Rumours persist that Google will release an entry-level Nexus tablet priced below its currently cheapest model, the 16GB Google Nexus 7, which currently sells for CA$209/US$199. Digitimes still expects the company to unveil this cheaper tablet and predicts it will “have the strongest influence on its competitors.” Earlier rumours suggested that this tablet could sell for as low as US$99. […]
Google Nexus 7 sales closing in on 1 million tablets per month
ASUS, the manufacturer behind the Google Nexus 7 tablet, today revealed the first actual sales figures since the tablet launched this past summer. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Chief Financial Officer David Chang, revealed that sales have been steadily climbing. “At the beginning, it was, for instance, 500K units a month, then maybe 600, 700K. This latest […]
64GB version of Google Nexus 10 waiting in the wings?
When Google unveiled its Google Nexus 10 tablet on Monday, it indicated that it would be available in 16GB and 32GB configurations. Developed with Samsung, it features an eye-popping 2560×1600 (299ppi) display as well as a 1.7GHz dual-core Samsung Exynos 5250 processor and Google Android 4.2. But, as with other Nexus devices, there is no microSD card slot to expand […]
Google announces 32GB Google Nexus 7
Despite not holding its Android event today, Google announced the Nexus 4 smartphone and Nexus 10 tablet. It also announced two new version of its Google Nexus 7 tablet. As expected, both will come with 32GB of storage. One will be Wi-Fi-only while the second will also offer HSPA+ data connectivity. The 32GB Wi-Fi model will sell for CA$259/US$249 while […]
Google announces Google Nexus 10 tablet with Android 4.2
To go along with its new Nexus 4 smartphone, Google announced the Nexus 10 tablet. Billed as “a premium entertainment device,” it was developed together with Samsung. As expected, it comes with a 10.1-inch WQXGA (2560×1600) display. With Android 4.2 preloaded, it also introduces support for multiple users with switching on the lockscreen. We believe that everyone should have quick […]
Google announces Google Nexus 4 smartphone with Android 4.2
As widely expected and oft-rumoured, Google today announced the Nexus 4 smartphone. It was developed together with LG. Google Nexus 4 specifications: Processor: 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro Operating system: Google Android 4.2 Cellular connectivity: GSM/UMTS/HSPA+ Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC Display: 4.7-inch HD (1280×768) Input: Capacitive touchscreen Memory: 2GB RAM Storage: 8GB or 16GB onboard (no microSD […]
Movie purchases and magazines now available on Google Play in Canada
Google may have canceled its Android event scheduled for today but it appears that some things that might have made it into today’s announcement are still being rolled out. Canadians (and Australians) now have the ability to buy movies through Google Play. Only rentals had been possible earlier. Most recent releases look to be on sale for CA$19.99 for SD […]
Google Nexus 7 out of stock at Google Play
Both the 8GB and 16GB models of Google’s Nexus 7 tablet are sold out at Google Play in Canada and the U.S. this morning. Both are now listed as “coming soon.” Google had been widely expected to announce a new 32GB model of the Nexus 7 tablet at its now-postponed Android event today. The new model would have replaced the […]