As we get closer to an official Android L launch by Google, Nexus rumors have been making the rounds. An image of the HTC-built Nexus 9 has leaked, giving us a glimpse at its design.
Nexus fans have been patiently waiting for Google to release a new smartphone and tablet and the wait appears to be coming to an end. Details regarding Google's next-generation Nexus smartphone have been leaking at a quick rate. The Motorola-built phablet was recently spotted in use during a commute and is expected to be offered by Verizon upon its release.
The Nexus 6 will be the first smartphone to ship with Android L out of the box. Its 5.9-inch display will put the handset head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Apple iPhone 6 Plus. Google is also planning to introduce an updated Nexus tablet to showcase Android L and it will come in the form of the Nexus 9.
We just reported that the HTC Nexus 9 was spotted at the FCC and now an image of the tablet has leaked. Upleaks posted the above image to Twitter along with yet another codename of T1. There were reports that the Nexus 9 would follow in the footsteps of the HTC One M8 and feature an aluminum case, but the tipster revealed, "T1 will NOT have a metal body, it's matte plastic like Nexus 5 by LG."
The Nexus 9 follows the same design language as the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 and will use the same soft touch material for its case. The tablet is expected to sport an 8.9-inch 2048 x 1440 display, will be powered by a 64-bit Nvidia Tegra K1 processor and 3 GB of RAM. It will reportedly be available in variants of Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + 4G LTE, as well as two storage configurations; 16 GB and 32 GB.
Current reports claim that Google is planning to hold a press event later this month or early November to officially release Android L and begin selling both the Motorola Nexus 6 and HTC Nexus 9. We'll be sure to keep you posted on any new Nexus news as it becomes available.
