We have been hearing about Android Silver for some time, an initiative that would effectively replace the Nexus program. Simply put, Android Silver would have Google partnering with manufacturers to produce high-end devices that run stock Android. Today, it seems that the Nexus 5 could be the final smartphone from the program.
On Twitter, @evleaks noted that a Nexus 6 does not exist and said “Farewell, Nexus.” After that, he did say a silver lining can be found. If you are not catching on, that presumably means the Android Silver initiative does exist and will be given some light soon.
Will we hear about it at Google I/O in June? There is a very good chance. There is also a very good chance that the Nexus 8 is announced. We could even catch a glimpse of the next version of Android then. Stay tuned.
Are you sad to see that the Nexus program may be axed?
Source: @evleaks (1), (2)
This sucks. I really wish they would just tell is now that way I can stop waiting and just buy the Nexus 5
Evleaks is wrong and can go to hell. (I really hope.)
Take it easy, tiger.
If they’re pushing a stock Android experience, you would have to assume things would remain somewhat the same. Google would partner to sell the devices, it just would not carry the Nexus name.
Doesn’t matter. Google knows how to do it right. No front buttons. Simple design. No pentile display (Samsung). Wireless charging. The list goes on.
Sure, the HTC one and Samsung S5 are badass phones with the Google Experience available, but the HTC banner, and the S5 with it’s front button and pentile display. Just don’t like it.
LG and Google are onto something. Hopefully they stick to it.
Completely agree that they did something great with the N5, but with Android Silver there would probably be OEMs doing something along the lines of the Moto X. Create a phone that has stock Android and build upon that with features that are actually useful.