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Google Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 KitKat Rumored to Arrive on October 14

September 30, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

Google Nexus 5 is expected to arrive very soon. It will be powered with the new Android 4.4 KitKat. The Nexus 5 is expected to arrive on October 14^th. Even though the news about Google Nexus 5’s release with Android 4.4 KitKat has not been officially confirmed by Google, rumors about Nexus 5 are getting hotter day by day.

This time around a log file revealed that Nexus 5 is running on Android 4.4 KitKat. Both of them have been in the news since several weeks. Although there has not been official confirmation on the next Nexus smartphone, tech blogs are using ‘Nexus 5’ name for the same. Also, it is heavily rumored that the next Nexus 5 will be an LG device which is also yet to be confirmed by Google.

We have added the photos of the log file that we are talking about. These details clearly indicate the Nexus 5 is coming with Android 4.4 KitKat. Well, tech enthusiasts know it pretty well that Google always releases the newest version of Android exclusively on its Nexus devices.

The Google Nexus 4 has been discontinued after the stocks of the said device got over. The October 14^th release date seems quite true. However, the only thing that is remaining is some sort of announcement from Google’s end.

The log file indicates Android 4.4 KitKat which was previously rumored to have the Key Lime Pie name. The new Android upgrade will be running on a device that has a code name of ‘Hammerhead’. Well, speculations reveal that the said device is nothing but the LG D820. This is the model number of the expected LG Nexus 5.

The log file also shows that the said device will be running on T-Mobile’s network. Google has been rumored to be working on a new messaging application called Google Babel. Even the new service can be seen on the log file. This new feature is expected to arrive on Android 4.4 KitKat. As of now, Google has not revealed anything on the features of Android 4.4 KitKat.

The LG Nexus 5 is going to sport a 5inch display that supports full HD 1080p resolution. Like many of the contemporary rival devices, even the Nexus 5 will come with Snapdragon 800 CPU. It has got 13MP camera onboard. The design of the device is expected to similar to that of Nexus 7 tablet which is an Asus product.

The Android 4.4 KitKat will come with new features like screen resizing, Miracast updates, notification widgets, revamped appeal and so on. The Nexus 5 is going to replace the older Nexus. The Android 4.4 KitKat will replace the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The Android 4.3 which was released in July this year has still not arrived on many of the smartphones. Rumor has it that Android 4.4 KitKat will be made available to older Android devices as well.

Google Nexus 5 Release Date Rumored to Launch On October 14

September 23, 2013 By Jack M. Robinson Leave a Comment

One of the biggest Nexus 5 rumors doing the rounds right now is that release date is going to happen on October 14. There has been enough talk of the next device in the Nexus series of smartphones which man are claiming will also serve as the launch device of latest Android version, Android 4.4 KitKat. While several of the key specifications of the device have emerged online, the exact processor that is going to power the device is not yet known officially. Even the FCC listing of the device did not specify this aspect.

Specifications of the device for those who missed it out earlier speak of a 4.96 inch display with LTE support and Bluetooth 4.0. It would have Qi wireless charging capability too. While the length and width of the device has been defined to be 131.9 mm and 68.2 mm respectively the thickness of the handset has not been detailed till now.

The reason for October 14 release date for Nexus 5 that is reported to carry the codename Hammerhead has a few linked logic to it. For one, Nexus 4 had been launched last year at around the same time. There is also the issue of Google launching their latest Android OS the KitKat on October 14. The new OS would most logically come riding on a new gadget too. Nexus 5 is the only Google gadget that is in the offing. Another factor that does serve as a strong indicator of a new Nexus being in the offing is that Google has sold out of existing Nexus 4 stocks. And the company is showing no signs of replenishing it either.

The company to make the Nexus 5 gadget is in all probability LG. They had done a very good job with the Nexus 4 and therefore no reason for Google to consider any other maker. In that case the probability of the Nexus 5 bearing a close resemblance to the G2 handset from LG is once again a very logical conclusion.

For anxious consumers, the first week of October should be the time when all these speculations are likely to be converted into reality. For that is when Google would be sending out invites, if the date of 14 October has any real value, that is.

Google Nexus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 – Will New Nexus 5 Thwart Galaxy Note 3?

September 22, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

Galaxy Note 3 is currently the best smartphone in the market. Even though Apple has launched the new iPhone 5S but experts feel that it won’t be able to disturb the sales of Note 3. The HTC One Max and Nokia Lumia 1520 are the two phablets that have features that can make them compete with the Note 3. Many are also waiting for the Nexus 5 to arrive which is going to replace the older Nexus 4.

In the previous year, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was released in October and LG Nexus 4 came out around the same time with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. Both the Korean tech giants competed with each other. However, the phablet from Samsung was a superior smartphone compared to the Nexus 4. Both remained to be the best smartphones of 2013.

Now, Samsung has already announced the Galaxy Note 3 which is going to release in October in US. Yesterday was the last day of Google Nexus 4 which clearly indicates that Google is planning to launch new Nexus 5 in the near future. It is still not clear which brand among LG and Motorola will be manufacturing the Nexus 5. Let us compare both the phones with each other to know how the battle will ensue once the Google Nexus 5 is rolled out.

Display
The Galaxy Note 3 is blessed with a massive full HD 5.7inch display screen. As of now, we do not know what would be the size of the display on Nexus 5. What we do know is that like Note 3, the Nexus 5 display will support 1080 pixels resolution. The Nexus 4 is equipped with a large 4.7inch display. Some experts feel that this time around, the next Nexus smartphone will sport a 5inch or 5.2icnh display.

Design
The exterior of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is built with plastic and comes with faux leather at the rear which is something new to see on Galaxy line of smartphones from Samsung. Samsung has done well in make the device thinner and lighter than before. It is 8.3mm slim and weighs 168g.

The design of the Nexus 5 is going to be somewhat similar to that of new Nexus 7 tablet. According to the leaks, the exterior will be housed with smooth plastic and it will sport a large Nexus logo. The logo will be same like the one present on new Nexus 7 tablet. So, like the Note 3, the Nexus 5 will feature plastic body. We are not sure about its dimensions but is should be thinner and lighter than the older Nexus 4.

Storage
For United States, the Korean tech giant is only offering 32GB storage variant of Galaxy Note 3. The Nexus 4 was available in two storage variants, namely 8GB and 16GB. Going by this, we feel that the Nexus 5 will also be made available in two storage variants. Some analysts think that this time around, Google will not offer 8GB version but will rather roll out 16GB and 32GB version of the device.

Notable Differences
S-Pen feature which is exclusively available on the Galaxy Note 3 allows users to draw and write on the display of the device. It is coupled with some useful software as well. Well, the Nexus 5 will not come with a stylus.

The back cover of the Note 3 is removable which makes it quite easy to replace the battery with a new battery in case the battery dies or malfunctions. According to FCC filings, the Nexus 5 will come with non-removable back cover which will not allow users to remove the battery.

The external storage on the Galaxy Note 3 allows you add up to 64GB of microSD card. Until now, Google has not offered external microSD card slot on its Nexus smartphones, so it is quite expected that the Nexus 5 will not offer external storage but will rather come with massive cloud storage space.

Software
Galaxy Note 3 was fortunate to come out with the latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update. Also, it has got TouchWiz UI laid over the Android OS. However, Google has always been known to roll out new Android OS update with new Nexus devices. The Android 4.4 KitKat update has been announced but it is yet to release. It is likely that the Nexus 5 will come with all new Android 4.4 KitKat.

Pricing
Galaxy Note 3 is going to be priced at 299USD on contract thanks to the massive display and loads of features it brings. Since Google has not announced the Nexus 5 yet, the details on the price are not yet known. However, because it will come with LTE support, the price of the handset may go up to 399USD for 16GB variant and 450USD for 32GB variant. Both the devices will be shipped unlocked.

Google Nexus 5 Release Date Rumors with Android KitKat 4.4 Continue to Build Up

September 19, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

Google has discontinued the Nexus 4 which means Google is making way to unleash the next Nexus smartphone. Google has not officially spoken about the Nexus 5 but it is quite evident that Nexus 5 is going to be released very soon as more and more rumors are coming out from different sources.

On Sept 17, Google stopped selling Nexus 4 units when it went out of stock. Google is not likely to bring fresh stock of Nexus 4 but rather Google will be releasing a new Nexus phone. Some experts predict that the next Nexus 5 will also be an LG product like the Nexus 4.

Also another rumor about the Nexus 5 came through the two FCC filings which indicate that the handset will be powered with Android 4.4 KitKat. More and more leaked photos of the LG Nexus 5 are being published on the web.

Google Nexus 5 which is codenamed as Hammerhead will be featuring a 1080p display screen. The size of the display is still not confirmed but according to the recent leaks, the display size can be 5inch or 5.2inch. The Nexus 5 will be powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core CPU along with Adreno 330 CPU. The Nexus 5 will also support LTE connectivity.

A new leak coming through Wi-Fi certifications show that the next Nexus can possibly be an LG product. The LG D820 model is rumored to be sold as Nexus 5 model. By the way, two versions of the LG D820 were spotted namely, the LG D820C and LG D820S passing Wi-Fi certifications. So, we can pretty much feel that the Nexus 5 release date is fast approaching. Still other rumors suggest that the next Nexus 5 will be a Motorola handset.

According to rumors surrounding the Google Nexus 5 release date, the handset which will be powered with Android 4.4 KitKat will come out on October 14. However, this piece of information has not been officially announced by Google. However, all Nexus 5 rumors indicate that the Nexus 5 release date will be in the month of October.

Nexus 5 vs Nexus 4 – Rumored Google Nexus 5 Photo Inside

September 10, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

Recently we published a post wherein during a private meeting showing cast Android v4.4 KitKat, a user was found using the Google Nexus 5. Also, the FCC filing of a new Nexus device has surfaced. The last quarter of 2013 is fast approaching and it is rumored that Google will announce the Nexus 5 during this time.

Still nothing much is known about the Nexus 5 release date and its features. Very recently, a user from Reddit had published a leaked image of the Nexus 5 alongside with the Nexus 4. We have got the pic for you. When you compare the Nexus 5 with the Nexus 4, the image certainly shows that the new Nexus will sport a refreshing design.

The pic uploaded by the Reddit user is not the real image but a rendered image of the possible design. By analyzing the photo, we feel that new Nexus 5 will come with a larger display. The Nexus 4 has got a 4.7inch display. So, we assume that the manufacturers will introduce a 5inch display on the new Nexus 5.

By the way, who is going to manufacture the next Nexus 5? The image of the new Nexus 5 does not remind us of LG G2 or any of the phones from the LG family. So, may LG will not be manufacturing the next Nexus 5. The looks of the Nexus 5 looks quite similar to the recently released Nexus 7. Some experts say that Samsung is going to make it whereas some others say it would be Motorola device.

As far as tech specs are concerned, the Nexus 5 is expected to feature 1080p resolution on its large display. It will be powered by Snapdragon 800 CPU. Also, it will come with other perks like vanilla version of the latest Android v4.4 KitKat OS, NFC and other features. Though a definite Google Nexus 5 release date is not known yet, the device is expected to arrive in the month of October.

Nexus 5, iPhone 5C Release Date to Raise Competition of Low-Budget Smartphones

August 24, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

In the first and second quarter of 2013, we saw many brands rolling out high-end phones with expensive price tag. However, as we near the end of the year, we can hear rumors about new budget friendly phones. Samsung released the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and the HTC is rumored to be working on the HTC One Mini. Now, even Google and Apple have joined the competition.

Google is going to release the Nexus 5 which is going to replace the predecessor Nexus 4 device. On the other side, Apple is working on churning out a new iPhone called the iPhone 5C in the coming month.

Apple is scheduled to unveil the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C on the 10^th of September. The iPhone 5C will sport a plastic body and will house 4 inch Retina Display. It will be powered with dual-core CPU. Analysts believe that the low-budget iPhone is being built mainly to take on numerous Android handsets that are priced at affordable prices in the Asian markets.

Meanwhile, Google is not keeping quiet and is ready to take on iPhone 5C and other budget phones from popular brands with the new Nexus 5. Some analysts were of the view that Google will be releasing the Moto X phone as the new Nexus 5 product but this is not going to happen. Rumors have it that LG which manufactured the Nexus 4 is going to build the Nexus 5.

Even BlackBerry is working on launching the 9270 handset which will come out with low price tag. Nokia has got couple of cheaper Lumia phones in the market. Nokia is currently making revenue mainly through its mid-range products. So, the competition is getting tighter in the world of low-priced handsets.

Currently, mobile handset brands are focusing on Asian markets like China and India. What do you think about the new line of budget phones? Which one will turn out to be the winner among them? Do let us know your thoughts on the best forthcoming budget smartphones.

Google Nexus 5 Release Date, Possible Features, Specs

August 19, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

The Google Nexus 5 is going to arrive very soon. As usual, lots of discussions are going on the web about the specs of the new Google Nexus 5. The Google Nexus 5 will be replacing the Google Nexus 4. The Nexus 5 will be come under LG brand name and it will be powered with a faster CPU and also it will sport a larger display. The device will be up for sale between the months of October and December.

Nexus 5 release date by Google has not yet revealed, neither any information on the specs of the Google Nexus 5. We have accumulated all the rumors to guess on the specs of the Google Nexus 5.

LG will be the brand that will be manufacturing the new Nexus 5. Some were speculating the phone to be manufactured by Motorola. However, most tech experts feel that LG is the one that will make the Nexus 5 which made the Nexus 4.

As far as the design of the device is concerned, it is believed that the design of the phone will be quite similar to that of LG G2. The Nexus 4 by LG sported a design which was quite similar to LG Optimus G Pro. Also, like the Nexus 4, the device will have glasses on both the sides. It will be slimmer than the previous Nexus devices and will also appear similar to Nexus 7 in shape.

The Nexus 5 will sport a 5.2 inch HD display which is again same in size as the display of LG G2. The predecessor model came out with 4.7inch display with support for 720p. The larger display of Nexus 5 will support 1080p resolution.

According to the recent rumors, the Nexus 5 will be powered with Snapdragon 800 CPU which is the same one that powers the LG G2 and the one that resides in Galaxy Note 3 from Samsung. This will surely make the Google Nexus 5 as a top of the line device. Also, since it is powered with such a powerful CPU, it will also come with a powerful battery.

We do not have information on the megapixels of the camera but as of now we only know that the camera will be placed more towards the edge of the phone. It will be quite similar to the camera placement on the new Nexus 7 tablet.

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The device is rumored to arrive only in the last quarter of this year. Plenty of new handsets from major brands are lined up for release in the fourth quarter. The Nexus 4 had come in the last quarter of the previous year and so will happen with the new Nexus 5.

What do you think about the Nexus 5? Will be able to outclass all the other smartphones like the Note 3, Moto X and LG G2? Do let us know your thoughts and analysis on the soon to arrive Nexus 5.

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