Google's first attempt at crafting a mini-sized Android tablet, the 2012 Nexus 7 was built by Asus and ... which undoubtedly influences my outlook. Sure, 6.8-inch phones offer an expansive visual ...

But what really gives the Nexus an edge over the Surface and iOS 6 ... Android's traditionally sloppy UI and provide something slick, functional and believably self-contained within this tablet.

Two of these companies are rumored to partner with Google for new Nexus devices including Asus – the maker of the first two Nexus 7 tablet ... to dual booting Android/Windows devices.

Details of the new Nexus tablet remain unknown, though leaked specifications suggest it will feature a 9in display and run using the next generation Android L operating system. Google unveiled ...