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How many people does it take to unbox a Google Nexus 7?

How many people does it take to unbox a Google Nexus 7?

The first Google Nexus 7 unboxing videos have already hit the interwebs, and those who have seen them have probably noticed that getting your hands on the device inside is harder than one would imagine...

posted: 17 Jul 2012, 06:53

Google Nexus 7 to get OnLive game controller support

Google Nexus 7 to get OnLive game controller support

Are you into mobile gaming? Then you might have heard of OnLive – the cloud-based service that allows you to play high-quality video games on a smartphone or a tablet. What makes this service special is that all the computing is offloaded...

posted: 17 Jul 2012, 06:27

Google sends shipping notices to Canadians for Google Nexus 7 tablets

Google sends shipping notices to Canadians for Google Nexus 7 tablets

Those Canadians who were among the first to pre-order the Google Nexus 7 were feeling a little upset as some stores in the country started selling out of inventory this weekend; finally, Google has sent out some shipping...

posted: 16 Jul 2012, 23:45

Google Nexus 7 gets minor OTA update

Google Nexus 7 gets minor OTA update

The Google Nexus 7 has already received an OTA update, albeit a minor one to be sure; the build number is JRO03D and the 859KB update seems to add nothing but a little more technical information to the "About Tablet" screen,,,

posted: 16 Jul 2012, 01:08

The Nexus 7/Play Store catch-22

The Nexus 7/Play Store catch-22

The Google Nexus 7 tablet has seemingly already become a success even though it hasn't officially hit store shelves. As we've heard, Nexus 7 pre-orders have already sold out, but of course as we also know, Google isn't making much if any money on the tablet...

posted: 13 Jul 2012, 21:07

Retailers already reporting Nexus 7 as sold out

Retailers already reporting Nexus 7 as sold out

It seems like people really do love 7" tablets priced at $200 and branded by known companies (ie Google & Amazon, not Pandigital or Maylong,) because word has it that retail partners have already begun reporting that the Google Nexus 7 is sold...

posted: 13 Jul 2012, 17:16

Gamestop loaded with pre-ordered Google Nexus 7 units, awaiting the high sign from Google

Gamestop loaded with pre-ordered Google Nexus 7 units, awaiting the high sign from Google

Gamestop locations are said to be bursting at the seams with inventory of the Google Nexus 7 tablet that was pre-ordered; the chain, known for its video game sales and trades, has been branching...

posted: 13 Jul 2012, 12:07

Nexus 7 said to be shipping in the next day or two

Nexus 7 said to be shipping in the next day or two

Multiple reports have come out from various retailers, including one bit of info that supposedly came straight from Google, and it looks like the wait for the Nexus 7 may be just about over as the tablet could start shipping in the next...

posted: 12 Jul 2012, 16:17

Amazon is tinkering the idea of selling the Google Nexus 7 tablet?

Amazon is tinkering the idea of selling the Google Nexus 7 tablet?

Although some would’ve disregarded even the most remote chances of Amazon selling the Nexus 7 tablet, it seems that “people higher up in Amazon are talking to Google regarding the Nexus 7.” Now, it doesn’t explicitly...

posted: 12 Jul 2012, 11:55

8 beautiful and functional Nexus 7 cases

8 beautiful and functional Nexus 7 cases

So, you're still waiting for that Nexus 7 to arrive at your doorstep, but it seems like you'll also need a fancy new case to keep that quad-core monster nice and shiny...

posted: 12 Jul 2012, 06:25

Nexus 7 has hidden magnet sensor

Nexus 7 has hidden magnet sensor

While this is far from the first device to ever sport this feature, it has just been found out that the Nexus 7 has a hidden magnetic sensor. When a magnet is applied to the...

posted: 12 Jul 2012, 00:02

MMA fighter plays Dr. Paul, unboxing the Google Nexus 7

MMA fighter plays Dr. Paul, unboxing the Google Nexus 7

Google has decided to use MMA fighter Georges St-Pierre to portray Dr. Paul in a strange unboxing video for the Google Nexus 7; by the end of the video, we really don't learn much about the tablet except that it is strong enough to...

posted: 11 Jul 2012, 15:34

Google Nexus 7 might actually cost $151.75 to produce, teardown reveals

Google Nexus 7 might actually cost $151.75 to produce, teardown reveals

A recent Google Nexus 7 teardown reveals that the tablet could be actually made out of $151.75 worth of parts, which is over $30 less than what a previous estimate suggested...

posted: 11 Jul 2012, 08:44

Google Nexus 7 shipping date cut from 3-4 weeks to 1-2 weeks, has Android 4.1.1 installed

Google Nexus 7 shipping date cut from 3-4 weeks to 1-2 weeks, has Android 4.1.1 installed

A couple of good pieces of news for those who have, or are planning to, pre-order the Google Nexus 7 tablet as not only has the pre-order shipping date been accelerated from 3 to 4 weeks to...

posted: 10 Jul 2012, 19:17

Google Nexus 7 is built using $184 worth of parts

Google Nexus 7 is built using $184 worth of parts

We kind of knew that Google was selling the Nexus 7 tablet at cost, yet surprisingly, that applies solely to the 8 gig model. The 16-gigger costs $50 extra, but only an inexpensive chip needs to be added...

posted: 09 Jul 2012, 02:26

Google Nexus 7 U.K. launch penciled in for July 19th

Google Nexus 7 U.K. launch penciled in for July 19th

After Staples pre-order page on its website gave us a rough idea when to expect the Google Nexus 7 to launch in the U.S., in the U.K. a retailer named Curry has a listing for the 16GB version of the tablet for 200 GBP with a launch date...

posted: 08 Jul 2012, 14:55

Best Buy and Future Shop also begin Nexus 7 pre-orders

Best Buy and Future Shop also begin Nexus 7 pre-orders

In addition to GameStop, Staples and Google itself, Best Buy and its Canadian counterpart, Future Shop, have also started to accept pre-order for Google’s new 7-inch slate. Interestingly, the Nexus 7 is listed at...

posted: 08 Jul 2012, 08:05

Staples pre-order page shows launch of Google Nexus 7 taking place July 12th-17th

Staples pre-order page shows launch of Google Nexus 7 taking place July 12th-17th

If you're looking for a launch date for the Google Nexus 7 Amazon Kindle Fire killer, look no further than a products page for retailer Staples; the page shows that pre-orders before July 10th won't...

posted: 07 Jul 2012, 13:45

Asus tweets

Asus tweets "we've got things covered", teasing Nexus 7 tablet covers in flashy colors

What's a tablet maker to do these days, when El Goog announces it has chosen its manufacturing prowess to create its first Nexus tablet posterkid for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean? Why, do some covers,...

posted: 06 Jul 2012, 08:59

iPad Mini or Nexus 7 - that is the question!

iPad Mini or Nexus 7 - that is the question!

2012 seems like a good year for 7-inch tablets. The affordable and well-spec'd Nexus 7 is right around the corner, Amazon is expected to launch a successor to its Kindle Fire, and the rumors of Apple introducing an iPad Mini in the Fall are getting...

posted: 05 Jul 2012, 05:31

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