The same day that invitations went out to a mysterious Google breakfast event with Sundar Pichai who happens to head up the Android and Chrome OS teams, images and a video of the next-generation Google Nexus 7 tablet have surfaced courtesy of AndroidCentral. It’s not immediately clear whether the ASUS-built tablet, identified as the ME571K_PR1_SKU2, is the final version of […]
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New Google Nexus 7 to launch by end of July?
Google and ASUS could finally be ready to announce the next-generation Nexus 7 tablet. Citing its usual “industry sources,” Digitimes reports that the launch will take place in late July or early August. Supporting earlier rumours, the report adds that the new Nexus 7 will come with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600, a 7-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) LED, a 5MP rear […]
ASUS agent reveals launch and specifications of next Nexus 7 tablet?
An ASUS representative appears to have missed the memo about not revealing information about unannounced devices. When asked about the ASUS K009 tablet during an online chat, an unnamed agent volunteered not only a possible launch date but also a number of specification details. First asked about a launch date, the agent said the tablet would be released “before the […]
Next Generation Google Nexus 7 Specifications Revealed?
Rumours continue to point to the ASUS K009 (ME571KL) being the next generation Google Nexus 7 tablet, possibly with the ASUS K008 (ME571K) alongside as the Wi-Fi only model. The K009 just got its FCC certification and has also popped up on the Bluetooth SIG website where we get a glimpse of the device and the following description: This tablet […]
Google Nexus 7 Dock now available in Canada
It’s taken a bit of time but Google today announced via Twitter that the Google Nexus 7 dock is finally available in Canada. Charge and dock your Nexus 7. This dock is expertly angled for optimum viewing of your Google Play movies and television shows. It comes equipped with an audio jack that is ideal for a powered speaker system. […]
Next-generation Google Nexus 7 to use Qualcomm S4 Pro processor?
More changes appear to be in store for the next-generation Google Nexus 7 than had been originally reported. You can now add a change of processor to earlier rumours that it will gain a Full HD (1920×1080) display and thinner bezels. According to Pacific Crest analyst Michael McConnell, Google and ASUS will drop the NVDIA Tegra 3 processor in favour […]
Second-generation Google Nexus 7 to sport FHD display?
According to Digitimes, Google is teaming up with ASUS again for a second generation of its Nexus 7 tablet. Recently released engineering samples suggest that the new model will feature a Full HD (1920×1080) display and thinner bezels. It adds that it will run Jelly Bean but that could be bumped to Key Lime Pie should the next major version […]
Google Nexus 7 docking station coming soon for US$39.99
Despite the success of the Google Nexus 7, Google and ASUS have been slow to offer accessories for it. So far, we have only seen a cover (available in three colours) and a charger. Earlier this month, we got a peak at an upcoming docking station. It is now listed on the B&H for US$39.99 (or CA$39.53). It is not […]