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iPad mini rumors reignite over Nexus 7

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Google's own-brand entrance into the 7-inch tablet market with the Nexus 7 has refueled speculation about a so-called iPad mini, with Apple expected to face increasing pressure to compete at the tweener size. Rumors of a smaller iPad - which would slot into the mid-point between the existing, 9.7-inch model, and the 3.5-inch iPhone and iPod touch - have circulated for as long as the iPad has been on sale; however, the arrival of the new Nexus 7 running Jelly Bean is arguably the biggest motivator yet for Apple to make good on the heresay. Read The Full Story

ASUS CEO: Building Nexus 7 “is like torture”

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

ASUS CEO Jonney Shih has given a blunt summary of the development process for the Nexus 7 tablet launched at Google IO today, saying that Google "demand a lot" from their hardware partners. Building to a strict target price without cutting corners led to no small number of headaches on the R&D team, apparently; "our engineers said it is like torture" Shih told AllThingsD. To meet those demands, ASUS had to assign at least forty extra team members to the project. Read The Full Story

Google Nexus Q hands-on

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week we’ve gotten our first look at the Nexus Q, a device that’s made to be Google’s “first social streaming media player.” This device has been revealed in its final form at Google I/O 2012 where attendees will all be given the device for free in their very own Developer Pack. This device is made to be a hub, running Android, for all of your Android devices to connect to and push media galore to your home audio system and/or HDTV.

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Google Nexus 7 hands-on

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week at Google I/0 2012 we’ve gotten the opportunity to take a bit of time to get some hands-on time with the brand new ASUS Nexus 7 tablet by Google. This device has been given out as a part of the free Developer Pack delivered to all attendees at the I/O 2012 conference, and it’s quite the powerhouse. This device is made to be handheld, has a soft back so you’ve got fully comfortable experience, and the whole shebang is made to show off not only the newest bits of Google Play, but Android 4.1 Jelly Bean as well.

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Google IO 2012: Nexus 7 and Nexus Q hardware wrap-up

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Google’s IO Keynote wasn’t all about Jelly Bean: the company also had some slick new hardware to demonstrate in the shape of the Nexus 7 tablet and Nexus Q media computer. The ASUS-made Nexus 7 came as little surprise, a 7-inch 1280 x 800 tablet running Jelly Bean on a Tegra 3 processor. As for the Nexus Q, that takes a little more explaining.

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Google IO swag: Free Nexus 7, Nexus Q and Galaxy Nexus

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Google IO has become known for its swag potential, and 2012 is no exception. Google has promised all 6,000 attendees an "Android Developer's Pack", made up of the three key products from today's opening keynote. In the pack, a Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7 tablet, and a Nexus Q media computer. Read The Full Story

Google+ pushed to Android tablets and iPad

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week at Google I/O we've gotten our first glimpse at Google+ for tablets, shown as a lovely streaming beast that's looking rather different from any stream we've seen before. This application works in landscape mode primarily - or it was designed to do so, anyway, and is made specifically so that you can stream video with hangouts, first of all. This update brings hangouts to the tablet and makes the interface just as simple and workable as the basic version in the desktop-based app. Read The Full Story

Google demos Currents for Nexus 7 plus Horn and Dead Trigger

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Google has demonstrated some of the high-performance games owners of the new Nexus 7 tablet will be able to enjoy, as well as a new version of Currents, the company's news app. Currents has been updated specially to suit the Nexus 7 slate, complete with page formatting to suit the 7-inch screen together with instant translation. Read The Full Story

Nexus 7 priced and dated

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week the Nexus 7 tablet from Google has been revealed as coming at an amazing $199 including a release date of Mid-July and availability for purchase starting today. This device has a 7-inch HD display, brings on no less than the ultra-powerful NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, and is the first device that will get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. This tablet will likely be shown off later today for participants at Google I/O. Read The Full Story

Google Nexus 7 runs Chrome as default browser, shuns Flash

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

Here’s an interesting little tidbit from the Nexus 7 reveal: the tablet will be the first device that will ship with the Google’s Chrome as the standard browser. It will replace the default Android browser, so it looks like Google is finally going to throw some weight behind the mobile browser on future devices. It does raise an interesting question though: does that mean Google is going to ignore Flash content completely? Read The Full Story

Google Nexus 7 tablet official

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week at Google I/O 2012 the teams of Google and ASUS have revealed the Nexus 7 ASUS tablet – the first official Nexus series Android tablet – with Jelly Bean. This device has 1200 x 800 HD pixels across its face, a Tegra 3 quad-core processor with 12-core GPU from NVIDIA, a front-facing camera (whose specs were not revealed), and a 9 hour battery (video playback). This tablet is 340g light, “fits perfectly in one hand”, and “just feels right.”

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ASUS exec confirms imminent Google tablet

, Jun 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

We’ve seen the rumors and leaks for months, but now an ASUS executive has all but confirmed that Google will be unveiling a 7-inch Nexus tablet later today. The exec, who wished to remain anonymous, spoke to Reuters regarding Google’s plans, saying the company wished to have its own affordable tablet in place to compete with others in the marketplace. Read The Full Story
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