geeteam Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Rumors about HTC working with Google on a Nexus tablet have been abundant this year. We've heard quite a few times that an 8-inch or 8.9-inch device would be coming, and that it would be manufactured by HTC, and not Asus - the company responsible for both Nexus 7 iterations. Now though almost all the details about the upcoming HTC tablet have been leaked. It may be called Nexus 9 when it launches, and its codename is Volantis (or Flounder). It's got an 8.9-inch touchscreen indeed. However, it comes with a very odd resolution: 2048x1440. That would be a big departure from previous Nexus tablets, which all had 16:10 aspect ratios. The new Nexus is closer to the iPad's proportions, though it's not 4:3 like Apple's tablets either. And that's strange, since the source of this leak claims that the Nexus 9 will have 4:3 aspect ratio. So something's off here, do note that. What you see above is the original leaked slide about the Volantis. Based on this, the folks over at Android Police created the render you can see below, making the tablet itself front and center. The Nexus 9 is said to come with Nvidia's Tegra K1 64-bit chipset, 2GB of RAM, and 16 or 32 GB of storage space. An 8MP camera with optical image stabilization will be on the back, with a 3MP snapper on the front. The tablet will sport a zero-gap aluminum construction, and it should also have stereo front-facing speakers (though they aren't depicted in the leaked render, as you can see).Its dimensions apparently will be 226.3 x 151.9 x 7.9 mm, and it shall weigh 418g (in Wi-Fi-only) or 427g (with 4G LTE). In terms of pricing we're looking at $399 for the 16GB model and $499 for double that. This is for Wi-Fi-only versions, mind you. The ones with LTE may go into $600+ territory, which means the Nexus 9 will be as expensive as the iPad Mini with Retina Display. That's an interesting move considering that all of its predecessors have been very affordable compared to their competitors. The Volantis should be released alongside the Android Lollipop iteration, or whatever it ends up being called, sometime during the fourth quarter of this year - so don't expect to see it next week at Google I/O. The tablet could come with a few official accessories such as a keyboard case. According to Android Police, this leak is legit. The hardware exists, and it's already been seen inside Google. Of course certain details may change before release, but the image accompanying the specs does raise some questions, though - it seems to depict a plastic device, and the front speakers are invisible. And then there's the issue with the display, said to be 4:3 but with a leaked resolution that doesn't have that aspect ratio. So, as always, do take this with a grain of salt. Then again, since we've had so many rumors about a Nexus 8 or 9 being in the works, one probably is. And this may just be it. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Matt Posted June 23, 2014 Administrator Share Posted June 23, 2014 Any news about nexus 6 phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteam Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Any news about nexus 6 phone?Not yet Bryan, This is the first leak ahead of Google's I/O coming up in 3 days time.Hopefully a lot of stuffs with be detailed at the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Any news about nexus 6 phone?Not yet Bryan, This is the first leak ahead of Google's I/O coming up in 3 days time.Hopefully a lot of stuffs with be detailed at the event.Google will not give details about Nexus 6 at Google I/O, trust me. Instead they might give us some information about Android Silver. information for developers, next OS, security enhancement like KILL SWITCH. However, the rumor of Nexus 6 has been started, this happened last year also few days before I/O. But many rumor are suggest that Nexus 6 is dead, but I for one don't believe it, if Android Silver is taking over Nexus line so why is Nexus 8 or 9 or even 10 or 11 is about to be revealed or rumored. I have heard from one rumor that Google is indeed in the project of building Nexus 6 5.5inch screen, not sure who is the manufacturer, but many believe is HTC or even LG might come back for third time. Lets keep a finger cross, long live Nexus line...........................Love Nexus......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteam Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Any news about nexus 6 phone?Not yet Bryan, This is the first leak ahead of Google's I/O coming up in 3 days time.Hopefully a lot of stuffs with be detailed at the event.Google will not give details about Nexus 6 at Google I/O, trust me. Instead they might give us some information about Android Silver. information for developers, next OS, security enhancement like KILL SWITCH. However, the rumor of Nexus 6 has been started, this happened last year also few days before I/O. But many rumor are suggest that Nexus 6 is dead, but I for one don't believe it, if Android Silver is taking over Nexus line so why is Nexus 8 or 9 or even 10 or 11 is about to be revealed or rumored. I have heard from one rumor that Google is indeed in the project of building Nexus 6 5.5inch screen, not sure who is the manufacturer, but many believe is HTC or even LG might come back for third time. Lets keep a finger cross, long live Nexus line...........................Love Nexus.........Of course, Google will not be detailing any device at I/O. I was trying to suggest to Bryan that more leaks will emerge after I/O.As you already stated I/O is for developers and we should expect Android 5.0 soon :p which will be ART only. BTW @technology did you have the chance to check out Android 4.4.4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Of course, Google will not be detailing any device at I/O. I was trying to suggest to Bryan that more leaks will emerge after I/O.As you already stated I/O is for developers and we should expect Android 5.0 soon :P which will be ART only. BTW @technology did you have the chance to check out Android 4.4.4?Yeah, days ago. Android 4.4.4 is security fix maybe preparing for tighter security for 4.5 or 5.0 creating problems for root. I didn't install factory image on my device, I went to custom rom straight and just sideload radio since 4.4.3 had radio problems. Nothing new in 4.4.4. P.S.. I really don't care about I/O, maybe here there some surprises but that what I am not looking forward to, for me is right now is Nexus 6 and Android 4.5 or 5.0... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteam Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Of course, Google will not be detailing any device at I/O. I was trying to suggest to Bryan that more leaks will emerge after I/O.As you already stated I/O is for developers and we should expect Android 5.0 soon :P which will be ART only. BTW @technology did you have the chance to check out Android 4.4.4?Yeah, days ago. Android 4.4.4 is security fix maybe preparing for tighter security for 4.5 or 5.0 creating problems for root. I didn't install factory image on my device, I went to custom rom straight and just sideload radio since 4.4.3 had radio problems. Nothing new in 4.4.4. P.S.. I really don't care about I/O, maybe here there some surprises but that what I am not looking forward to, for me is right now is Nexus 6 and Android 4.5 or 5.0...I see, well its just some few days away. We are ready for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I see, well its just some few days away. We are ready for them.What device do you have and what are you running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteam Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 I see, well its just some few days away. We are ready for them.What device do you have and what are you running?Am on Desire HD (HTC) I thought you already knew about it.Am running on Musta Nightlies CM 11 (Android 4.4.4) and on CM 11 One Plus Edition by Me (Android 4.4.2) as my Daily Driver :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Am on Desire HD (HTC) I thought you already knew about it.Am running on Musta Nightlies CM 11 (Android 4.4.4) and on CM 11 One Plus Edition by Me (Android 4.4.2) as my Daily Driver :PWell done.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteam Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Am on Desire HD (HTC) I thought you already knew about it.Am running on Musta Nightlies CM 11 (Android 4.4.4) and on CM 11 One Plus Edition by Me (Android 4.4.2) as my Daily Driver :PWell done..Thank you :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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