The new Nexus 7 release date for 2013 will be available July 30 in the U.S. with a starting price of $229, which is a tablet computer developed by Google in conjunction with Asus and it is the first tablet in the Google Nexus series of consumer devices using the Android operating system and built by an original equipment manufacturer partner.

This new Nexus 7 release date will officially mark more competition for Apple's iPad, specifically the iPad mini. The new Nexus 7 has a 1,920x1,080 16:9 7-inch display, while the iPad Mini has a larger 4:3, 7.9-inch display at only 1,024x768.

With the upgrade for the Nexus 7, on the release date of July 30, customers will be able to notice a more clear screen, according to CNET.

It has a 1.5Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor and Adreno 320 graphics, plus 2GB of RAM. According to CNET, OpenGL ES 3.0 capable, which adds a lot of extra graphics effects to games that can be played on the tablet.

The 16GB Wi-Fi Nexus 7 costs $229, versus $329 for a 16GB iPad Mini. The 32GB Nexus 7 is only $269 -- $40 more -- while the 32GB iPad Mini costs $429, a $100 upgrade.The Nexus 7 also has an LTE-ready 32GB model for $349.

Both the iPad mini and The new Nexus 7 have a 1.2-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixel rear camera. Both also support Bluetooth 4.0 for low-power connected wireless devices and 802.11n Wi-Fi, though the New Nexus 7 supports NFC for near-field communication uses like Google Wallet.

"The iPad Mini currently runs iOS 6 but will get iOS 7 capability this fall, and it runs the exact same apps and features as the larger Retina iPad, minus the Retina display. The Nexus 7 comes ready with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, a new version of Android with a few additional tweaks like multi-user settings, which also enables Bluetooth Smart, the low-energy Bluetooth element.The iPad Mini already has Bluetooth 4.0, and iOS 7 is said to enable better support for Bluetooth accessories like game controllers and health monitors," according to CNET.