Latest leaked documents suggest Asus will build the next iteration of Google's 10-inch tablet, the Nexus 10, which might have a mid-October launch with Android 4.4 KitKat.
Google Inc., the largest web company, does not rest on its laurels and constantly strives to improve its catalog of smartphones and tablets to keep ahead in the market. Recent leaked documents suggest that the web giant has teamed up with Asus again to build the next iteration of Google's 10-inch tablet. Several earlier reports hinted at a Google Nexus 10, but now it seems that Asus will indeed build the device.
The leaked document, an inventory listing of the Nexus 10 on an anonymous store computer reads, "Google Asus Nexus 10". The details of the yet-to-be announced tablet are scarce. But the leaked photo by the popular tipster, @evleaks, clearly names Asus as the manufacturer for Google's second-generation Nexus 10, Phandroid reports. This means Google has not chosen the largest smartphone maker, Samsung, to build the next 10-inch tablet, unlike the first time.
Getting closer... pic.twitter.com/jrZ9eys7l1
- @evleaks (@evleaks) October 2, 2013
Asus, renowned computer hardware and electronics company, had previously helped Google build the new Nexus 7 device, launched this summer. The partnership has been successful and beneficial for both the firms.
The report also hints at the launch of the device to be somewhere in mid-October. It will run the latest Android 4.4 KitKat.
Another leaked document by Geek.com also showed the upcoming tablet listed as "Nexus 10 16G" to be manufactured by Asus. As the web giant has not sent out invites for its speculated October 14 launch with only 7 days left in hand, it is unlikely that the Nexus 10 will be unveiled then.
The details on the new device have not been leaked, but it is definite that it will boast a Snapdragon chipset and a 2560x1600 pixel display. Reports suggest that the Nexus 10 will be priced around $399 and will be listed on Google Play Store as well as hit the retail outlets.
The latest rumor coincides with another report of Google being in the midst of launching the next Nexus 5 smartphone, later this year. It is likely to be made by Motorola.
