A number of days again, a report claimed that Google will probably be dropping the ‘Nexus’ branding this yr and can as an alternative use the ‘Pixel’ branding for the HTC-made Marlin and Sailfish smartphones. Nevertheless, it now looks like the Pixel and Pixel XL can be joined by a brand new Android pill as properly, manufactured by Huawei. This was revealed in a tweet revealed earlier in the present day by reliable leakster Evan Blass, who is best recognized by his Twitter deal with @evleaks.
Huawei partnered with Google final yr for the Nexus 6P, so it does make sense for Google to get the Chinese language producer again onboard for a brand new Android pill this yr. Sadly although, not a lot is understood concerning the pill, besides that it’ll embrace 4GB of RAM and goes to function a 7-inch sized show. Evan Blass additionally talked about that the pill shall be launched earlier than the top of the yr, which suggests the hole between announcement and launch shall be a bit longer than anticipated. Whereas it has not been confirmed but, Google is predicted to announce the brand new Pixel smartphones at an occasion on October fourth. The Huawei-made 7-inch Pixel pill will most undoubtedly be introduced on the similar occasion.
Whereas Google hasn’t used the “Pixel” branding for smartphones but, it did launch the primary Pixel-branded Android pill final yr, the 10-inch Pixel C. Nevertheless, the Pixel C was designed by Google utterly in-house, whereas the 7-inch mannequin goes to be made by Huawei for Google.
Historically, 7-inch tablets from Google haven’t been very high-end when it comes to specs, as an alternative catering to the plenty with a really engaging price ticket. Since there isn’t a information out there relating to the upcoming Pixel pill but, it isn’t clear if issues will stay the identical method, or if it is going to be high-end providing just like the Pixel C.