Google unveils latest Nexus7 Tablet

 

Google has launched the latest version of its flagship Nexus 7 - a tablet that charges up wirelessly.

The second-generation device was unveiled to the world at an event in San Francisco and is expected to go on sale in the UK before Christmas.

The new Nexus 7 is slimmer and lighter than its predecessor and comes with a bigger screen and a 4G option for high speed broadband.

The device is also the first to use an updated version of Google's Jelly Bean operating system, Android 4.3.

Speaking at the event, Hugo Barra, Google's vice president of Android product management, said: "Nexus 7 was a big hit. We're trying to follow up with another one.

"This is a significant upgrade to the first generation... with a high resolution screen with more than double the number of pixels."

Google claimed the screen made it the world's highest resolution tablet, offering 323 pixels per inch.

The tablet has front and rear cameras, with 1.2 megapixels and five megapixels respectively.

The 16GB version will cost 229 US dollars (£149) in America, while the 32GB model with be priced at 269 US dollars (£175), Google said.

The new version will have enough battery power to allow users to watch nine hours of high-definition video or 10 hours of web browsing. Google also revealed the new Android 4.3 system can help parents stop children racking up huge app bills by including settings so they cannot see in-app purchasing options.