Google Nexus 2016 is a rumored upcoming flagship phone from Google. (Photo : YouTube/HandyAndy Tech Tips)
The last Nexus 7 tablet came out in 2013 courtesy of Asus and looking closely on the specs deployed then with the device, they remain decent. This year, rumors persist that Google will deliver a third and expectedly enhanced version of the compact Pure Android slate and fans are only to be impressed by the approaching Nexus 7 2016 release date.
A quick check on the Nexus 7 of three years ago, one would want to get a taste the following feature upgrades for the latest installment:
Premium and solid tablet build
The first two Nexus 7s were quite disappointing, build-wise. The dominant casing is plastic that for many feel cheap. Durability was also a question and there were in fact numerous instances of the tablet showing poor craftsmanship. Pitted against the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab, the Nexus small tablet was easily the inferior choice.
But that could change come the 2016 version that is rumored to be made by either HTC or Huawei. Good thing that any of the two device makers are known for producing gizmos that are both solid and premium so the chance is high that the same will be seen with the new Nexus 7.
Improved design and profile
It will be a 7-inch profile for the compact Nexus tablet, which should be handy enough but Google can make it even better by following the manufacturing technique used by Samsung with the Galaxy S7/S7 Edge. The S7 Edge, for example, packs a 5.5-inch but looks and feels smaller than the iPhone 6S Plus, which has the same screen size.
A tablet that boasts of sufficient display real estate but is handy to use - less strain when holding it for an extended time - should prove a winner for Google.
Tablet optimized
Hopefully in time for the third Nexus 7 rollout, the next Android is already reengineered for tablet use. Apps will be natively supported instead of being just scaled up versions of smartphone applications and the features are tablet optimized.
Thankfully, Android N is looking to offer functions that work best on large-screen devices such Split Screen that encourages multitasking and Freeform Mode that permits desktop-like maneuvers on Android-powered tablets.
Increased storage and RAM provisions
The Nexus 7 2013 impressed with basic storage of 16GB and 2GB of RAM so the minimum expectations for the 2016 build are 32GB for the internal memory and no less than 4GB of RAM or twice the size the last Nexus tablet effort.
Expandable memory
While it is unlikely that Google will include a microSD slot on the next Nexus, Android fans will surely rejoice if the Nexus 7 2016 on release date, which likely will happen in the immediate weeks following the Google I/O 2016 in May, will give users the option to enjoy extra memory space, perhaps up to 128GB of additional storage.
