Google may rename 'Nexus' smartphones 'Pixel'
According to reports, Google is dropping the 'Nexus' brand name from its devices and will instead name its two upcoming smartphones 'Pixel' and 'Pixel XL'. Google has previously branded its Chromebooks and an Android tablet as Pixel. Rumours suggest that Google will launch these smartphones in an event on October 4 along with a 4K-enabled Chromecast and Daydream VR headset.