Google is reportedly planning to build their very own smartphone to join the Nexus line of Android devices in order to fully optimize the operating system.
One of the largest problems for the Android software and hardware ecosystem is the fragmentation. There are too many models and variants to keep track of and it is also the reason why most updates do not end up on most smartphones today.
Apple's own iPhone line and iOS software ensures that they have control over how to fix bugs and patch up exploits. Updates can be sent to almost all of their current devices as they are also the ones who made them in the first place, unlike Google who relies on third-party developers to keep Android fans happy.
Earlier reports have already claimed that Google will indeed make their own Android smartphone but the release date was unclear until now. The search engine giant is expected to release the device later this year which means that it could be close to completion, Android Headlines has learned.
One advantage of Google's move is that they will be able to fully showcase how powerful the Android software ecosystem is. They would only rely on one smartphone's progress and it will be the only one to get full support from Google.
Google already has several offerings in their Nexus line but they are not the ones who made it in the first place. One example is the Huawei Nexus 6P which proved to be a popular choice in the product line from Google, 9 to 5 Google reported.
There are no speculations about the hardware specs as of now, but it could be expected that Google will still follow the Nexus line. It could be more powerful than the current Huawei Nexus 6P and it could also feature the upcoming Android 7.0 N version with the featured improvements.
Google can reveal their own homemade Android smartphone before the year ends if the rumors are true. The speculations do hold weight considering that the search engine giant recently opened a new Hardware division who is now being headed by Rick Osterloh, the former president of Motorola.