Sketchy rumor suggests Google to launch 8-inch Nexus tablet at the end of April

DigiTimes, a site whose supply-chain-based rumors have a rather variable record of reliability, claims that Asustek is working on a new 8-inch Nexus, to replace the Nexus 7 at the end of April.

Google is no stranger to the form factor having just recently Play-editioned the LG 8.2″ G Pad  which has gotten some stellar reviews.

It’s suggested that Google feels the 7-inch market is too crowded, especially with 5- and 6-inch phablets cannibalising some of the 7-inch market … 

Even if the rumor were true, it’s unlikely that anyone in the supply-chain would be privy to Google’s reasoning. We’re skeptical, but we’ll keep our ears open.