Review
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aug 21, 2012
Continuing our search for the perfect case for the Nexus 7, we're taking a look at the Amzer skin case. Seven inches of glass and electronics sitting around naked is a nightmare for m...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aug 20, 2012
If you bought a Nexus device so you could happily flash all manner of custom ROMs, today is a good day. MIUI has updated their codebase to include Jelly Bean for the 2.8.17 release, provided you hav...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Aug 17, 2012
BrianKeith513 asks in our forums a pretty important question when it comes to purchasing a tablet for kids.
I'm asked a lot about mobile devices from friends and families, because I've w...
Review
by Phil Nickinson
Aug 17, 2012
Behold! The DODOcase Hardcover for the Google Nexus 7 Android tablet. We're in search of the perfect case for the Nexus 7, a task that's as daunting as it is fun. This latest offering brings...
Article
by Alex Dobie
Aug 14, 2012
Sony is currently holding its Gamescom 2012 press conference in Germany, and it's just announced that two new Android device manufacturers will be joining its PlayStation Mobile (formerly PlaySt...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Aug 14, 2012
For many, the Nexus 7 will be their first experience with one of Google's own branded Android devices. If you're interested in hacks of any sort on your phone or tablet, there really is no o...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aug 12, 2012
We've already seen how you can tear things apart and use some fancy wiring to install a Nexus 7 into the dash of a Dodge Ram, but some of us aren't interested in something that permanent. Al...
Article
by Alex Dobie
Aug 07, 2012
When the ASUS MeMo 370T appeared, and then swiftly disappeared at CES, rumors suggested that the $250 7-incher had been poached by Google as the basis for its Nexus tablet. Fast forward six mon...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aug 06, 2012
The folks at SonicElectronix have just built my dream car. Not because it's a big gas-guzzling Dodge RAM, or because it has black leather interior. Those are both great things, but they too...
Article
by Alex Dobie
Aug 01, 2012
For the first time since the launch of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the official Gmail app for Android has been updated. The new version is available right now through the Google Play Store, so head to t...
Article
by Alex Dobie
Aug 01, 2012
The previously-leaked Nexus 7 POGO dock and premium case are set to be joined by a few more official accessories before long. UK retailer MobileFun has revealed five new accessories for ASUS an...
Article
by Phil Nickinson
Aug 01, 2012
Oh, that Jerry Hildenbrand. He's not just another pretty face. (Another pretty neckbeard, maybe. But another pretty face?) It seems our resident tinkerer has taken the official Nexus 7 case (rea...
Review
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 31, 2012
Our Nexus 7 official travel cases have arrived, and of course we want to share some quick thoughts and impressions with you guys, The gray travel case has so far been pretty difficult to get, as the...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 27, 2012
Willter12 asks in the Nexus 7 forums,
I have read that a hard reset is activated by:
Turn off.
Hold vol up/vol down/power on
Select Recovery using vol buttons and...
Article
by Chris Parsons
Jul 27, 2012
If you happened to get your hands on a Nexus 7 but were feeling a little bitter because your previously purchased Dead Space wasn't compatible with it, turn that frown upside down. Electronic Ar...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 27, 2012
The Jelly Bean 4.1.1 images for selected Nexus models have been released by Google, allowing you to roll back to a safe, factory state no matter how bad you've f&%^#d up your Nexus. The part...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 26, 2012
The official cover for the Google Nexus 7 is an elusive beast. As soon as they became available for order, they sold out, and chances are nobody you know got one. The lucky folks that did get their ...
Article
by Andrew Martonik
Jul 25, 2012
Following closely behind their first "Getting Started" tutorial for the Nexus 7, Google has produced another video to help new users gets acquainted with the device. The short video p...
Article
by Jared DiPane
Jul 25, 2012
To say that there has been a little bit of hype around the Nexus 7 would be an understatement. People all around the world are loving it, and odds are you are looking to get your hands on one. The N...
Article
by Alex Dobie
Jul 25, 2012
Wanting to get your hands on the Google Nexus 7 in the UK, but come up empty-handed so far? Carphone Warehouse sends word that it'll be stocking the highly-anticipated (and highly-demanded) Jell...
Article
by Richard Devine
Jul 24, 2012
One of the few negative points with the Nexus 7 for some, is the lack of any sizable on-board storage. Indeed, looking at a couple of the latest big name game titles such as Max Payne or the Amazing...
Article
by Android Central
Jul 24, 2012
This is one of those simple things that'll leave you kicking yourself, but that doesn't make it any less important. Noznarf in our Nexus 7 forums writes:
Just got my Nexus 7 yesterd...
Article
by Richard Devine
Jul 24, 2012
For many, the Nexus 7 could be a first foray into the world of Android. Google hasn't forgotten about those people, so they've gone and posted a quick getting started video to help guide thr...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 23, 2012
Google has released a new commercial for the Nexus 7, showing off the features of the device with games and media. While it's a bit of a reach in regards to battery life and Wifi range, it&...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 21, 2012
July 19, the day that all the early orders of the Nexus 7 were to ship, has come and gone. According to Google, everyone who ordered on or before July 11 should either have their tablet in their hot...
Article
by Richard Devine
Jul 20, 2012
One of the many added goodies within Jelly Bean, is the Google Sound Search widget, sometimes referred to as Google Ears. It's really simple, but also a really nice touch to have built in to the...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 18, 2012
So you bought a Nexus 7, partially because it's a Nexus device and you wanted to hack the living crap out of it. Cool -- me too. Whether you're just beginning, or an old pro you will need fa...
Article
by Richard Devine
Jul 18, 2012
There's absolutely no doubt, the Nexus 7 is a fantastic piece of equipment. But, as with all Android devices, you can't please all of the people, all of the time. One point of annoyance for ...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 18, 2012
Google has made Currents part of Android with Jelly Bean, and anyone with a Nexus 7 or other Nexus device who's updated has it sitting in their app drawer. That's not a bad thing -- the...
Article
by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 18, 2012
Google has made the full 4.1 Android SDK available for download, along with a revised set of SDK tools (20.1.1) and the NDK (rev 8b). As always, the SDK and assorted tools are available for Win...
