Nexus 7 gets 4.1.2 update with landscape mode and bug fixes

Owners of the Nexus 7 Jelly Bean tablet might want to go and check out the new 4.1.2 software update that enables the long awaited landscape mode and delivers various bug fixes. This is further proof that Pure Google is the way to go in terms of quick and timely software and feature updates.

16GB Nexus 7 tablets pulled from Google Play store

Bad news if you're looking for the 16GB version of the hotly anticipated Nexus 7 tablet from the Google Play store. Google doesn't have any for sale right now and is prompting interested buyers to sign up to be notified of availability. The $259 tablet launched on June 27 and has just started shipping to the US, Canada, the UK and Australia.

Google has also made the device available through various retailers which have decided to offer only the 16GB version since the profit margins on the 8GB version are not woth the effort. The 16GB version also seems to be out of stock at Staples.ca as of this writing.

Review: Google Nexus 7 Jelly Bean tablet

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Google's Nexus 7 is a potentially game changing Android tablet that has the rare opportunity of establishing Google's mobile OS as the preferred choice in the 7-inch space.

Manufactured by ASUS, which saw some success in its 10-inch Transformer line, the Nexus 7 features a fast quad-core Tegra 3 processor, stunning graphics architecture, a great 7-inch screen and most importantly a relatively affordable price tag of $200 for the 8GB version and $259.00 for the 16GB version.

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FocalCase shows off leather keyboard case for Nexus 7

A perfect case and keyboard combo for Nexus 7 owners who plan on doing a lot of typing, the Focal Case bluetooth leather keyboard case is an elegant way to carry the hot new device while giving it the versatility of a full QWERTY keyboard that is integreated into the rich leather cover. The case cost US $ 55.99  and has a standby time of 100 days on a single charge.