Google will announce its second-generation Nexus 7 tablet in May with the cooperation of Asustek Computer, a report claims.

Digitimes.com reported that the prices of the new 7-inch device will be the same as the first-generation model at between US$199-249, but its specifications will be upgraded - a Full HD resolution display and an industrial design with a thinner display boarder.

The new tablet is also expectde to run on Google's upgraded Jelly Bean-based Android operating system.