Nonetheless, Google is rumored to launch a Nexus smartphone and tablet later this year. Chinese website MTK reported in April that Google plans to introduce a MediaTek-powered Nexus smartphone that could cost US$100. Earlier this week, Android Police received information indicating HTC is working on a Nexus 9 tablet which will be powered by NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor. Well, it seems that Google has grand plans for the Nexus brand this year.