Google is widely expected to unveil the latest version of Android and its first Nexus tablet at this week’s Google I/O 2012 event. Just days before, Gizmodo Australia has obtained an alleged training document that outlines specifications as well as pricing of the Google Nexus 7.
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Specifications line up with those of earlier rumours. The Nexus 7 will be powered by a 1.3Ghz quad-core Tegra 3 processor with GeForce 12-core GPU and Android Jelly Bean. It will come with 1GB RAM, a 7-inch WXGA (1280×800) IPS display, a 1.2MP front-facing camera, NFC, Android Beam, and Google Wallet (possibly only in the U.S.). The battery should be good for about 9 hours of operation.
Two models will be available: An 8GB model will sell for US$199 while a larger 16GB model will sell for US$249.
While the document mentions Jelly Bean it does not give a version number to go with it. Based on a recent slip-up by Google, it should be version 4.1 rather than a full point update to 5 though. More interesting is the indication that Google could handle all device updates with Jelly Bean. It’s likely that this will be limited to the Nexus 7 though. Hopefully this will be clarified at Google I/O.
Read more: Gizmodo Australia