Google's Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and the flagship Nexus 5 handset are rumoured to be launching next Tuesday, following hints dropped by the company at a developer event this week.
Named in partnership with Nestle and continuing the alphabetical dessert theme of its predecessors, Android 4.4 KitKat is the first major update for Android since Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. While there have been two minor updates, Android 4.2 and Android 4.3, these have shared the Jelly Bean name, and have thus not been considered a truly new release.
The software is expected to launch alongside the Nexus 5 handset, which is most likely manufactured by LG. Previous rumours have suggested it will include a large 5.2in, Full HD 1,920x1,080 display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor running at 2.3GHz, 3GB of RAM and a choice of 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of storage.
Although early rumours had suggested the handset would be launching on the 14th, attendees at a Greek developers event received heavy hints that the handset would be announced on the 15th of October - next Tuesday. Although the Nexus 5, and Android 4.4, will be unveiled then, local technology site Tech Manaics suggests that retail availability is unlikely before the end of the month.
Pricing for the handset has not been confirmed, but is expected to retail for under £250 with Google once again targeting the mid-range market with high-end specifications.
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