Google Nexus 2016 release is reportedly in August alongside the company's smartwatch.
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.
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.
However, there is no concrete confirmation from Google regarding the Google Nexus 2016 release. Thus, consumers will have to wait and see.