New Rumor Says Nexus 9 Coming Next Week

Google's incoming Nexus tablet is believed to be launching soon, possibly (read: likely) replacing the Nexus 10, which has languished in the Play Store since being introduced along with the original Nexus 7. A new report suggests Google will announce the tablet next week, likely positioning it as a Nexus 10 replacement. The price tag alone suggests as much, but the 9-inch screen on the Nexus 9 would likely step on big brother's toes a bit. We are still wondering if the Nexus 9 is also meant to take the place of the Nexus 7 tablet.

According to Bright Side of News, the Nexus 9 will launch on October 15. The blog is also reporting the incoming tablet will hit the $399 price point. That's a bit higher than some speculated it could be, but isn't out of line. A Nexus 10 launched at that very same price point, and if Google hits all the right notes, there's no reason this one can't compete with an iPad mini.

Bright Side also says the Nexus 9 will hit stores on November 3. Aside from Google Play, the report says the Nexus 9 will be available elsewhere — like a Best Buy, or Amazon. The report only states the Nexus 9 will be made available both online and in brick-and-mortar stores, so snapping one up on launch day may not be difficult for those who jump on available tablets.

The Nexus 9 is rumored to be made by HTC, and sport an NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor. If true, this one will be a gaming tablet to be reckoned with, and put Apple on notice that they've got company in the 9-inch tablet realm.

Source: Bright Side of News