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The
UK release date, which comes a month after the gadget was launched in the US,
was previously rumoured to be some time in early September.
The
gadget will be available from high-street retailers as well as the online Google Play
store, according to manufacturer Asus. Anticipated
demand has led some stores to suggest they will begin selling it at midnight on
27 August.
The
relase date means the Nexus 7 2 is likely to arrive on shelves ahead of the new
versions of the iPad mini and Samsung Galaxy Note 3, its potential competitors
in the Christmas 2013 market.
The
Nexus 7 2 is expected to cost £199.99 for the 16GB model and £239.99 for the
32GB version
The
device features wireless charging, 4G connectivity, a screen that offers 323
pixels per inch, and is thinner and lighter than its predecessor.
Google
claimed the screen made it the world’s highest resolution tablet, comparing
favourably to the iPad’s Retina Display, which offers 264PPI. Both models offer
higher resolutions than most users can perceive.
The
company said it could offer up to 10 hours of battery life, and that its 1.5GHz
processor was 80 per cent faster than the original model. Memory has been
doubled to 2GB, and it also features wirless charging, the latest version of
Bluetooth for compatibility with wearable technologies such as watches, and
NFC.
The
144x200x9.15mm tablet is lighter than its predecessor, at 299g with Wi-fi and
310g with 4G LTE. The 1920 x 1200 HD display also comes with 5MP rear and 1.2MP
front cameras, as well as dual stereo speakers.
The
device will also be the first to feature the new version of Android, 4.3, which
includes individual users profiles, which can be restricted so that, for
instance, children cannot see in-app purchasing options that could land their
parents with huge bills
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