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The first-generation Nexus 7 is a mini tablet computer co-developed by Google and Asus that runs the Android operating system.It is the first tablet in the Google Nexus series of Android consumer devices marketed by Google and built by an original equipment manufacturer partner.
Nexus 7 was the first device to be shipped with Android 4.3 "Jelly Bean".All Nexus devices, including the Nexus 7, run a version of Android free of manufacturer or wireless carrier modifications (e.g., custom graphical user interfaces or 'skins' such as TouchWiz and HTC Sense) commonly included on other Android devices.
Nexus 7 Nexus 10 Nexus 9; 2012 version 2013 version; Wi-Fi Wi-Fi, cellular Wi-Fi Wi-Fi, cellular Wi-Fi Wi-Fi, cellular Manufacturer Asus: Samsung Electronics: HTC: Status Out of support Released July 2012 November 2012 July 2013 September 2013 November 2012 November 2014 December 2014 [1] Discontinued October 8, 2012 () (8 GB version)
A preview of 7.1 for existing Nexus devices was released via Android Beta Program later in the month, [31] and officially released as Android 7.1.1 on December 5, 2016. [32] [33] [34] As of 7.1.1, the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 were considered end-of-life, and did not receive any further updates. [35]
Following the success of the 7-inch Nexus 7, the first Google Nexus tablet, the Nexus 10 was released with a 10.1-inch, 2560×1600 pixel display, which was the world's highest resolution tablet display at the time of its release. The Nexus 10 was announced on October 29, 2012, and became available on November 13, 2012.
The Nexus 9 originally featured Android 5.0 Lollipop. [10] In December 2014, the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop was released for the Nexus 9. [11] Android 5.0.2 Lollipop was released for the device a few months later, in May 2015. [12] [13] Later that month, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop was released for the Nexus 9 as well. [14]
The Nexus 6 had guaranteed software updates through October 2016 and security patches through October 2017; however, Google announced that the Nexus 6 would receive the Android 7.1 update. This update was initially expected in December 2016, [ 17 ] but it was delayed until January 5, 2017 [ 18 ] due to a "last minute bug". [ 19 ]
HTC Sense is a software suite developed by HTC, used primarily on the company's Android-based devices.Serving as a successor to HTC's TouchFLO 3D software for Windows Mobile, Sense modifies many aspects of the Android user experience, incorporating additional features (such as an altered home screen and keyboard), additional widgets, re-designed applications, and additional HTC-developed ...