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Google Nexus 7 2016 release date, specs news update: New smartphone with Force Touch to launch next month?

The launching of Google Nexus 7 2016 is reported to happen next month during Google's I/O Developers Conference. While many tech fans have been waiting for some time for the company to release its brand new gadget offering, they will not be disappointed as the Nexus 7 is rumored to sport a variety of new features. One of the grand highlights of the device is said to be the force touch technology.

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According to the Bitbag, Google has always been releasing their new devices and software tools during the I/O Developers Conference every year, that is why next month is a good bet for the company to unveil the Nexus 7 2016.

The force touch system that is rumored to be adapted by the new Nexus device was first developed by Apple, Inc. This technology gives the smartphone or tablet a capability to sense the level of force exerted on the touchpad or touch screen. A stronger force applied to the same area of the touchpad will result to a different command as compared with a lighter touch force. This way, there will be more touch command options for the users.

The Bitbag also mentioned that the Google Nexus 7 2016 is reportedly including a 5.1-inch or 7-inch screen display. The device will be powered by both Snapdragon 820 SoC and NVIDIA's Tegra X1 processor. For better results, 4 GB of RAM will be used along with the Android N operating system. For the first time in Nexus smartphones, the upcoming device is expected to sport a 2 TB external memory storage via microSD slot. The camera feature is also upgraded with 12 MP main camera at the back and 5 MP front camera. The battery life is also extended with 3,000 mAH capacity.

Google will reportedly work hand-in-hand with Taiwanese manufacturer HTC to make the next Nexus device. HTC teamed up with Google before and was in charged in making HTC Nexus 9 tablet.

However, the Nexus 7 2016 release expected in the I/O conference may not push through as there are other reports that the upcoming device will be launched at a later date in October.