Nexus 5 Release Date Coming Soon: Device Passes Through FCC
The Nexus 5 release date could be coming soon as the device just passed through the FCC.
This smartphone has all the makings of the next Nexus model, according to a report from Engadget that listed the specs for this unknown handset.
The device that passed through FCC features a 4.96-inch screen, a Snapdragon 800 processor, LTE connectivity, NFC, CDMA/EV-DO, HSPA+, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, and a 2300 mAh battery. It also comes with Google's latest Android 4.4 KitKat software.
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There are also pics of the device's Qi charging and NFC antenna that show the alignment of the camera cutout on the back panel. Engadget believes that this is definitely an LG made device and the model number LG-D820 in the filing confirms that fact. LG officials also filed the confidentiality request for the report, according to the site.
To see the pictures found in the new filing click here.
The Nexus 5 made an appearance at Google's Android 4.4; KitKat statue unveiling that took place earlier this week.
A picture was sent by an anonymous tipster to Android Authority that attended the event. They also received a video taken from unveiling that shows people snapping pics celebrating with one of them holding an unidentified Nexus phone.
Some other recent rumors point to the smartphone being made by Motorola.
A new report by @evleaks involved a leak of a device that was originally thought to be an LG-made Nexus 5, but was now confirmed to be the LG Optimus L9 II.
The site tweeted out a picture of this handset and a message clarifying who will make the successor to the Nexus 4.
"PSA: that 'Nexus 5' is probably the LG Optimus L9 II. Nexus 5 (Nexus 4 v2) looks to be a Motorola handset," said @evleaks.
The site suggests in the message that the next-gen Nexus might end up being an updated version of the Nexus 4, instead of a Nexus 5 with a bigger display.
