The new Google Nexus 7 to Android 4.3 - Mobile-review

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first Google talked about how things are in the tablet market, demonstrating graphics tablet segment growth and stagnant segment of computers. Next – schedule with an impressive growth of sold android-tablets.

Then, a couple of words about the success of the first model Nexus 7 and that this tablet was an important milestone for Google, well, then introduce a new toy.

Google Nexus 7 (second generation)

in Google and Asus have decided to simplify the name of the device that is not to change anything in it, we have all the same Nexus 7. On sale will be three versions of the tablet, with 16 GB and 32 GB of memory and Wi-Fi, and a 32 GB version with LTE. But let’s start with the characteristics.

It’s s no secret that many are waiting in the segment 7 “tablet models with high resolution screens, but before the announcement of the new Nexus 7 is no one” shot. ” Some waited and hoped that Apple will reveal a new iPad mini with a Retina-display, others – that Uncle Liao on their small factories in China will begin to rivet the first 7 “tablet with FullHD-screen TVs. None of this happened with Google and Asus introduced a compact tablet with a high-resolution screen first.

Features of the new Google Nexus 7 :

• body materials: matte soft-touch plastic
• Operating system: Android 4.3
• Network: 2G/3G/4G LTE (optional, for a 32 GB version)
• Platform: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
• Processor: Quad, 1.5 GHz, GPU – Adreno 320
• RAM: 2 GB
• Data Memory: 16/32 GB (memory card slot no)
• Interfaces: NFC, Wi-Fi Dual-band (a / b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP, Bluetooth Smart), jack microUSB (USB 2.0) for charging / synchronization, 3.5 mm headset jack, miniHDMI
• Screen: LCD IPS-matrix, capacitive, 7 “with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels, 323 ppi
• Camera: 5 MP primary and 1.2 megapixel front
• Sound: Stereo Speakers
• Navigation: GPS (Support A-GPS)
• Extras: accelerometer, light sensor, proximity sensor, wireless charging
• Battery: removable, up to 9 hours of HD-video, up to 10 hours in the browser
• Dimensions: 200 x 114 x 8.6 mm
• Weight: 290 grams

By design, the new Nexus 7 is not particularly interesting, in my view, have tried to make it as simple, unassuming, quiet and dim. So, to please the widest possible range of users, plus, it is practical thanks to its design, as well as color and black matte plastic. It uses a soft-touch coating. When compared with the first Nexus 7, there was an interesting decision with a pattern on the back of the tablet, there will be a smooth back.

first noticeable change compared to the original Nexus 7 – thinner frame left and right of the screen, as well as the body itself, it was 2 mm thinner than in the previous plate.

But far more important than the second change – the new display. The updated Nexus 7 uses IPS-display with a diagonal of 7 “and a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels, this is the first compact tablet with a high-resolution screen. Meaning ppi (pixels per inch density) to a new device is almost a half times higher than the previous model.

Next – appeared in stereo speakers, used to be a speaker, doubled the amount of memory, the updated model is used in more productive platform. Instead of a single, front-facing camera, a second-generation Nexus 7 are two of them – front, with a resolution of 1.2 megapixels, and the main 5 megapixel.

partially eliminated the main drawback of the original “Seven” – a small amount of flash memory, it was only 8/16 GB, and affordable – and even less. The new Nexus 7 still no slot for memory card, but the basic amount increased up to 16 GB, will also be a 32 GB version.

a very nice feature – support for NFC and Wi-Fi Dual-band, wireless charging capability, as well as the version of the tablet with 32 GB and LTE (yet declared only for some operators in the U.S.). In the tablet has a HDMI-port.

capacity built-in battery is not called, but the presentation of a Google spokesman said that, on average, the new Nexus 7 will run until 9:00 when viewing HD-video and up to 10 hours with a browser.

Now the main thing – the prices. In the U.S., the new Google Nexus 7 will be available on July 30, in this den go on sale 16 GB version, the cost – $ 229 dollars. Version of 32 GB and 32 GB with LTE will be a little later, but also in the near future, the assurances of Google.

Prices for the new Google Nexus 7 :

• Nexus July 16 GB Wi-Fi – 229 USD
• Nexus 7 32GB Wi-Fi – 269 USD
• Nexus 7 32 GB Wi-Fi + LTE – 349 USD

Android 4.3

Along with the new Nexus 7 Google introduced the next update of the OS Android – 4.3. From the user point of view there is not much new. First, there is support for user profiles, so that you can now create different profiles for yourself, brother, father, mother and so on and switch between them on the lock screen. Second, the updated Google Play, now you can view your applications optimized to run on tablets, and use personal game room, displaying achievements in different games, your friends and their achievements, as well as other data.

In Chrome browser finally have the page display mode to full screen, and updated Google maps, the new version is optimized for use on tablets. Another change related to the browser – the emergence of embedded interpreter.

terms of developer changes more. First – in Android with the new version adds support for OpenGL ES 3.0, but this is a new beautiful graphics with realistic reflections and details of the first demos as those involving the technology will soon be available in Google Play. Second – Supports Bluetooth Smart. This technology is used to “pairing” multiple Bluetooth devices with minimum energy consumption. In particular, it is used in a heart rate monitor and other accessories company Polar, in hours Casio G-Shock Smart Watch, in the accessory Motoactv from Motorola and some other “toys».

Upgrade to Android 4.3 on the Nexus family of the actual device will “fly” today (OTA), so that the owners Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 may already be preparing for his upcoming installation.

ChromeCast

Another device of the day – accessory Chromecast. It is a small trinket, which plugs into the TV HDMI-port, connects to WI-Fi and then allows you to manage translations of video, music or pictures from your device to the TV.

In a sense, this is an analogue Apple TV, in some, an alternative to the segment of compact HDMI-whistles for Android from Chinese manufacturers. Inside Chromecast is a simplified version of Chrome OS, and all the controls you’re done with your device, be it a tablet or an Android or iOS smartphone. You can watch videos on YouTube, listen to music, view photos or play movies from special services. Own programs and services are put on a smartphone or a tablet, but Chromecast serves as a link between the device in your hand, with which you want to translate something, and TV screen on which you are going to watch it.

cost of the accessories in the U.S. will be 35 dollars. We will try to take it for a test and tell in detail how it works.

Conclusion

in Google gradually, in small steps go in the right direction. The company pays attention to those segments where already succeeded (Android), but at the same time working on new areas. Now one of those new areas – tablets, the output of the first Nexus 7 shows that Google is time to engage in this market, as long as it is a territory Apple, but other manufacturers are choosing Android, will not be able to do something without steps by Google, which has to optimize the system for use with tablets. In this case, the company acts as a catch-up. Another new segment – the development of services associated with streaming video and music, this Google representatives spoke at the recent Google I / O, and now another step in the development of this area – Chromecast.

also reminding, Google announced that the update to Android 4.3 for the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 will be available for download today.

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Artem Lutfullin (artem@mobile-review.com)
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Published – July 25, 2013

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