The Mystery Surrounding the Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 KitKat

The release of the Nexus 5 is still shrouded in mystery, with many questions surrounding its name, specs, and features. One thing that is certain, however, is that it will be called KitKat. The partnership between Google and Nestle's KitKat brand came at a late stage, and as such, earlier leaked versions of Android still show some key Lime Pi elements and naming schemes from Key Lime Pie.

On the other hand, the Nexus 5 name remains unclear. Some argue that it should simply be called the Nexus 4 (2013) or the new Nexus 4, given the model number is confirmed to be the LG G820. This would make sense, considering the previous Nexus devices followed a similar naming convention. However, only time will tell if this is indeed the case.

The leaked specs of the new Nexus have been made public, and they confirm that it will be a high-end device. The 5-inch 1080P display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, and an 8-megapixel back-facing camera with Optical image stabilization are all expected to be part of the package. Additionally, the sealed 2,300 mAh battery and connectivity on LTE bands in the United States can also be found.

The specs are impressive, but not revolutionary. They are mid-to-high-end features that would place the Nexus 5 alongside other flagships from major manufacturers. Given its expected price point of $600 to $700, it is likely that the base model will start at around $500 with a 16 or 32 GB version available for $600-$700.

The release of the Nexus 5 is set to coincide with Google's event this month, where all the rumors and speculations will finally come to an end. However, many are expecting something more exciting than just the Nexus 5 announcement, such as news about the Asus-built Nexus 10 or Google Glass. As always, follow me on Twitter for more updates on the Nexus 5 coverage as it unfolds.

The Future of Nexus Devices

The Nexus line has a history of starting off with high-end specs, particularly in its early days. The Nexus 1 was the first device to boast a 1 GHz processor, which was considered nuts at the time. However, over the years, the Nexus series has shifted towards more mid-to-high-end specs, while still maintaining a competitive price point.

The Nexus 4 is a good example of this shift. While it did have some impressive specs for its time, including a 1.5 GHz processor and 512 MB of RAM, it was also priced lower than other flagships from the same era. The recent release of the Nexus 5 is likely to continue this trend, making it an attractive option for those looking for a high-end device without breaking the bank.

The Pros and Cons of Carrier Locks

One aspect that has been largely overlooked in the Nexus series is carrier locks. In the past, carriers such as Verizon have often locked down Nexus devices, preventing users from taking advantage of their full potential. This can be frustrating for consumers who simply want to use their device without restrictions.

While it's likely that the Nexus 5 will be available on most major carriers, including AT&T and T-Mobile, there is still a chance that Verizon may throw some curveballs. However, with many users already switching to AT&T or other carriers, the likelihood of this happening seems low.

What Can We Expect from Google?

The release of the Nexus 5 marks an exciting time for Android fans, as it promises to shed light on many of the mysteries surrounding the device. As always, follow me on Twitter for more updates and news as they become available.

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expect when the actual device is released so we basically already know what it's going to look like at this point so here is a pretty accurate render I would say of what to expect when the announcement finally rolls around when we see that Nexus 5 for the first time you can pretty much assume that that's what it's going to look like has a larger display and the LED notification light on the front a larger camera aperture on the back the matad black finish similar to the current Nexus 7 it's a very simple clean pretty much understated device now I have the Nexus 4 here which is also in its day a very clean simple understated device cuz it's a Nexus it has no front buttons on the front front but on the back it at least had a little bit of shine a little bit of Glitz or something to significantly distinguish it from other devices out there but from what we've seen of this new Nexus it looks to actually be even more of a clean simple understated device now two things um will this actually be called Nexus 5 and will this actually be called Android 4.4 KitKat well about the KitKat thing you can pretty much be guarantee that yes it's going to be called KitKat some people still don't believe it but uh if you've read more into the Android 4.4 story you'll realize that the partnership with KitKat came essentially at like the last second it was a very last second 4 fund sort of deal so earlier leaked versions of Android still show some key lime Pi elements and some naming schemes from keyme PI and even a debug icon from keyme pie but they've probably going to change all these things to match up with the KitKat Mantra uh as far as the Nexus 5 name goes uh it's kind of hard to say because on one hand they could say it's the Nexus 5 but but then the next Nexus will be the Nexus 6 and then the Nexus 7 which is the new tablet so naturally based on that a lot of people said it's just going to be called the Nexus 4 2013 or the new Nexus 4 that makes sense but honestly the only thing that's actually confirmed right now is the model number which is the LG g820 uh and that confirms two things number one it'll be made by LG again and number two it'll be a natural step up from the model number from the LG G2 which was the LG d8 802 but for the purposes of this video and for the purpose of the rumors we're just going to call it the Nexus 5 so if this new device is based on the LG G2 should we expect to have high-end specs like the LG G2 that's a question that's interesting because well first of all the Nexus line started off as being known for high-end specs the Nexus 1 was the first device to have a 1 GHz processor which at the time was nuts uh but right now as of more recently the Nexus 4 comes out and uh goes with a more mid highend range spec sheet but a much more competitive price so we've actually gotten the leaked specs of the new Nexus and we can confirm just about everything here so it's going to have a 5 in 1080P display it's going to have that Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz it'll have 2 GB of RAM and an 8 megapix back-facing camera with Optical image stabilization it'll also have a sealed 2,300 mAh battery if you were looking for a removable battery or removable storage Nexus is not for you and we're also looking at connectivity on LT e bands in the United States and it'll all come in a package that's just 8.6 mm thick these are all pretty high to mid to high specs I mean they're not Note 3 futureproof sort of specs on a phone but they're also uh pretty decent specs and I would expect to see a phone based off of the $600 to $700 LG G2 in the Google Play Store as competitive as Google can get I wouldn't be surprised to see a 16 or 32 GB version of the Nexus 5 sell for $4.99 off contract in the Play Store as far as carriers in the United States since the Play Store tends to be a very United States Centric thing uh I would expect all the major ones but don't cross your fingers for a Verizon Nexus 5 just don't it's probably not going to happen and even if it does happen again uh Verizon's likely going to find a way to screw it up like it does with all its other promising devices on its Network so uh I'm actually already in the process of fully switching over to AT&T in order to just use AT&T as my main line right now either way all the information about Nexus 5 will be finally unveiled and released officially this month it's October along with a whole bunch of other awesome Tech this month but all of the rumors will finally cease and the false things will be dispelled when the Google event actually happens I have a feeling that's not going to be the biggest surprise at the event the more exciting things that we don't already know much about like the Asus built Nexus 10 or maybe some Google Glass or some Google Chrome news uh might be more exciting but either way uh follow me on Twitter for more of the uh Nexus 5 coverage as it unrolls and if we get more stuff I'll be sure to share it with you if we get more leaked stuff that we don't already know I'll be tweeting that out but either way that's been it thank you for watching and I will talk to you guys in the next video peace ahey what is up guys I'm kbd here and earlier this year with the Google Play edition devices there's a little bit of worry that we might not see a new Nexus every year but this is 2013 and we know by now that just about everything new is going to leak before it's announced and this new Nexus is no exception so without any further Ado this is everything we know about the next Nexus so first of all the rumor mill really got going when an Android 4.4 promo video from Google went up and had a one or two second clip in it of a Google employee holding an unannounced device that said Nexus on it so we all pretty much assume that that's the next Nexus right there he's got an early copy and essentially that's where a lot of our initial impressions of what it's going to look like came from since then though we've gotten way more leaks from FCC submissions and leak service manuals and actual photos of the device itself that give us a much better idea of what to expect when the actual device is released so we basically already know what it's going to look like at this point so here is a pretty accurate render I would say of what to expect when the announcement finally rolls around when we see that Nexus 5 for the first time you can pretty much assume that that's what it's going to look like has a larger display and the LED notification light on the front a larger camera aperture on the back the matad black finish similar to the current Nexus 7 it's a very simple clean pretty much understated device now I have the Nexus 4 here which is also in its day a very clean simple understated device cuz it's a Nexus it has no front buttons on the front front but on the back it at least had a little bit of shine a little bit of Glitz or something to significantly distinguish it from other devices out there but from what we've seen of this new Nexus it looks to actually be even more of a clean simple understated device now two things um will this actually be called Nexus 5 and will this actually be called Android 4.4 KitKat well about the KitKat thing you can pretty much be guarantee that yes it's going to be called KitKat some people still don't believe it but uh if you've read more into the Android 4.4 story you'll realize that the partnership with KitKat came essentially at like the last second it was a very last second 4 fund sort of deal so earlier leaked versions of Android still show some key lime Pi elements and some naming schemes from keyme PI and even a debug icon from keyme pie but they've probably going to change all these things to match up with the KitKat Mantra uh as far as the Nexus 5 name goes uh it's kind of hard to say because on one hand they could say it's the Nexus 5 but but then the next Nexus will be the Nexus 6 and then the Nexus 7 which is the new tablet so naturally based on that a lot of people said it's just going to be called the Nexus 4 2013 or the new Nexus 4 that makes sense but honestly the only thing that's actually confirmed right now is the model number which is the LG g820 uh and that confirms two things number one it'll be made by LG again and number two it'll be a natural step up from the model number from the LG G2 which was the LG d8 802 but for the purposes of this video and for the purpose of the rumors we're just going to call it the Nexus 5 so if this new device is based on the LG G2 should we expect to have high-end specs like the LG G2 that's a question that's interesting because well first of all the Nexus line started off as being known for high-end specs the Nexus 1 was the first device to have a 1 GHz processor which at the time was nuts uh but right now as of more recently the Nexus 4 comes out and uh goes with a more mid highend range spec sheet but a much more competitive price so we've actually gotten the leaked specs of the new Nexus and we can confirm just about everything here so it's going to have a 5 in 1080P display it's going to have that Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz it'll have 2 GB of RAM and an 8 megapix back-facing camera with Optical image stabilization it'll also have a sealed 2,300 mAh battery if you were looking for a removable battery or removable storage Nexus is not for you and we're also looking at connectivity on LT e bands in the United States and it'll all come in a package that's just 8.6 mm thick these are all pretty high to mid to high specs I mean they're not Note 3 futureproof sort of specs on a phone but they're also uh pretty decent specs and I would expect to see a phone based off of the $600 to $700 LG G2 in the Google Play Store as competitive as Google can get I wouldn't be surprised to see a 16 or 32 GB version of the Nexus 5 sell for $4.99 off contract in the Play Store as far as carriers in the United States since the Play Store tends to be a very United States Centric thing uh I would expect all the major ones but don't cross your fingers for a Verizon Nexus 5 just don't it's probably not going to happen and even if it does happen again uh Verizon's likely going to find a way to screw it up like it does with all its other promising devices on its Network so uh I'm actually already in the process of fully switching over to AT&T in order to just use AT&T as my main line right now either way all the information about Nexus 5 will be finally unveiled and released officially this month it's October along with a whole bunch of other awesome Tech this month but all of the rumors will finally cease and the false things will be dispelled when the Google event actually happens I have a feeling that's not going to be the biggest surprise at the event the more exciting things that we don't already know much about like the Asus built Nexus 10 or maybe some Google Glass or some Google Chrome news uh might be more exciting but either way uh follow me on Twitter for more of the uh Nexus 5 coverage as it unrolls and if we get more stuff I'll be sure to share it with you if we get more leaked stuff that we don't already know I'll be tweeting that out but either way that's been it thank you for watching and I will talk to you guys in the next video peace a\n"