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Google working on redesigned navigation buttons

Google is reportedly working on an app for providing ‘live customer support’ on Nexus devices. The search giant is also being said to be redesigning its navigation buttons that is supposed to arrive with final Android N release.Talking about the support app, Google’s rumored ‘Google Support’ app is said to enable users to share their smart phone screens with the agent, who can remotely check the broken Nexus device and fix it, according to a report in Android Police. There is, however, no information about as to when exactly Google plans to launch the app. It is likely that the company will bring Google Support app alongside the release of Android N and the Nexus devices later this year. There’s also no information about the support app being exclusive to Nexus devices.According to a separate report, Google is said to be working on redesigning the navigation bar with opaque buttons. The circular home button at the centre might be multi-coloured and may animate when users long-press on it. The new navigation bar is said to be part of the final Android N release.Talking about the Nexus smart phones, HTC is rumoured to be working on the year 2016 edition of the two Nexus devices, one with 5-inch display codenamed Sailfish and the other with 5.5-inch display codenamed Marlin. According to latest rumours, the Sailfish model is said to feature a full-HD resolution display, quad core processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB inbuilt storage, 12MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing camera, and 2770mAh. The handsets are also said to feature fingerprint sensorl, front-facing speaker at the bottom, and USB Type-C port.Stay updated on the go with Times of India News App. Click here to download it for your device.