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Google Nexus 7 2016 Release Date, News & Update: New Phones Renamed to Pixel Series, Launching Next Month? Impressive Specs & Features

Google Nexus 7 2016 Release Date, News & Update: New Phones Renamed to Pixel Series, Launching Next Month? Impressive Specs & Features

The latest Android operating system, Android Nougat, has already been rolled out, but the device that is rumored to receive the OS update first - Google Nexus 7 2016 - is still a mystery. At this point, no one knows when Google will release the new Nexus 2016 device, but according to more recent reports, the tech giant is on track to release this hotly anticipated device model.

Renowned tipster @evleaks posted on Twitter earlier this month that the Google Nexus 7 2016, believed to be built by Huawei, is definitely slated to release before this year ends. This somehow hints that Google is indeed developing a new Nexus 8 device. The tech giant will soon launch new products including the Virtual-Reality headset, Daydream at an event on Oct. 4.

Rumors are rife that the new Nexus phone will also be showcased at the event. More interestingly, it was reported that this new Google Nexus 7 phones have been renamed to the Pixel brand, which will also be introduced at the same event.

Since Google hasn't confirmed anything about the Google Nexus 7 2016 yet, rumors continue to spread online, particularly about the device's specs. According to reports, the Google Nexus 7 will feature a 7-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. The phone will likely have Snapdragon 820 chipset on board, alongside an Adreno 530 graphics processing unit.

Evan Blass, aka @evleaks, also included in his Twitter post that the Google Nexus 7 2016 will have a 4GB RAM. In other reports, it was suggested that the Nexus phone will have 64 GB of native storage and will have an Android Nougat operating system straight from the box. Its main camera is rumored to be 13 megapixels. Rumored features include more efficient navigation and support for Virtual-Reality.

Fans should note that everything said about the Google Nexus 7 2016 is based on rumors and speculations. Readers should take these reports with a pinch of salt unless Google makes the official announcement.

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