Rumours have given us specifications and renders of the upcoming Google Nexus 6. It appears that we can now add benchmark results to the list of evidence that Google is readying a new Nexus smartphone to go along with the launch of Android L. It has popped up on the Geekbench website as the Motorola Shamu, its development codename. A multi-core […]
Motorola Shamu
Motorola Shamu poses next to LG G3?
Following new details and a press render, the Motorola Shamu, better known as the Google Nexus X or Nexus 6, has now popped up next to the LG G3. The image above first surfaced in comments over at Droid-life and Android Police rather than an actual post. In itself it reveals nothing new but does reaffirm claims that the Shamu will look […]
Motorola-built Google Nexus X to launch around Halloween
Rumours about the Motorola-built Nexus smartphone continue to gather steam. PhoneArena has learned that the device is known internally at Motorola as the Nexus X and will carry model number XT1100. The report also suggests that the latest Nexus smartphone could launch around Halloween. It appears now that Google will not name the device the Nexus 6 because of a potential […]
Motorola Shamu visits India
The Motorola Shamu first surfaced in rumours in late July as a 5.9-inch phablet that would launch as the Google Nexus 6. Since then, it has been a regular topic for rumours with more and more details coming to light. Recent benchmarks now suggest that it will be a 5.2-inch smartphone. It now looks like we have a model number to […]
Motorola to launch 8 new devices including Nexus one by the end of the year?
If the latest rumour holds true, Motorola could wrap up the year with the launch of 8 new devices. Between now and Christmas, Motorola could unveil three new DROID devices, four Motorola branded devices and a Nexus smartphone. It would certainly make for a very busy year-end especially as its acquisition by Lenovo is expected to close in the same […]
Verizon to launch Motorola Shamu as Moto S?
The Motorola Shamu has been the topic of a number of rumours already. Initially rumoured to be a 5.9-inch phablet that would launch as the Google Nexus 6, recent benchmarks have suggested instead a device with a more reasonable 5.2-inch display that would launch as the next Nexus smartphone when Android L is ready for prime time. New details have emerged […]
Motorola Shamu specifications revealed?
When the Motorola Shamu popped up on GFXBench yesterday, the usual specifications that came with the benchmarking results were unfortunately missing. Based on the information available, we guessed that it would pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and a Full HD display. A day later, the specifications have appeared and we have a much better idea of what kind of device […]
Motorola Shamu phablet gets benchmarked
The evidence continues to grow that Google and Motorola are indeed collaborating on a new Nexus device codenamed Shamu. The mysterious device which could come with a 5.9-inch display has now surfaced on the benchmark website GFXBench. Oddly, whereas most other device listings give us a glimpse at specifications, this entry does not. We’re left to go on a single benchmark […]