The rumored Nexus 5 smartphone has been spotted running on the latest Android 4.4 KitKat operating system.
Rumors of Google's next Nexus smartphone are intensifying as of late. Google has recently announced its next mobile operating system, Android 4.4 KitKat, and the Nexus 5 may be the first Android device to run on the latest operating system.
A new Nexus handset was also spotted in the Android 4.4 KitKat unveiling video, but the company has since removed the clip. The latest leaked images and the videos of the Nexus 5 come courtesy of 9to5Google.
The leaked images suggest that the front of the Nexus 5 is very similar to the Nexus 4, but the rear of the handset seems to have a vertical Nexus logo and a rubberized textured backing for easy gripping.
"Today we've received the images above showing what looks to be the Nexus 5 in the wild, and it looks identical to pre-production units floating through the FCC and elsewhere. The tipster also sent along the videos below, which could give us a glimpse at Android 4.4 KitKat running on the Nexus 5, although it looks like the bootup from Google Play Edition phones," reports 9to5Google.
The 9to5Google report also claims that the leaked images are of a Nexus 5 left to charge unsupervised by a Google employee at a bar. A worker of the bar was able to take some images and short videos of the handset.
Google launched the Nexus 4 in Oct. 2012 and the handset hit the shelves in Nov. 2012. The handset packed in impressive features and customers were attracted to the smartphone as it was available at a very affordable price.
Rumors suggest that the Nexus 5 will also sport high-end specifications, including a 5-inch 1080p FHD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.26GHz and 2GB of RAM. The handset will also be equipped with a 10-megapixel rear-facing camera. Google has not yet announced the handset but some speculations suggest that the company will reveal the Nexus 5 at an event on Oct. 14.
The high demand for the Nexus 4 saw Google struggling to keep up with supplies, resulting in many unsatisfied customers. Google will have to be careful with the launch of Nexus 5 and ensure a smooth supply of the handset to attract more sales.
