re: 2016 HTC Google lineup details + rumored release date

Another update today and it appears, at least at first, that the Nexus will also be getting some exclusive software this go around.

Meet the new Nexus Launcher, with no more App Drawer icon/button. More details here





Also, more confirmation they will both use the new 821. The Note 7 was rumored to possibly use it as well but did not.

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Qualcomm officially announced the Snapdragon 821 processor this morning (July 11th), and with it there has been growing speculation about just which phones will be among the first to feature the new alleged king of the chipset hill. Based on information from multiple and reliable sources, we believe it is extremely likely both of Google's upcoming Nexus phones, Sailfish and Marlin, will be using the Snapdragon 821.

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RUMORED LEAKED RELEASE DATE:

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Today it's become clear that a new set of Nexus devices are well on their way from Google to the hands of the public. Word comes from Droid Life where they've gotten word that October 4th could be "the launch date" of these new devices.

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