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Android has been around for over a decade at this point and has grown tremendously during that time. Google's mobile operating system has now set a new record, with Android being used on over 3 billion active devices.

Since Android is open source, smartphone makers have been free to adopt it and even make changes to help differentiate their devices. This has been a successful approach, with the vast majority of major smartphone makers using Android instead of their own custom operating system.

Back in 2014, Google reached 1 billion active Android devices for the first time and by 2019, that number had grown to 2.5 billion. Now, the number of active Android devices has surpassed the 3 billion milestone.

Google I/O returned this week after a break in 2020. During the event, Google's Vice President of Product Management, Sameer Samat, announced the new milestone. With three billion devices actively used, Android's user base now dwarfs Apple's iOS platform, which has an active device base of 1 billion as of this year.

Breaking down the numbers, this means that an additional 500 million Android devices have been activated since 2019 and 1 billion since 2017.

KitGuru Says: Android has come a long way over the years. What was the first Android device that you owned?

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Google Android Auto gets much-needed standard interface, still lacks CAN Bus integration https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/paul-taylor/google-android-auto-gets-much-needed-standard-interface-still-lacks-can-bus-integration/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/paul-taylor/google-android-auto-gets-much-needed-standard-interface-still-lacks-can-bus-integration/#comments Tue, 16 May 2017 06:56:51 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=334409 In the build-up to Google I/O, which starts on May 17, Google has come forward to announce a few wins for its automotive portfolio: It has released the Android Auto mobile app, and two big-name automakers, Audi and Volvo, have taken up the Android mantle for their newest vehicles. The company has announced the availability …

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In the build-up to Google I/O, which starts on May 17, Google has come forward to announce a few wins for its automotive portfolio: It has released the Android Auto mobile app, and two big-name automakers, Audi and Volvo, have taken up the Android mantle for their newest vehicles.

The company has announced the availability of its Android Auto mobile app on the Google Play store, which effectively turns your mobile device into an in-car infotainment system, gives you a pure(ish) Android experience in your brand new 2017 car or does it through aftermarket upgrades,with electronic companies such as Kenwood or Pioneer. The idea is that whether you’re using your mobile device or your in-car system, Android Auto is now standardised.

Google’s strategy for Android in your car is fairly simple: stick to what Android does right, clean up the interface, make it a little bigger, and then let the partners re-skin it, if they want to convey a stronger brand image. The interface restricts the use of certain more ‘distracting' apps, and presents information in a cleaner way so the driver is less inclined to start tapping away at the screen and stays focused on the road ahead. If you have a decent mic on the device, it'll also let you issue voice commands, à la OK Google. 3rd party apps are still very restricted, though, and feature mostly video/chat/messaging and some online music services.

Audi and Volvo, as part of the announcement, come in  to lend their name as early adopters of the new & improved Android Auto – and will be demoing the new system at Google I/O. It probably comes as no surprise that the high-end automakers are also renowned for their security and reliability, which Google might want to have rub off on its own brand.

The Android Auto project began at Google I/O 2014, but overall industry support had been slow to build. The software lacked standardisation throughout the industry, and many automakers were still locked into deals with infotainment system suppliers, who relied themselves on open-source licensing for their software. Now with Android Auto making it to the big leagues, we're about half the way there: true integration will only arrive with CAN Bus integration, something that automakers will likely develop as ad-hoc APKs for their own vehicles.

KitGuru Says: It has taken quite a long time for Google’s in-car computing option to mature, and it might’ve found renewed interest riding on the coat-tails of autonomous vehicle initiatives and “AI”. However, we're not convinced this is the final form of Android Auto as CAN Bus integration would bring a lot more to the table… and that is the real industry support Google would need to get a leg up on the competition.

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Google wants help naming Android N https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/android/matthew-wilson/google-wants-help-naming-android-n/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/android/matthew-wilson/google-wants-help-naming-android-n/#comments Wed, 18 May 2016 18:20:18 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=293241 Over the years, Google has had no problem coming up with names for its many different flavours of Android, we've had Gingerbread, Froyo, Ice Cream Sandwhich and even KitKat but this year, the company wants a little public input before coming up with a final name for Android N. At Google I/O, which is taking …

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Over the years, Google has had no problem coming up with names for its many different flavours of Android, we've had Gingerbread, Froyo, Ice Cream Sandwhich and even KitKat but this year, the company wants a little public input before coming up with a final name for Android N.

At Google I/O, which is taking place right now, Dave Burke, VP of Engineering for Android took to the stage to talk a bit about Android N, explaining that this year, the company took a different approach and released its developer preview builds before the conference. He then went on to say that: “One of the hardest parts of working on an Android release.. is coming up with a name. For the first time ever, we’re inviting the world to submit their ideas.”

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Obviously, Google will be selecting the winner itself, rather than holding a public vote or anything but this is still the first time that it is accepting outside suggestions for the Android name. To submit an idea, all you need to do is head over to the Android/N webpage and type one in.

KitGuru Says: This is an interesting idea, particularly given all of the rumours surrounding the name being Android Nutella, then again, a lot of the rumours surrounding Android names don't often pan out. What do you guys think Android N's official name should be? 

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It looks like Android M will be called ‘Milkshake’ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/android/matthew-wilson/it-looks-like-android-m-will-be-called-milkshake/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/android/matthew-wilson/it-looks-like-android-m-will-be-called-milkshake/#comments Fri, 29 May 2015 17:32:30 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=251850 Google I/O kicked off this week, revealing Google's next version of Android, currently known as ‘Android M', along with all of its new features for developers to make use of. However, what exactly the M stood for was not announced, I was personally rooting for Muffin but it looks like Google has been dropping hints …

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Google I/O kicked off this week, revealing Google's next version of Android, currently known as ‘Android M', along with all of its new features for developers to make use of. However, what exactly the M stood for was not announced, I was personally rooting for Muffin but it looks like Google has been dropping hints that suggest otherwise.

On stage yesterday while announcing the next version of Android, Google's VP of engineering, Dave Burke, was wearing an Android Wear smartwatch, with a picture of a milkshake on. Judging by that, it seems like we could expect Android M to be called Android Milkshake when it officially launches.

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Past editions of Android include: Honeycomb, Gingerbread, Froyo, Eclair, Donut, Cupcake, Icecream Sandwich, Jelly Bean and KitKat.

Burke has tried to put an end to the gossiping on Twitter, claiming that the new rumors going around are exaggerated. However, we wouldn't put it past Google to drop hints like this.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: This isn't confirmed just yet and it will be quite some time before we know for sure but for now, it looks like Android Milkshake is a solid guess for this year's update. 

Via: TrustedReviews

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Android TV will get 4K Netflix support https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/android/matthew-wilson/android-tv-will-get-4k-netflix-support/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/android/matthew-wilson/android-tv-will-get-4k-netflix-support/#comments Thu, 28 May 2015 20:12:42 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=251565 Android TV, Google's own made smart TV operating system was announced at Google I/O last year, however, the bulk of its support is yet to come, with Netflix now on-board, supporting the platform with 4K content. Right now, 4K Netflix streaming is limited to a select list of 4K TVs but that is set to …

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Android TV, Google's own made smart TV operating system was announced at Google I/O last year, however, the bulk of its support is yet to come, with Netflix now on-board, supporting the platform with 4K content. Right now, 4K Netflix streaming is limited to a select list of 4K TVs but that is set to expand.

At Google I/O today, 4K Netflix support was announced for the Android TV platform. However, your Android TV device will obviously have to be 4K capable and right now, there aren't many of those. Additionally, 4K streaming is still not available for PC users, who most certainly have the hardware and have likely adopted 4K resolutions quicker than most other sections of the market.

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Access to 4K streaming also requires Netflix's top subscription level, which costs £8.99 a month but nets you simultaneous streaming on four devices, Ultra HD streaming and Full HD streaming.

In order to boost Android TV use, Google has teamed up with Philips, to get the OS running on 38 of the manufacturer's TVs. Sony is also supposed to begin selling Android TV-powered displays soon.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Right now, 4K content is pretty limited and its streaming availability is even worse. However, it looks like more TVs from this point forward will be getting the Netflix certification for UHD streaming. Now if only they would bring that over to the PC…

Via: Tech Radar

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Microsoft apps to come installed on LG and Sony tablets https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/apps-software/matthew-wilson/microsoft-apps-to-come-installed-on-lg-and-sony-tablets/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/apps-software/matthew-wilson/microsoft-apps-to-come-installed-on-lg-and-sony-tablets/#respond Wed, 27 May 2015 20:09:40 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=251409 Microsoft is continuing to make deals with smart device manufacturers in order to get its own applications pre-installed on devices. The company recently signed up with Samsung, meaning that Galaxy S6 devices sold in certain territories will come with Microsoft apps like Skype or Office  pre-installed. Now Microsoft has expanded its reach even further having …

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Microsoft is continuing to make deals with smart device manufacturers in order to get its own applications pre-installed on devices. The company recently signed up with Samsung, meaning that Galaxy S6 devices sold in certain territories will come with Microsoft apps like Skype or Office  pre-installed.

Now Microsoft has expanded its reach even further having signed a deal with LG and Sony. Now tablets coming from the two device makers will come pre-installed with Skype and Microsoft's Office suite, including Word, Power Point, Excel, One Drive and One Note.

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Nick Parker, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Original Equipment Manufacturer division, said: “Our strategic agreements with these partners demonstrate how Microsoft is leveraging the scale of the hardware ecosystem, and working with partners in new ways to deliver rich experiences to our customers. This is a cornerstone of our cross-platform services strategy, to bring an array of Microsoft services to every person on every device.”

“By pre-installing Microsoft software and services solutions on Android tablets, our partners are able to increase the value of those devices by delivering the rich productivity experiences customers want. In addition, partners will be able to take advantage of opportunities to realize new revenue streams.”

This comes following rumors that LG is working on a Nexus device for Google, which we may even see at Google I/O this week.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Microsoft is making a big push to get users on all platforms using its own apps and services. It even recently announced that it would be bringing its digital assistant, Cortana, to iOS and Android. While a lot of users tend to ignore pre-installed apps entirely, this may end up bringing Microsoft more users. 

Via: The Inquirer

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Google to reveal Android M at Google I/O https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/android/matthew-wilson/google-to-reveal-android-m-at-google-io/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/android/matthew-wilson/google-to-reveal-android-m-at-google-io/#comments Thu, 07 May 2015 16:34:50 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=248447 Google's annual I/O conference is set to take place at the end of this month and rumor has it that we will get our first look at Google's next version of Android at the event. The next version of Android is going to be dubbed ‘Android M', the final name will be revealed at a …

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Google's annual I/O conference is set to take place at the end of this month and rumor has it that we will get our first look at Google's next version of Android at the event. The next version of Android is going to be dubbed ‘Android M', the final name will be revealed at a later date.

Earlier this week, Google announced the schedule for its conference, with Android M mentioned by name: “Android M is bringing the power of Android to all kinds of workplaces. This opens huge new markets for hundreds of millions of devices to workers at small business, deskless workers, logistics and warehousing jobs; all be empowered by adoption of Android devices at Work”.

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After the panel description began making the rounds, Google swiftly removed it from the official schedule. However, at this point, the cat is pretty much out of the bag. However, it does seem a bit too soon for a new version of Android as adoption of Lollipop has been crawling along at a snail's pace.

That said, Lollipop did not have a smooth launch so hopefully Google can correct its previous mistakes with Android M.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: What do you guys think Android M's final name will be? I'm personally rooting for Android Muffin…

Via: Trusted Reviews

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A quick peak at the Google Nexus 7 https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/android/jules/androids-attack-apple-nexus-7-in-action/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/android/jules/androids-attack-apple-nexus-7-in-action/#respond Fri, 03 Aug 2012 09:00:47 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=102318 While the debate about whether Samsung copied Apple or Apple copied Samsung rages away in California, Google has decided to put its paw in the water with a low cost tablet of its own. Before our mobile expert Blair McClelland publishes a full, indepth analysis of the tablet within the next couple of weeks let …

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While the debate about whether Samsung copied Apple or Apple copied Samsung rages away in California, Google has decided to put its paw in the water with a low cost tablet of its own. Before our mobile expert Blair McClelland publishes a full, indepth analysis of the tablet within the next couple of weeks let us take an early peak at the Nexus 7.

Putting the App Store to one side, Apple's killer sales tactic with the iPad was Steve Jobs' total lack of fear when it comes to putting a high price on a product. The initial iPad was quite good, but when prices averaged around £500, the Chinese-Taiwanese army of me-to-manufacturers set to work creating a variety of similar products for a lot less cash.

Around the time these new tablets were being manufactured in volume, at the start of 2011, Apple launched the iPad 2 and that was all she wrote. “Nine times faster and three times thinner”, said Jobs. The fat lady sang several lullabies and warehouses across the world had stock sitting in them which would not possibly compete with Apple's new gizmo. The companies that had produced the tablets set about marketing in the only way they know how – price cutting. But Apple's model is not built on price – it's built on quality, reputation and the complete Apple eco-system.

That begs the question, “Does any other company have the brand, reputation for quality, vision of the future and huge bundles of cash with which to fight Apple ?”

The answer is ‘yes' if your name is Samsung or, in this case, Google – and so the Nexus 7 was born. Before we go into detail about the new product, our experience with it and our gut feel as to whether it can succeed, here are some shots that set the scene around what could be Tegra 3's finest hour to date.

Order Monday afternoon and it arrives Tuesday morning. Packaging is simple and attractive - while the whole unpacking experience says 'quality'. Given that Asus had 4 months to turn Nexus 7 from dream to production reality - it's an impressive offer.

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Size-wise, Google's Nexus 7 is in a completely different class to the iPad. Much more 'pocket-size-portable'.

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Edge on, design has been kept to a minimum - with fewer buttons than many phones. The outside rim is brushed metal and the reverse has an appealing 'textured plastic' feel with Asus and Nexus embossing.

Having moved from zero to hero in around 4 months, Google have gone on record to say that no other manufacturer could have delivered this level of result in the time available.

Asus' chairman, Jonney Shih, claims that his engineering teams felt ‘tortured' and, to help ensure success, Asus deployed top engineers at Google sites around the globe. This integrated the design process between the two companies and allowed them to have a genuine 24-hour design process.

Taken at face value, we'd assume that Asus engineers in Asia Pacific (APAC) would hand over to Europe (EMEA) and then the Americas – before another 8 hours passed and APAC was back on the case. Impressive stuff.

While there is no doubting Apple's power in the market, Google's operating system is now close to 1 million activations a day across the globe. It's hard to imagine any business engaging with new customers at that rate and, with the liquid flux development available to open source projects, you have to wonder if new products like the Nexus 7 are more ‘there to cash in on software sales' or ‘to provide direction on what's possible and where Apple might be weak'.

The familiar connectivity of these devices will alienate less people that Apple's traditionally proprietary approach

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Booting your Nexus 7 brings one tiny moment of doubt - when you see the cross for the first time and wonder whether something might have gone wrong with your new toy - but the actual experience was silky smooth for a first time user

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It's all about fast connectivity - so you hit up a router almost immediately upon booting

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The interface is simple and obvious, the touch screen Apple-like in its responsiveness

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We only hit a snag when accessing the web. While access speed is fast and the screen is clear and bright - the unit does not seem to automatically change orientation for web browsing - which was a big surprise given its Invensense MPU-6050

.Given that the electronics which understand movement and orientation etc are experiencing a huge boom – it was a surprise to turn the Nexus 7 sideways and for it not to spin the screen into the much more useful landscape mode. a little research on this subject (carried out on the Nexus 7, naturally), revealed that you can install an app to force orientations.

Ultimate Rotation Control is available on Google Play for just 99c (around 65p in old money), which begs the question “Why not simply pre-install it?”

The answer probably lies in Google's pricing for the Nexus 7. At just £159, it's hard to understand how they have managed to make this tablet possible at all. Here's a quick look at the technology you get for your money:-

  • ARM Cortex A9 Quad Core Processor kicking along at 1.2GHz
  • nVidia GeForce ULP running at 416MHz with its 12 core architecture
  • 1GB of DDR3 Memory
  • 8GB Flash Memory
  • 7″ backlit IPS display with scratch resistant glass and a 1280×800 resolution that refreshed at a rock solid 60Hz
  • You get b/g/n compatible Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0
  • There is a front facing 1.2 mega pixel camera
  • The unit comes pre-installed with Jelly Bean (4.1 version of Google's Android operating system)

The device is available now for just £159 on the Google Play store, but you can't get around the shipping charge – so don't expect much change from £170.

The only question remaining for us was, “Can Microsoft mount any kind of sensible challenge to this new generation of well made, well supported, well priced portable computing solution?”

Keep your eyes peeled on Kitguru, our mobile expert Blair McClelland has the Nexus 7 in hand and a full, indepth analysis will be forthcoming within the next couple of weeks.

KitGuru says: Buy a really cool phone and the price is often subsidised by your connectivity contract. The Nexus 7 works straight out of the box, so you can only assume that there is no profit in the product. On that basis alone, it's got to be worth considering. The sub-£200 end of the tablet PC market has, until now, contained some very questionable products – which the Nexus 7 will blow comfortably out of the water. If you can get your hands on one – we'd recommend you give it a spin. This is quite possibly the most useful device the Asus mobile team has produced to date.

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Relive the highlights from Google I/O 2012 https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/blair-mcclelland/relive-the-highlights-from-google-io-2012/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/blair-mcclelland/relive-the-highlights-from-google-io-2012/#respond Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:32:29 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=101234 Google I/O to the vast majority was so much more than just a developer's conference. While a select few were focused on the many informing developer sessions at the show, many of us were interested in some awesome new products. At the end of the three days we had a whole bunch of awesome new products to …

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Google I/O to the vast majority was so much more than just a developer's conference. While a select few were focused on the many informing developer sessions at the show, many of us were interested in some awesome new products.

At the end of the three days we had a whole bunch of awesome new products to look forward to. As a short list there was Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the Nexus 7 tablet, the Nexus Q home entertainment device, Chrome for iOS, an updated Google+ as well as the awesome Google Glass demonstration.

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Google has uploaded the above video to showcase the highlights and energy of the annual developer conference and it's definitely worth the time.

KitGuru says: With profits nearly reaching Apple's tier, Google is truly a force not to be reckoned with.

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The Google Nexus 7 is unveiled at Google I/O https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/blair-mcclelland/the-google-nexus-7-unveiled-at-google-io/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/blair-mcclelland/the-google-nexus-7-unveiled-at-google-io/#comments Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:23:14 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=97337 In case you didn't already know, Google has partnered with ASUS to build a stock Android device for Google, the Nexus 7. It's built for Google Play and runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The Nexus 7 will have a 7 inch 1280 x 800 display, the Tegra 3 chipset from Nvidia. Also included is a 1.2 MP …

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In case you didn't already know, Google has partnered with ASUS to build a stock Android device for Google, the Nexus 7.

It's built for Google Play and runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The Nexus 7 will have a 7 inch 1280 x 800 display, the Tegra 3 chipset from Nvidia. Also included is a 1.2 MP front facing camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC. It will run for nine hours with HD video playback, or 300 hours of standby time. Is very light at just 340 grams and is as light as your average paperback book. Sadly, it doesn't appear if it includes a MicroSD slot.

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It will be available from just $199 USD and this price will include $25 of Play Store credit, as well as some freebies including the latest Transformers movie. It will be available in the US, Canada, UK and Australia from mid-July. Official United Kingdom pricing is set for £159 for the 8 GB model and £199.00 for the 16 GB version.

KitGuru says: No surprises here; it looks amazing and has the price point to ship millions.

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Nvidia unveils Kai tablet platform, set to launch next month? https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/blair-mcclelland/nvidia-unveils-kai-tablet-platform-set-to-launch-next-month/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/blair-mcclelland/nvidia-unveils-kai-tablet-platform-set-to-launch-next-month/#respond Fri, 25 May 2012 08:32:28 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=92353 Continuous rumours of a $200 Nvidia powered tablet have been around for some months now, yet rumours have not transformed into products just yet. At CES in January a 7 inch tablet from Asus was showcased which was powered by a Tegra 3 chipset and was set to retail for just $249. Since then the …

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Continuous rumours of a $200 Nvidia powered tablet have been around for some months now, yet rumours have not transformed into products just yet. At CES in January a 7 inch tablet from Asus was showcased which was powered by a Tegra 3 chipset and was set to retail for just $249. Since then the Asus Memo ME370T has been non-existent; perhaps until now. Nvidia has just unveiled a new tablet platform aimed at producing cheap, yet powerful tablets. The name of this platform? Kai. Retail price? $199.

The Kai platform will allow for cheap, yet powerful Android tablets

The only major details currently known about Kai is that it will be Tegra 3 based and that pricing will be sustainable due to lower cost components and power efficiency.

Could the Asus Memo ME370T have been delayed in order to reduce the retail price and launch the Kai platform? In the above picture the tablet on the left looks a lot like the ME370T and the latest rumours suggest this could well be the case. According to sources the Asus manufactured tablet will be the first Google branded tablet and will be in stores by July. This could mean an unveiling at the Google I/O developer conference late in June.

Google has reportedly placed an initial order in the magnitude of 600,000 units and plan to order up to 2.5 million units by the end of the year. This 7 inch, $199, Android 4.0 powered tablet will be up against the likes of Amazon's Kindle Fire.

KitGuru says: Welcome to the year of the value-packed Android tablet.

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