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16GB Nexus 7 now listed as "Coming Soon" on Google Play store

Android Bad news for folks that've been considering springing for the 16GB Nexus 7 over its smaller 8GB brother, as the device is currently listed as "Coming Soon" on the Google Play store. Nearly a week ago we the listing for the 16GB model say...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 9

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Do you ever get interrupted while you use your device?

Lifestyle Sometimes, we just like to get lost in our devices. There are points in the day that we take our smartphones or tablets in our hands, and just focus on what’s right in front of our eyes. We block out the rest of the world.

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 16

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Do you splurge for devices with more storage?

Android Storage space on your smartphone, or lack thereof rather, isn't something many people lose sleep over at night. Unlike a computer or an external HDD, most people don't plan on storing their entire music and digital movie libraries on their...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 17

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The predictive keyboard in Jelly Bean is great, but SwiftKey 3 is better

Android When announcing Jelly Bean, Android 4.1, Google's Hugo Barra took the stage to detail some of the new Android versions's most notable features. Among the plethora of new features – such as Project Butter, a refined notification shade and...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 13

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Are voice controls the future for our devices?

Lifestyle Since Google unveiled Google Now, I’ve noticed something interesting about the competition. While I, personally, don’t believe that Siri was accepted into the real world with open arms, I know that it was indeed a selling point for the...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 9

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Oddly enough, the Nexus 7 has become my mobile gaming device of choice

Android It's pretty safe to say that I have high hopes for the future of mobile gaming. And as of late, those hopes have only grown. With OUYA, an Android-powered open console and gaming platform successfully seeking funding via Kickstarter, and...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 16

Google posts update on shipping status of Nexus 7 pre-orders

Android Still without your Nexus 7, even though Google began shipping pre-orders last week? If so, you'll want to check out the update that Google just posted on its Play support page. The company explains that it's shipped all standalone Nexus 7...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 5

Google now shipping Nexus 7 pre-orders, GameStop pre-orders already being sold

Android When Google first introduced us to the Nexus 7 at I/O, the company said that the Android 4.1 tablet would begin shipping in mid-July. It looks like El Goog has met it's goal, as it's been discovered that calling Google's customer support...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 15

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I would only recommend three Android tablets and they are all made by ASUS

Android Most people dream about crazy, wild and unrealistic adventures. An epic underwater battle against a regiment of mermen riding seahorses, for instance, might be a typical dream for someone my age. Or they might have a remake of Die Hard...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 28

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How many devices does it take?

Android As our lives become more enveloped by ever-improving, ever-evolving, ever-more capable technology, extra devices tend to seep into our lives to fill every possible nook and cranny. One might carry a laptop everywhere they go only to be an...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 120 82 Reactions

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Google Nexus 7 Written Review by Taylor

Android Of all the devices we here at PhoneDog have managed to get out paws on, the Google Nexus 7 has to be one of the most interesting and surprising. We had been hearing since the end of CES 2012 in January that Google had partnered with ASUS...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 9

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Jelly Bean for 7-inch tablets is a confused, bipolar hybrid

Android Two weeks ago, I touched on the topic of 7-inch tablets. I had tried three 7-inch tablets as personal devices and found them to be too "in between" or "supplementary" to replace the likes of the iPad or even larger Android slabs. Last...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 32

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Does size suggest function when it comes to tablets?

Tablets When the TouchPad by HP went on its fire sale last year, I told my dad about this tablet that normally sold for around $400, but had been knocked down to a ridiculously low $100. He didn’t really have any idea what a tablet was used for,...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 5

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Will there be another Android update in 2012?

Android Long before Ice Cream Sandwich was ever made official, there were rumors floating around of the update that would follow, Jelly Bean. We knew Ice Cream Sandwich would be a major update as even Google had said the next major update would...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 72 38 Reactions

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Talking to my devices is becoming less gauche

Android Admittedly, I used to hate Siri. Actually, I hated any form of voice input. And from the very bottom of my heart, I despised every second of having to learn and use Dragon Naturally Speaking to write an essay in the required keyboarding...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 10

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Chrome for iOS is a godsend

Ios In February this year, Google announced the Chrome for Android beta and made it available to all users with devices running Ice Cream Sandwich. Although Adobe promptly assured Chrome for Android would never see any Flash action, the...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 15

Nokia says that the Nexus 7 infringes upon some of its patents

Android The Nexus 7 has been the subject of much attention since its debut at Google I/O due to things like the fact that it's running Android 4.1 or that it's the first Nexus-branded tablet. Nokia has been the source of some of that attention,...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 8

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Android Jelly Bean Recap; Google Nexus 7; Galaxy Nexus banned; BlackBerry 10 delayed and more!

The Dog Pound Say your internet was down last week and you couldn't catch any of the news from PhoneDog.com. If that was the case, then it's The Dog Pound to the rescue! This is the show where Sydney recaps all of the latest news from the past week.

from 2012 by Sydney Myers 1

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Is Google going back to its Nexus roots?

Android When it comes to Android, Nexus is a word that carries a bit of weight and significance. Not only is it branding for a line of devices, it was once a promise from Google to put control back in the hands of the consumer, to have the device...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 13

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Google Nexus 7 Video Review Part 2

Android Announced at Google I/O on Wednesday, the Google Nexus 7 is the manufacturer's first Nexus-branded tablet. So far, it's an excellent tablet that offers some nice specs and offers a compelling starting price of $199.99. It'll be available...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 13

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Google Nexus 7 Video Review Part 1

Android With the Google Nexus 7, the company's Nexus line of devices takes a bold step into the tablet market. So far, it's an excellent tablet that offers some nice specs and is a great buy at $199.99. It'll be available through Google Play in...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 35 28 Reactions

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Google Nexus 7 Unboxing

Android Aaron unboxes the Google Nexus 7, a tablet made by ASUS and a new addition to the Nexus line of devices. The Nexus 7 offers a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, 7-inch HD IPS display (1280x800), a front-facing camera, 4,235 mAh battery,...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 33

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Did you pre-order a Nexus 7 tablet?

Android In the midst of a handful of device and software announcements, Google took the stage yesterday morning (afternoon for us east coasters) and announced the very first (official) Nexus tablet, the Nexus 7. Much like rumors have alluded for...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 33

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Google Nexus 7 Hands-On

Android Aaron gets some hands-on time with Google's Nexus 7, designed by ASUS. Stay tuned for more!

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Nexus 7 makes its debut, features a 1280x800 display and Tegra 3 processor

Android After countless rumors and leaks, the Google Nexus 7 tablet is finally official. The Nexus 7 sports Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and Google says that the device is "built for Google Play." The slate features a 7-inch 1280x800 display, quad-core...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 25

Nexus 7 image found on Google Play servers ahead of Google I/O [UPDATED]

Android While we still have some time to wait before Google is expected to make its oft-rumored Nexus 7 tablet official, it appears that an image of the device has surfaced ahead of the start of Google I/O. The image was found on the Google Play...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 7

Purported Nexus 7 render and spec details leak out days before Google I/O

Android We're just a few days away from the start of Google I/O, but that doesn't mean that we don't have time for another Nexus 7 tablet rumor. The latest bit of news comes from Gizmodo Australia, which claims to have gotten hold a training...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 15

ASUS Nexus 7 named in photo EXIF data

Android Interested in gobbling up every last leaked bit of information about ASUS and Google's rumored Nexus 7 tablet before its debut? Then today's your lucky day, as two photos purportedly taken with the device have made their way online....

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

Entry for "Google Asus Nexus 7" appears on benchmarking site

Android Whispers of a 7-inch Nexus tablet from ASUS and Google have been floating around for a while, but now some new information has surfaced that (potentially) gives the rumors a bit more weight. A listing for a "Google Asus Nexus 7" have been...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 8

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This tablet is great. It is a pretty powerful device! Features: The thing is so speedy every second of the day. This is because of the quad core processor and Tegra 3. Games also run as a breeze also because of the Tegra processor. Also since this is a Nexus device you get the latest android updates straight from Google and you have stock android. Display: The screen is good. It features a 1280x800 HD display. Sometimes colors are washed out but other than that the display is good.... more...

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Google Nexus 7 Written Review by Taylor

Of all the devices we here at PhoneDog have managed to get out paws on, the Google Nexus 7 has to be one of the most interesting and surprising. We had been hearing since the end of CES 2012 in January that Google had partnered with ASUS to created a Nexus tablet. And just two weeks ago at the Google I/O 2012 developers conference, Google made the budget-friendly tablet official, alongside a new and improved version of Android, version 4.1 Jelly Bean . Now available for pre-orders via... more...