Nexus 5 on Android 5 Key Lime Pie Includes GPS-in-camera feature, New Nexus 7 Release Date Sure in July?
Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 anticipation is rising, as new rumours surface about what could be the latest innovation on Android 5 Key Lime Pie. Nexus 5 is reportedly still a work in progress, but a Reuters report has earlier cited unnamed sources confirming the release date of the new Nexus 7 in July. In related updates, it appears one of the things Android fans will enjoy in the next OS iteration is a patented GPS-in-camera feature.
A tech scoop from Product-Reviews.net indicates a new feature for Android 5: a new camera with GPS control. The camera will reportedly be sported by the Nexus 5. It remains unclear whether the new Nexus 7 will go another direction and take a rear camera feature in its upgrade issue.
No reports have been officially confirmed to date, but Android 5 Key Lime Pie announcements are expected in the Google I/O event in May. It remains unlikely for Google to unveil a Nexus 5. The Nexus 4 just came out half a year ago, with international buyers suffering from supply chain issues. However, the new Nexus 7 release date in July is a likely development. It will be recalled that the original N7 was unveiled at the I/O event in 2012.
As in Apple iPad 5 tablet rumours, the new Nexus 7 will reportedly feature narrower bezels. Inside the (still) 7-inch Android tablet, a Qualcomm system-on-a-chip is expected in reports. Rumours say Google is dropping Nvidia in the next small tablet due to power-saving considerations.
Nearly 5 million Nexus 7 units were reportedly sold last year. Google is eyeing an 8 million sales target this year, according to reports. The original Nexus 7 sold for a starting price of $199, and the same price tag will be carried by this year's edition. This would mean a huge price drop for the 2012 Nexus 7, if reports are accurate.
The Nexus 5 remains part of many Android fans' wishful thinking. Now that there are rumours pointing to a GPS-boosted camera, talks are expected to get louder. There might be more details or teasers at the Google I/O event. What we've gathered from rumours is that this Android 5 camera will adjust based on atmospheric and lighting conditions where the photo is being taken.
One thing remains certain for now: the next Google I/O event will be packed with thrilled Android enthusiasts and experts. And a new epic battle of specs will rise among Google, Samsung and Apple super smartphones.
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