Nexus 5 based on LG G2 to become available in October, ship with Android 4.4 KitKat and more

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Leaked Render Of The Nexus 5 Credit:Reddit

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There have been multiple rumors regarding Google's next-generation Nexus smartphone. A new report claims that LG has been chosen to build the Nexus 5, which will debut in October with Android 4.4 KitKat.

Nexus fans have been wondering whether Google was going to release a new Nexus smartphone, partly because it sells Google Play Editions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One, and also because of its newly-released Moto X, which it built with Motorola. Google spilled the beans that it would be bringing a new Nexus smartphone to the market during the unveiling of the Android 4.4 KitKat statue on its campus, when the company recorded and posted to YouTube. Google employees were video recorded and photographed holding a new Nexus smartphone. Google quickly took the video down as news began to spread.

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Google once again sent strong hints that a new Nexus was on the way when the company slashed the price of the 8GB and 16GB Nexus 4 by $100. The 8GB smartphone sold-out quickly, and the 16GB soon followed the same out-of-stock route.

A new report from DigiTimes confirms previous rumors that LG has been chosen to build the Nexus 5, just as it was chosen last year to build the Nexus 4. The report goes on to validate recent leaks, which claim the Nexus 5 will be almost identical to the LG G2 that recently went on sale. The publication's sources also claim that the Nexus 5 will become available sometime in October as device to ship with Android 4.4 KitKat, and will be priced as a mid-range offering. The smartphone will likely keep similar pricing to what Google charged for the unlocked Nexus 4.

The Nexus 5 is expected to feature a 5.2-inch 1080 x 1920 Full HD IPS display with a pixel density of 423 pixels per inch (ppi). It will reportedly be powered by a 2.26GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and will run Android 4.4 KitKat. It will also pack a 13-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset's wireless capabilities are expected to include a 4G LTE radio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and GPS. It is rumored to be available in 16GB or 32GB internal storage configurations and pack in a large 3,000 mAh battery.

As with all rumors, however, take this one with a big grain of salt. We've only got a few more weeks before an official confirmation.

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Android 4.4 KitKat may launch in October with the Nexus 5

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Android 4.4 KitKat Credit:Google/ iTech Post

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Nestle's KitKat Facebook page in Germany has confirmed that Android 4.4 KitKat will launch in October this year, probably along with the rumored Nexus 5.

Google recently announced the next version of its mobile operating system, Android 4.4 KitKat, and customers will be eagerly waiting to receive a software update on their Android devices.

The company has not yet confirmed the details of the enhancements, what devices will be receiving the update or when the upcoming firmware will roll out. However, a user asked a question on KitKat's Facebook page, inquiring about the arrival of the latest software update, and received a response that it will be released in October.

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"Again, it's questionable if Nestlé social media employees really know the planned release date but since this answer was - typically German - straight forward; and the release date was repeated a second time today, there's indeed a real chance that our Android phones will get an upgrade from Jell Beans to Kit Kat in October - we'll see," reports The Unwired.

Usually, Google launches its new operating system along with a smartphone or a tablet. The new Nexus 7 (2013) was the first to come pre-loaded with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The Nexus 4 was the first to get Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and the original Nexus 7 tablet was the first device to have Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. As such, a new Nexus device may be the first to launch with the latest Android 4.4 KitKat.

A previous report suggests that Google will launch the highly-anticipated Nexus 5 on Oct. 14 and the device will be the first to come pre-loaded with Android 4.4 KitKat. Even though Google has not yet announced its plans to launch the Nexus 5 smartphone, many rumors hint that the handset will launch sooner than later.

The Nexus 5 was spotted in the Android 4.4 KitKat unveiling video, which was only briefly available before Google took it down. A few leaked images and videos of the handset have also emerged online. Moreover, the smartphone was recently spotted on Brazil's equivalent of FCC.

The smartphone arena is getting very competitive, as such Google will have to deploy its best in the making of Nexus 5 to attract more customers to the handset.

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Nokia Lumia 1520 and Sirius tablet October launch reaffirmed

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Nokia Press Invite For Oct. 22 Credit:Nokia / iTech Post

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Well-known leakster @evleaks reaffirms an October launch for the rumored Nokia Lumia 1520 (Bandit) phablet and the Sirius tablet.

Rumors of the Nokia Lumia 1520 and the Windows RT-powered Sirius tablet have been doing the rounds very frequently. Nokia has recently sent out press invites for an event slated for Oct. 22, where the company is expected to launch the much-awaited Lumia 1520 phablet and the Sirius tablet.

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"Look for Nokia Sirius to launch alongside Bandit next month," tweeted @evleaks.

Hardware specifications, as well as images of both the Lumia 1520 and the Sirius tablet have leaked in the last few weeks. Even though Nokia has not confirmed the launch of these devices, all signs point to an imminent release. Nokia device fans will be eagerly waiting to get their hands on the upcoming devices as soon as possible.

Currently, the Lumia 625 with its 4.7-inch display is the biggest Windows Phone 8 (WP8) smartphone around. However, if Nokia launches the 6-inch Lumia 1520, the phablet will steal the crown for the biggest WP8 smartphone in the market.

The Finnish company's first top-end smartphone, the Lumia 920, was launched towards the end of 2012 as an exclusive to AT&T in the U.S. Similarly, the top-end Lumia 1020 launched in July this year is and is also exclusive to AT&T. Previous rumors suggested that both the Lumia 1520 and the Sirius tablet will be available only via AT&T, but a Verizon version of the Lumia 1520 has been spotted at the FCC recently and a leaked image of the Sirius tablet showed the Verizon logo on the rear of the device.

The phablet and tablet market are flooded with devices from various OEMs. The upcoming Nokia devices will face stiff competition from rivals in the market. However, the growing popularity of WP8 smartphones and Windows RT tablets may give Nokia an edge to attract more customers to the Lumia 1520 and the Sirius tablet.

If you are looking to buy a new phablet or a tablet in the near term, will you wait for Nokia to launch the Lumia 1520 and the Sirius tablet? 

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