Everything Google Announced At Today’s Event

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Google’s Sundar Pichai just got done hosting breakfast at a press event in San Francisco and even though our expectations weren’t high, the event was packed with awesome goodies. Not only did Google show off Android 4.3 and all the new features, but some seriously great hardware was announced too.

Here’s a rundown of all the new stuff Google presented:

Nexus 7

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1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro (80% faster than previous Nexus 7)
2GB of RAM
Bluetooth 4.0
4G LTE available in single U.S. Model
NFC
10 hours battery life with Wireless Charging
1920×1200 true HD
323ppi (world’s highest ppi for a tablet)
30% wider range of colors
Dual stereo speakers with Virtual Surround Sound from Fraunhofer
1.2MP front camera
5MP rear camera
16GB – $229 (32GB and 64GB also available)
2 mm thinner than original Nexus 7
Slimmer bezel and lighter
Runs Android 4.3
Launches July 30

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Android 4.3

Support for Bluetooth Smart
OpenGL ES 3.0 Support
DRM APIs to allow 1080p video streaming
Multiple users with Restricted Profiles
Notification access for third-party apps
Textbooks for Google Play
50 billion apps downloaded on Google Play
Revenue per user has increased 2.5x in the last year
1 million-plus applications

Improved Google Apps

Google Drive – new title layout
Chrome – full screen mode, translation
Google Maps – Discover new places with Explore feature. New full-screen mode
Hangouts – Screensharing

Google Play Games app

Lists games you play and friends on one screen
See friends’ achievements
Social and public leaderboards

Chromecast

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Plugs into back of TV via HDMI to receive video streams from smartphone, laptop or tablet
Project any Chrome tab to your TV
Runs simplified Chrome OS
Works with both Android and iOS
Casts music as well
Costs $35
Available now on Google Play