Jul 19
Jul 19
As Google’s press event next week creeps up on us, rumors of the next-generation Nexus 7 are heating up big-time. A leaked product information tag of what is said to be the second-gen Nexus 7 shows us what we might expect in the refreshed tablet. These features include Android 4.3, wireless charging, and dual cameras.
The photo suggest that the tablet will also sport an unspecified quad-core 1.5GHz processor, as well as a 5-megapixel rear camera with a 1.2-megapixel front-facing snapper. The 7-inch display will remain as we’ve known in the past, but there will be support for outputting 1080p video on your TV. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the tablet will sport a 1080p resolution, but one can be curious about such a notion.
The wireless charging is a curious thing to note as well, but it’s not all too surprising. The Nexus 4 has wireless charging capabilities, and while we haven’t seen a Google tablet with such support yet, we wouldn’t be surprised to see the next-generation Nexus 7 pack such a feature.
As for a launch date for the Nexus 7 2, it’s been previously tipped that we’ll see the device sometime later this month, which goes right along with Google’s recent announcement of an event coming next week on July 24. That could be the day where we’ll see Android 4.3 in the flesh, as well as this heavily-rumored Nexus 7. Of course, we’ll be there to give you the up-and-up on whatever goes down, so be sure to stay tuned.
SOURCE: Engadget
Nexus 7 2 leak reveals Android 4.3, wireless charging is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jul 19
We didn’t get any new hardware back at Google I/O, but we’ve heard plenty about a new Nexus 7
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Jul 18
Oh, Android 4.3, why must you tease us so? The new version of Jelly Bean‘s been making cameos all over the place for a couple months now, so it was only a matter of time until we’d see a build available for download. A working TWRP backup of Android 4.3 just popped up on XDA Developers thanks to Google+ user Jeff Williams, who recently purchased a Nexus 4 running the new version of Jelly Bean. Some industrious folks were then able to extract a system dump from Jeff’s phone (minus radio and bootloader, according to Android Police) and confirm that the build (JWR66N) is legitimate. Our friend Paul O’Brien over at MoDaCo is currently testing the TWRP backup. We’ll keep you updated as we find out more, but one thing’s abundantly clear: it won’t be long before Android 4.3 becomes official.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Software, Mobile, Google, LG
Via: MoDaCo, Android Police
Source: XDA developers, Jeff Williams (Google+)
Jul 17
The ASUS-made Nexus 7 2 – also known as the reboot of the original 7-inch tablet – appears to have had a collection of up-close photos and video leak this afternoon. At this point in time we’re at least a few weeks out from a full launch of this device, while the existence of the hardware itself hasn’t yet been confirmed by Google, ASUS, or anyone in-between. This machine appears to take on an appearance that’s similar to the original, coming here instead with a slimmer facade and a landscape-aimed back rather than its original portrait angle.
It’s important at this point – and more than once – to remind you that this could very well be a prototype of a final product rather than a final production-ready amalgamation of hardware. The same grain of salt should be spread on the entirety of this release of information as even the source, Android Central, suggests that they are not entirely confident in the legitimacy – or just the finality – of the specifications attached to this hardware. That said, feel free to entertain the notion.
NOTE: The image you’re seeing above is a real-deal photo of the Nexus 7, the original edition. Below are the leaked photos this article speaks of.
The label attached to this possible Nexus 7 reboot reads ME571K_PR1_SKU2, and the hardware is indeed manufactured by ASUS. This is the same as the original, and it would appear that ASUS is sticking to their same design language here through the summer of 2013.
You’ll find a 1.2-megapixel camera on the front of this device and a 5-megapixel camera on the back, and the back-facing camera seems to be placed extremely close to the headphone jack that sits on the short end, right up in the same place it was on the original.
Have a peek at the images shared here and let us know what you think. Is this the real-deal final product, or an early iteration, or is it something else entirely? Have yourself a run down possibility lane with our most recent feature on this device, Nexus 7 2 and the details you want for a reboot.
Nexus 7 2 gets alledged early hardware fondle is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jul 04
Bad news for slow coaches: the white Nexus 4 has now sold out on the Play Store.
Posted in: Today's ChiliBad news for slow coaches: the white Nexus 4 has now sold out on the Play Store. Given it was a limited edition, that’s your chance gone.
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Jul 04
If you’ve been putting off buying a white Nexus 4, be ready to wallow in regret: you’ve missed your chance to get one straight from Google Play. Both the 8GB and 16GB versions are “no longer available for sale,” a little more than a month after the company’s online store started carrying them. A Google spokesperson told us that the alabaster phone has indeed sold out, and that the Play Store won’t carry it again, as it was a limited edition release. All’s not lost, though — T-Mobile still sells the white Nexus 4, but you’ll pay a slight premium for it.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Google
Via: Android Police
Source: Google Play, T-Mobile
Jun 28
Google has just recently begun rolling out Google Editions of a couple of new handsets, like the HTC One and the Samsung Galaxy S 4. However, could there be more devices on the way? We’ve been hearing a few ramblings about a possible Nexus-ified Huawei device recently, but nothing has been confirmed just yet. Most
Jun 15
ASUS K009 tablet reaches Bluetooth SIG with Snapdragon 600 mention, tiny photo
Posted in: Today's Chili
Well, isn’t this odd? ASUS’ mystery K009 tablet surfaced at the FCC with hints of a Snapdragon S4 Pro inside, but the 7-inch slate just received a Bluetooth SIG certification with marketing copy that suggests there’s a Snapdragon 600 instead. We don’t know whether this hints at a quiet upgrade, a variant or merely some confusion, although we’re keeping our fingers crossed for a speedup. The filing may have also shown the K009’s appearance, if barely — a miniscule photo points to styling like that of the Nexus 7 or the MeMo Pad series. While the tablet isn’t any closer to release without evidence of a ship date, it’s less likely to catch us off-guard.
Via: Android Central
Source: Bluetooth SIG
Jun 14
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