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Nexus 7 docking station coming in early December from ASUS

By Cory Gunther
on 3 Dec, 2012

This weekend the official docking station for the Nexus 7 made by ASUS has leaked to the internet. We've seen reports and hints at a dock coming soon, but this appears to be rather legit. Official accessories have been pretty rare but thanks to ASUS Japan we now have another look at this upcoming docking station for our favorite Android tablet.

Nexus 7 $99 model appears in benchmarks

By Dave LeClair
on 30 Nov, 2012

Over the last few months, we've seen rumors coming and going about a cheaper version of the Nexus 7 tablet. After Google had its big media event where it announced all kinds of new stuff and the cheaper Nexus 7 was not announced, rumors on the device went pretty silent. Well, the rumors are back again, this time it comes from a GLbenchmark for a tablet called the "ME172V."

Xbox SmartGlass now supports 7-inch Android tablets

By Dave LeClair
on 30 Nov, 2012

If you own an Xbox 360 and a 7-inch Android tablet, we have some great news for you. Xbox SmartGlass on Google Play now supports 7-inch Android tablets. This means you can get all the cool features Xbox SmartGlass offers on your tablet, as long as it is of the smaller 7-inch variety.

Google drops Android 4.2.1 factory images for Nexus 4, 7, and more

By Cory Gunther
on 29 Nov, 2012

We knew this was coming, but this morning it's finally here. After Google started pushing out Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean to multiple devices, then followed it up by pushing the newest version of Android to AOSP, we now have factory images for almost all of the recent Nexus devices. If you head to Google's factory image page you'll find everything you need.

Nexus 7 update to Android 4.2.1 rolling out [Download]

By Cory Gunther
on 27 Nov, 2012

Earlier this morning the folks from Google started pushing out a quick update to Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean. The update was initially only rolling out to the LG Nexus 4 and the Nexus 10, but now the Nexus 7 can also enjoy the latest and greatest from Google. Now we're just waiting for the same update to arrive for the HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus, which should be any time now.

Google pushing Android 4.2.1 to Nexus devices to fix People App

By Dave LeClair
on 27 Nov, 2012

Recently, a bug was discovered in Android 4.2 that caused the entire month of December to be missing from the People App. It was a rather weird bug that was an obvious annoyance for many users who used the People App to keep track of birthdays and other important events. Well, Google appears to be rolling out an update that is designed to fix the issue.

Nexus 7 3G in stock again in the UK

By Dave LeClair
on 26 Nov, 2012

If you're in the UK and looking for a Nexus 7 3G, you're in luck, because the ASUS-built tablet is back in stock. The tablet is priced at priced at £239 with 32GB of storage and an unlocked HSPA+ modem. According to Google Play, the tablet is scheduled to ship 3-5 days.

TalkTalk offering a free Nexus 7 with purchase of select Android phones

By Dave LeClair
on 15 Nov, 2012

The holiday shopping season is right around the corner, and English carrier TalkTalk is getting into the giving spirit by offering a free Nexus 7 with the purchase of select Android smartphones. This deal goes into effect on November 20, so if you were planning on purchasing a smartphone, you may want to hold off for a few days, as scooping up a free tablet certainly seems like something worth waiting for. Three of the phones offered are not exactly high-end, but one of the devices will certainly have people taking notice.

Android 4.2 hands-on with multi-user accounts and lockscreen widgets

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Nov, 2012

Now that Google's made Android 4.2 completely official, pushing the update out to the Nexus 7, Galaxy Nexus, as well as AOSP we figured a quick video was in order. Obviously you've seen plenty of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean from our LG Nexus 4 and 10 review, but today we're taking a look at a few new features on the Nexus 7. Those being the brand new multiple user accounts, as well as lockscreen widgets to name a few.

Android 4.2 update rolling out for Nexus 4 and 10 with new features

By Cory Gunther
on 12 Nov, 2012

Tomorrow is a big day for Google, with the official release date of their brand new set of Android devices. Those being the popular LG Nexus 4 smartphone, Samsung Nexus 10 tablet, and of course the wildly popular and already available Nexus 7. Today Google has just confirmed that the final shipping version of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean is rolling out as we speak. We have a feeling the Nexus 7 will be enjoying the same come tomorrow once it goes on sale.