Google Nexus 8 set for April launch, says report

For now, the LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition (above) is the closest thing to a Nexus 8.

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Google's Nexus line might soon have a new tablet to join the fray.

Google will launch an 8-inch tablet in April, dubbed the Nexus 8, to complement its currentNexus 7 and Nexus 10 offerings, Digitimes reported on Friday, citing people in the supply chain. Digitimes has a spotty past of producing accurate predictions, however, so its report should be taken with the proverbial grain of salt.

Google worked with Asus on the 7-inch Nexus 7. According to Digitimes' sources, the Nexus 8 will also be developed in partnership with Asus.Still, this isn't the first time that we've heard rumblings of an 8-inch Nexus hitting store shelves at some point. According to Digitimes' sources, the move reflects Google's desire to deliver more value to customers who might otherwise choose a 7-inch slate.