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Google may ditch NVIDIA for Qualcomm in Nexus 7 sequel

Published Feb 8th, 2013 9:54AM EST
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Recent reports have suggested that Google (GOOG) is readying a new Nexus 7 tablet that could debut in May. The company is reportedly increasing the pixel resolution of the display to 1920 x 1080, and adding a faster and more power efficient quad-core processor. Unlike the original Nexus 7, however, Google may not partner with NVIDIA (NVDA) to power the 7-inch slate.

Michael McConnell of Pacific Crest believes that Google will instead turn to Qualcomm (QCOM) and its quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, ZDNet reports. Google is said to be interested in the tighter integration Qualcomm’s processors have with 3G and 4G technology. The analyst noted that a switch to Snapdragon from Tegra could also simplify the supply of the Nexus 7 and essentially lower costs.

Google is expected to unveil an ASUS-built second-generation Nexus 7 at its annual I/O Developers Conference in May.

Dan joins the BGR team as the Android Editor, covering all things relating to Google’s premiere operating system. His work has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business and Yahoo News, among other publications. When he isn’t testing the latest devices or apps, he can be found enjoying the sights and sounds of New York City.