Google Delay Nexus Launch

Google have unfortunately had to cancel today’s Nexus launch event due to a hurricane moving in on the East coast of the US.

I have family in the area so hope it passes by uneventfully, stay safe people.

Google have promised to reschedule soon and we’ll let you know as soon as we hear more.

Nexus Product Announcements

It was thought that a few new products would be announced:

• ASUS Nexus 7 32gb version, and possibly a 3G model
• Nexus 4 Phone from LG
• Nexus 10 tablet from Samsung

It is also thought that a new version of Android would also be announced, you can read the latest on Android 4.2 here.

Whilst we wait for news, here is a short clip of what is thought to be leaked footage of the new Nexus 10 in action.

Nexus 10 YouTube clip:

It’s probably too short to be all that interesting but some photos have also been uploaded over here to give you a better idea of what to expect.  As always, take these leaks with a pinch of salt.

32gb Model @Argos

We’ve also heard a number of stories about the 32gb version being listed in a new Argos catalog under reference 508/9325.

A big thanks to the Twitter user who decided to check this out in store, having tapped that reference into the stock checker he found the Nexus 7 listed up for £199.

@nxtab twitter.com/Secretsniper/s…

— Typical Bloke (@Secretsniper) October 27, 2012

When @Secretsniper asked, Argos suggested it would be on sale on the 18th November, could this be the release date then?

You’ll be able to find it on this link when available.

Related posts:

1. Nexus 7 32gb Model Expected
2. Pre-Order the 32gb Nexus 7

Source : nxtab[dot]co[dot]uk

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32GB Nexus 7 in stock at Walmart for $249, 16GB model now $199

Although the Google event scheduled for this morning has been delayed as Hurricane Sandy bears downs on the East Coast, at least one retailer is going ahead with a refresh of their Nexus portfolio. Walmart’s website now lists the new 32GB Nexus 7 as in stock and features a price drop for the 16GB model. The 8GB Nexus 7 is no longer shown for sale.

The 32GB model comes in at the expected price point of $249, but perhaps the bigger news is that the 16GB model has dropped to $199, replacing the 8GB model at that price. It is unclear if Google plans to continue sales of the smallest storage option with a similar price cut as the 16GB model or if that device will be discontinued. Not present on the retailer’s site is the rumored 3G Nexus 7, which was also to be unveiled this morning at the New York City press event.

Google’s Play Store now lists both the 8GB and 16GB Nexus 7 as “coming soon” rather than on sale, a sign that a refresh should soon occur. It was expected that the tech giant would introduce a refreshed tablet lineup today that included the 32GB Nexus 7 along with a new Nexus 10 tablet developed by Samsung. The star of the show, however, would have been the LG Nexus 4, the next addition to the lineup of pure Google smartphones.

Google may still proceed with the rollout of the new Nexus 7 products today, but we are awaiting word from the company about plans to reschedule their Nexus event.

[Thanks, TLC!]

Source : androidtabletblog[dot]com

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