A 5.9-inch Google- and Motorola-made Nexus is on its way?

If this new rumour is to be believed, it would seem we would be getting something Google fans have been waiting for: a bigger Nexus device made by Google and Motorola. Codenamed “Shamu” the 5.9-inch device will reportedly come with a fingerprint sensor and have a November release. It is tipped to be carried by several US carriers and other unspecified carriers around the world. Shamu is said to be running on a Google-based kernel, which is typically only used by Nexus devices. We’re not sure about the veracity of the rumour but it’s something we would want to hear more about if it is true.

Source: Android Headlines

Specs of HTC’s Nexus tablet leaked

Rumours about an HTC-made Nexus tablet have been making its rounds for a while. Now, Android Police has been able to obtain a leaked screenshot of the 8.9-inch tablet named Volantis. Some of the specs include a 2048x1440 resolution display with a 4:3 aspect ratio; aluminum zero-gap construction;  64-bit NVIDIA Logan processor; 2GB RAM; 16/32GB storage; front-facing stero speakers; and 8-megapixel rear camera with OIS and 3MP front camera.

The price will reportedly be around $399 for the 16GB Wi-Fi model and $499 for the 32GB Wi-Fi model. There is no word how much the LTE would cost. They are estimating it to be around $600 though.

Google releases Android stock email app as standalone app for Nexus and Google Play Edition devices

If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on Android’s stock email app and own a Nexus or Google Play Edition device (including HTC One M7 and Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Editions), you can now download the app from Google Play Store. Google has previously released its Google Calendar and keyboard apps so we’re not as surprised that this app is turned into a standalone app. This email app comes preinstalled with Android 4.4 KitKat.

Source: Ubergizmo

Google to reportedly release Android 4.4.3 to Nexus devices on May 23

While the rumour mill is abuzz with news that the Nexus line is on its way out, the current line of Nexus devices are tipped to be getting the new Android 4.4.3 update next week. Cult of Android reports the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7, and Nexus 10 will be getting the update on May 23, Friday. It will include a number of bug fixes and help refine the platform further. It isn’t confirmed if all four Nexus devices will be getting the software update on the same day or when the Google Play Edition devices will be getting the update. It is still a rumour at the moment. We will most likely here more about the update and other Android news at the upcoming Google I/O conference.

Source: Cult of Android