The Flyer marked HTC's first attempt at the tablet segment, though it surely won't be the last. HTC has let out the confirmation that its next device will be powered by a quad core chip and feature a HD display. Specifications currently available right now give us a tablet named HTC Vertex, powered by a 1.3 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad core processor. The tablet will have Android … [Read more...] about HTC Makes a Strong Push to Get Back into Tablets
iPad Mini News: Test Sample Device Leaks
The iPad Mini is in the news one more time, and it seems to be gaining credibility with each passing day. An engineering sample of the iPad mini supposedly has been documented. A smaller sized iPad may indeed be a reality this time, and if that is the case, it's going to be thinner than the current iPadand about two thirds smaller in size.The leaked image of the iPad Mini … [Read more...] about iPad Mini News: Test Sample Device Leaks
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet Now on Pre-Order
You may have lost track of the glamorous Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet that was first unveiled during MCW. A lot has happened in the tablet's development since then, with the Galaxy Note 10.1 rumored to be up for pre-order which turned out to be a hoax. This time, it is for real and the device can now be pre-ordered at sites like the J&R while the price mentioned is a cool … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet Now on Pre-Order
Nexus 7 Updated to Android 4.1.1, Could Ship This Thursday
Neither the Android Jelly Bean version nor its launch pad device, the Nexus 7, have landed, though the OS has already been provided with a fresh dose of enhancement. The changes involved in Jelly Bean is 4.1.1 aren't earth shaking, but are rather a few tweaks here and there. Also, the reason for the upgrade is not very clear and can be attributed to either Google's enthusiasm … [Read more...] about Nexus 7 Updated to Android 4.1.1, Could Ship This Thursday
Rumor: Sony Working on a New Tablet
Sony might be developing a successor to its current tablet line-up. Of course, it is too hush-hush right now and the only link that points to just such a possibility is the model number on the FCC listing, which is remarkably close to what the Tablet S used to be referred to during its FCC days. This is too little information to extrapolate any clues about a future tablet from … [Read more...] about Rumor: Sony Working on a New Tablet
New Motorola Tablet Hits FCC
Motorola is working on a new tablet device that has already made it to the FCC. Not much is known right now, other than the fact that it is a 10 inch device. Also, the HC100 (as the tablet is being referred to on the FCC site) is a "Touch Tablet with WiFi." More details are forthcoming.via liliputing … [Read more...] about New Motorola Tablet Hits FCC
JellyBean Will Change Flavor Based on Different Tablet Sizes
While the tech world at large, and Android fans in particular, warmly received Android Jelly Bean, not many knew the OS had a few surprises in store. The latest and greatest Android version so far will have three distinct flavors, one each for the smartphone and two tablet devices of 7 and 10 inches.So as things stand right now, there is the Jelly Bean for smartphones with … [Read more...] about JellyBean Will Change Flavor Based on Different Tablet Sizes
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Now On Sale in Canada for $249
Samsung has lined up a treat for tablet enthusiasts in Canada. The company has just made its Galaxy Tab 2Â available to Canadians in both its 7 inch and 10 inch genre, with prices starting at a modest $249 CAD for the 7 inch, which is the same as the US. The price for the 10.1 inch version of the tablet is $349 CAD, though here the price is $50 less than the corresponding price … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Now On Sale in Canada for $249
Panasonic Eluga Live Tablet Reaches FCC
Panasonic has so far been a non-player in the consumer oriented tablet segment. The only offering is the ToughPad, which marks the company's presence in the industrial scene. However, all of that is about to change it seems if a recent listing at the FCC site is to be believed.The FCC site mentions a Panasonic model Eluga Live P-08D, which appears to be a mainstream Android … [Read more...] about Panasonic Eluga Live Tablet Reaches FCC
Amazon May Compete in the Smartphone Segment
With its excellent capabilities in the field of mobile applications and media delivery, it's natural for Amazon to express interest in developing a smartphone device as well. Amazon has kept its strategy simple: first offer a content consumption device, such as the Kindle Fire at cheap rates to rake in buyers in droves and then sell them content (movies, songs, news, and of … [Read more...] about Amazon May Compete in the Smartphone Segment
New Archos Budget Tablet 97 Carbon Revealed
Archos has a new line of entry level tablet devices up its sleeve, the first of which has just been revealed. Named 97 Carbon, the tablet comes with a 9.7 inch 1024 x 768 pixel IPS display and has an aluminum finish, weighing 21.8 ounces with a thickness of just 0.45 inch.Other aspects of the 97 Carbon include a 1.2 GHZ chip, 1 GB RAM, and 16 GB of internal memory. The … [Read more...] about New Archos Budget Tablet 97 Carbon Revealed
Rumor: New Re-Tweaked iPad for End of 2012 Release
There is a new iPad rumored to be coming our way, but before you start the celebrations, it's not going to be a whole new device. Rather, it's going to be the same iPad 3Â with enough modifications introduced to ensure people fall in love with it all over again. Of course, Apple hasn't confirmed a word of it, though Digitimes is claiming that's the next step with the iPad.So … [Read more...] about Rumor: New Re-Tweaked iPad for End of 2012 Release
Review: Acer Iconia Tab A700
The Acer Iconia Tab A700 is the best tablet that Acer has to offer right now, with the highest resolution that Android can support, and is the first to offer such high resolutions. Is the tablet that good a device when taken in its entirety? Let's find out.Design and AppearanceThe A700 does not break any new ground with its design, though Acer has still managed to come … [Read more...] about Review: Acer Iconia Tab A700