ASUS and Google may be working on a new Nexus 7 tablet

The tablet market is far from the gold mine that it used to be, which is most companies have either reduced their focus on it or just stopped releasing tablets entirely. That’s why it’s been a while since Google updated the Nexus 7, but according to ASUS chairman Jonney Shih, his company may be working with Google to release a third-generation Nexus 7 tablet in the near future, but would anyone actually buy it? 

It’s been a few years since Google updated the Nexus 7, but the search giant may still be working with ASUS on a third-generation tablet. In a recent interview with Trusted Reviews, ASUS chairman and former CEO Jonney Shih hinted that the company may still release another 7-inch Nexus. According to Shih, the real issue is simply deciding how to improve on what’s already a pretty great tablet. The original Nexus 7 turned heads thanks to its low price, while the sequel added a Full HD display and improved on the design. “But then the next one actually takes a lot of discussion,” he said, adding that we should “stay tuned.” Of course there’s plenty ASUS and Google could do to improve on the Nexus 7. New specs and a sharper display are both obvious choices. We’d also like to see the tablet get a fingerprint reader, USB-C and maybe even a more premium design (assuming the price doesn’t go up too much as a result).