Google Nexus 7 2016 Release Updates: 3 Reasons Why New Nexus Is A Tablet

Google Nexus 7 2016 release is rumored to happen in May at the company's annual I/O Developers' Conference as its launching platform for the device; although, other rumors claim that the device will be released in October.

Taiwanese manufacturer HTC will allegedly take the helm and will be in charged in making the new Nexus device. Rumors say that the new Nexus device is a tablet or phablet.

Below are the three reasons why the upcoming Google Nexus 7 2016 is a tablet.

Google Nexus 7 2016 Tablet Optimized Maximum Productivity

Google Nexus 7 2016 is rumored to be a tablet with premium build and revolutionary features optimized for maximum productivity. Reports added that the tablet will come with features thanks to pure Android N operating system. The tablet will be marketed to professionals and businesses, which productivity is of utmost importance.

HTC Nexus 9 Discounts

Another hint that a new Nexus tablet is coming is when HTC offered a hot deal that allows consumers to pick up the HTC One M9 for $649 and get the Nexus 9 tablet for free. This saved buyers up to $399 for both devices. However, this enticing offer runs until supplies last. HTC Nexus 9 is only two years old and packs a 2GB RAM and is powered by Nvidia's Tegra K1 SoC and pure Android OS making it a great gaming tablet.

No Tablet Was Released Last Year

Last year, Google did not bother to release a tablet. It released the HTC Nexus 9 in 2014. The last 7-inch tablet was released in 2013 made by ASUS.

Meanwhile, Google Nexus 7 2016 is either a tablet or a phablet and will allegedly pack the same, old 7-inch screen display. It will be powered by NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. The tablet will surely run with the upcoming Android N operating system. Thus, it packs the software features found in Android devices.

However, there is still no official announcement from Google about the official release date and features of the rumored Google Nexus 2016.