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New Nexus 7 clears the FCC with 5 MP camera and 4G LTE

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Jun, 2013

ASUS and Google have been busy lately, but we're all still waiting to see what exactly they've been working on. With the new second-gen Nexus 7 not arriving at Google I/O as expected, we've now been seeing multiple reports on the slate, but still no sighting. After an unknown 7-inch ASUS tablet listed as the K008 with Android 4.3 cleared the Bluetooth SIG last week, today it's passing through the FCC.

Google Nexus 7 second gen coming in July

By Steve Neill
on 13 Jun, 2013

With so many budget tablets in the works, it would seem only fitting that Google would introduce the second generation Nexus 7 on a mid-summer release. Mainly in order to compete with all the other big names out there who are also slated for summer tablet releases. We've been toying with the concept of whether or not Google would ever actually bring it out in the first place, so to hear that they are, definitely has our interest piqued.

Android 4.3 caught on 7-Inch ASUS tablet at Bluetooth SIG

By Steve Neill
on 10 Jun, 2013

Android 4.3 is getting around, and being caught in more and more places. This time, it has been caught on an ASUS tablet, and the questions far outweigh the answers. Questions such as, "What is this Tablet? What is 4.3 doing on it?" And the perennial favorite, "When can I get my hands on both?"

Did Google just show us the new Nexus 7?

By Cory Gunther
on 29 May, 2013

Today Google shared some news and details about their ever expanding Street View project. Taking their cameras and eye-level views through parts of New York City that most might never be able to visit. Things like Central Park and the 9/11 Memorial. While we don't want to take anything away from them for that, we did notice an interesting device in their video.

Nexus 7 with Android 4.3 clears Bluetooth certification

By Cory Gunther
on 28 May, 2013

Today we're seeing what could possibly be the next-gen Google Nexus 7, or at least another version of the current model. We've been seeing and hearing a lot about Android 4.3 Jelly Bean lately, and today it's appeared again looking all official at the Bluetooth SIG. All devices clear Bluetooth certification, similar to the FCC, and today there's an interesting Nexus 7 making the rounds.

Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue FCC filing discovered

By Robert Nelson
on 27 May, 2013

This isn't the first we have heard of the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue, however this latest bit of information does suggest a release is coming. Basically, as of today we are getting a look at the FCC filing for the tablet. The catch with waiting for and expecting a release -- Huawei has yet to even offer an official announcement for the tablet.

New Nexus 7 reportedly shipping now, launching next month

By Cory Gunther
on 24 May, 2013

As we all know, Google I/O this year didn't have any crazy new hardware announcements or a change in the Android OS version. With speculation of a new Nexus 7, Motorola's X-Phone, or even an LTE Nexus 4 we were all excited. Don't worry though, because it's all still coming. A new report from DigiTimes claims the new Nexus 7 is already shipping to warehouses, and will be announced next month.

Hisense Sero 7 Pro Tegra 3 tablet gets official – watch out Nexus 7

By Cory Gunther
on 23 May, 2013

Today the folks from Hisense, a popular Chinese manufacturer, have just announced and revealed their brand new tablet for the U.S. market that will take on the Google Nexus 7. It's called the Sero 7 Pro, and in case that sounds familiar we leaked all the details this weekend. The impressive tablet was announced today, but managed to go up for sale early last week. All the details on this slate are available below.

Hisense Sero 7 Pro with Tegra 3, Android 4.2 takes on Google’s Nexus 7

By Cory Gunther
on 19 May, 2013

Today we have something pretty interesting for all you tablet lovers. A new slate that's aiming to take on Google's Nexus 7 has leaked, and you're going to like the price. It's called the Hisense Sero 7 Pro, from the popular Chinese manufacturer, and has everything and more the Nexus offers but for just $99. Read on for full details on this impressive and well-rounded budget slate.

Google+ Hangouts app update adds tablet support

By Robert Nelson
on 17 May, 2013

Google released the Hangouts app shortly after the I/O keynote on May 15th and while the device support was listed as being for Android 2.3 or later, there were some limitations to that. One of which was in regards to tablets. Google had put a note in the Play Store description saying that said tablet support would be available soon and it looks like that update has since arrived in the Google Play Store.