Google Nexus 7 2016 release date rumors: Looking to launch at Google I/O 2016

Google Nexus 7 will be released before the week ends, if rumors proved true that it will be unveiled at the Google I/O Developer's Conference 2016 event which will open today, May 18 and last until May 20.

The Google event will also witness the launch of the new operating system (OS) Android N. According to TechRadar, Android will support pressure-sensitive displays like 3D Touch and Force Touch, and also Unicode 9. It is expected to sport a new Vulcan API and launcher shortcuts. Android N will then add more features to the upcoming Nexus 7.

The device will release two variants, the 7-inch and 5-inch models. Both handsets will sport Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 chipset which will be backed up by 4 GB of RAM. The internal storage capacity of the new handset will be low, but it can be expanded up to 2 terabytes (TB) through a microSD card. The Google Nexus 7's price range will be between $229 and $269.

It can be recalled that in 2012, Google worked with Asus as its manufacturer of the first version of Nexus 7. The following year, Google released the Nexus 7 2013 tablet which was again manufactured by Asus. It has been three years and Nexus users say it is about time for the company to release a new tablet.

It is uncertain if Asus will be manufacturing the Nexus 7 2016, but rumors are rife that this time Google will tap HTC or Huawei to make the new tablet model. Google, HTC and Huawei have not released any statements in this regard. It should be noted that these are but speculations about the Nexus 7 2016 which leave users excited for its imminent launch.

Starting today, Nexus fans will find out what Google has in store for them from its newest tablet.