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Full Specs of Google’s Second Nexus 7 Tablet Unveiled – Report

Next week, Google will kick off its annual Google I/O conference, where it might unveil a successor for last year’s Nexus 7 tablet PC, rumor has it. No official confirmation on the matter has been provided as of now, but a recent report appears to provide specific info on the full hardware specifications of t...

10 May 2013
03:46 GMT

Android 4.3 Versions Appear on More Devices

Some of the latest reports on Google’s plans for the Android operating system suggested that the company might be set to make official a new platform release at the Google I/O conference in May, and that it could call it Android 4.3, and some new confirmation on this has emerged. A recent article on Android A...

2 May 2013
08:41 GMT

Lava to Launch New Tablet Powered by Android 4.2

Lava Mobiles has recently confirmed that it is working on a new tablet that will run Google’s latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system. As AndroidOS points out, this would be the second tablet in India coming with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean platform out of the box, after Nexus 7, which is powered by the same...

29 April 2013
18:31 GMT

32GB Nexus 7 Arrives in Google Play Store in India

Starting today, mobile phone users in India can head over to the official Google Play Store to grab a new flavor of the Nexus 7 tablet PC, namely one that features 32GB of internal memory. The tablet PC is available for purchase through the Google Play Store in India starting today, though only with WiFi connectivi...

25 April 2013
08:11 GMT

ASUS Expects to Ship 8 Million Google Nexus 7 Tablets This Year

Nexus 7 is a tablet co-branded by ASUS and Google, which means that they both have reason to be excited about the latest rise in tablet demand. According to Digitimes, both of them agree that 2013 looks like a very ripe year for the tablet with a Qualcomm CPU, 3G and high-rest display. They even expect millions of ...

15 April 2013
10:46 GMT

Nexus 7 Successor to Arrive in July [Reuters]

Mountain View-based Internet giant Google is reportedly gearing up for the launch of a successor for last year’s Nexus 7 tablet PC, and might release it on shelves as soon as July, a new report on the matter suggests. We have already reported on a possible new 7-inch Nexus tablet coming from Google and ASUS, ...

3 April 2013
02:24 GMT

Nexus 7 Now Available in Google Play Store in India at Rs 15,999

Unveiled last summer, the Nexus 7 slate from ASUS is now available for purchase in India through Google’s web store, after being launched in the country through ASUS’ retail channels in November at Rs 19,981 ($367 / 285 Euro) and registering slow demand. Users in India can now head over to the Google Pl...

26 March 2013
03:10 GMT

Second-Gen Nexus 7 to Get Qualcomm Chipset Instead of Nvidia

We reported yesterday that Asus is already working on the next Nexus 7, which will feature improved hardware. The tablet is expected to go on sale in May for a suggested retail price of $250/ €195. According to Digitimes, Asus decided to include a Qualcomm chipset inside its Nexus 7 tablet instead of Nvidia. ...

19 March 2013
05:47 GMT

Asus Readying Second-Gen Nexus 7 Tablet and 5-Inch Intel-Based Smartphone

After announcing the Padfone Infinity at Mobile World Congress 2013 trade fair, Asus is now planning to introduce new Android devices that would target the mainstream market segment. According to Digitimes, the company is actively working on an improved Nexus 7 tablet which will compete with Apple’s iPad Mini ...

18 March 2013
03:47 GMT

Google to Launch Nexus 4, 7 and 10 in India

The Nexus 4 has been available on the market for quite some time now, but Google launched the smartphone only in several countries. Well, it looks like Nexus 4 is about to make its entrance on the Indian market. The folks over at Techwhack have just noticed Google setup a dedicated sites for Nexus 4 smartphone, as w...

10 March 2013
03:32 GMT

Nexus 7 Arrives in Google Play Store in South Korea

Mountain View-based Internet giant Google has made a new step towards expanding the availability of its Nexus 7 tablet PC, and has put the device up for sale in South Korea through its Google Play online store. Launched in summer last year, the device is now available for purchase through the portal in no less than...

9 March 2013
17:51 GMT

Visit Canonical at CeBIT 2013 and Win a Google Nexus 7 Tablet

The CeBIT 2013 event takes place these days, between March 5 and 9, in Hannover, Germany, and Canonical is there to enchant visitors with technical details about Ubuntu Cloud Stack and Ubuntu Landscape Systems Management. Canonical's stand is located in the Open Source Arena (Hall 6, Stand F16, (030)), where vi...

7 March 2013
10:38 GMT

Nexus 7 Dock Officially Lands in Google Play Store

Starting with March 6, the official Nexus 7 Dock can be bought through Google’s Play Store portal, the company has announced on Wednesday. Packing a microUSB port and audio out, the dock had been previously available for purchase via third-party retailers, but can now be acquired through Google’s own we...

7 March 2013
03:00 GMT

iRiver 7-Inch Tegra 3 Tablet with Jelly Bean Coming Soon for Only $230/€170

iRiver has just announced the upcoming availability of a pretty affordable 7-inch tablet, the WOWtab. The slate is likely to compete with Google’s Nexus 7 tablet, though we have some doubts when it comes to quality. Anyway, those willing to give this one a try should know that iRiver WOWtab will ship with Andr...

19 February 2013
19:31 GMT

Ubuntu Tablet OS Hardware Requirements Revealed

Canonical was proud to announced earlier today, February 19, that they are planning to release a modified version of the Ubuntu operating system, for tablets. Called “Ubuntu on tablets,” the yet to be released operating system will give users a modern and polished, yet classy tablet experience. You can...

19 February 2013
15:08 GMT

Updated Chameleon Launcher Showcased on Nexus 4 and Nexus 7

A beta flavor of Chameleon Launcher is expected to become available for download in the not too distant future on Android smartphones and small tablet PCs, and it has been already previewed on Nexus 4 and Nexus 7. The Kickstarter team has provided a sneak peek at some of the main enhancements set to become availabl...

16 February 2013
16:41 GMT

Android 4.2.2 (JDQ39) Available for Manual Download for Nexus 7 and Nexus 10

Android 4.2.2, the latest flavor of Google’s mobile operating system, has started to arrive on Nexus devices a few days ago as an over-the-air update, but it can already be downloaded manually on all of them. We have already reported that the necessary files emerged online for Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 handset...

15 February 2013
07:11 GMT

Android 4.2.2 Factory Images for Nexus Devices Now Available for Download

Google released Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for Nexus devices earlier this month and now the search giant has published factory images for these devices. Nexus 4, Nexus 7 Wi-Fi, Nexus 7 3G, Nexus 10, GSM Galaxy Nexus yakju and GSM Galaxy Nexus takju have just received their Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean factory image...

14 February 2013
15:11 GMT

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Rolling Out to GSM Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10

Although Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean leaked several weeks ago, we did not expect it to be deployed so quickly. Initial reports claimed this update contains a set of bug fixes and improvements, including a fix for Bluetooth A2DP issues. As AndroidPolice points out, the hotly anticipated Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update ...

12 February 2013
01:26 GMT

Asus Working on an Intel-Based Nexus 7 Killer Tablet

Asus did a very good job with Google’s Nexus 7 tablet, so Android fans have higher expectations from the company’s next slate. Rumors on the alleged Nexus 7 killer tablet surfaced a few days ago when details about Asus working on a 7-inch slate leaked in the wild. A few days after the initial thrill mor...

8 February 2013
03:33 GMT

Google and ASUS Reportedly Prep 1080p Nexus 7 Model

Mountain View-based Internet giant Google is reportedly gearing up for the launch of a new generation Nexus 7 tablet PC, one that would sport better hardware when compared to the current model. According to a recent article on DigiTimes, sources from the upstream supply chain claim that the new slate version will a...

29 January 2013
16:01 GMT

How to Reinstall Android on Nexus 7, Removing Ubuntu

The following tutorial will teach Nexus 7 users, who installed the Ubuntu Linux operating system on their tablet, how to re-install Android and remove Ubuntu from Nexus 7. This guide was designed as a continuation of our previous tutorial, about how to install Ubuntu on a Nexus 7 tablet, offering users a way to ret...

29 January 2013
10:00 GMT

How to Install Ubuntu on Nexus 7

The following tutorial will teach all users of the Ubuntu Linux operating system how to install their beloved distribution on the popular Nexus 7 tablet from Google and ASUS. Ubuntu for Nexus 7 was officially announced by no other than Mark Shuttleworth, the creator of the Ubuntu operating system, back in October 2...

23 January 2013
15:31 GMT

Nexus 7 Now Sold via Google Play with T-Mobile SIM Cards

T-Mobile users interested in the purchase of a new Nexus device should rejoice learning that the Nexus 7 tablet PC is now available through the Google Play Store with T-Mobile SIM cards in tow. Users will have the possibility to purchase the new device for $299, or €223 (the same as the HSPA+ model). Only the 32GB ...

17 January 2013
08:59 GMT

Android 4.2.2 Includes Bluetooth A2DP Audio Streaming Fix, Claims Google

We have already reported that Nexus 4 is now shipping with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system out of the box. Brazil, Malaysia and Czech Republic are the first countries where the new version of Android was spotted running on Nexus 4. Unfortunately, Google is still mum on the changes included in Android 4.2.2...

15 January 2013
11:21 GMT

Nexus 7 Back in Stock on Google Play Store

The elusive Nexus 7 tablet is once again back in stock on Google Play Store. The tablet was sold out several weeks ago, along with the 10-inch version. However, Android enthusiasts will be happy to know Google and Asus have worked hard to bring another batch of Nexus 7 units on the market. The 16GB Nexus 7 tablet i...

4 January 2013
03:20 GMT

Google Getting Ready for a Cheaper Nexus 7 in Q1 2013

Internet giant Google is expected to bring to the market a new flavor of its Nexus 7 tablet PC in the beginning of the next year, some of the latest reports on the matter suggest. According to DigiTimes, the company has already asked China-based touchscreen maker O-Film Tech to deliver parts for the device, which w...

20 December 2012
12:41 GMT

EE to Launch the Nexus 7 on Its 4G Data Contracts

UK-based carrier Everything Everywhere (EE) has just announced it would start offering the Nexus 7 tablet on its 4G data plans. However, as Eurodroid points out, given the fact the Nexus 7 does not come with 4G support, it will come bundled with a Huawei E589 Mobile Wi-Fi unit alongside, which is meant to connect th...

14 December 2012
08:52 GMT

Asus Nexus 7 (3G) Officially Introduced in Australia

We reported yesterday on the availability of the 3G version of Nexus 7 in Australia, and now Asus has made official the pricing options for the tablet. Unlike Australian retailer Kogan, which sells the Nexus 32GB 3G for $330/€265, Asus recommends a suggested retail price of $369 / €295 for the slate. The ...

6 December 2012
18:01 GMT

32GB Nexus 7 Wi-Fi Now Available in Australia for $300/€240

The illusive Nexus 7 tablet has launched in various regions, though the 3G version has yet to arrive in some countries. AusDroid reports that the Wi-Fi model has just gone on sale at JB HiFi for only $300/€240. Keep in mind that this is the 32GB variant and is available both online and at the retailer’s b...

3 December 2012
18:31 GMT

Google Nexus 7 3G Arrives at Three UK

UK-based carrier Three has just announced the immediate availability of the Nexus 7 3G tablet. One of the hottest tablets on the market, the 3G version of Nexus 7 has been recently introduced by Google and is one of the most popular among Android fans. Customers in the UK can now purchase the Nexus 7 3G for £1...

28 November 2012
10:06 GMT

Android 4.2.1 for Nexus Takju Now Available for Download

Shortly after Google started the rollout of the Android 4.2.1 update to Nexus 4, 7 and 10, the update has been made available for manual download to all Nexus Takju handsets. XDA Forum Junior Member dmapr managed to get his hands on the small update and it’s now up for grabs via AndroidPolice. Keep in mind th...

28 November 2012
01:56 GMT

White Nexus 4 Confirmed in the UK Bundled with Nexus 7

The white-themed Nexus 4 briefly appeared at Carphone Warehouse last week, but the smartphone strangely disappeared after a few days.However, the smartphone is now listed on TalkTalk and is up for pre-order bundled with Nexus 7 tablet. Unfortunately, TalkTalk confirms the pre-order stock has been exhausted. Check it ...

20 November 2012
08:58 GMT

SmartQ X7 Tablet with Jelly Bean and 1.5 GHz Dual-Core CPU Now Available for $250/€195

Following the huge success of the Google Nexus 7 tablet, the Chinese company SmartQ decided to launch an even better slate priced similarly, the X7. Although there are some major differences between the two tablets, the fact that SmartQ X7 is available worldwide for only $250/€195 should be a big advantage for ...

19 November 2012
17:31 GMT

32GB Nexus 7 Now Available in the Philippines

The 32GB flavor of the Nexus 7 tablet PC is now available for purchase in the Philippines through third-party retailers, although it has not been officially launched in the country as of now. The device can be seen listed as available at retailer Villman with a price tag of Php 13,995 ($340 / €270) attached to it. ...

14 November 2012
04:55 GMT

Download Android 4.2 Factory Images for Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 Now

Google has just released the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean factory images for some of the newest Nexus devices now available on the market. Those who own the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 can now download these images here. Keep in mind that these factory images are only available for some variations of the...

14 November 2012
03:01 GMT

No Android 4.2 Jelly Bean for Nexus S and Motorola XOOM

It looks like it's the end of the road for Motorola XOOM and Nexus S as both devices will continue to use Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean platform instead of the newest 4.2 version launched this week. According to Jean-Baptiste Queru, technical lead, Android Open Source Project, “there is no support for 4.2 on N...

14 November 2012
01:17 GMT

Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 Now Available in the US

Following their official release in various markets around the world, the new Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 devices are now available for purchase in the United States as well. The Nexus 4 is listed in Google’s Play Store with a price tag of $349.00 next to it for the 16GB model, and at $299 for the 8GB flavor. As f...

13 November 2012
11:46 GMT

8GB Nexus 7 Now on Sale at Staples for $160/€125

Although Google is about to kick off Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 sales in the US, Android fans should not miss the new Nexus 7 deals offered by multiple leading retailers across the country. Staples retailer has an interesting deal on the Nexus 7 tablet, which is available as stock lasts. According to Slickdeals, the 8GB v...

13 November 2012
10:40 GMT

Android 4.2 Up for Grabs for Nexus 7 Tablets Too

Google’s Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system is now available for download for the owners of a Nexus 7 tablet PC as well, after having been released for Nexus 4, Nexus 10 and Galaxy Nexus devices only several hours ago. The new operating system version is being pushed to the slate over-the-air as Build JO...

13 November 2012
05:19 GMT

32GB Nexus 7 Down to £179 in the UK

UK users interested in the purchase of Google’s new 32GB Nexus 7 tablet PC can now save £20 when buying it along with a case. Currys lists the device with a price tag of £199, but also promises £20 cash back to all those who will purchase it with a case. Basically, this means that users wi...

12 November 2012
05:23 GMT

3G Nexus 7 Is Coming Soon at Three UK

Mobile phone carrier Three UK announced on Tuesday plans to make the 3G-enabled Nexus 7 tablet PC available for purchase on its network in the near future. Made official last week, the new device comes with the same features and capabilities as the original Nexus 7, but adds support for 3G networks, providing users...

7 November 2012
05:17 GMT

New Nexus 7 Video Ad Available

Nexus 7, Google’s first tablet PC to be included in the popular lineup of Nexus devices, has received a new video ad in preparation for the release of a new 32GB flavor, complemented by a 3G-enabled model. The new device versions are expected to become available for purchase come November 13, and Google is re...

5 November 2012
12:11 GMT

Android 4.2 to Arrive on Nexus 7 on November 13

Google is reportedly gearing up for the release of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean for its Nexus 7 tablet PC users as soon as November 13, when the new Nexus devices (namely Nexus 4, 32GB Nexus 7 and Nexus 10.1) hit shelves. No official confirmation on the matter has been provided as of now, but it would make perfect sense f...

5 November 2012
08:40 GMT

Chrome OS Running Smoothly on Nexus 7 − Video

A few years ago, Chrome OS and Android were going head to head at Google. Now, it's pretty obvious to see which is the most popular and important to Google. Granted, there's a brand new and cheap Chromebook, but the three Nexus devices are getting a lot more attention. What's more, Android 4.2, the la...

3 November 2012
10:21 GMT

32GB 3G and Wi-Fi Nexus 7 Coming Soon to Australia

Android fans in Australia who are still waiting for the new 32GB Nexus 7 to hit shelves will be happy to know that the slate has been confirmed to arrive soon. According to AusDroid, the 32GB 3G and Wi-Fi Nexus 7 models will be available for purchase in Australia via Dick Smith Electronics. The 3G version of Nexus ...

2 November 2012
19:31 GMT

New Nexus Devices to Taste 13 EA Games from the Start

On Monday, Google announced the upcoming availability of new devices in the popular Nexus lineup, including a Nexus 4 smartphone, two new Nexus 7 versions, and a large Nexus 10 tablet PC. All these devices will receive access to 13 mobile games from Electronic Arts right from the day when they become available for ...

1 November 2012
08:41 GMT

No Nexus 4 or 3G Nexus 7 at Australian Wireless Carriers

At least two Australian wireless carriers will not be adding to their offerings Google devices that have been officially introduced on Monday, namely the Nexus 4 and 3G-enabled Nexus 7. Both Telstra and Vodafone have confirmed that neither of the two devices will become available for their customers. However, users...

31 October 2012
05:24 GMT

Nexus 7 Now in 32GB and 3G Flavors Too

Nexus 4 from LG was not the only new device that Google unveiled on Monday when making the new Android 4.2 operating system flavor official. The company also announced that Nexus 7, the first tablet PC to have been added to the popular Nexus lineup, will become available in a new, high-end capacity version, namely ...

30 October 2012
07:51 GMT

32GB Nexus 7 Now in Stock at Walmart

Although Google has canceled / postponed today’s Android event set for New York, the 32GB flavor of the Nexus 7 tablet PC is still emerging at various retailers out there. Walmart is the latest of them to list the new device on its website, with a price tag of $249 attached to it, just as previously reported....

29 October 2012
10:47 GMT


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