Report: Google Nexus press shots leak online [Photos]

Display captures of press shots for the Google Nexus allegedly leaked online today, which show the Asus-manufactured tablet looking like a huge Galaxy Note and Galaxy S III cross.

PhoneArena posted the leaks of the highly anticipated 7-inch tablet. Google is long-rumored to launch the device with the latest version of Android for around $250 to directly compete with Amazon’s Kindle Fire and the Barnes & Noble’s Nook.

The images showcase a white front with three dots in the upper-right corner that closely resemble Samsung’s Galaxy S III. Meanwhile, the back sports a two-tone white and black color scheme. The device also carries a bevy of sensors with indications of a video-capable camera on the front and a second camera on the back. The tipster, who leaked the drafts, mentioned a quad-core Tegra 3 as the CPU with the possibility of 1GB of RAM for additional specs.

It is worth noting that the source denied rumors about the Google Nexus featuring Android 5.0 Jelly Bean for the operating system, and instead claimed an updated version of Ice Cream Sandwich, i.e., Android 4.1, would power the tablet. This information corroborates the RightWare benchmark test from last month that suggested a “Google Asus Nexus 7″ would boast Android 4.1 with a quad-core Tegra 3 processor.

The rumor mill further speculates Google’s flagship tablet by Asus will appear at I/O later this month, but Google has not confirmed any information related to this device. With that said, Google asked the Federal Communications Commission for permission earlier this year to start testing a “next generation personal communication device.” According to The Verge, Google received permission, but that consent expires July 26. Google now wants an extension and seeks to test 610 more devices than it initially requested.

“Based on projected milestones, Google anticipates that by August 2012 it will have a fully compliant device ready for submission for FCC equipment authorization,” Google explained in its filing (PDF). The filing does not offer details on the device or even its name, but the FCC should receive its submission in August. So, this mysterious device will unveil not too long after.