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Google Nexus 2016 release codenamed HTC "Marlin" and HTC "Sailfish" is eagerly anticipated by Nexus fans despite having no word from the makers. New reports suggest that the upcoming Google Nexus 2016 will be availed in late September or early October. The handsets are expected to be released alongside the latest mobile OS, Android 7.1 Nougat.

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According to The Christian Times, the rumor started when an alleged application developer shared evidence that there are currently more than 100 Android users running on 7.1 version of Nougat. An image posted on IMGUR showed the current download report of the new Andoid mobile operating system. The image shows that on Aug. 21, 2016, there were 115 Android 7.1 Nougat and 281 Android 7.0 Nougat downloads.

Google is yet to confirm these reports and if rumors prove to be true, the highly anticipated HTC made Nexus Sailfish and Nexus Marlin might arrive operating on Android 7.1 Nougat.

It is reported that the gadget, Google Nexus 2016 device will be available for sale through the Google Playstore. In the report, the 32GB version of Nexus Marlin will have a price tag of $599 while the 32GB Sailfish version will sell for $449, Nexusblog reported.

As for the specs of the upcoming Google Nexus 2016 handsets, the HTC Nexus Sailfish is rumored to feature a 5-inch display with a full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels and the HTC Marlin to feature a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a 1440 x 2560 resolution and. Both the handsets are said to get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 32 GB of native storage space, 4 GB of random access memory (RAM), a 13-megapixel main camera enabled with LED flash and an 8-megapixel front facing camera.

It is highly possible that the high end Nexus Marlin might run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor instead.

It is also claimed that Google will also release Nexus 7 2016 tablet along with the Nexus 2016 smartphones.

Fans are now expecting Google to give out an official statement regarding the new Nexus smartphones.

Watch a video of the 2016 Nexus Hype here: