Last week at its Keynote presentation, Google unveiled its new Nexus 7 tablet and said its 16GB and 32GB WiFi versions would debut on the Google Play Store on July 30. Keen Amazon shoppers noticed that the Nexus 7 Tablet at Amazon was not only available for pre-order, but was ready to ship. Amazingly, the online retailer still has quantities available, meaning that tech anyone who wants to order one today can still have the Nexus 7 in their hands on its actual release date. Granted, getting Google's new Nexus 7 … [Read more...]
New Google Nexus 7 Tablet Launches Early at Amazon
If you're tired of waiting for the new Google Nexus 7 tablet to hit retail, Amazon shoppers will be thrilled to know the Nexus 7 tablet launch has happened four days early at the online retailer. Yes, that means "today." Right now. Immediately. The Nexus 7 Tablet at Amazon is available as of press time. Getting it fast and free via Amazon Prime has never looked better, presuming you order now before they're gone. Google's shiny new slate is in stock, available for $229 for the 16GB model, and ready to send out via … [Read more...]
Google Nexus 7 Games Include Asphalt 8, Demoed at Keynote
Google's Keynote showcased several new gadgets, including the Chromecast dongle that enables Internet TV and the Nexus 7 tablet, which will be the first device to get Android Jelly Bean 4.3. During the demos of the latter, attendees got their first look at a few Nexus 7 games, including Gameloft's upcoming mobile game, Asphalt 8: Airborne. There's a good reason Asphalt 8 was chosen to demonstrate the potential of Nexus 7 games: Gameloft worked directly with Google to optimize it for the Nexus 7. According to … [Read more...]