Everything we know about the new Nexus 7 2 tablet

It has been over a year since the release of the Nexus 7 tablet and everyone knows that means we are going to see an imminent release of its successor. The second generation Nexus 7 tablet which is also dubbed as a the Nexus 7 2 is expected to get announced at the even Google is hosting on July 24. The event has been confirmed and the  company is all set to announce this new tablet along with Android 4.3 update. The Nexus 7 2 just like the original model is going to be announced by ASUS and this is the most reliable piece of information we know about this unannounced gadget.

While official details about the Nexus 7 2 are next to none there are several leaks from reliable and unreliable sources circulating on the web that give us an idea of what’s coming next week when Google and ASUS executives will take the stage in San Francisco. There is not much that we don’t know about the Nexus 7 2 already.

The most interesting leaked information about the upcoming Google tablet concerns its internal specifications. Rumors and leaked information on the internet suggests that Nexus 7 2 will feature a 1.5GHz quad-core processor. It is also reported that the new Nexus 7 2 will feature a better display than its predecessor with a resolution of 1980 x 1200 pixels that will have a screen size of 7-inch. It has also been reported that the device will feature a 5-megapixel camera. Other leaked features include HDMI out and wireless charging support.

As Google is going to announce minor Android 4.3 update at the event next week it is confirmed that the new Nexus 7 2 tablet will also ship with the latest build of Android installed.

Nexus 7 was a bigger success when it was released a year ago and Google could make a successful product this year if it stays on top of its game. Apple’s iPad mini has been going strong and there’s no big competitor to its yet. The announcement of Nexus 7 2 could change that and could give Apple a run for its money.

Apple is also going to launch the second generation of iPad mini tablet and this time it is believed that he Retina Display will finally be included. If that’s the case then the war between Apple and Google in the smaller tablet arena is going to be nothing but interesting.

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