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Google Rolls Out New Nexus 7 Android Tablet

Google on Wednesday unveiled a slimmer, more powerful tablet computer on its Nexus brand.

By Sadho Ram — 24 Jul 2013, 02:34 PM — Updated over 10 years ago

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Google unveils slimmer, more powerful Nexus 7 tablet with Android 4.3

Google has just announced a new tablet, a new Google Nexus 7 2013 model. Google Nexus 7 new version (2013) also proudly announced as the first ever tablet to run on Android 4.3.

At a special event hosted by Android and Chrome chief Sundar Pichai yesterday, Google unveiled its updated Nexus 7 tablet. The new tablet boasts the latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update, a class-le...

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The 7-inch tablet bearing Google Nexus brand is designed to be easily slipped into a pocket & allow easy access to online content.

The news comes a week before its Motorola division is expected to unveil the "Moto X" smartphone in New York. The new Nexus 7 tablet has a 7-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels.

There's also support for dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and wireless charging using any Qi-compatible charger.

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The large top and bottom bezels from the first-generation Nexus 7 return.

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The new Nexus 7 is thinner than the original, if a bit bulbous in design.

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No flash for you, but Photo Sphere is now a 7-inch tablet feature.

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Definitely a Nexus product. The back texture isn't quite as sporty as the original's, however.

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WATCH: The New Nexus 7 in the Flesh

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Freshly leaked press shots and a Best Buy ad reaffirm its existence.

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The pre-orders already Live through Best Buy

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The new Nexus 7 is now live through BestBuy.com for pre-order. According to Best Buy, we’re looking at $229 and $269 prices for the 16GB and 32GB variants, respectively.

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A new set of images show the new Nexus 7 2 with an as-yet unseen background, which looks distinctly like it could be the new system default, and the tablet in the leaked pics also has its clock set to 4.30, which isn’t the subtlest of hints.

The leaked Best Buy ad suggests that the slate will pack a 1,920 x 1,200 pixel display into the seven-inch frame, and pegs the 16GB version at $230. It also states the tablet will be available from Tuesday July 30th.