Google released the second Nexus 7 build last week and with the roll-out, the tech giant also provided clear indicators that point to the likely make of its flagship smartphone - the Nexus 5.

While many still await for the 7-inch vanilla Android to be delivered, early reviewers provided glimpses of what the tablet would be and, in the process, painting a picture of the Nexus 4 replacement.

Listed below are Nexus 5 hints that Google inadvertently showcased when it pulled the cloak off the upgraded Nexus 7.

Nexus 7 Paves the Way for October Arrival of Key Lime Pie via Nexus 5

Somehow, Google established a pattern in unleashing the latest Android - almost always via debut of Nexus devices, a template that should be sustained for 2013. True enough, the Nexus 7 cleared the path for Jelly Bean 4.3, which Android experts said will be updated quickly in a few months' time.

That will happen by first week of October, thanks to the twin touchdown that will produce the KLP or Android 5.0 and the Nexus 5. This was the Google norm for the past few years and there was no reason to believe the tech giant is deviating for its mobile phone thrust.

Asus Made the Two Nexus 7s, LG Will Build Nexus 5 after Nexus 4

In the end, it was Asus that the got the honour of assembling version 2.0 of the Nexus 7, following earlier reports that the Taiwanese device maker might be bumped off from the 2013 project.

This strongly suggested that LG, despite its silence and that of Google, will follow up on its Nexus 4 success, and its flagship this year, the LG G2, will be the basis for the Nexus 5, which will climb to phablet-size form factor with faster processor and Retina-like display resolution.

The Native Android Smartphone Remains Accessible Like its Small Tablet Sibling

Google decided to hike the unit price of Nexus 7, but the additional $30 on the two Wi-Fi models, in 16 GB and 32 GB configurations, still gave the slates solid tag prices compared to rivals - both in the iOS and Android universes. By fusing power specs with reasonable pricing, Google and LG were providing gadgets with few compromises.

Experts believe the Nexus 5 will retail unlocked at $300, just like the Nexus 4 last year, but this time with a bonus - LTE radio signal that Google has introduced with the Nexus 7 second edition. Pitted against the unlocked versions of Samsung Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5S, which can go anywhere from $500 to $700 per unit, the Nexus 5 was the obvious choice, especially for buyers hunting for premium capabilities but do not want to pay so much cash.

Better Distribution Scheme for Both the New Nexus 7 and Nexus 5

The Nexus 4 was an instant hit shortly after its launch in late 2012, but stock outs and supply chain issues prevented the handset from making a major dent against its Apple and Samsung rivals - the iPhone 5 and the Galaxy S3.

However, judging from the initial shipment set-ups adapted by Google for the Nexus 7's second coming - Google Play Store ordering is live, while Amazon and Best Buy are actively selling the slimmed down tablet - then the retail path for the Nexus appeared headed for an equally good start.

Chances are, no over-stretched delivery time will mar the Nexus 5 roll-out come October, and those planning to grab the handset should only wait a few days before enjoying the freshly-minted KLP device.