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The Nexus 7 is a tablet computer designed and developed by Google in conjunction with Asus. It is the first tablet in theGoogle Nexus series, a line of consumer devices implementing the Android operating system and built by an original equipment manufacturer(OEM) partner. The Nexus 7 features a 7-inch (180 mm) display, an Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core chip, 1 GB of RAM, and 8, 16, or 32 GB of internal storage. Incorporating built-in Wi-Fi and near field communication (NFC) connectivity, it is marketed as an entertainment device with integration with Google Play, serving as a platform for multimedia consumption of e-books, television programs, films, games, and music. The tablet was the first device to ship with Android version 4.1, nicknamed "Jelly Bean".
Design work on the Nexus 7 began in January 2012 after a meeting between executives of Google and Asus. Following a rapid four-month development period, mass production of the Nexus 7 started in May 2012. It was unveiled at Google I/O, Google's annual developer conference, on June 27, 2012, and became available for pre-order through Google Play on the same day. Shipping commenced in mid-July to Australia, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. In late August, the Nexus 7 was released in France, Germany, and Spain, with other countries to follow. Google expanded the Nexus 7 lineup in October 2012 with 32 GB versions available with Wi-Fi–only and HSPA+ cellular connectivity.
The device received positive reviews from technology critics, particularly for its competitive pricing, premium-quality build, and powerful hardware. Common criticisms included the absence of cellular connectivity from initial models and no expandable storage. The Nexus 7 has been commercially successful, selling approximately 3 million units, according to estimates by Forrester Research in October 2012. The Nexus 7 competes with similar devices such as Amazon's Kindle Fire, Barnes & Noble's Nook Tablet, and Apple's iPad Mini.
