Google is pushing a software update to the tablet to enable the application

Jul 18, 2012 10:31 GMT  ·  By

Google has started to deliver the Nexus 7 tablet PC to those who pre-ordered it, and it has also announced the availability of a mall software update for the device.

The new firmware is meant to bring Google Wallet to the device, so that people can use it to make payments while on the go. The tablet comes with included NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities, and the new update will enable the Google Wallet application to take full advantage of it.

“If you're carrying this thin, ultraportable tablet in your backpack or purse, you can now tap, pay and save with Google Wallet,” Google notes in a post on Google+.

A 7-inch tablet might not represent the most convenient way to make payments in stores, but it will certainly prove a great option when it is at hand.