A new Google Nexus 5 coming this year? Google drops clues in Project Fi video - IBNLive
New Delhi: Google rolled out its Nexus 5 way back in 2013 and the popular smartphone boasted of a quad core processor and a full HD display at a great price of $350. Now, speculations are rife that the search giant is coming with the next version of its flagship device this year.
Even as the Nexus 6 has been around in the market, its predecessor has been received better across the world. Given the good value for money the Nexus 5 offered, it makes sense to bring out a refreshed version of the popular smartphone.
A report on Android Origin notes that the next version could possibly be called the Nexus 5 2015 and as earlier speculations hinted, Google could partner Huawei to produce it.
The mystery device, as shown in the video, also suggests that the next Nexus could possibly have Google Project Fi support.
During the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, rumours were doing the rounds that the next Google Nexus smartphones could come in two variants - one of them will be developed by LG and the other by Huawei.
Narrowing onto Huawei's partnership is possibly inferred by Google's Project Fi video released last week that showed off a device resembling a Nexus 5's front. Project Fi, which is the search giant's own mobile phone network in the US that switches between WiFi and cellular networks to curb data use and cut down on the phone bills, is only compatible with Nexus 6 phones.
The mystery device, as shown in the video, also suggests that the next Nexus could possibly have Google Project Fi support.
LG's part in the latest round of speculations is around making 2015 versions of a Nexus tablet and a phone. While there is no official word yet on the upcoming devices, there is a good chance of Huawei making the affordable versions of the new Nexus devices.
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