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  • Nexus 7 With HSPA+ Sells Out at Google Play

    Google continues to sell through plenty of stock of its new Nexus family at an impressive rate. After seeing the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 (16GB still available) sell out in minutes, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that the new Nexus 7 with HSPA+ has sold out as well. With 32GB of storage, at a low $299 price, and having the ability to connect to GSM networks across the globe, this is one of the more attractive tablets on the market.

    If you were considering this tablet or any of the other new Nexus offerings that are no longer in stock, Google says that you’ll have to wait a few weeks before they can replenish stock. Once they do, you better have your credit cards ready, as I’m sure they will be flying off virtual store shelves, once again.

    Via:  Google Play

  • Video: Android 4.2 Feature Overview – Gesture Typing, New Gmail, Multi-users, and More

    With Android 4.2 officially official, rolling out to select devices (Nexus 7 and GSM Galaxy Nexus), and arriving pre-loaded on the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10, we want to make sure that you are ready to take full advantage of its new features. In the lengthy video below, we’ll cover the new Gmail, take a second look at multi-user support and lock screen widgets, Gesture typing, Photosphere and the new camera, and more.

    While the jump from 4.1 to 4.2 may seem small in numbering scheme, the update continues to polish our favorite mobile OS in big ways. As one would expect, this is the best version of Android to date, by a lot.   (more…)

  • After 4.2 Update, is Your Nexus 7 Having Troubles Updating Apps in Google Play? (Update: We Have a Fix)

    Last night, I updated my Nexus 7 to Android 4.2. After not turning on my device for some time before the OTA, I was met with lots of app updates in Google Play. Unfortunately, it looks there’s an issue between Google Play and Android 4.2 on the Nexus 7, as one of Kellex’s tablets is also having a similar issue. We’ve tried wiping data and force stopping Google Play, but nothing has worked yet. While we’re on the lookout for a fix, have any of you had this issue as well?

    If you have and know of a fix, please let us all know down below.

    Update: We love our community. After 30 seconds of this post going up, readers were pouring in with instructions on how to fix it:

    Simply remove the Google account, reboot, and then re-enter your Google account. Takes a couple of minutes, but fixes the issue instantly.

    Cheers everyone for your help!

  • Google Posts Android 4.2 JOP40C Factory Images for Nexus 4, Nexus 10, and HSPA+ Nexus 7

    Google just posted the new factory images of Android 4.2 (JOP40C) for the Nexus 4, Nexus 10, and Nexus 7 w/HSPA+. If you own or are going to be the owner of one of these devices, you will want to download these files and store in a safe place. You never know when you may need to restore your device to 100% stock after tinkering for too long. We have generic instructions for flashing factory image files here.

    Download: Nexus 4 | Nexus 10 | Nexus 7 (HSPA+)

    Via: Google

  • Download: Android 4.2 Update for Nexus 7 and GSM Galaxy Nexus

    If you own the “takju” GSM Galaxy Nexus or a Nexus 7, it’s time to update to Android 4.2. The files are already available from Google (even pushing out to some devices), so depending on the state of your device, your instructions for updating may be different. Let’s get to it! (more…)

  • 32GB Nexus 7 on Sale for $229 Today at eBay (Updated)

    Still haven’t picked up a Nexus 7? Maybe eBay’s deal today will get you to pull the trigger. On sale for $229, with free shipping, you can pick up the 32GB version and save yourself over $20 (potentially much more because of shipping). The listing says that quantities are “limited,” so you may want to jump on this sooner rather than later.

    Update:  Annnnnnd, sold out.

    Via:  eBay

    Cheers Stanford!

  • ASUS Handing Out Vouchers in Europe For Buyers of the Nexus 7 Before Price Drop (Updated: Google Too)

    Anyone who purchased the Nexus 7 before October 29 when the price dropped and more memory suddenly meant less money certainly has a reason to be a little upset. Up to this point we haven’t heard anything from either ASUS or Google on the subject, but the situation seems to have changed today. Depending on where you live in Europe, you can receive a €30 or €25 voucher to the ASUS store if you purchased it before the price drop.

    Better get your receipt ready though, ASUS does want you to register your tablet through their website to get your voucher. It’s worth noting as well that the Nexus 7 must have come directly from ASUS or Google to cash in on this voucher. No word on a plan like this for the US, but we’ll keep our ear to the ground since more than a few of you might be interested.

    Update:  Reader Thom pointed out that Google offers a similar “Price Protection” for devices whose prices have been reduced. The 16GB Nexus 7 is singled out in their Help section as being eligible. It reads:

    Nexus 7 (16GB version only) purchases from Devices on Google Play are currently eligible for Price Protection if the purchase was made on or after October 14, 2012. If your purchase is eligible, we’ll refund the difference in price within 14 days of your request.

    To request Price Protection, head here.

    Via: The Verge

    Cheers Nick S!

  • Tip: DO NOT BUY the 16GB Nexus 7 From 1SaleADay Unless You Like Overspending

    Before too many of you make a mistake, we wanted to remind you that Google recently dropped the price of the 16GB Nexus 7 to $199. That’s right, 1SaleADay’s deal today, is not a deal. At $220, even with free shipping, their 16GB N7 is more expensive than if you were to buy it straight from Google.

    Cheers Joshua!