Google's Nexus 9 sports 8 MP rear-facing camera

The latest Nexus 9 tablet, made by HTC, features a nearly 9-inch screen, two inches larger than the previous version.

The device also will cost considerably more, with prices for the Nexus 9 starting at US $399, 74 per cent more than its predecessor.

The device also will cost considerably more, with prices for the Nexus 9 starting at US $399, 74 per cent more than its predecessor.

Nexus 9 has an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera. It also has a 1.6-megapixel front-facing lens for video chatting and (if you must) tablet-based selfies.

The Nexus 9 has a 6700mAh battery. In terms of actual usage, it's listed for up to 9.5 hours of active browsing over Wi-Fi or up to 30 days of standby.