Tag Archives: Nexus 7

For a long time, the Nexus 7 was considered to be one of the best Android tablets around but eventually, Google shelved it and moved on to the Nexus 9. However, we could see the 7-inch tablet design return this year as it is being reported that Huawei has been …

Google had a very strong start in the tablet world with the Nexus 7 and while the Nexus 9 didn't quite live up to the same pedestal, it was still a well-received product but now, it has been discontinued. The Nexus 9 was built by HTC and featured Nvidia's Tegra …

Last year, Google tried to change the way it approached the Nexus line-up, ditching the Nexus 7 in favour of a Nexus 9, built to compete with the iPad Mini. It also switched from the Nexus 5 to the Nexus 6- neither decision turned out to be all that popular, …

It looks like Google might end up leaving Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 users out with its new version of Android this year. Google officially discontinued the Nexus 4 along with the Nexus 7 and 10 tablets some time ago and despite their popularity, it looks like they …

We have heard rumors about Google's plans for this year's Nexus device, which is apparently being made by Chinese manufacturer, Huawei. However, it looks like Google might be working with LG once again to build a true successor to the still popular Nexus 5. When Google launched the Nexus 6 …

Well the tablet had a good run but it looks like Google is no longer going to sell the Nexus 7 tablet. Since the first iteration back in 2012, the Nexus 7 has been the ‘go to' tablet for Android users, thanks to its low price but very capable specifications. …

The list of devices set to receive Google's new Android L update has expanded to include all Nexus devices after the Nexus 4. This means that the update will roll out to the Original Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and the Nexus 4 handset. This is all thanks to Google releasing …

Last week, Tesco, decided to go ahead and further saturate the budget Android tablet market by introducing its new device ‘Hudl'. Against all odds, it seems to be selling well too, with “The Hudl” shifting 35,000 units in just two days. Comparing this to Ipad sales makes it seem minuscule …

One of the major complaints I have about Android is the general lack of accessories available for even top tier devices. Walk into any store and there will be a plethora of iPhone and iPad related accessories. Try and find the same thing for any Android device and the range …

After receiving the minor Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update barely a month ago, the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update is now rolling out to the Google Nexus 7. A new feature in this version of Android include multiple user support. Multiple user accounts can be added (each with a separate Google …

While the presidential race may be taking up many news slots, the other big news from the United States recently has been Hurricane Sandy. According to reports the storm is set to cause in excess of a billion dollars in damage. Now, the same storm system has prevented Monday's Android …

Since the Nexus 7 launched in July users wanting to use the tablet in landscape mode on the homescreens or application drawer have been left wanting. Today a new Android build, JZO54K to be exact is slowly rolling out to Nexus 7 devices around the world. This new build also …

Digitimes is reporting that two new Nexus 7 models from Google and ASUS are on their way. According to their sources one will be priced at $199 USD, the other at an impressive $99 USD. Both models are expected to be available by the end of the year and will …

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 …

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 …

While I stand by the claim that you're a fool if you drop your tablet or smartphone, it is nice to know that your latest purchase will (or perhaps won't) survive some possible drop scenarios. SquareTrade is a company that offers device insurance but also often does these sorts of …

Following yesterday's news that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean source code is now available to the masses, updates for a couple of Nexus devices are now rolling out. “Over the next couple of days” Android 4.1.1 (build JRO03C) will be made available on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and the Nexus 7 …

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 …