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A free scan shows the junk files, broken settings and background clutter dragging Windows down - then fixes them in one click.Free scan · Windows 10 & 11There are two Nexus phones codenamed M1 and S1 coming this year with both being put together by HTC; the latest Nexus rumors have claimed.
However, before anyone starts to draw any conclusions on this, the one thing that has to be kept in mind is that these are still rumors at best with neither HTC nor Google dropping any hint whatsoever about what’s cooking between them.
Also, details are mighty scarce this time around with Google managing to keep a tight leash on the device specifications so that it’s virtually nothing that we know of the next Nexus so far.
Fortunately, there are some loose bits to hang on to. For instance, Evan Blass who is better known by his Twitter handle @evleaks has claimed in one of his tweets that HTC indeed is making a pair of Nexus devices for Google. Further, the upcoming Nexus phones are being referred as M1 and S1 internally.
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- Google Pixel’s iconic design meets the latest evolution of the Pixel Camera on the new Pixel 11; Gemini Intelligence helps manage details so you can stay perfectly present[1]
- Unlocked Android phone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan: Works with Google Fi, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and other major carriers[2]
- Sleek, solid, and built to last: Pixel 11 has the slimmest camera bar yet in its class, a smooth satin back, and ultra-durable glass and IP68 water and dust protection, so it’s intentionally built to stay strong for years[3,4]
- Long battery life: With 30+ hours of reliable power and upgraded wireless charging, your Google Pixel 11 can charge 25% faster than before[5,6]; it even powers up to 55% in about 30 minutes with ultra-fast wired charging[7]
- The latest evolution of the Google Pixel Camera: Take super crisp closeups with an upgraded 30x Super Zoom[3]; Night Sight takes clear photos, portraits, and panos in low-light settings
Now both the codenames do rhyme nicely with the names ‘Marlin’ and ‘Sailfish’ that Google is using to refer to these devices in their development labs. Those again are in line with the usual Google convention of codenaming their Nexus devices based on marine life. Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P had the codenames Bullhead and Angler respectively.
Adding further credence to such a naming scheme is the sighting of the ‘Marlin’ codename in Gerrit, which is a Web-based code review tool used by Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
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- Google Pixel’s iconic design meets the latest evolution of the Pixel Camera on the new Pixel 11; Gemini Intelligence helps manage details so you can stay perfectly present[1]
- Unlocked Android phone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan: Works with Google Fi, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and other major carriers[2]
- Sleek, solid, and built to last: Pixel 11 has the slimmest camera bar yet in its class, a smooth satin back, and ultra-durable glass and IP68 water and dust protection, so it’s intentionally built to stay strong for years[3,4]
- Long battery life: With 30+ hours of reliable power and upgraded wireless charging, your Google Pixel 11 can charge 25% faster than before[5,6]; it even powers up to 55% in about 30 minutes with ultra-fast wired charging[7]
- The latest evolution of the Google Pixel Camera: Take super crisp closeups with an upgraded 30x Super Zoom[3]; Night Sight takes clear photos, portraits, and panos in low-light settings
However, while that adds some weight to ‘Marlin’, ‘Sailfish’ continues to loiter on losing ground. That’s not just because it hasn’t been spotted in Gerrit or such but there is also a mobile operating system going by the same name even though the OS has just an obscure presence at best. Still, that makes it quite unlikely for Google to consider the same name to identify any of their upcoming devices.
The Marlin has also been seen at the Geekbench browser benchmark listing even though the device name mentioned there is Google Nexus 6P. While that makes for an interesting decoy, the underlying specs spills the beans as the device listed boasts of a 4 GB RAM while Google Nexus 6P makes do with 3 GB of it. The said device also runs Android N compared to Android Marshmallow for the Nexus 6P.
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- Google Pixel 10 is the everyday phone unlike anything else; it has Google Tensor G5, Pixel’s most powerful chip, an incredible camera, and advanced AI - Gemini built in[1]
- Unlocked Android phone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan[2]; it works with Google Fi, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and other major carriers
- Unlocked Android phone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan[2]; it works - Google Fi, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and other major carriers
- The upgraded triple rear camera system has a new 5x telephoto lens - up to 20x Super Res Zoom for stunning detail from far away; Night Sight takes crisp, clear photos in low-light settings; and Camera Coach helps you snap your best pics[3]
- Pixel 10 is designed - scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and has an IP68 rating for water and dust protection[21]; plus, the Actua display - 3,000-nit peak brightness is easy on the eyes, even in direct sunlight[4]
All of that could be enough for one to be suspicious of Sailfish in its entirety as there might be no such device after all and Google might just be using it as a cover to keep rumor mongers engaged. Anyway, let’s hope we get to hear something more concrete on this soon enough.
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- Google Pixel 7 is powered by Google Tensor G2; it’s faster, more efficient, and more secure, with the best photo and video quality yet on Pixel[1].Other camera description:Front,Rear.Bluetooth Version 5.2 with dual antennas for enhanced quality and connection.
- Unlocked Android 5G phone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan[2]; works with Google Fi, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and other major carriers
- Pixel’s Adaptive Battery can last over 24 hours; when Extreme Battery Saver is turned on, it can last up to 72 hours[3]
- The 6.3-inch Pixel 7 display is super sharp, with rich, vivid colors; it’s fast and responsive for smoother gaming, scrolling, and moving between apps[4]
- Google Pixel 7 has wide and ultrawide lenses with up to 8x Super Res Zoom[5]; and Cinematic Blur brings more drama to your videos
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