Purported images of next generation Nexus 7 leak days ahead of expected launch

Just days after purported images and specifications of Google's next generation Nexus 7 tablet appeared online, we now have access to alleged press shots of the tablet, courtesy the notorious @evleaks.

The front of the tablet looks similar to the current generation Nexus 7. You can clearly see a notification light at the bottom and a camera lens at the top. The back of the tablet sports a camera lens at the top left, similar to the tablet spotted in the previously leaked images. It also sports the 'nexus' branding etched on the tablet horizontally (landscape), and the Asus logo towards the bottom marked vertically. A speaker grill is placed at the top right next to the 3.5-mm headset jack and another grill can be spotted at the bottom that breaks in the middle to include the micro-USB port.

@evleaks has also posted the side profile of the tablet that reveals the next generation Nexus 7's slim design and Power and Volume rocker keys placed with a microphone, towards the upper side of the tablet. The two keys are also visible in the shot that features the tablet's back in addition to what appears to be a flap for the SIM card tray. @evleaks has also revealed that the tablet will be available in both 16GB and 32GB storage variants.
Previously, Android-focused website Android Central claimed to get its hands on the next Nexus 7 tablet, though it did give a disclaimer that it was not sure if the pictures featured the final version of the device or a prototype.

The tablet came with a specifications sheet that mentioned a 7-inch LCD display and two cameras, a 1.2-megapixel front shooter from LITEONMOBILE and a 5-megapixel rear camera by Chicony. The placement of the rear camera and the Nexus logo match the new leaked press shots.

The specifications sheet also mentioned a Qualcomm APQ8064 motherboard indicating the presence of a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor. It also mentioned 4GB of DDR3L RAM and 16GB and 32GB storage options. 

The tablet is likely to come with Android 4.3, and is expected to be announced in two days. Theunveiling is likely to come at a July 24 event in San Francisco. Google has already sent invitations to the media. The event will be hosted by Sundar Pichai, a Google executive who oversees the company's Android and Chrome operating systems.

Google Nexus 7 successor spotted in leaked videos and pictures

After a sneak peek in a number of rumours and leaks, the second generation Nexus 7 tablet has reportedly appeared in its full glory, courtesy of a new video and accompanying pictures.

Android-focused website Android Central has managed to get its hands on the next Nexus 7 tablet, though it does give a disclaimer that it's not sure if the pictures feature the final version of the device or a prototype.

The tablet has been labeled as ME571K_PR1_SKU2, and just like the first generation Nexus 7, manufactured by Asus. Interestingly, the 'nexus' branding on the tablet is etched horizontally (landscape) instead of the usual vertical (portrait) placement, at the back.

The tablet comes with a specifications sheet that mentions a 7-inch LCD display and two cameras. The next generation Nexus 7 is likely to sport a 1.2-megapixel front shooter from LITEONMOBILE and a 5-megapixel rear camera by Chicony on the back. The rear camera appears to be placed in the top left corner inline with the 3.5mm headphone jack.

The sheet mentions a Qualcomm APQ8064 motherboard that indicates the presence of a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor. The version spotted on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group website featured a Snapdragon 600 processor, but there could be some discrepancy. It also mentions 4GB of DDR3L RAM and 16GB and 32GB storage options. There's a Micro-USB port right at the bottom, while the placement of the power button and volume rocker is similar to how they're placed on the current Nexus 7 tablet. The tablet also appears to sport two speakers.

The tablet is likely to come with Android 4.3, and is expected to be announced next week. Theunveiling is likely to come at a July 24 event in San Francisco. Google has already sent invitations to the media. The event will be hosted by Sundar Pichai, a Google executive who oversees the company's Android and Chrome operating systems.