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Instapaper sees surge in downloads since launch of Google Nexus 7

Instapaper sees surge in downloads since launch of Google Nexus 7

Ever since the Google Nexus 7 was launched, the number of downloads for the Instapaper app in the Google Play Store has jumped by an unearthly 600%; the app allows users to save images from their browser for reading later,...

posted: 29 Jul 2012, 22:00

Most Nexus devices get Jelly Bean factory images

Most Nexus devices get Jelly Bean factory images

Just a few weeks ago the source code for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean hit the Android Open Source Project, which started the influx of custom ROMs for the Jelly Bean-capable Nexus devices. Now, just in case you've had any troubles with a custom...

posted: 27 Jul 2012, 19:59

As expected, new Nexus 7 video shows off Google Play Store

As expected, new Nexus 7 video shows off Google Play Store

After seeing the new how-to videos that Google has released for the Nexus 7, first the general how-to about getting started with your new tablet, then the how-to about using various Google Apps, we knew that there would be another...

posted: 27 Jul 2012, 16:44

Google Nexus 7 was planned to have a rear camera

Google Nexus 7 was planned to have a rear camera

The Google Nexus 7 tablet arrives with an extremely affordable $199 price for the basic 8GB model, and one shortcut Google had to take to arrive at that is the rear camera…

posted: 27 Jul 2012, 03:17

Carphone Warehouse kicks off Nexus 7 sales on Friday

Carphone Warehouse kicks off Nexus 7 sales on Friday

The Google Nexus 7 is probably the greatest thing to happen to tablets after the iPad - it brought high-end specs to affordable slates and emphasized quality despite the low price…

posted: 25 Jul 2012, 06:31

The Google Nexus 7 display is good, but far from perfect, research shows

The Google Nexus 7 display is good, but far from perfect, research shows

As if we didn't know already, the screen on the Google Nexus 7 tablet has its flaws, although it seems to be a pretty good both on paper and at a glance, yet a recent research that analyzed the Nexus 7 screen in...

posted: 25 Jul 2012, 06:18

Google produced video shows new owners how to use Google Nexus 7

Google produced video shows new owners how to use Google Nexus 7

Unsure about how to begin using your new Google Nexus 7 tablet? Check out this video produced by Google which in a matter of seconds explains everything you need to know to start having fun with your new Android tablet...

posted: 24 Jul 2012, 13:07

Google Nexus 7 usage picks up momentum at impressive rates

Google Nexus 7 usage picks up momentum at impressive rates

The Google Nexus 7 tablet is one hot little piece of gadgetry, the demand for which has been so ahead of the supply that third-party retailers and Google itself ran out of stock in a matter of days after the device's launch. It...

posted: 24 Jul 2012, 03:04

Googler pops the question to girlfriend with Nexus 7

Googler pops the question to girlfriend with Nexus 7

Google is turning up the heat when it comes to making the Nexus 7 tug on your heartstrings. Earlier today it released the first commercial for the slate that featured a father and son camping...

posted: 23 Jul 2012, 18:18

Google posts first Nexus 7 video commercial

Google posts first Nexus 7 video commercial

The Google Nexus 7 tablet is definitely among the most popular gadgets - the 16GB version of the tablet disappeared from the Play Store due to high demand…

posted: 23 Jul 2012, 06:43

16GB Google Nexus 7 gone like the wind from Google Play Store

16GB Google Nexus 7 gone like the wind from Google Play Store

While the 8GB model of the Google Nexus 7 is still available from the Google Play Store, the 16GB variant has been sold out and is listed as 'coming soon'; most potential buyers of the device favor the 16GB model because of...

posted: 22 Jul 2012, 00:22

Father of Linux gives Google Nexus 7 a thumbs up, OEM Android skins a thumbs down

Father of Linux gives Google Nexus 7 a thumbs up, OEM Android skins a thumbs down

Linus Torvalds, as you might know, is the father of Linux which is the bottom building block for Android and has an opinion on the new ASUS built Google Nexus 7; Torvalds also has an interesting take...

posted: 21 Jul 2012, 11:40

Gameloft announces 10 of its best titles are now specifically optimized for Google's Nexus 7 tablet

Gameloft announces 10 of its best titles are now specifically optimized for Google's Nexus 7 tablet

Gameloft issued a press release that 10 of its best games have been optimized for show on Google's value-for-money Nexus 7 tablet. The slate sports a 7" display with very good pixel...

posted: 20 Jul 2012, 09:04

Google Nexus 7 light bleeding issue being reported

Google Nexus 7 light bleeding issue being reported

And the latest flaw to plague the Google Nexus 7 tablet is a pretty annoying display backlight issue visible regardless of the lighting conditions. The problem was brought up by Twitter user faux123, who noticed that light was bleeding...

posted: 20 Jul 2012, 06:25

Asus explains why the Google Nexus 7 has no rear camera, answer does not surprise

Asus explains why the Google Nexus 7 has no rear camera, answer does not surprise

The Google Nexus 7 does not have a main camera, and that should come as no surprise since the Tegra 3-powered 7-incher starts at $199 for its 8GB version. In fact, keeping the tablet's cost down was...

posted: 20 Jul 2012, 04:58

Analyst cuts forecast of Amazon Kindle Fire sales because of Google Nexus 7 and mini Apple iPad

Analyst cuts forecast of Amazon Kindle Fire sales because of Google Nexus 7 and mini Apple iPad

When the Google Nexus 7 was introduced, the first thought on everyone's mind was that this tablet could be a "Kindle-Fire" killer; sure enough, Cowen analyst Kevin Kopelman has cut his...

posted: 19 Jul 2012, 21:53

It's the Google Nexus 7 versus the Apple iPad in drop test

It's the Google Nexus 7 versus the Apple iPad in drop test

With some Google Nexus 7 users complaining about the build quality of the ASUS built tablet, the Google Nexus 7 stars in a drop test video along with the Apple iPad; ; which tablet holds up better when it kisses cement? Check it...

posted: 19 Jul 2012, 15:29

Google Nexus 7 has separation problem with its screen

Google Nexus 7 has separation problem with its screen

In the short time that the Google Nexus 7 has been in the hands of the general public, it has developed a separation problem and we don't mean it has a fear of leaving ASUS factories; it seems that over time the screen can move higher...

posted: 18 Jul 2012, 20:05

All Google Nexus 7 tablets receive update that brings Google Wallet to the tablet

All Google Nexus 7 tablets receive update that brings Google Wallet to the tablet

An update that was sent out to those 6,000 lucky ones who had received the Google Nexus 7 at the Google I/O developer's conference has now been sent out to all users of the tablet and includes Google...

posted: 18 Jul 2012, 15:38

Google posts Nexus 7 shipping details online

Google posts Nexus 7 shipping details online

So, you have already pre-ordered your Google Nexus 7 tablet from the Play store, and you are wondering when it might arrive at your doorstep? Well, you are not alone as demand for the tablet has been pretty high so far, and Google is trying to...

posted: 18 Jul 2012, 00:14

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