google Nexus 9 tablets should ship November 3rd.
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64-bit ARM processors are actively moving into the mobile device market, and following Apple, which placed the A7 at the heart of the iPhone 5S, competitors decided to follow the same path. The network leaked information about the new Nexus branded tablet from Google, which will also be equipped with a 64-bit SoC.
Well, the Nexus 9 tablet is made by HTC and is primarily aimed at competing with the Apple iPad mini, which also contains the A7 64-bit SoC. In the tablet from Google, the developers abandoned Qualcomm and decided to use the new high-performance SoC from NVIDIA — Tegra K1.
At least that’s what the leaked GPU-Z screenshot says.
Based on the Kepler architecture, the GPU in K1 contains 192 CUDA cores, and its compute part contains two 64-bit 2.5 GHz cores, as well as a ton of power-optimizing instructions. The processor supports up to 8GB of DDR3 memory and can output 4K video. Yes, it’s a very fast chip, and it’s amazing that it has appeared in the Nexus line of devices.
As for other characteristics of the device, here the rumors are somewhat different. According to one information it will have a screen resolution of 2560×1600 pixels, almost like most 30 «monitors before the transition to 4K, but according to other sources, the Nexus display resolution is 9will be 2048×1440 pixels. Other rumors suggest 2GB RAM and 32GB or 64GB storage, a 3MP front camera, an 8MP rear camera with OIS, and possibly Android L operating system. related news
Hot Hardware
Google Nexus-branded devices are reasonably priced and offer good specs, but the company is rumored to go even further by releasing an even cheaper version than the previous one smartphone.
According to the latest information, Google is preparing to release a new Nexus phone in collaboration with MediaTek. Although the last two generations of Nexus were cheaper than usual, the new device will cost around $100 thanks to the use of a processor from MediaTek.
This information came from the Chinese resource MTKSJ. There are practically no details about the future device, however, it is argued that the budget device will not replace the flagship, but will exist in parallel with it. If this is true, then for the first time ever, Google will release two Nexus devices at once during the update of the device line.
The specs for the top Nexus 6 are yet to be confirmed, but if Google retains LG as its manufacturer, expect it to be very similar to the LG G3, as the previous Nexus 4 and 5 were virtually identical to the Optimus G and LG G2, respectively. The G3 itself has a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels.
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Intel seems to be making its way into the tablet PC market after all.
The Fudzilla website reports that the new Nexus 8 tablet will be based on an Intel processor.
According to the available information, the tablet will be based on a Moorefield chip with a maximum frequency of 2.33 GHz, although it is said that experiments have been carried out with Snapdragon processors from Qualcomm.
Switching to the new Intel platform will give the Nexus 8 a good GPU, thanks to the PowerVR G6430 graphics core. Google is expected to present its new project at the Google I/O conference, as well as a major update to the Android operating system.
On the other hand, the source notes that the Nexus 8 processor rumors are not new. It was previously reported that new SoCs could be provided by Intel, Qualcomm or even NVIDIA, but we will probably only find out what Google will actually release at the June conference.
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Google Android and Chrome CEO Sundar Pichai said at Mobile World Congress that Nexus would not be announced until the second half of the year 6.
This may mean that Google is preparing to release a new Nexus mobile device around October, as it did with the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5. And more recently, it was reported that the Nexus 6 will also be manufactured by LG and will be a lighter version of the LG G3.
The Korean manufacturer intends to release the G3 in the current quarter. It is known that the smartphone will receive a Quad-HD screen with a diagonal of 5.5 ″ and will be the next stage in the development of G2. It could be the company’s first device to be built around its own SoC, which is also yet to be unveiled. True, rumors say that LG will also use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor. Other hardware includes 2 or 3 GB of RAM, a 13 MP camera. with a stabilizer, as well as a large battery.
Reviewers believe the Nexus 6 could also get a QHD display. In addition to the Nexus 6, LG may also be preparing a smartwatch for Google, which is rumored to be unveiled in May alongside Asus’ Nexus 8 tablet.
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Sources close to the production say that the change will take place in the middle of this year.
With most 7” Android tablets already down to the $166 average, the second generation Nexus 7, which starts at $230, seems to be showing weak demand, especially compared to the first generation device that sold six million units.
The source notes that Google Nexus 8 may move to the Intel Bay Trail-T platform, but Qualcomm is still waiting for the backorder to be fulfilled. As for Google’s partner in the development of a new device, it will most likely be Asustek Computer. Since Asustek already has a close relationship with Google and has some advantages in device design and component ordering, the source says that Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics or Lenovo are unlikely to partner with Google. More information about the new Google gadget, according to the source, should be expected in February.
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Google is already completing the preparation of the second generation of its tablets, scheduling the start of retail sales in July.
To avoid competing with entry-level tablets, the company has decided to sell its 16GB Nexus 7 model for $229, according to parts suppliers.
Most of the leading manufacturers are trying to improve sales by lowering the price, but Google does not try to go that way, instead focusing on the $200-$250 price segment for 7” tablets, competing with companies such as Amazon and Apple.
The source notes that in the second half of the year, Apple’s iPad mini will continue to target the high-end sector, while the second-generation Nexus 7 belongs to the mid-range. Now companies such as Samsung are releasing their tablet PCs in the entry to mid-range price ranges, while Acer and Asustek Computer favor the low-end market under $160.
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Two days ago, Google introduced another Nexus smartphone, but immediately after that everyone wondered what’s next.
Many thought that despite working on two Pixel phones, the company could also deal with Nexus-series devices, in particular the tablet. However, at a recent presentation, nothing was reported about him. Moreover, it turned out that Google is no longer going to keep the Nexus brand, and the devices of the previous generation, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, are generally removed from sale in the Google Store.
At the same time, Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are already available for pre-order at the Google Store, Best Buy and Verizon. They will be available from October 20th.
The Nexus program was launched in 2010 with the Nexus One. In total, the Nexus lineup had 8 smartphones, four tablets and two media players. They all received relatively good reviews from critics.
Nexus market smartphoneGoogle
comment on related news
Softpedia
Previously, there were rumors that Google itself could start producing Nexus smartphones, but the company’s CEO Sundar Pichai, in an interview with Walt Mossberg, said that this would not happen.
He noted that despite how good the idea of a pure Google Nexus may sound, the company no longer needs to resort to it to counter Apple.
His main trump card was that Android is the dominant smartphone platform and most people don’t buy Nexus.
At the same time, Pichai noted that Google will be more involved in the design process of the future Nexus device. He also upset fans by saying that Nexus tablets and smartphones no longer require stock Android.
«Our plan is to continue to work with OEMs for smartphones,» , Pichai told the press. In doing so, the company will «put more effort» into creating Nexus products, and will be more «stubborn» in its approach to the design of Nexus smartphones.
The director noted that Google will add a number of new features to the Nexus on top of the stock version of Android. Unfortunately, what exactly these functions will be, Pichai did not tell.
Pichai also didn’t specify which Nexus device is currently in development, but HTC is rumored to release two such devices this year.
Given that the latest version of the Android N operating system should be released this summer, the appearance of new Nexus smartphones should also be expected in the coming months.
NexusTablet PCSmartphoneGoogle
comment on related news
BGR
Huawei is very aggressive in the smartphone market, and it may be that this approach could bring additional profit from technology giant Google.
Google has traditionally kept people guessing about the next generation of Nexus smartphones, but Chinese analysts may have some clues.
According to Chinese analyst Pan Jiutang, the next generation of Nexus smartphones will be manufactured by Huawei. He claims that the phone will be equipped with a 5.7” OLED screen from Samsung with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. The heart of the phone will be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor.
The Nexus 6 was made by Motorola, while the Nexus 4 and 5 were produced by LG and Samsung.
The latter was also a Google partner, releasing the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S tablets. The first Nexus One was assembled according to the HTC project.
Given how far Huawei has come in the smartphone industry, it could well be the next Nexus-branded device maker. In addition, it makes sense for Google to establish closer ties with Chinese manufacturers, because this country has the largest market in the world.
NexusrumorsmartphoneGoogleHuawei
comment related news. The gadget is based on a high-performance 64-bit Tegra K1 processor from NVIDIA.
The new tablet has a huge 3.1 megapixel screen, which means it will need a powerful processor. Since the Nexus 9 is the first device based on Denver, we can’t really talk about any numbers just yet.
However, thanks to leaked Geekbench test results, we can say that NVIDIA’s new dual-core processor is really good. So, in the single core test, the K1 chip scored 1903 points, which is much higher than the 1129 points shown in the same 32-bit K1 test.
In the full configuration, the 64-bit chip showed 3166 points, losing only 274 points to its 4-core, but 32-bit namesake. Although the 32-bit version of K1 has a clock speed of 278 MHz lower, the performance difference is still too small, which proves the high degree of optimizations performed by NVIDIA engineers in the new SoC.
The result is even more surprising if we compare it with the 2011 MacBook. In the single-core test, the Intel Core i7-2677M demonstrates 1940 points, the same as the Denver-based K1. In the full x86 test, the processor scored 3833 — noticeably more than K1, but we are talking about confronting a high-performance mobile processor and a small SoC for smartphones.
Of course, this data is still not enough to confirm the performance of the Nexus 9, but they give a fairly clear overall picture of the power of the new NVIDIA SoC.
Google Nexus 9 tablets should ship November 3rd.
NexusrumorsTablet PCGoogleNVIDIATegra K1
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Hot Hardware
64-bit ARM processors are actively moving into the mobile device market, and following Apple, which placed the A7 at the heart of the iPhone 5S, competitors decided to follow the same path.
The network leaked information about the new Nexus branded tablet from Google, which will also be equipped with a 64-bit SoC.
Well, the Nexus 9 tablet is made by HTC and is primarily aimed at competing with the Apple iPad mini, which also contains the A7 64-bit SoC. In the tablet from Google, the developers abandoned Qualcomm and decided to use the new high-performance SoC from NVIDIA — Tegra K1. At least that’s what the leaked GPU-Z screenshot says.
Based on the Kepler architecture, the GPU in K1 contains 192 CUDA cores, and its compute part contains two 64-bit 2.5 GHz cores, as well as a ton of power-optimizing instructions. The processor supports up to 8GB of DDR3 memory and can output 4K video. Yes, it’s a very fast chip, and it’s amazing that it has appeared in the Nexus line of devices.
As for other characteristics of the device, here the rumors are somewhat different. According to one information it will have a screen resolution of 2560×1600 pixels, almost like most 30 «monitors before the transition to 4K, but according to other sources, the Nexus display resolution is 9will be 2048×1440 pixels. Other rumors suggest 2GB RAM and 32GB or 64GB storage, a 3MP front camera, an 8MP rear camera with OIS, and possibly Android L operating system. related news
Hot Hardware
Google Nexus-branded devices are reasonably priced and offer good specs, but the company is rumored to go even further by releasing an even cheaper version than the previous one smartphone.
According to the latest information, Google is preparing to release a new Nexus phone in collaboration with MediaTek. Although the last two generations of Nexus were cheaper than usual, the new device will cost around $100 thanks to the use of a processor from MediaTek.
This information came from the Chinese resource MTKSJ. There are practically no details about the future device, however, it is argued that the budget device will not replace the flagship, but will exist in parallel with it. If this is true, then for the first time ever, Google will release two Nexus devices at once during the update of the device line.
The specs for the top Nexus 6 are yet to be confirmed, but if Google retains LG as its manufacturer, expect it to be very similar to the LG G3, as the previous Nexus 4 and 5 were virtually identical to the Optimus G and LG G2, respectively. The G3 itself has a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels.
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Tom’s Hardware
Intel seems to be making its way into the tablet PC market after all. The Fudzilla website reports that the new Nexus 8 tablet will be based on an Intel processor.
According to the available information, the tablet will be based on a Moorefield chip with a maximum frequency of 2.33 GHz, although it is said that experiments have been carried out with Snapdragon processors from Qualcomm.
Switching to the new Intel platform will give the Nexus 8 a good GPU, thanks to the PowerVR G6430 graphics core. Google is expected to present its new project at the Google I/O conference, as well as a major update to the Android operating system.
On the other hand, the source notes that the Nexus 8 processor rumors are not new. It was previously reported that new SoCs could be provided by Intel, Qualcomm or even NVIDIA, but we will probably only find out what Google will actually release at the June conference.
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Fudzilla
Google Android and Chrome CEO Sundar Pichai said at Mobile World Congress that Nexus would not be announced until the second half of the year 6. This may mean that Google is preparing to release a new Nexus mobile device around October, as it did with the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5. And more recently, it was reported that the Nexus 6 will also be manufactured by LG and will be a lighter version of the LG G3.
The Korean manufacturer intends to release the G3 in the current quarter. It is known that the smartphone will receive a Quad-HD screen with a diagonal of 5.5 ″ and will be the next stage in the development of G2. It could be the company’s first device to be built around its own SoC, which is also yet to be unveiled. True, rumors say that LG will also use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor. Other hardware includes 2 or 3 GB of RAM, a 13 MP camera. with a stabilizer, as well as a large battery.
Reviewers believe the Nexus 6 could also get a QHD display. In addition to the Nexus 6, LG may also be preparing a smartwatch for Google, which is rumored to be unveiled in May alongside Asus’ Nexus 8 tablet.
NexusrumorsmartphoneGoogleLG
comment on similar news «.
Sources close to the production say that the change will take place in the middle of this year.
With most 7” Android tablets already down to the $166 average, the second generation Nexus 7, which starts at $230, seems to be showing weak demand, especially compared to the first generation device that sold six million units.
The source notes that Google Nexus 8 may move to the Intel Bay Trail-T platform, but Qualcomm is still waiting for the backorder to be fulfilled. As for Google’s partner in the development of a new device, it will most likely be Asustek Computer. Since Asustek already has a close relationship with Google and has some advantages in device design and component ordering, the source says that Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics or Lenovo are unlikely to partner with Google. More information about the new Google gadget, according to the source, should be expected in February.
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DigiTimes
Google is already completing the preparation of the second generation of its tablets, scheduling the start of retail sales in July.
To avoid competing with entry-level tablets, the company has decided to sell its 16GB Nexus 7 model for $229, according to parts suppliers.
