The battle of legal wits between Apple and Samsung in the Australian courts continue. Samsung had appealed against the injunction that prohibited it from selling its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in that country. The federal court had also ruled in favor of Samsung on Wednesday, paving the way for Samsung to flood the markets with the 10 inch tablet from Friday itself. However, as things … [Read more...] about Apple manages to secure a week’s injunction to keep Galaxy tab 10.1 at bay in Aus
CyanogenMod 7 for the Kindle Fire to be Released this Sunday
Loading CyanogenMod 7 on the Amazon Kindle Fire would be a reality come Sunday night. For it is on this day that xda-developers forum member JackpotClavin hopes to release all the tools needed to install on the Amazon tablet. What is also encouraging is that the tablet seems to working just fine after the CyanogenMod 7 makeover. Also, with the CyanogenMOD loaded the Kindle Fire … [Read more...] about CyanogenMod 7 for the Kindle Fire to be Released this Sunday
Asus Transformer Prime Rooted
For those in the US waiting for their Eee Pad Transformer Prime device, here is some good news. The tablet might be arriving late to the US shores, but when it does, users will be able to root it right away. An app named Razorclaw holds the key to this root process and is also convenient as a one click process. You have to download an APK file, install it on the tablet, and all … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Prime Rooted
HP to Decide the Fate of webOS in Two Weeks
While HP might have been able to wash its hands clean with the TouchPad tablet PCs, it still has another aspect of its botched attempt at the tablet segment so far to take care of; the WebOS platform that it had acquired in 2010. However, HP CEO Meg Whitman has now confirmed they will come to a conclusion with the WebOS within the next two weeks.The HP chief exec also added … [Read more...] about HP to Decide the Fate of webOS in Two Weeks
No 3G version of the Transformer Prime Planned
This might sound unusual though this is what Asus Germany has said they are up to. The revelation was made in the German FaceBook page for Asus wherein in response to a query as to whether an UMTS Transformer Prime will be the next to hit shelves -- that is after its Wi-Fi version has done in January -- Asus stated they are not into anything of that sort. As for reason, Asus … [Read more...] about No 3G version of the Transformer Prime Planned
RIM in race to plug DingleBerry root for the BlackBerry PlayBook
For those who are looking for a method to root their BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, there is good news at hand. For there is soon to be a utility tool named DingleBerry that would make it possible for anyone to root their PlayBook device. This in turn will open up features and settings that otherwise are not available to users of the device.DingleBerry is being developed by a … [Read more...] about RIM in race to plug DingleBerry root for the BlackBerry PlayBook
Samsung scores a victory in Australia, injunction on Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales removed
Samsung has finally been able to score a victory in its court battle against Apple when the Australian federal court over turned the injunction that prevented it from selling the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in that country.So while the preliminary injunction that had been issued by a lower court in Australia this summer has been overruled when Samsung appealed against it, Apple for … [Read more...] about Samsung scores a victory in Australia, injunction on Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales removed
ASUS confirms Transformer Prime to reach US on December 12
The Asus Transformer Prime tablet PC, hailed for it being the first to come with a quad core Tegra 3 chipset from NVIDIA is all set to storm markets in Taiwan from today, December 1st. Similarly, the tablet will be made available online to those in the US from December 12 (and not Dec 08 as was earlier announced) while the tablet will be seen sharing retail space in the US … [Read more...] about ASUS confirms Transformer Prime to reach US on December 12
Lenovo introduces new 5, 7, and 10 inch tablets running Android
Lenovo has launched three new tablet PCs under the LePad brand in China. The tablet range comprises of 5, 7 and 10 inch sized devices and are likely to be branded IdeaPad or IdeaTab when they are introduced in the US market.Lenovo LePad S2005Starting with the smallest device, the LePad S2005 comes with a 5 inch display and is the one that was spotted in a leak some time … [Read more...] about Lenovo introduces new 5, 7, and 10 inch tablets running Android
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N fails to impress Apple, seeking ban in Germany
Not surprisingly, Samsung's new Galaxy Tab 10.1N has failed to impress Apple boffins with the latter already having moved court to seek a fresh ban on Samsung selling the re-designed tablet. Samsung had earlier lost their case in court and had to stop selling their Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany due to a ruling by a local court that had gone in favor of Apple.Samsung has … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N fails to impress Apple, seeking ban in Germany
Amazon Kindle Fire Firmware Updated to 6.2
The Kindle Fire is still fresh in the market but has already being provided with an update to its software. Termed version 6.2, the update is available OTA and will download and install automatically on the tablet of connected to Wi-Fi. The update can also be downloaded manually from the Amazon site. Amazon is claiming overall operational efficiency of the tablet post the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire Firmware Updated to 6.2
Windows 8 tablet might be too little too late
Windows 8 did manage to build up a lot of excitement when it was unveiled earlier in the year though the fact remains, all of that might remain too far fetched if its not on time. Windows next iteration is coming at a time when the Apple iOS and Google Android has already entrenched themselves considerably in the tablet space, which means Windows 8 has to hit ground running. To … [Read more...] about Windows 8 tablet might be too little too late
Four iPad 2s Sold on eBay every Minute on Cyber Monday Morning
How can Apple or the iPad not be in the scheme of things when it is about eye popping deals? Also, that such deals would be setting new benchmarks is all too common stuff. Like the way eBay went on to sell iPad 2s at the rate of 4 units every minute this Cyber Monday.The popular online store listed the Wi-Fi only version iPad 2 with 16 GB memory for $50 less than its … [Read more...] about Four iPad 2s Sold on eBay every Minute on Cyber Monday Morning
BlackBerry PlayBook Sold Out on BestBuy Site and Refurbs Offered for $149
BestBuy may have been offering the base PlayBook for $199 for a while now but has stopped taking further orders for the same anymore. This is mainly due to the fact that the Cyber Monday and Black Friday orders depleted the existing stock and they are rushing to get more units in time for the holidays.Meanwhile, if you thought the PlayBook priced at $199 is quite … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook Sold Out on BestBuy Site and Refurbs Offered for $149