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Google unveiled the new Nexus 7 today, complete with faster internals, as well as an impressive 1920×1200 7-inch display. Another addition to the tablet is 4G LTE, and it’ll be coming to AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile when the tablet releases the US. The best part is, all three carriers will use the same SKU.

The 4G LTE version will only come in a 32GB flavor, while the WiFi-only models will be available in 16GB and 32GB versions. The LTE-ified variant will cost $349 on any of the carriers. This is compared to the $269 32GB version for WiFi only. That’s $80 more, on top of a data plan you’ll be paying for every month.

However, while the tablet has a launch date of July 30, the LTE version will be arriving “in the coming weeks.” We’re guessing that Google is putting the release date into the hands of the carriers, so we should be hearing from AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile at some point in the near future about availability.

We’re also not sure if AT&T or Verizon will subsidize the new tablet. They probably won’t, seeing as how the Nexus 7 is already at a really low price point to begin with, but at least that means users won’t be binded to a contract when they get service for their new Nexus 7. Be sure to keep an out on SlashGear for carrier announcements regarding the new slate.

Nexus 7 LTE arriving as one SKU on multiple US carriers is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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We’ve already been treated with all the details we could ever want from the second-generation Nexus 7, but Google is just now making the device official. Google’s new head of Android, Sundar Pichai, revealed the new tablet today, and while it looks rather similar to the previous generation, there are quite a few differences, both on the inside and outside.

As for the outside, it comes with the same black shell and 7-inch display, but the new tablet is just slightly bigger and thinner than its predecessor. There’s also now a camera gracing the back of the tablet, which comes in at 5 megapixels, and that’s paired up with a 1.2MP front-facing shooter. As for the display, we’re not looking at a 1920×1200 resolution over the older 1280×720 resolution. This makes the new display the highest-resolution on the market, according to Google.

On the inside, the refreshed Nexus 7 is running a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 8064 processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 320 graphics. The tablet also sports 802.11a/b/g/n wireless, NFC, and Bluetooth 4.0. These internal improvements should make this new model a heck of a lot quicker than the original variant. Google claims it’s 1.8x faster, with the GPU being 4x better.

It also doesn’t hurt that the tablet now comes with wireless charging, making it the next device from Google support such a feature, on top of the Nexus 4. However, only the 32GB version will come with such privilege.

One of the biggest additions, however, is on the software end with an upgrade to the also-just-announced Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, which comes with a slew of new features, as well as a heap of performance improvements to make the user interface that much more snappier and speedy.

The refreshed Nexus 7 still comes with a microUSB for charging, but there’s also SlimPort support for outputting video at 1080p quality. So when will this thing be available? Pre-orders start today with an official launch date of July 30. Prices start at $229 for the 16GB version, and the 32GB version will cost $269. 4G LTE versions will also be available on AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. The LTE version will cost $349 and will only come in the 32GB flavor.

New Nexus 7 official with Android 4.3 and 1920×1200 display is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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If you haven’t already heard, Google is hosting an event later today that is said to see the official unveiling of Google’s next-generation Nexus 7. However, Best Buy seems to have jumped the gun a bit and have put the tablet up for pre-order on their website, with both the 16GB and 32GB models available.

UPDATE: Looks like Best Buy caught the oopsie and have changed the status to “coming soon”

We already saw a circular ad leak just recently at Best Buy that showed the new Nexus 7 tablet advertised and ready to sell, with a suspected release date of July 30. The ad only showed us a small amount of specs to look forward to, including Android 4.3, but the pre-order page shows that Google is sticking with the Jelly Bean name for this latest update.

The Best Buy listing shows the new Nexus 7 running a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 8064 processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 2GB of RAM and Adreno 320 graphics. The tablet also sports 802.11a/b/g/n wireless and Bluetooth 4.0. The screen is staying at 7 inches, but will have a smooth 1920×1200 resolution.

There will also be a 5MP rear camera paired up with a 1.2MP front-facing snapper. You’ll also be treated with SlimPort, which will let you output 1080p video directly from the tablet. The Best Buy listing pretty much gives away everything on the new Nexus 7 just a few hours before the official unveiling is planned to take place.

Perhaps the only thing we didn’t really know before was whether or not Android 4.3 would be Jelly Bean or Key Lime Pie. Rumors in the past have all hinted to the update sticking with the Jelly Bean moniker, but it looks like it’s confirmed now, thanks to this Best Buy listing. Prices for the new tablet start at $229, with the 32GB version priced at $269.

Nexus 7 2 pre-orders land at Best Buy ahead of today’s event [UPDATE] is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The new Nexus 7 appeared earlier this week in press photos, and today we’re getting another look at the device, this time in a couple of shots that include its packaging. The leak comes from a Reddit user who claimed to have just received the device, promising more images to follow shortly, though none have been provided yet.

The images were posted by Reddit user xQckx, along with a timestamp in the images. One show the box the Nexus 7 2 came in, and the second shows the tablet resting on the opened packaging, with Google’s logo visible in the bottom and some plastic scattered about. Unfortunately, there’s not much to tell about the device from the leak.

The user hasn’t yet responded to any questions about where he or she got the device, and has deleted at least one of his responses in the comment thread, so don’t get your hopes too high about more images. The tablet in the image does match the leaks we’ve seen in recent times, however, including the press shots that surfaced yesterday.

The 7-inch slate is said to have a 1920 x 1200 resolution, with large bezels on the top and bottom and slightly smaller ones on the sides. The rear camera is said to be a 5-megapixel offering, with the front-facing camera being 1.2-megapixels. Under the hood, there’s said to be a quad-core processor, and per the images, it looks like a pair of speakers on the back.

The first round of the device is said to be a 16GB offering, while a 32GB and possibly 64GB variety being available later on. It looks like there will be a microSD card for expansion, but that is yet to be seen. The 16GB version is expected to be priced at $229, with different prices coming in depending on various factors.

VIA: Engadget

SOURCE: Reddit

Nexus 7 2 appears in leaked photos alongside packaging is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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A full set of Nexus 7 2 – aka the ASUS-made reboot of the popular Android tablet – press images have leaked this morning with front, back, and side views galore. This machine is set to appear with a quad-core processor under the hood of a 7-inch display with an upgraded 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution. You’ll find this machine resembling the original Nexus 7 highly.

This device appears to be working with stereo speakers mounted on its back, massive bezels to two sides of display up front, two relatively thin bezels to the other two sides, and an ever-so-slightly upgraded user interface. This points toward an incremental update to Google’s mobile operating system Android, this expected to happen on the 24th of July at a special Google event.

This device is said to be working with a 16GB variant for starters, with 32GB and a possible 64GB iteration well down the line. This refers to internal storage space, while a rather noticable back kick-out slot along the top of this tablet indicates we’ll either have storage expansion with a microSD card slot or will have 3G/4G LTE connectivity with a microSIM card slot right off the bat.

The smallest version is expected to ring in at $229 USD initially, while you’ll find this machine to be working with several pricing structures depending on its carrier – if any carriers step up – later this year. With a landscape orientation indication seen due to the way the “nexus” logo sits at the back of this device, we’re expecting a lot more than a new set of photography abilities – there’s a camera too, mind you!

VIA: Android Police

Nexus 7 2 detailed as press photos leak in full is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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