A mock-up of a concept phone called the Google Nexus D shows that curves might be in when it comes to handsets. Designed by a Dorian Lust, the Google Nexus D shows a curved back, a concave touchscreen and a kickstand to prop the phone up while viewing video.

The designer says that the Google Nexus D was envisioned to have a Quad-core 1.8GHz processor, 1.5GB of RAM and have 32GB or 64GB of storage. It's also shock proof which means that dropping the Google Nexus D might not be the end of the world.

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ASUS Google Nexus 7 is powered by the Tegra 3 chipset and its four main cores are clocked at 1.3GHz with Nvidia 4PLUS1 Architecture. Developers over XDA wanted to get the highest performance possible out of the processor and have managed to make it run at a blazing fast 1.6GHz for every core.

Google Nexus 7 Specifications

When put through its paces in the Quadrant benchmark test, the overclocked Nexus 7 scored over 7100 points. The secret ingredient is the Trinity kernel developed by XDA's "Morfic".

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Google has started releasing a series of videos for Google Nexus 7 users to shows them the features of the deivce.

The latest Video (Watch it below!) is showing Jelly Bean OS on the tablet. Android 4.1 brings some new features to the table, including a more secure version of Face Unlock that allows you to use blinking as an enhanced security option.

Due to the delay of Google's latest Home Media device Nexus Q shipments, Google has announced that those who pre-ordered the Nexus Q (Price $300) will be getting the current version of the device for free. So, if you Pre-ordered one and you didn't get, you will get a Full a refund +  FREE Nexus Q too.

Here is Google Nexus Q Team Official Statement :

"We have an important update about your Nexus Q pre-order.

When we announced Nexus Q at Google I/O, we gave away devices to attendees for an early preview. The industrial design and hardware were met with great enthusiasm. We also heard initial feedback from users that they want Nexus Q to do even more than it does today. In response, we have decided to postpone the consumer launch of Nexus Q while we work on making it even better.

To thank you for your early interest, we'd like to extend the Nexus Q preview to our pre-order customers and send you a free device. If you had other items in your order, your credit card will be charged for those items only.

Your Nexus Q will be on its way soon and you will receive a notification and tracking number from Google Play when it ships.

The Nexus Q Team"

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We reported last week that the 16GB variant of the Google Nexus 7 tablet was out of Stock on Google Play Store, Google and Asus is ramping up production to fulfil 16GB Nexus 7 orders. And it's NOW back in Atock Again.

Interestingly, the 16GB $249 version of the 7-inch tablet (Nexus 7) is selling better than the 8GB one which sells for $199.

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