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If you missed any or all of the sessions from behind the scenes at Google I/O 2012, you’re in luck, because Google has set up a YouTube playlist for you collecting each and every one of them. The video embed you’ll see in the post below is created by Android Developer Relations Tech Lead Reto Meier and makes up the Google I/O 2012 “The Android Sessions” for all to see. The conference “Google I/O”, for those of you that do not know, is made specifically for software developers to converge and learn from Google (as well as Google-affiliated partners and more) about what they do with software and how developers can act and interact.

The first video is an all-inclusive video list that keeps in tune with all things Android that went down at Google I/O. These are the videos that you did not see in the live streaming events during the week, instead concentrating on the events that went on behind the scenes and off-camera. That is to say off-camera until now, of course.

For those of you that want to hit up a slightly smaller category, you’ve got the following three to utilize, each of these having a playlist of their own:
• Design
• Develop
• Distribute

You’ll also be able to follow the rest of our Google I/O 2012 coverage through out giant I/O 2012 portal, and be sure to check out the devices that were released at the events as well: We’ve got full reviews of the Nexus 7 tablet and the Nexus Q media streamer, and of course Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, ready for your perusal!

[via Google Developers Blog]

Google I/O 2012 Android Sessions video playlist open for all is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Fancy yourself picking up a Nexus 7 tablet in the immediate future? If you have answered in the affirmative, then might I interest you in purchasing a Nexus 7 tablet from third party retail stores? Staples Inc. was announced to be the second major retailer in line to offer the Nexus 7 tablet ever since the device was unveiled to the world in June, with video game retailer GameStop also being one of the potential retail partners. Additional merchants have been tipped to agree to place the Nexus 7 tablet at their store shelves when the Nexus 7 commences shipping later in July.

This would greatly increase the visibility of the Nexus 7 to the general public, as Google certainly looks as though they want to go all out to deliver a fantastic tablet to the masses in this highly competitive market. Apart from getting external help, Google has also made sure they walk the talk by offering the Nexus 7 via their very own online store, Google Play.

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Amazon was the first company to bring a low-cost Android tablet to the masses, with the Kindle Fire costing just $199. The margins on the tablet were non-existent, although the going theory is that Amazon recoups the costs thanks to its large content libraries accessible via the Kindle Fire. Google has shaken things up with the introduction of the Nexus 7, a quad-core tablet with the same $199 price point, although rumors indicate that Amazon is preparing its answer to Google‘s tablet with a follow-up to the Kindle Fire.

AllThingsD has heard from sources familiar with the matter that Amazon is preparing a Kindle Fire sequel for the second half of this year, with current information indicating a third quarter launch. The tablet will have an improved display with a 1280×800 resolution, and add a front-facing camera for video calls. The tablet is said to be thinner and lighter than the original as well.

Developers who have been informed of the new Kindle Fire have been instructed to build their apps to make use of a 1280×800 resolution instead of the 1024×600 found on the current Kindle Fire. The display may be sharper as a result, but it will also have a different aspect ratio – the same as the Nexus 7, in fact. Assuming the size of the Fire remains the same, the pixel density would see a bump to 216 PPI.

New Kindle Fire expected for Q3 with 1280×800 display is written by Ben Kersey & originally posted on SlashGear.
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It’s no secret that both the 8GB and 16GB variants of Google’s Nexus 7 have been set to ship in two to three weeks from pre-orders placed at its Play store. While retailers like Gamestop are also remaining mum on specifics, Staples has stepped up with actual arrival dates on its US and Canadian websites for the 16GB model. Apparently, fast fingers within the United 50 that lay out $250 to reserve one of the Jelly Bean-loaded slates by July 10 can expect it to arrive as early as the 13th — that said, Staples notes that this “limited quantity” of initial stock is set to ship “between July 12th and July 17th.” Heading to Staple’s site for the Great White North, the tablet is listed to hit shelves in-stores and online on the 23rd for 259 Canadian dollars, however, there’s no word on when online orders might ship. We’d still advise you to take these dates with some NaCl at this point, but it’s likely a safe to bet that you’ll have yours before August if you place an order soon.

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Wondering exactly when you’ll be able to get your hands on the $199 Nexus 7? Staples may have a good indication. The retailer has thrown up a listing for the tablet on its website, promising that the Nexus 7 will be delivered sometime between July 12th and the 17th. The listing also notes that the tablet will arrive “no earlier than July 13th,” which may indicate a retailer embargo for the product.

If that turns out to be the case, then you can probably expected some shipping notification emails to start heading out sometime next week if you’ve pre-ordered through Staples. If that is indeed the case, expect the same to happen for Play Store pre-orders. UK retailers, meanwhile, will be receiving shipments for the 16GB version of the tablet from July 20th for a retail date of July 27th.

The Nexus 7 comes with a 7-inch 1280×800 IPS display, NVIDIA’s quad-core Tegra 3 processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, and a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera, all for $199. A 16GB version is also available for $249, but there’s no expandable storage on either model. The tablet is also running the latest version of Android, Jelly Bean. If you’re still not sure whether to whip out the credit card and order one, make sure to check out our review of the tablet and Jelly Bean.

[via Gotta Be Mobile]

Staples Nexus 7 listing indicates July 12th-17th ship date is written by Ben Kersey & originally posted on SlashGear.
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