Update 07:58 EDT: There will no expandable memory in the Nexus 9, my source just got in contact with me to correct the original claim.
Original story
The Nexus 9 - codenamed the
The source explained to me that Google had planned to hold an official event for the new tablet, but because it was still fine tweaking Android L, it decided against a ‘big reveal’. Instead the new tablet, and a new smartphone made by Motorola, will be launched via a blog post tomorrow.
Volantis will be available for pre-order on the 17th October and available to purchase on the 3rd November. Although there’s no information on when Android L will be available for other Android devices, and the pre-order and purchasing dates are subject to last minute change. The 16GB version will cost $399 and the 32GB LTE version will retail for $499. Both devices will have expandable memory.
A digital mock-up of the Nexus 9 by Android Police
Most of what has been rumoured is accurate, according to my source. The tablet will have an 8.9-inch 2048x1440 display, weigh 480 grams, have a 64-bit dual-core processor, an Nvidia Kepler GPU and a 8MP rear-facing camera and 3MP front-facing camera. HTC and Google have also opted for a “brushed aluminum” frame - instead of an all metal design - to keep costs down.
Some of HTC’s popular features on its own devices has travelled over to the Google tablet including HTC’s boomsound and the dual front facing speakers, both of which featured on the One M8 and Desire EYE.
An additional “origami” magnetic stand-case will be available tomorrow which can apparently be bent into any shape - and can fold in all directions - to prop the tablet up.
This puts Google in direct competition with
The larger tablet is likely to see the introduction of the Touch ID and both will have the same A8 processor that powers the iPhone 6.
