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Google Nexus 7 release date, news, update, rumors: New Nexus tablet to come out after Android N

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Many Nexus followers were hoping to get more updates regarding the anticipated 2016 Nexus tablet model from Google during the I/O Conference last month. Unfortunately, there were no mentions about the Google Nexus 7 2016 model and Google appears to be focusing on their software applications in the near future. Specifically, Google is prioritizing the development of their newest operating system called the Android N, and if the company was to create the Nexus 7 2016, it will have to wait until the final version of Android N is released.

Google recently hold its annual I/O Conference where a lot of people expect the company to showcase their upcoming projects and ventures for the whole year. The launching of Google Nexus 7 2017 had been heavily speculated by several tech enthusiasts to happen during the event, although Google's presentation made no mention of a new tablet. Instead, Google highlighted several software projects such as Google Assistant, Google Home, Google Allo and Duo, Android Instant Apps, Project Tango, Daydream VR, Project ARA, Project Soli and Project Jacquard, Android Wear 2.0, Firebase and Android Studio 2.2, Android Auto, and Google Play Awards.

Perhaps the most highlighted project of Google during the conference was Android N. Neurogadget reported that Android N will have more updates coming in until July. By September, the final working version of the new Android OS will be released, which is expected to be a month earlier than the Android Marshmallow update. Since Nexus 7 2016 is expected to feature Google's latest operating system, the next generation of Android tablets will make an appearance a bit later than the Android N launching. Aside from the upcoming Nexus 7 tablet, the successors to Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P will also have Android N that will be released later on.

According to recent rumors, Google Nexus 7 2016 will be featuring force touch technology, similar to the previous Apple devices. The new Nexus 7 model is rumored to have Snapdragon 820 chipset, as well as 4 GB of RAM and 3000 mAh battery capacity. Google Nexus 7 2016 will also sport 2 TB external storage capacity.