Sling Media's Sling Player app has been available on almost all tablet devices one can think of except the omission of one key tablet device -- the Kindle Fire. However, all of that is set to change with the Sling Player finally ready to make its presence felt on what can be termed the flag bearer of the Android tablet bastion right now. Apart from of course the Amazon tablet, … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire All Set to Play Host to the SlingPlayer App
Good e-Reader Week In Review: Tablet News
Reflecting on the happenings in the tablet field this past week, what comes to the fore is that there has been no major tablet launches during the period though the usual doses of rumors and speculation had its share of limelight all along. The biggest news of the past week has of course been the way the Apple iPad almost steamrolled the competition by announcing total sales … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Week In Review: Tablet News
ZTE Light Tab 2 Tablet to Debut in the UK and Optik in the US in February
Chinese manufacturer ZTE is out to pamper the western tablet buying crowd with a host of tablet offerings. Like ZTE is readying the Light Tab 2 tablet device for a launch in the UK next month. ZTE isn't revealing exactly when the tablet will be launched though we are almost into the next month and the wait won't be too long.As for the Light Tab 2 specs, its a 1.4 GHz … [Read more...] about ZTE Light Tab 2 Tablet to Debut in the UK and Optik in the US in February
Rumor: Nokia Readying a Windows 8 Tablet
We already have come across rumors of Nokia working on a tablet device running the Windows 8 OS. Well, we've heard this before, though this time it is more credible what with Nokia's commitment to the Windows platform, so that a Windows 8 powered tablet in the future does hold water.If that isn't enough, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop has also added some fuel to the rumor fire … [Read more...] about Rumor: Nokia Readying a Windows 8 Tablet
Wisconsin Schools to Adopt iPads with Money from Microsoft Settlement
Teachers at the Madison School District will soon be seen doling out brand new iPad tablet devices to the students. This isn't the first time that we are coming across a school adopting the apple tablet, though this time Microsoft is paying the bill.Wisconsin, along with 18 other states, had filed a lawsuit against Microsoft almost a decade ago accusing the tech giant of … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Schools to Adopt iPads with Money from Microsoft Settlement
Kindle Fire and Nook Tablets May Account for Almost 40 Percent of Android Tablet Sales
That there has been a marked rise in sales of Android tablets, as found out by research firm Strategy Analytics. The study reveals 10.5 million units of Android based tablets had being shipped in the last quarter of 2011. The figure indicates an increase by a whooping 300 percent over the same period a year earlier. Android devices now command 39 percent market share of the … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire and Nook Tablets May Account for Almost 40 Percent of Android Tablet Sales
Rumor: Samsung to Launch New ICS Tablet at MWC
Since the CES is over, the entire tech world is now focused on the upcoming MCW event right now and the rumor machine is picking up pace. Samsung is expected to introduce an upgraded Galaxy Tab which would have a 2 GHz Exynos 5250CPU. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is already a year old and is therefore due for an upgrade.According to the rumor, the tablet would have a 10.1 inch … [Read more...] about Rumor: Samsung to Launch New ICS Tablet at MWC
Motorola tablet news: Xoom sales at 1 million, Xyboard on offer
The total sales of Android tablet for the year 2011 have been recorded to be 10.5 million units. However, Motorola's contribution to that figure has been a dismal 1 million units, the company's quarterly earnings report indicated. The report further revealed 200 thousand units of the 1 million to have been sold in the last quarter of 2011.However, on an optimistic note, … [Read more...] about Motorola tablet news: Xoom sales at 1 million, Xyboard on offer
Sprint All Set to Phase Out BlackBerry PlayBook And EVO View 4G
The writing has already been on the wall and now that's the way things are likely to unfold in the next few days. Sprint is all set to wash its hands off tablet devices like the BlackBerry PlayBook and the EVO View 4G, as indicated in their listing for tablets to be reaching the end of life. One of the replacements that we know of right now is the 4G capable PlayBook that RIM … [Read more...] about Sprint All Set to Phase Out BlackBerry PlayBook And EVO View 4G
New Blackberry PlayBook Leaked
What you are looking above is believed to be what the PlayBook will look like in a few months from now. There are hardly any changes to the tablet's exterior that RIM has planned, so that the new upgraded PlayBook is expected to be almost entirely about enhanced internals. There is going to be an uprated 1.5 GHz TI OMAP 4460 dual core processor that will replace the 1 GHz OMAP … [Read more...] about New Blackberry PlayBook Leaked
Dutch Court Rules Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is not an iPad Clone
The tides it seems are turning so that Samsung finally seems to be securing a foothold on a ground that till some weeks ago were shaking under the influence of Apple's legal wits. Not that Apple's clout is diminishing -- the company just reported record sales of the iPad that is not only far better than all other tablets put together but also safely eclipses the total worldwide … [Read more...] about Dutch Court Rules Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is not an iPad Clone
Apple Experiences Highest Ever iPad Sales Last Quarter
When it comes to tablet PCs, there is one name that comes up and above all the others. No points for guessing the name of that tablet is iPad and Apple is selling more of these than all other tablets put together.As it came out during the quarterly earnings report presented by Apple, the total number of iPad that found buyers in the last quarter has been a whooping 15.43 … [Read more...] about Apple Experiences Highest Ever iPad Sales Last Quarter
Sony to Release Android ICS Update for Tablet P and Tablet S in Spring
Spring is the time to rejoice and lick Ice Cream and Sony has added more reason to indulge in both this coming Spring season. For its during this time that the Android 4.0 ICS update will be ushering in to the Sony Tablet S and Tablet P devices. Sony has also stated they aren't just stopping at that as they plan to add some more bits on top of the Android ICS to ensure users … [Read more...] about Sony to Release Android ICS Update for Tablet P and Tablet S in Spring