Nexus 7 screen issues, fix for them
As the Nexus 7 reaches new owners around the globe, some have been finding various problems with theirs, inevitably. Among the more widely-reported issues is a problem with screen separation which causes the backlight bleeding and creaking – as demonstrated by Twitter user faux123. However, there’s apparently a simple fix: simply use a screwdriver or thin implement to pop the casing...
Read MoreNexus 7 selling out at major retailers
According to Reuters, Nexus 7 tablets have been selling like ice creams on a hot day in some major US chains. GameStop has supposedly already sold out its original allocation of tablets and has made a new, larger order in order to fulfil demand. Equally, Sam’s Club and Walmart are both listing the tablet as unavailable. It’s important for Google to see tablets flying off the shelf....
Read MoreGoogle Play Store pre-orders are shipping
Great news! Yesterday we told you that we couldn’t be sure when Google would start shipping pre-orders from the Play Store, but they’re now on their way. That means anyone who pre-ordered an 8GB model, sold exclusively through the Play Store, can expect to receive theirs soon – and all 16GB pre-orderers too. “All pre-orders are scheduled to ship within the next 3 business...
Read MoreNexus 7 beginning to reach customers
As we predicted last post, Nexus 7 tablets have begun shipping out to some lucky early adopters. This follows news over the last couple of days that Gamestop and Staples retail stores had already received stock and were holding it while they waited for an official street date. While it doesn’t seem that these units are available yet, eBuyer in the UK today announced that they had shipped...
Read MoreGet ready to receive your Nexus 7 pre-order
Rumours are suggesting that Google may just over-deliver on its promised shipping date for the Nexus 7. First up, Staples is claiming that they will ship the tablet “between July 12th and July 17th” if you reserve one before the 11th. Next, Google emailed an XDA member to suggest that it was no longer possible to cancel a Nexus 7 order, because “preorder shipment...
Read MoreASUS outs Nexus 7 cases
ASUS just semi-announced on their official Twitter a line of cases for the Nexus 7. The colourful covers were posted in a tweet by @ASUS saying “We’ve got you covered.” They look fairly simple but functional, comparable to Apple’s official first-gen iPad cases – but this is just speculation at this point, without any official confirmation. There’s not other...
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