Rumours that LG will manufacture a Nexus device continue to gather steam. Android And Me has learned that LG and Google will co-host an event sometime in November at which they will introduce Android 4.2 and the LG Optimus G Nexus, a variant of the LG Optimus G.
Android 4.2 is not expected to come with major changes. It should include improved power management and an updated Google Play Store. The homescreens may also be represented by tabs going forward.
As important is the possibility that Google will make significant changes to its Nexus program. Going forward, any manufacturer will have the option of launching Nexus devices as long as they adhere to the requirements of the program. Among the requirements will be the use of stock Android and 64MB of secure memory for media streaming. Other hardware requirements will likely be added to ensure that Nexus devices will be able to support Android 5.0 which could launch in late 2013.
Building on prior rumours of an announcement in the “next 30 days”, the report adds Google’s Andy Rubin will probably talk about the new Nexus program at the AllThingsD: Dive into Mobile conference at the end of October but that no devices will be announced.
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