Google's Andy Rubin: Nexus 7 may head to retail, but we're not changing tablet app policies

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We've got good news and bad news in equal measure for those pining after a [Nexus 7][3] of their very own. If you're reluctant to spend that much hard-earned cash at the Google Play Store, Google's senior VP of mobile Andy Rubin has hinted to _AllThingsD_ that the ASUS-made tablet could end up at retail stores before too long; the Play-only availability was just what Google had to mention [at I/O][4]. There could be some markup in other channels, given that Google is selling at what's very nearly wholesale prices. The bad news? Google won't be changing its attitude towards tablet-native apps anytime soon. Rubin sees [Google Play content additions][5] as key to driving Android tablet adoption, not the encouragement of tablet-specific app development -- he'd prefer the [one-size-fits-all model][6]. We'll see whether magazines and movie sales are enough to turn around [so-so market share][7], but if you were hoping Rubin would address criticisms that Android tablet apps are [just blown-up phone apps][8], you'll have to keep waiting.

[Google's Andy Rubin: Nexus 7 may head to retail, but we're not changing tablet app policies][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][9] on Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:29:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][10].

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