HP's plans of making its WebOS as open source has not been as spontaneous as it might seem, new details on this reveal. This since the real plans of HP appear to be selling off its failed venture without incurring any loss. HP had purchased the WebOS as well as other Palm assets for a quite hefty $1.2 billion. HP had first tried to sell if off to anyone who paid it the exact … [Read more...] about HP First Tried to Sell WebOS and Palm Assets for $1.2 billion, Before Making It Open Source
Rumor: iPad 3 to Be Powered by a 14,000 mAh Battery
Here is one more rumor coming our way, though certainly not the last before we get to see the iPad 3 in flesh and blood. This time it's all about the battery pack, and not the next gen iPad's screen resolution, that is believed to power the new iPad. Digitimes, citing various industry sources, points out the new iPad will be powered by a large 14,000 mAh battery, a steep jump … [Read more...] about Rumor: iPad 3 to Be Powered by a 14,000 mAh Battery
MIUI Beta for the HP TouchPad Now Available for Download
HP TouchPad could well be labeled as dead inventory as of now. Even if there are only a few available, the price is certainly not the sweet $99 that has propelled the tablet to instant stardom some months back. That, however, does not deter the online community of HP TouchPad holders from going ahead with their dream project of having on board the tablet a version of the … [Read more...] about MIUI Beta for the HP TouchPad Now Available for Download
HTC Flyer Discontinued, Is the EVO View Next in Line?
Best Buy not only sold out stock of the HTC Flyer, but stopped further sales of the device thereafter. This had been the only source where one could pick up the HTC Flyer. There is, however, the HTV EVO View that is still available and by the looks of it will be available for some time now. This more so, as the device is about to receive a Honeycomb update, as per the site Good … [Read more...] about HTC Flyer Discontinued, Is the EVO View Next in Line?
Touch-controlled Device Segment Predicted to be Dominated by Tablet PCs in 2012
Reports from industry sources has pointed out that tablet PCs are going to be the device in demand in future when it comes to touch controlled devices. The tablet market right now is almost entirely dominated by the iOS and Android operating system and the entire segment is set to be buoyed further with the coming of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and Windows 8.Presently … [Read more...] about Touch-controlled Device Segment Predicted to be Dominated by Tablet PCs in 2012
Samsung may provide a ‘value pack’ and not full Android 4.0 for the Galaxy Tab
While Samsung may have showed signs, albeit unofficially that it is ready to at least consider coming up with an upgrade to Android 4.0 for the original 7 inch Galaxy Tab, that it has been out of sheer compulsion is increasingly becoming evident. There is the chance that what Samsung would be giving may not be the full blown Android 4 OS but one that contained all the features … [Read more...] about Samsung may provide a ‘value pack’ and not full Android 4.0 for the Galaxy Tab
BlackBerry PlayBook price slashed to INR 13,490 till Dec 31 in India
BlackBerry has been selling the PlayBook tablet devices for the discounted price of $199 for quite some time now in North American markets though the same in India continued with the rather high Rs. 27,000 price tag. However, if that has been holding you from buying the otherwise superb tablet device, well your time starts now. For the PlayBook has just been given a heavy price … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook price slashed to INR 13,490 till Dec 31 in India
Android 4.0 for Galaxy Tab might still be a possibility
Samsung has announced that they would not be coming up with the Android 4.0 update for their Galaxy Tab devices, something that caused quite a bit of stir among users of the company's 2010 flagship tablet. There is however news that Samsung is reconsidering their stand and there is indeed the possibility of Android 4.0 ICS update being made available for the Galaxy Tab … [Read more...] about Android 4.0 for Galaxy Tab might still be a possibility
Notion Ink Adam gets Android 4.0 pre-alpha build
A pre alpha version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has been made available by Notion Ink for developers to try out and give their valuable feedback. The company right now is in the process of integrating the latest Android version on their Adam tablet. One can download the OS and test it out for helping the company in trouble shooting the problem areas.Also, with all of … [Read more...] about Notion Ink Adam gets Android 4.0 pre-alpha build
Intel’s new Medfield based devices to be unveiled at CES 2012
That Intel wishes to have its footprints engraved in the mobile computing segment as well is all too well known though we got to wait till CES 2012 to have a clearer idea of what is in store for us. For its there that we are getting to see first hand and for the first time devices built around Intel's new Medfield chip. The 32nm chip is the first true blue SoC (System on a … [Read more...] about Intel’s new Medfield based devices to be unveiled at CES 2012
Acer Iconia Tab A200 launched in UK
Acer has made available its latest Iconia Tab A200 tablet device in the UK for 299GBP. The price point is attractive no doubt though the rest of the thing about the tablet is not too exciting. Like its got a Tegra 2 chip inside -- something that we perhaps have seen too much of this whole year round and are keenly awaiting Tegra 3 -- 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage, 10.1 … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A200 launched in UK
Acer is not quitting tablet business despite poor show so far
Acer's tablet sales figure isn't anything to cry home about but then, who else apart from Amazon is having a successful run at the tablet market so far? However, that does not mean the company is calling it quits as far as tablet devices are concerned though this has presented a perfect opportunity for rumors mongers who have been trying to spread the word that Acer is pulling … [Read more...] about Acer is not quitting tablet business despite poor show so far
LG to upgrade to Android 4.0 in Q2 and Q3
LG has revealed how they plan to jump on board the Android ICS bandwagon. However, what is not so encouraging is that the earliest we can see the transition to ICS taking place is the second and third quarters of 2012. What this conforms to is the transition which they have termed 'global upgrade schedule' while the 'global roll out' is to be followed soon after."LG would … [Read more...] about LG to upgrade to Android 4.0 in Q2 and Q3