Google Nexus 7 2016 release will reportedly come soon, but consumers should not be excited on the upcoming event as rumors say that the new Nexus device is bound to disappoint.
Google Nexus 2016 release is rumored to happen in May, the earliest, and October, the latest. Other rumors purported that Google will use its annual I/O Developers' Conference as its launching platform for the device.
Below are the five reasons why you should not anticipate much on the Google Nexus 7 2016 release:
1. No new surprising software
Google recently rolled out the beta version of Android N to various Nexus devices and it reportedly brings split screen multitasking feature and improved notifications and overall user interface. With Android N no longer a surprise, there is no unforeseen software feature that will arrive in the Google Nexus 7 2016, which is rumored to run with the aforementioned version of Android OS.
2. No confidence on HTC's device
Whispers claimed that Google will tap on Taiwanese manufacturer HTC to be in-charged of Google Nexus 2016 release. New rumors are saying that HTC will make two Nexus smartphones this year. However, Google is probably making a mistake this year hiring HTC to take the helm.
According to Daily Sun, HTC garnered attention thanks to HTC One M8, but the company failed to sustain consumer's interest and the buzz eventually waned. This is proved by the not so stellar sales of HTC One M9.
3. Nexus devices are pricey
Unlike before, Nexus devices are a bit pricey to compete with its rivals from major smartphone brands. In 2012, the LG Nexus 4 turned heads for offering a smartphone with top-of-the-line specs and features that time with a friendly price tag. Google followed the trend with its next year's flagship - Nexus 5. However, things change when the company released the Google Nexus 6 courtesy of Motorola. The handset has the same price as other companies' flagships.
4. Current Nexus flagships have fair specs
The current Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X are still available at discounted prices, but the handsets pack fair specs and features that are at par with other smartphones in the market.
5. There are a lot of alternatives
Aside from the current Nexus smartphones, there is a lot of alternative in the market. Consumers are presented with a wide array of options to choose from.