MoDaCo reports that a "very well-placed insider" has indicated that a 3G version of the pint-sized tablet is in the works, and will be launching in around 6 weeks.
Under the hood nothing is expected to change about the tablet except the inclusion of a 3G radio, which would allow it to connect to cellular networks for data in situations where a Wi-Fi network is not available.
Apple is rumored to be announcing its own miniature tablet, dubbed "iPad mini" between mid-September and early October. If the rumor is true, then a 3G Nexus 7 launch in 6 weeks would likely put the tablet competing toe-to-toe against Apple's newest offering.
Google launched the Nexus 7 at its developer's conference in June. The 7-inch tablet has a 1280 x 800 display, NVIDIA quad-core Tegra 4 processor, and is one of the few devices on the market running the latest version of Google's operating system, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
Currently only available in a Wi-Fi version, the 8GB version of the tablet costs $199, while the larger 16GB version is priced at $249.
What do you think about the possibility of a 3G version of the Nexus 7? Would you be interested in buying on? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
A power button and volume rocker are on the side of the tablet.
The Nexus 7 is super light and thin, making it easy to throw in a bookbag or purse for your commute or on a trip.
The tablet has a textured back with 'Nexus' carved in.
The Nexus 7 can play high-definition videos, play music, and display books and movies.
The Nexus 7 is the first device to use Chrome as its dedicated browser.
The Google Play store has a number of television shows and movies available for you to download and watch on the tablet. Pre-ordered Nexus 7 tablets come with a $25 credit for the Play Store.
Books are front and center on the Nexus 7. the tablet would be ideal to use as a e-reader.
Text is crisp and easy to read and can be zoomed in by pinching the screen.
[via MoDaCo]
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