Nexus 8 Release Date: Specs Of Google Tablet Rumored To Incl. 64-Bit Processor, Android 4.5; Expected To Be Available June 25 Or A Week Later

Nexus 8 release date: Specs of the highly anticipated and rumored Nexus 8, includes an 8-inch display, a 64-bit processor and the latest mobile OS from Google dubbed the Android 4.5 Based on speculations, it’s expected that the unit maybe launched on June 25 during the Googe I/O conference or a week later.

Recently, a prominent Chrome bug tracking website said that Google maybe testing a new tablet.

CNET notes that according to the eagle-eyed observers of tech site Myce, they noticed details on Chromium, a Google site dedicated to tracking bugs in the Chrome browser. The site indicated that Google could be ironing out the wrinkles on a new tablet. Those who picked up Chromium with a fine-tooth comb, the site has been known to tip Google’s hand on a number of features, products and services.

The major tech site notes that there are actually very little concrete data revealed by the listing, but those who read between the lines see a nugget of information. At the very bottom of the page, one can see google/volantis/flounder under the builder fingerprint. The code name of “flounder” suggests that Google is testing a Nexus product, CNET reports.

The “flounder” was determined as a Nexus product by referencing previous codename for other devices. The Nexus 10 was known by its code name “manta” (meaning manta ray), while the Nexus 5 test was dubbed with the code “hammerhead.”

Assuming the pattern would last for at least a few years. We should look for the flounder to ultimately surface as a “tablet.” This is the time of the year where Nexus tablets are usually released. The Nexus 7 (2013) was made available July, and Nexus smartphones typically debut in the fall.

Breaking down the build fingerprint, Myce notes that Google was using software from May 6.

The Google I/O Conference will be held on June 25-26 and aside from the rumored Nexus 8, they are also expecting the launch of Android Wear-running Moto 360, the LG G Watch, and the HTC One Wear.

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