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Multiple Nexus devices to appear at Google’s NYC event?

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The Next Web is reporting information from a Google internal video that suggests that we should expect to see multiple Nexus devices announced during their event in New York City on the 29th of this month. These include the Nexus 4 by LG that we’ve seen leaked and leaked again, a 32GB Nexus 7 as well as a 3G variant of the Nexus 7, and a Samsung-built Nexus 10. All these devices are expected to be released running Android 4.2.

 

A quick recap: the Nexus 4 will be based off the LG Optimus G, with a 1.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset, a 4.7″ 1280×768 screen, and much the same specs as the Optimus G but with a redesigned enclosure.

 

There’s not too much to say about the new Nexus 7 32GB, except that it seems that it will be sold at the same price point at which the 16GB model is currently being sold. The 3G variant is a little more interesting, but at this point we do not know what frequencies will be available and whether it will be compatible with Australian 3G bands.

 

The Nexus 10 is the most intriguing of the bunch. It’s rumoured to have a 10″ display with a mind-blowing 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, giving a pixel density well above that of even the new iPad’s display. Given the insane resolution, it’s also very likely that we’ll see the next-generation Exynos 5 Dual chipset (Exynos 5250) inside, featuring a 2 GHz dual-core Cortex-A15 processor and ARM Mali T604 graphics embedded.

 

This report is interesting within the context of the “multiple Nexuses” rumour that we’ve been following for a while. It’s possible that we’ll see all these devices being sold through the Play Store as with the current Nexus 7.

 

Are you tempted by any of these devices? I’m seriously interested in the Nexus 10 – but let us know your thoughts in the comments!

 

Written by : Norman juggles a computer science degree, software development, photography and a love of mobile phones. He loves to geek out on the latest hardware, and isn't afraid to speak his mind if a product upsets him.
  • Ashley Beer

    I would be seriously interested in the Nexus 10, if I hadn’t already bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. I’d probably stil be interested, but I’ve also bought a keyboard case for it. So. Yeah. :(

  • http://androidaustralia.com.au Josh Berg

    Make the Nexus 4 have at least 16GB of storage and it’s my next phone.

  • TT

    From mobile phone point of view, still one Nexus device this year.

    Really want to get a Nexus mobile because I like my current Nexus 7. However, I still can’t understand why Google chooses Korean manufacture as the partner? I don’t want to get a so often repaired mobile.

    There are a lot of choices: HTC, MOTO, ASUS……

    • Norman Ma

      The main motivation for Google is to deliver products cheaply so that they can use Google services and access apps sold through Google. That’s probably why Google has been leaning towards the Korean manufacturers – it’s what they’ve calculated is the right balance between cost, quality and brand recognition, reputation and product support.

      Of course, with Google’s purchase of Motorola, this equation changes. There’s probably a good chance of future Nexuses being Motorola-produced.

      • TT

        So how about the HTC J and Sony, are they also belong to the Nexus family?

        It seems they all have Google logo at back, however, HTC J use the Sense UI, which is very wired.

        • Norman Ma

          The Sony was deemed to be a fake. The HTC J Butterfly is not a Nexus device, it’s a HTC-customised, Japan-only device.

          • TT

            Can’t understand why only this device has a Google logo at back. One X and others not.

  • Adrian

    If true, I want to see how they handle an event with multiple competitors present all vying for the top spot. Will they invite all the CEOs like they usually do – and if so, are they friends or will they be cautiously eyeing each other off?

    • http://androidaustralia.com.au Josh Berg

      Seeing as though each of these supposed Nexus devices is to capture a different market it could work quite well. This way the CEOs would be ‘friends,’ rather than ‘enemies’ in a sense.

      I can’t wait for October 29th.

  • Adrian

    True, I just thought they would all (except ASUS) have put in a bid to make the next Nexus phone.

    However, I’m hoping that the rumoured Nexus program eventuates and you can choose a phone from a range of specs to your liking and know it’ll be updated quickly.

    Though if Samsung thought that (unless it was just a PR thing around the legal action) Galaxy Nexus sales figures were “miniscule” then maybe they don’t really care.

    Can’t wait for the 29th – though the amount of mainstream coverage about another event that’s happening tonight versus the NYC 29th event is unfortunate.