Google IO: New Nexus Device on the Way!

In the Q&A Session of Google IO, Andy Rubin has confirmed the release of another addition to the Nexus line of devices. No specifics have been given as yet, but there was somespeculation a few weeks ago that a Nexus tablet could be in the works. The anticipated launch, it’s said, is likely to be Q4 of this year, which is also the expected release for Ice Cream Sandwich, the newest version of Android. Ice Cream Sandwich will combine elements of Honeycomb and Gingerbread to create a singular OS for all future Androiddevices.

Rubin did not say whether the device would be a phone or tablet, but it’s good to know the line isn’t dead. Given information that quad core NVIDIA chips are supposed to find their way into devices before the end of the year, though, speculation has arisen that this device could be of that ilk. As Google does like to lead the way on these things, it would not at all be surprising to see a Nexus device being the first to run the Kal-el chip we saw back at MWC. Of course, this could just be another dual core phone, which would not make us unhappy either. And a new dual core phone running Ice Cream Sandwich? That sounds like a bowl full of yummy to me!

Source: James Cushing - www.thegadgets.net

Link: http://thegadgets.net/2011/05/11/google-io-new-nexus-device-on-the-way/

Google Confirms New Nexus Device Is Coming

Google’s Andy Rubin has confirmed that a new Nexus device will be announced at some point in the future with speculation pointing toward a launch alongside the freshly announced Android 3.4 Ice Cream Sandwich which will be the first version of Android that combines elements of the smartphone OS with Google’s tablet OS.

Rubin didn’t explicitly say whether or not the device would be a phone or a tablet (remember, we heard about an LG branded Nexus tablet a little awhile back) but it’s reassuring to know that Google is planning yet another device with the Nexus branding.

While he didn’t offer any specifics, Android and Me is speculating that it could be a LG-made phone that will be powered by a Tegra 3 Kal-El processor. We know that Tegra 3 powered phones are on the way, possibly as soon as this year, so there is a distinct possibility that a Nexus 3 could be one of the first phones with NVIDIA’s new processor.

Of course, there’s also a possibility that it could be a dual-core Nexus handset which would also be a very attractive option for those that love Android.

So, a new, powerful Nexus device that will likely debut in Q4 with Android 3.4 Ice Cream Sandwich and a powerful processor. Who’s holding out for it?

Source: Adam Mills - www.gottabemobile.com

Link: http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/05/10/google-confirms-new-nexus-device-is-coming/

Nexus T Toshiba Tablet Next Official Google Release?

Let’s talk about this situation and see if we can’t piece together a few factoids. First, waaay back at the beginning of this year, a mystery tablet started showing up – one made by Toshiba, having a 10.1-inch screen, and sporting what would become Android 3.0 Honeycomb (testers floating around had Froyo, of course.) Have a look at our big reveal post and continue on – does that look like a tablet that Google would officially endorse as the next step in their flagship series? That very much appears to be what may be happening now!

Our good pals at Metalev have a few clues gathered up that point directly at this device being the next in the Nexus series – Nexus T they’re calling it, and with its NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, prismatic lithium-ion battery, and 1280 x 800 resolution 16:10 aspect ratio adaptive display, its definitely not out of the question.

What’s a prismatic battery? It’s a big fat battery that has 3 times the life of a standard lithium ion batter in essentially the same package. Besides sounding fantastic, why is this relevant now? Because @googlenexus has a challenge going on with their Twitter followers and the answer to the puzzle on the 2nd of May was PRISMATIC. – this puzzle put together by metalev’s Luke Hutchinson

@googlenexus’ challenge ends right before Google I/O – perhaps some free tablets are in the works for the masses of developers attending?

This tablet has been up for preview at Best Buy for some time now, but without a name and without much branding to go with it. Have a look at the video here and see if you think it’s possible that this is the next in line for Google’s infamous pack of powerful bigtime blasters:

Source: CHRIS BURNS - ANDROIDCOMMUNITY.COM

Link: http://androidcommunity.com/nexus-t-toshiba-tablet-next-official-google-release-20110504/