HTC has had a rough going for the last few years. Struggling to really hit it big. Most of their focus is on phones with devices like the HTC One line and the more recently released Desire refresh line. The company has said that their smartwatch wearable plans have been shelved for this year, so that is out. So what about tablets? The last set of tablets I can remember from HTC was the Flyer and the Jetstream. Neither of which were particularly amazing. Â The most recent news about a Nexus tablet though has been aimed at a Nexus 9 tablet that would be made my HTC. While nothing is 100% confirmed, HTC President of North Asia, Jack Tong, let loose a simple statement during a press briefing this morning.
Mr. Tong told the press that the Nexus 9 tablet represents “HTC’s commitment” to return to the tablet market. Focus Taiwan goes on to report that the Nexus 9 is set to be unveiled on October 16th and is expected to be announced along side Android L and the Nexus 6. This was all during a briefing that took place this morning in New York. HTC does have a “Double Exposure” event planned for later this evening where we know they will be announcing the ReCamera, the portable camera accessory.
The leaked specs for the Nexus 9 included a NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB and 32GB options, 8MP camera, Quad HD display with 2560×1600 resolution and dual front-facing BoomSound speakers. A more recent leaked image of the rear of the tablet also offers up a more matte appearing finish vs the previously thought aluminum. I could only image what a 9-inch tablet made with a an aluminum body design would have cost. I am assuming the tablet will launch with Android L and also be 64bit.
Source: Focus Taiwan Via 9to5Google
