The tablet will start with 2 million shipments to stores, according to a new report. February 7, 2014 5:31 AM PST For now, the LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition (above) is the closest thing to a Nexus 8. (Credit: CBS Interactive) Google's Nexus line might soon have a new tablet to join the fray. Google will launch an 8-inch tablet in April, dubbed the Nexus 8, to complement its current Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 offerings, Digitimes reported on Friday, citing people in the supply chain. Digitimes has a spotty past of producing accurate predictions, however, so its report should be taken with the proverbial grain of salt. Related stories HTC in hunt for 'high end' Nexus tablet, report says Fiery-red Nexus 5 hits Google Play Store today Why I just can't put down the Google Nexus 5 Alleged Sprint memo details red Nexus 5 hitting Play Store on February 4 Google could swap Nexus line with Google Play by 2015 Still, this isn't the first time that we've heard rumblings of an 8-inch Nexus hitting store shelves at some point. According to Digitimes' sources, the move reflects Google's desire to deliver more value to customers who might otherwise choose a 7-inch slate. Google worked with Asus on the 7-inch Nexus 7. According to Digitimes' sources, the Nexus 8 will also be developed in partnership with Asus. CNET has contacted Google for comment. We will update this story when we have more information.
The tablet will start with 2 million shipments to stores, according to a new report.
For now, the LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition (above) is the closest thing to a Nexus 8.
(Credit: CBS Interactive)
Google's Nexus line might soon have a new tablet to join the fray.
Google will launch an 8-inch tablet in April, dubbed the Nexus 8, to complement its current Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 offerings, Digitimes reported on Friday, citing people in the supply chain. Digitimes has a spotty past of producing accurate predictions, however, so its report should be taken with the proverbial grain of salt.
Related stories
- HTC in hunt for 'high end' Nexus tablet, report says
- Fiery-red Nexus 5 hits Google Play Store today
- Why I just can't put down the Google Nexus 5
- Alleged Sprint memo details red Nexus 5 hitting Play Store on February 4
- Google could swap Nexus line with Google Play by 2015
Still, this isn't the first time that we've heard rumblings of an 8-inch Nexus hitting store shelves at some point. According to Digitimes' sources, the move reflects Google's desire to deliver more value to customers who might otherwise choose a 7-inch slate.
Google worked with Asus on the 7-inch Nexus 7. According to Digitimes' sources, the Nexus 8 will also be developed in partnership with Asus.
CNET has contacted Google for comment. We will update this story when we have more information.
