Huawei’s Nexus will be a beast. Photo: Google

Specifications for Huawei’s upcoming Nexus smartphone have leaked out ahead of the handset’s official unveiling this fall. A reliable source confirms the handset will be powered by Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 820 processor, and pack a 5.7-inch Quad HD display and fingerprint scanner.

The new Nexus 5 coud be crazy fast. Photo: Google

What is believed to be a second-generation Nexus 5 has appeared in AnTuTu benchmarks ahead of an official unveiling. The device has a performance score that far exceeds that of the latest devices, including the Galaxy S6, seemingly confirming it will boast high-end specifications.

Android M Developer Preview 2 is here. Photo: Google.

Earlier today, Google announced the release of the second Android M Developer Preview images for the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, and the Nexus Player.

Paranoid Android 5.1 has arrived. Photo: PA

The big Paranoid Android 5.1 update has arrived for those with Nexus-branded smartphones and tablets. Based on Android 5.1 Lollipop, the release brings lots of new features and improvements, including Wi-Fi calling on the Nexus 6, a brand new Theme Engine, and VoLTE on select devices.

Could the Nexus 5 be making a comeback? Photo: Google

Google will launch a refreshed Nexus 5 alongside its big Android M update this fall, according to a new report. The device is likely to be made by LG — which made the original Nexus 5 — and Google will be hoping it can reverse its declining Nexus sales.