Jun 27
Google just let attendees to today’s hardware-filled I/O conference love up on the new Nexus 7 tablet. It’s light, it’s compact, and holy crap, it’s faster than hell. In short, you won’t believe this is a $200 tablet. More »
Jun 27
Google’s IO Keynote wasn’t all about Jelly Bean: the company also had some slick new hardware to demonstrate in the shape of the Nexus 7 tablet and Nexus Q media computer. The ASUS-made Nexus 7 came as little surprise, a 7-inch 1280 x 800 tablet running Jelly Bean on a Tegra 3 processor. As for the Nexus Q, that takes a little more explaining.
The orb-like gadget is part headless-phone – running Android, of course – and part Apple TV alternative, hooking up with HDMI to your TV and throwing in speaker connections too. It can be used as a media streamer, pulling in content from YouTube and other cloud stores such as Google’s new movie purchase system, as well as a communal jukebox of sorts, with a shared playlist accessible from Android devices. It’s priced at a hefty $299 and will ship in 2-3 weeks time in the US.
One such Android device that could control the Nexus Q is the Google Nexus 7. The tablet ticks all the spec-sheet boxes – it has a 1.2-megapixel front camera, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth, 8GB/16GB of internal storage and 1GB of RAM, all in a 198.5 x 120 x 10.45mm form factor weighing 340g – but comes in at $199 for the entry-level model.
The 4325 mAh battery is good for up to 8hrs of use, Google claims, and there’s a microphone, NFC, accelerometer, magnetometer, GPS and a gyroscope. Interestingly, it runs Chrome for Android as the default browser, and comes with a specially updated version of Currents.
Standby for hands-on content with both new Nexus devices!
Google IO 2012: Nexus 7 and Nexus Q hardware wrap-up is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jun 27
Nexus 7 tablet hands-on (video)
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We had a pretty good idea that this little guy was going to be making an appearance at Google I/O this morning and, sure enough, it’s here. Not only is it here, it’s in our hands. Meet the Google Nexus 7, an ASUS-designed device with minimal branding and a clean version of the latest flavor of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Join us after the break for a rundown of what this $199 Fire-fighter feels like to use.
Gallery: Nexus 7 hands-on
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Nexus 7 tablet hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jun 27
Did you keep up with everything Google announced at today’s I/O keynote? Believe us, we had a difficult time too. Covering everything from Jelly Bean to jumping out of perfectly good airplanes, there was plenty to keep the audience oohing and ahhing. It makes sense to have this plethora of news in one handy place, right? After the break you’ll find every piece of action that Sergey and Friends covered in Moscone West this morning — as well as the video of the keynote — so make sure to save a little extra time for yourself to enjoy every last bit of it.
Continue reading Google I/O keynote roundup: Project Glass, Nexus 7, Nexus Q and Jelly Bean
Google I/O keynote roundup: Project Glass, Nexus 7, Nexus Q and Jelly Bean originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jun 27
Google IO has become known for its swag potential, and 2012 is no exception. Google has promised all 6,000 attendees an “Android Developer’s Pack”, made up of the three key products from today’s opening keynote. In the pack, a Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7 tablet, and a Nexus Q media computer.
That’s a total of $847 worth of technology for each developer in attendance, and considering they only paid $800 for an IO ticket it seems a pretty excellent deal. Unfortunately there’s no Project Glass in that gift bundle, though Google will be offering developers in-attendance the opportunity to preorder the Explorer Edition for $1,500.
When developers turn on their Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7 tablet, meanwhile, they’ll get an update to Jelly Bean pushed to them within a few minutes. The Jelly Bean SDK is available today for all developers, meanwhile.
If you’re not at Google IO, and you want a new toy, the HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus is now discounted to $349. Meanwhile, the Nexus 7 is up for preorder for $199, while the Nexus Q is up for preorder from $299.
Unboxing Nexus 7 and Nexus Q
Google IO swag: Free Nexus 7, Nexus Q and Galaxy Nexus is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jun 27
This week at Google I/O we’ve gotten our first glimpse at Google+ for tablets, shown as a lovely streaming beast that’s looking rather different from any stream we’ve seen before. This application works in landscape mode primarily – or it was designed to do so, anyway, and is made specifically so that you can stream video with hangouts, first of all. This update brings hangouts to the tablet and makes the interface just as simple and workable as the basic version in the desktop-based app.
This update has a brand new bit of notification, a brand new profile selection series, and a wholly upgraded interface that basically looks like more fun to use than the web-based version. Check back at SlashGear soon to get a full review of both the iPad and the Android version – out now! This version has of course also been introduced for the betterment of the Nexus 7 tablet as well.
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Stick with us all week for all things Google I/O 2012 through our I/O 2012 and Android portals alike!
Google+ pushed to Android tablets and iPad is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jun 27
Google has demonstrated some of the high-performance games owners of the new Nexus 7 tablet will be able to enjoy, as well as a new version of Currents, the company’s news app. Currents has been updated specially to suit the Nexus 7 slate, complete with page formatting to suit the 7-inch screen together with instant translation.
As for the games, Google played titles Horn and Dead Trigger on the big Google IO screen, demonstrating the capabilities of the Tegra 3. That includes the sort of graphics you might usually expect to find on a regular console or PS Vita.
We’ve already seen those Tegra 3 abilities on other Android tablets, but Google is particularly pushing the Nexus 7 as a content consumption device. The tablet’s HDMI output means that you may be able to replace your PS3 or Xbox 360 by hooking the slate up direct to your TV.
More on the Google Nexus 7 here.
Google demos Currents for Nexus 7 plus Horn and Dead Trigger is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jun 27
Nexus 7 priced and dated
Posted in: Today's ChiliThis week the Nexus 7 tablet from Google has been revealed as coming at an amazing $199 including a release date of Mid-July and availability for purchase starting today. This device has a 7-inch HD display, brings on no less than the ultra-powerful NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, and is the first device that will get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. This tablet will likely be shown off later today for participants at Google I/O.
This device was revealed this week to the throngs of users working at and enjoying the 2012 edition of Google I/O in California. Have a peek at our I/O 2012 portal to make sure you’ve got all of the information we’re dropping all week long. Also have a peek at the timeline and gallery above and below to see everything there is to see on Jelly Bean as well as the Nexus 7 too!
Nexus 7 priced and dated is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jun 27
Here’s an interesting little tidbit from the Nexus 7 reveal: the tablet will be the first device that will ship with the Google’s Chrome as the standard browser. It will replace the default Android browser, so it looks like Google is finally going to throw some weight behind the mobile browser on future devices. It does raise an interesting question though: does that mean Google is going to ignore Flash content completely?
Naturally, you’ll still be able to download other browsers that do support Flash, but currently Chrome has no Flash support. Instead, the browser relies on HTML5 support for video playback. The company didn’t confirm if Chrome would be the default browser on Jelly Bean for all devices or for other devices going forward, but it’s an interesting change nonetheless.
The Nexus 7 features a 1280×800 IPS display, a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, 1GB of RAM, 8 or 16GB of storage, a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera, Bluetooth, WiFi b/g/n, and NFC. Google say the tablet is good for up to 9 hours of HD video playback, with the 8GB version costing $199 and the 16GB version prced at $249. The tablet should ship for delivery in mid-July.
Google Nexus 7 runs Chrome as default browser, shuns Flash is written by Ben Kersey & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Jun 27
We’ve seen Google take Maps indoors, with interior schematics and even photos, but the Nexus 7 tablet brings a new twist to that familiar nav experience with 360-degree venue photos. Engineering Director Chris Yerga demonstrated the new feature within a local San Francisco bar called District, moving the device to show us how the compass and gyroscope work to provide 360-degree views based on your current direction and angle — it’s a pretty slick effect. There’s also offline map viewing that expands the Google Labs map caching to include entire cities, which should definitely come in handy for navigating beyond your comfort zone (and mobile coverage area). Naturally, there’s also an updated YouTube app, letting you take full advantage of that 7-inch display with video preview grids and HD playback, with a familiar Play store-like interface. Stay tuned for a closer look at these apps and more in our Nexus 7 hands-on.
Check out our full coverage of Google I/O 2012’s opening keynote at our event hub!
Gallery: Google Nexus 7 Software
Continue reading Google modifies Maps, YouTube for Nexus 7 tablet (video)
Google modifies Maps, YouTube for Nexus 7 tablet (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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