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Google Nexus 7 2016 release date, specs latest news: New device features Snapdragon 820, Android 7.0 Nougat

Charmaine Montes September 18, 2016 01:09 AM EST

The Google Nexus 7 2016 model is said to be on its way for the public to see. Fans are constantly looking out for updates regarding the device and so far, rumors about its specs and other details have circulated across the internet.

According to a report, apparent changes are going to be made with the series. It is said that there is a high chance that the upcoming generation of the Google Nexus 7 will no longer be called as such. Its moniker may be changed from Nexus to Pixel. Considering the latest HTC-made smartphones for Google are expected to be called the Pixel and Pixel XL, this is not far from happening.

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With regards to the specs, a German site reported that the rumored Nexus 7 is said to sport a 7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels. It also mentioned that it will be equipped with a Snapdragon 820 processor paired with an Adreno 530 graphics processing unit.

Its expected RAM count is 4 GB, as suggested by famous tipster Evan Blass via his Twitter account. He also tweeted that the device is expected to launch before the year ends. There was no mention of a specific date or month.

Moreover, other rumors suggested that the device will be coming with a 13-megapixel rear camera and will have a native storage of 64 GB. It may also be shipping with the latest operating system of Google, the Android 7.0 Nougat. Aside from that, sources also reported that it will be packed with several new features such as a faster navigating system, virtual reality support, improved doze and multi-window functions.

As for the price, the purported device will most likely cost a lot if it is going to be based on the 10.2-inch Pixel C which costs $500. But there is still a possibility that Google will maintain the price range of the Nexus line.

Fans who are looking forward for the Google Nexus 7 2016 model will have to stay tuned for more information. As of now, details are not official yet so it is best to take them with a pinch of salt.

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