We are expecting to see the new version of the popular Nexus 7 Android tablet paraded up and down at the Google press event on Wednesday. Luckily for the impatient it's easy enough to see some pretty clear pictures of the new ASUS-made mini-tablet already, mainly thanks to the prolific smartphone leaker @evleaks (celebrating its first anniversary).
New and old, respectively
You can see the new Nexus 7 and old (current) version side by side above. The new version is longer and thinner than the current version and estimated to measure 204.4mm x 115.6mm. It is said that the tablet will be available in capacities of both 16GB and 32GB at launch time. The new Nexus 7 looks pretty slim but we have no measurements or estimates for its thickness right now. Also of note, appearance-wise, you can see the back is now dimple-free.
Turning to the tech specs of the new tablet we don't have much more confirmed other than the screen resolution of 1920 x 1200 mentioned by the Best Buy back to school advert. Also that ad lists the 16GB model as being available for $229. It will be available on 'Tuesday', which is Tuesday 30th July. The advert is a leaflet which is scheduled to be distributed on Sunday 28th July according to PhoneArena.
Other tech specs rumours/speculation are as follows; Android 4.3 will be installed (because the clock in the press render says 4.30), the back facing camera is 5MP, a Snapdragon S4 Processor will be utilised, 4GB of DDR3L RAM is installed and dual speakers are equipped.
We will be back with all the official specs and details when the new tablet is launched.
