Introducing the Nexus 7

     The Nexus 7 was announced by Google at their I/O conference back in June and is the company's first Nexus-branded Android tablet. Reviews from technology sites such as CNET, TechSpot, Wired, and TechRadar have been positive. Those who have tested the tablet praise Jelly Bean, which is the latest Android software and currently only available on the Nexus 7, as well as the value of the tablet when compared to other 7-inch models in the $199 price range. While the Nexus 7 may not be an iPad killer, it does offer a lot of features and power for its cost. Read on to discover what Google and ACER have included in the Nexus 7 to discover if the tablet is right for you.

Apple Announcing iPad 'Mini' this Fall?

     According to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal, Apple is developing an iPad Mini to combat the newly-released Nexus 7 and the upcoming Kindle Fire 2. The smaller iPad is rumoured to be priced within the same range as its competitors (both the Kindle Fire 2 and the Nexus 7 will sell for $199) in order to capitalize on the more price-conscious market that the current iPad eludes. Speculation regarding new Apple products has always been high and the rumours surrounding the iPad Mini should be read with caution. However, tech sites across the internet seem to be increasingly convinced that the new product is in development and will be coming to consumers this holiday season. The question now is whether Amazon or Google have any chance of making an impact on the tablet market, especially considering it's a market that was created by Apple.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

     Google I/O, the company's annual developer-focused conference, was held late last week and introduced a number of innovations for Google's various projects. Some of those that were on display include; the Nexus 7, the Nexus Q, Project Glass, Google Chrome updates, and most significantly, Android 4.1. While early reviews have been positive; the question remains whether the new software is enough to bring consumers to Google's Galaxy Nexus smartphone. Google will also need to contend with Apple's recent injunction, which blocks the sale of the popular handset in the U.S. (for more details on that story click here). Litigation aside, let's take a closer look at Android update 4.1, more popularly referred to as Jelly Bean.