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New Google Nexus 7 2 Release Date on July 30th

July 24, 2013 By David Crozier Leave a Comment

The Nexus 7 2 can well be considered Google’s worst kept secret considering we know much of the tablet, except of course the all too important release date. However, we might have hit upon some interesting findings which could well be the last piece of the Nexus 7 2 puzzle, the release date.

According to Best Buy’s internal inventory report that got leaked online, the next gen Nexus tablet will be launched on 30^th July. We have had rumors before all of which has mentioned late July as the likely release date of the new gen Nexus tablet. Sure we have the ‘Breakfast With Sunder’ event planned tomorrow when the new head of Google’s Android division is expected to clear quite a few doubts. These will include the formal announcement of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean along with a mention of the next Nexus 7 inch tablet as well, if not a prolonged and extensive discussion.

Needless to say, the Nexus branded device, or for that matter any other device running Android that is nearest to a launch right now is the new gen Nexus 7 tablet. As such, it is the Nexus 7 2 that has the highest probability of being the launch device of the new Android version even though the update itself can be considered a minor one.

As for the specifications of the new Nexus 7 tablet, it’s a vastly improved 1920 x 1200 7 inch display which translates to 323 pixels per inch. Powering the device will be a 1.5 Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon chip which will be coupled to a 2 GB RAM for speedy performance. Onboard storage options will continue to be the same 32 GB. The Nexus 7 2 will also be slightly lighter at 317g, a mere 23 g less than the first gen device. Battery for the new device is expected to be the same 4,325mAh as seen on the first gen Nexus 7 tablet.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, New Nexus 7 2 Release Date Discussed

July 23, 2013 By David Crozier Leave a Comment

With the new head of Android and Chrome, Sundar Pichai set to reveal it all (read Android 4.3 Jelly Bean as well as the new Nexus 7 2) at an event in San Francisco, we take a closer look at what enthusiastic buyers can expect of the new Android version as well as the new gen Nexus 7 tablet.

Android 4.3, to begin with is expected to come out with minor updates over Android 2.2.2 Jelly Bean and was originally expected at the Google I/O event in May. Mentioned here are a collection of new features that could part of the latest Android version

A Much Improved Performance

Lot of improvements in the performance aspect is expected and the initial reports do suggest a positive link to that thought. Users are expecting Project Butter like enhancements from Google in Android 4.3 that increased system performance in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for the first time.

Dialer Auto complete

The auto complete option for the dialers that helps user to save time is there in the Android 4.3. Dialler settings are the source to turn on this feature as Xda user krypta points out. Auto complete option is a common feature in the skinned versions of Android and this will be the first time it will probably be included in the stock Android. The attractive part of this feature is that users will be able to see the suggested numbers and contacts when they start dialing. A small but handy feature, it must be said.

New Emoji

The keyboard is updated with the latest Emoji, which resemble closely to emoticons used in chat. There will also be new nature Emoji as well and will surely fun to use.

Wi-Fi Always On

This new feature will enable the user to keep the wireless on at all times, even if it has been switched on via the quick settings. This is to save power as it is more efficient than to switch on the energy sapping GPS chip. Also, such a feature will come in handy for those apps that need the coarse location and nothing more.

Bluetooth LE

Users do expect a Bluetooth LE support in the latest release that would make it easier for Nike Fuel Band, Jawbone Up and other Bluetooth devices to work with Android devices. The supporting list is currently small and that includes phones like Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S4, along with a few others. Android 4.3 and Bluetooth LE should take concrete steps to fix the issue of a broader support which may not be initially possible but would take place in the long run. The next round of smart accessories and fitness accessories will support the android devices.

Better Camera App

The new camera App looks similar to the video that it displayed earlier in the year. Some of the prominent changes here include new Kernel, new touch drivers for the Nexus 4 and font changes. There is no clock symbol on the status bar when users activate lock screen. New widgets are expected though the company has kept it as a secret.

Now coming to the Nexus 7 2, the tablet has already been revealed in a leaked images and while its sports looks similar to its first gen avatar, the device is believed to be more slim and light this time round. Specs wise, the Nexus 7 2 will feature a quad core chip. A much imporved 7 inch display that now boasts of a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, front 2 mp and rear 5 mp camera along with of course Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

Expect more soon.

Google Nexus 7 2 vs iPad Mini 2 Before the Tablet Release Date

July 7, 2013 By Micheal Baptiste 1 Comment

iPad Mini 2 and Nexus 7 2 are the much anticipated midsize tablets of 2013. Previously, a stream of rumors surfaced regarding their release dates, but none of the manufacturers has officially confirmed the launch of these tablets. However, owing to the satisfactory performance iPad Mini and Nexus 7 delivered, it is likely for Apple and Google to launch their successors respectively.

Release Date

Nexus 7 was launched in June, 2012. Rumors have rolled up regarding the launch of its successor this summer. Google has not passed an official statement, but fans expect the tablet to surface this July.

iPad Mini was released in October 2012 and its successor is expected to follow a one year gap, like other Apple products. iPad Mini 2 is expected to release by October or November, this year.

Display

Apple is self-strategic over its products. Fans’ pressure barely alters the minds of Apple developers and they always execute their unique sense in shaping up every product. However, it mostly manages to satisfy its anticipators. This means that the brilliant Cupertino tech pays heed to preferences of fans and leads in innovation, producing something unique and apart from the contemporary. But fan pressure does not change Apple’s pre-defined direction.

While Android manufacturers like Samsung and Sony are keen on extending the display size of their products, Apple concentrates on display quality rather than its size. Obviously, Apple products bear a fine display quality, but fans want it large. However, iPad Mini bore a 7.9 inches display screen, which exceeded 7-inch Nexus 7 in size. Asus-manufactured Nexus 7 possessed a higher pixel density of 216, which is rumored to have been enhanced to 300 in its successor. It may also endorse an HD display. iPad Mini 2 is unlikely to feature a retina display, as its battery may not be efficient enough to support it.

Storage

Apple iPad Mini was available in three variants of 16, 32 and 64GB. Apple has now got the 128GB chipset but whether they will implement it in the next gen iPad Mini is unsure. iPad Mini featured 512 MB RAM, which is supposed to be augmented to 1GB in its successor.

Nexus 7 was available in two variants of 8 and 16GB and there is no assurance if Google has any plans of introducing an extended variant of Nexus 7 2. Google Nexus 7 possessed 1GB RAM, which is supposed to be enhanced to 2GB in its successor, as rumors suggest.

None of these tablets featured a card slot. Apple is likely to ignore the card slot in iPad Mini 2 as well alike its other products, whereas Google has some stances of considering a card slot.

Camera

iPad Mini featured a 5MP rear-facing camera and a 1.2MP front-facing one. Nexus 7 lagged much behind in its camera specifications, bearing only a 1.2MP primary sensor and no secondary ones. Google is likely to enhance the camera specifications of Nexus 7 2 to 5MP.

OS and Chipset

iPad Mini ran on iOS 6 and is upgradable to v.6.1.3. Recently, it was speculated that Apple will roll out an iOS 7 update to iPad Mini users. Apple has released two beta versions of iOS 7, with the third about to surface soon. So, iPad Mini 2 will be blessed with iOS 7 and an A7 chipset, thus making it much powerful than its predecessor that bore an A5 chipset. Apple is likely to implant a more powerful processor in second-gen iPad Mini.

Google Nexus 7 2 will probably run on the mildly upgraded version of Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2, v4.3, featuring Qualcomm 800 CPU. iOS 7 will definitely be far better than Jelly Bean 4.3. Android Key Lime Pie 5.0 is supposed to be launched on Android’s fifth birthday this October, which is far behind the rumored release date of Google Nexus 7 2.

Price

Price of Apple products is always higher than Android products. Users do not mind spending a bit high on iOS, considering its unbeatable utility. iPad Mini was launched for those seeking an iOS tab at a lower price. iPad Mini 2 may arrive at a price tag of $300 approx, whereas Google Nexus 7 2 may range at $200-$250.

These specifications reside on a rumored platform and there is hardly any official confirmation from the manufacturers. But in any case, they are expected to abide by our expectations.

New Nexus 7 2 Release Date – When Will It Be Launched?

July 3, 2013 By David Crozier Leave a Comment

A new Nexus 7 iteration has been making a lot of noise for quite some time now. Enthusiasm surrounding the device is reaching frenzied proportions but Google seems to be unfazed and least concerned. Many had expected the search giant to announce the device during its I/O conference though it came and went by with nary a mention of the Nexus 7 successor. However, there is also no denying there is something cooking at the Asus and Google camp and all indications point to it being technically delicious.

There also are strong indications of the existence of the Nexus 7 2, with both Bluetooth and FCC filings for the K008 and K009 tablets from Asus being the biggest proof of it. If that is not enough then an Asus customer representative also seems to have spilled all the beans as far as the new gen Nexus 7 is concerned. What does add a touch of authenticity to what the Asus rep revealed is the fact that much of what he revealed has tallied with previous rumors in this field.

From what the rep revealed, the picture that emerges is that of a 7 inch device having a resolution of 1980 x 1200 pixels. The device will be powered by the quad core Qualcomm 600 chip in conjugation with a 2 GB RAM along with 32 GB of internal memory. Also, the Nexus 7 this time will feature a dual camera setup, with a 5 mp unit at the rear along with a 1.2 mp camera mounted at the front. The device is belied to run Android 4.3 right out of the box, with the new Android version also expected to launch this month itself. The rest of the spec includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC along with a 4000 mAh battery providing the juice.

The scale of rumors as well as enthusiasm surrounding the device continues to mount while Google continues to maintain a studied silence over the entire matter. Hope we have something substantial soon enough.

New Nexus 7 2 Release Date: More Details Emerge about Google Next Tablet

July 1, 2013 By David Crozier Leave a Comment

It’s some time now that we have been expecting the next gen Nexus 7 device to be finally unleashed. While many had put their bet on the release date of the new Google Nexus 7 2 happening during the Google I/O event held a couple of weeks ago, experts are now predicting the device to be finally unveiled later this month itself. Sure it’s again a game of hit or miss that is being played out though some more details of the device have come to the fore. And the best thing with the latest round of leak – which we hope will be the last before we get to see the real thing – is that it pretty much confirms what we have known of the upcoming Google tablet so far.

As revealed by an Asus customer service rep, the Nexus 7 2 will offer a 7 inch full HD display having a resolution of 1980 x 1200 pixels, which is quite close to the previous leaks that had pegged the tablet’s resolution at 1920 x 1080 pixels. Also, while previous rumors had claimed the device to feature a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 processor, the service rep in the latest revelation has stated the new generation Nexus tablet will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chip at its core.

On the software side, the new Nexus 7 is expected to be the first device to come pre-loaded with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, the latest iteration of Android that is slated to launch anytime now. This apart, the Nexus 7 2 will also feature twin cameras, including a 2 mp unit at the front to allow for video chats and self portraits as well as a 5 mp unit integrated at the rear. What is almost a surety is that the Nexus 7 2 won’t be provided with a sd card slot, which means one will have to do with what the device comes fixed with.

Google Nexus 7 2 expected to release in July – Reasonable price factor to compete with iPad Mini

June 15, 2013 By Brandi McCants Leave a Comment

Nexus lovers have some good news about the successor of the Google Nexus 7 tablet. Reports say that the new Nexus 7 will arrive in July at a mid-range price lying between $199 and $249. The device is probably landing in time to compete with the iPad Mini 2.

With the mid-range pricing, Google is supposedly eyeing a $199-$249 segment of the tablet market. It seems that the tech giant is upholding the specific segment with its pricing rather than expand sales with price cuts as other vendors are doing. The 16GB variant of the new Nexus 7 will bear a price tag of about $229. Another reason for the mid-range pricing is probably to avoid direct competition with entry-level products in the tablet market.

After the new Nexus 7 missed the 2013 Google I/O event, rumors have been pointing to a July release, harking back to the first Nexus 7-release in the same month last year. Earlier reports have pointed to Nexus 7 accessories shipping out for stores, so a July-release seems quite believable. For instance, the Asus-made Nexus dock is no longer listed on Google Play Store. The timing will likely coincide with the launch of Apple’s iPad Mini 2.

A May 27^th Bluetooth-SIG-filing of a 7-inch tablet, codenamed ME370T, shows features resembling the Nexus 7. Rumored specs of the so-called Nexus 7 2 include a screen resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, and 5MP rear camera. The device will likely run on the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS. It is expected to arrive on AT&T and T-Mobile, similar to its predecessor.

Google does not seem to have many high-end devices after its I/O event except for the Google Glass and new iterations of its best-sellers including the Nexus 7.

Google Nexus 7 2 Rumors: We Are Just Hours From The Final Thing

May 15, 2013 By David Crozier 1 Comment

Tomorrow is going to be the D-Day for Google fans and watchers. For the much awaited I/O Conference gets off tomorrow the 15^th May that will also provide us with enough insight to have a good idea of what the search giant will be up to in the coming days. For one, we could well see the coming of the new Android version codenamed Key Pie Lime as well as the second gen Nexus 7 device, both of which are being rumored for quite some time now.

Also, if there is all round enthusiasm surrounding the Google I/O event, there also are very good reason for them. For it was just the last year’s conference which had announced to the world with the two things whose next iteration many believe will be launched during this year’s event. These include the Android Jelly Bean as well as the Nexus 7 device. The tablet had quickly risen to among the top tablet devices in its category, aided by its affordable price tag while sporting excellent specs. No wonder, the tablet is still in demand and has proved to be a worthy competitor to the likes of the iPad Mini.

However, notwithstanding all the excitement or speculations surrounding the Google I/O Conference or the next Nexus 7 iteration, what is truly strange is that we are yet to come across any leaked images of the tablet. As such, we have no idea whatsoever about how the device looks like are what its design features will be. Each iteration of the Nexus smartphone sports a fresh design cue which makes us salivating at a fresh new design for the Nexus 7 2 as well.

Apart from a new design, the other aspect to watch out for in the Nexus 7 2 is a revamped display that will have full 1080p resolution. This will be a great improvement over the 720p display that the current Nexus 7 has to offer. Some analysts also believe a rear camera might be included this time, something that was shunned in the Nexus 7 to keep costs low. A faster processor is also in the cards, with it being the Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor being the likely candidate.

Other features to expect out of the Nexus 7 2 include NFC, wireless charging along with a more efficient battery. Then of course there is no better a device right now than the Nexus 7 2 to be the perfect launching platform for the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. All these along with a price tag that is believed to be the same as that of the original could well script a new success story for the Nexus 7 2.