New Nexus 2016 updates: Android 7.0 Nougat to release on August 5 with latest security patch (Photo : YouTube/OfficialPhoneRebel)
Google Nexus 2016 release may happen soon as the company is offering $100 Nexus 6P discount.
Google is knocking off $100 off on all variants of Nexus 6P. A slash on the price of the predecessor device is a signal that the successor of the device is coming soon. Reports claimed that there will be two variants of Nexus 2016 - Marlin and Sailfish.
Rumor mill claimed that Google Nexus 2016 will pack 5-inch display whereas the high-end version would be packed with a 5.5-inch display. Under the hood, the device will be powered by Snapdragon 820 SoC and NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor paired with 4GB of RAM.
Google Nexus 2016 could be the first Nexus smartphone to pack a 2TB external storage via microSD slot, which is missing from the previous Nexus smartphones. The smartphone may also pack a 12MP back camera and 5MP front-facing camera. All of these hardware specs are supported by 3,000mAh battery.
The upcoming Google Nexus 2016 will boast the new Android N operating system with new software features. It is reported that the OS will pack Android Pay that is working in more countries for wireless payments.
Google has not confirmed the third party helping Google in making this year's smartphone or tablet. At first, all clues point to HTC, but latest rumors claimed that Huawei is taking the helm this year.
Rumors are rife that tech giant Google is planning a new smartwatch branded under Nexus. Speculations added that there will two smartwatches similar to what the company did for the recent duo of Nexus smartphones, the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P. This year, Google is reportedly planning to do the same with Marlin and Sailfish.
The first Nexus smartwatch is said to be a full-featured device, including support for mobile data and with Global Positioning System (GPS). The other one has lower specs and will be the inexpensive device.
However, there is no concrete confirmation from Google regarding the Google Nexus 2016 release. Thus, consumers will have to wait and see.
