Android 4.4 KitKat rolling out to Nexus 7s, Nexus 10. 32GB Nexus 7 tablet could go on sale this week. It looks like Google could be bringing a 32GB version of its Nexus tablet to market as soon as this week.
In a tip to ITProPortal from a person close to UK retailer Argos, they revealed that they plan to add the Nexus 7 to its Christmas gift guide, which hits the shelves this week. Shortly after, Spanish retailer Phone House added a preorder page offering the same device for £279 ($361.64). The report from Argos says that the device will retail for £199.99 (@$259.23).
Phone House is asking a full £80 more than the price confirmed by Argos. The Argos report claims that this new 32GB model will replace the 16GB version, so that is why they expect it to go for the same price. Many retailers have been dropping the price of the 16GB version, which further shows the likelihood of a 32GB version hitting the market just in time for the holidays. Source: Omio and ITProPortal. Google Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Review - Watch CNET's Video Review. Google made a massive splash in more ways than one at its Google I/O 2012 developer conference.
Not only did it unveil its new Nexus 7 tablet and Nexus Q entertainment device, it pulled the wraps off of the software powering it all, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Besides having a delicious name, Jelly Bean features a whole host of upgrades including smoother handling, a fresh look, a more intuitive UI, camera enhancements, and new voice search prowess rivaling Apple's Siri. Now we know many Android smartphone users are still stuck in Android 2.3 Gingerbread-land, yet to experience the joy of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich .
Once you see what Jelly Bean can do, you'll want to hopscotch right past ICS and make Android 4.1 your mobile home. Interface and unlock Google has made a few subtle changes to the OS interface, just enough for you to tell it's a different operating system as soon as you unlock the phone. Of course there must be enough room on the screen for you to do this. Google Nexus 7 Review - Watch CNET's Video Review. Pound for pound, the Nexus 7 is the best small tablet you can buy.
It houses a ridiculously sharp, bright screen, its gaming performance is second only to the fourth-generation iPad, and as a Google-branded tablet it will always see the latest version of Android before any other tablet brand. Also, at $230 (for 16GB), it's still an affordable tablet with one of the highest values in the market, despite a $30 price hike over the previous generation.
The $270 32GB Wi-Fi model and $350 4G LTE version are even better values, especially compared with similar configurations of the iPad Mini. Yes, it's not as cheap as some of the top small tablets from 2012, its screen isn't as big as the iPad Mini's, and Android 4.3 lacks a few useful UI features Samsung plugged into its Galaxy Tab 3 .
However, those are only nitpicks considering the Nexus 7's sharp-as-nails screen and blazingly fast performance. Android Atlas - News, reviews, videos, and tips for Android. Android- ja Google Uutiset.