Google Nexus 2016 release date, specs news: Company to scrap Nexus series?

Tech fans have been expecting Google to release another Nexus smartphone before the year ends. Several reports have already emerged saying that the American Internet search engine has already tapped HTC to help them manufacture the next Nexus handsets. There were speculations suggesting that the Taiwanese tech giant has already started with the development of the next Google Nexus smartphones called Nexus Sailfish and Nexus Marlin. However, new reports have surfaced saying that Google will no longer release another Nexus model as the company plans to scrap the popular smartphone series.

According to reports, Google will replace the Google Nexus line with an all new Google Pixel series. Rumor has it that the company will unveil two devices on Oct. 4, which is the Pixel and Pixel XL.

In a report by Android Police, HTC is reportedly manufacturing the smartphones; however, it will no longer be Marlin and Sailfish. If rumors prove to be true, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are going to be the last generations of the series.

According to the publication, the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are going to be Google's fist manufactured smartphones. Although HTC is going to handle the production of the device, Google will handle the devices' industrial design as well as its marketing system once it's ready to get rolled out. Apparently, the new Google handsets will not carry the HTC badge.

Meanwhile, according to GottaBeMobile, Google will definitely launch several products on October 4 including the two new smartphones, a new 4K Chromecast, Google Daydream VR and more. The Pixel and Pixel XL are also expected to arrive with preinstalled Android 7.0 Nougat. There are also rumors suggesting that Google will also release two new Google smart watches.

Nonetheless, these reports have yet to be confirmed by the company. Fans should take the rumors and speculations with a grain of salt until the company decides to make an official announcement.