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With the reintroduction of the Nexus 7, complete with the same name as it had in its first iteration, Google revealed that Android 4.3 would also be called Jelly Bean. This system’s detailing began with a boost to Multi-User abilities with Restricted Profiles – this is for parents, for the most part, allowing and dis-allowing bits and pieces of the operating system depending on the user. From there, Google launched directly into Bluetooth Smart – also known as Bluetooth Low Energy, this coming alongside Bluetooth 4.0.

Google’s Android 4.3 will be coming in with OpenGL ES 3.0 for developers – this will open a lot of doors for next-generation games in an environment that brings a lot of support for higher-definition graphics and 3D gaming. Demoing 3D abilities with a showing by the folks at Silicon Studio, then moving on to a futuristic motorcycle game powered by the Unity gaming engine, Google made the case for Android being a prime spot for the next generation in groundbreaking mobile gaming graphics.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean will be coming with a new set of DRM which will benefit hardware-based encryption for video. Google flashed one of the biggest names in video streaming – Netflix – on stage along with a note on how they’ll be taking advantage. This new DRM will allow Netflix to play 1080p video with any device working with Android 4.3 – and of course, the Nexus 7 (the new Nexus 7) will be able to take full advantage of it.

This update to Android will be appearing today – starting with Google’s Nexus devices like the Nexus 7, Nexus 10, and Nexus 4, then rolling out to Google Play edition smartphones “very soon”. Stay tuned as we have a more in-depth look at this system update today, right here on SlashGear’s Android Hub!

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean official as Google takes a half-step is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The original Nexus 7 launched in a relative vacuum — there were other low-cost, 7-inch Android tablets before, but few with the full support of a major manufacturer. The 2013-era Nexus 7 is entering a far more crowded marketplace with many recognizable names, and even more aggressive pricing. With that in mind, we’ve compared Google’s latest tablet with three of its newest 7-inch peers — ASUS’ MeMo Pad HD 7, HP’s Slate 7 and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 — to see whether it’s as strong a value as its predecessor.

Ironically, the new Nexus 7 occupies the high end in this space. It’s the most expensive tablet here, with the sharpest display, the fastest processor and the most built-in storage. However, that doesn’t mean it’s priced out of contention. The $30 you save with the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 just isn’t worth it; Samsung’s tablet is a big step down in every aspect outside of expandability. And you’re clearly getting what you pay for with the Slate 7, whose low price doesn’t excuse a poor display and sluggish performance.

The Nexus 7’s real competition comes from its own manufacturer, ASUS. While the MeMo Pad HD 7 has a lower resolution screen and a slower CPU, its cameras, display quality, processing power and storage are superb for the price. If you don’t crave the Nexus 7’s technology or stock Android 4.3, it may be wiser to save $80 and buy the good-enough MeMo Pad instead. Full specifications for all the tablets are available after the break.

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This week Google ramps up to their release of the next-generation Nexus 7, they’ve made time to sing the praises of the one that’s already out. Speaking highly of the 7-inch tablet as a machine that’s effectively changed the speed at which Android tablets are being sold, Google asked ASUS Johnny Shih to stand up and wave for a quick “well done!” THen came the big jump.

Noting that the ASUS-made Nexus 7 currently accounted for a cool 1/10 Android tablets sold in the present day, Google made one thing clear: they weren’t about to stop selling it. Noting that the company was very excited about how well the tablet had done up unto this point, they made clear that they’d be moving into the future with a new model.

“We are very excited to talk about both the new Nexus 7 and all the developments in Google Play.” – SVP of Android, Chrome and Apps, Sundar Pichai

Soon after this big pump-up of the original, the Nexus 7 2 (aka the New Nexus 7) was introduced by Google’s Hugo Barra.

“We’re announcing the new Nexus 7. Here it is.” – Hugo Barra, VP, Android Product Management

Stick around here on SlashGear all day long to catch the rest of the news on the Nexus 7 as it runs into the future full steam, massively sharp display and all. Hit up our Nexus 7 tag portal for more!

Nexus 7 commands 10 percent of Android tablets as Google sings praises is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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