Amazon has just unveiled a new device dashboard for modern Fire tablets. It provides a simple and convenient way to control smart home products that work with Alexa, such as smart lights, cameras, thermostats, switches, and plugs. You can access the new Device Dashboard from your Fire tablet screen by simply tapping the new Smart Home button on the left corner of the navigation … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire Tablets have a new Device Dashboard
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TCL will release 2 new tablets TCL 10 TABMAX TCL 10 TABMID
Last week TCL unveiled the new NXTPAPER e-paper technology, but one of the things that flew under the radar was their new line of tablets, using NXTVISION. This tech is more of a traditional display, but with a 90% screen-to-body ratio."TCL continues to build upon our deep experience in display technology as well as its vertically integrated consumer electronics ecosystem … [Read more...] about TCL will release 2 new tablets TCL 10 TABMAX TCL 10 TABMID
Tablets sales are through the roof due to COVID
Many people have been working from home in April, May and June of this year, due to COVID. This means that certain tech segments are doing really well, such as tablets. Worldwide tablet shipments hit 37.5 million units in Q2 2020, a remarkable 26% year-on-year increase. Tablets, part of the PC market, had faltered in recent years, but demand in Q2 2020 was boosted by consumers … [Read more...] about Tablets sales are through the roof due to COVID
Some Amazon Fire Tablets are getting an Android upgrade
Most flagship smartphones and tablets are using Android 10 and Google is gearing up for Android 11, this fall. Amazon tablets employ Android too, but they bill it as Fire OS. At the end of July, Amazon is going to be updating Fire OS 6, which is based on Android 7.1 to OS 7, which is Android 9. The tablets receiving the upgrades are the Fire HD 8 tablet, which was released in … [Read more...] about Some Amazon Fire Tablets are getting an Android upgrade
Barnes and Noble is no longer selling tablets
Barnes and Noble had an extensive tablet portfolio. They had their own Nook Tablet 7 and Nook Tablet 10.1, in addition to their deal with Samsung, for a number of Samsung Galaxy Tab for Nook. They also had a number of cases and other accessories. It looks like the bookseller might be getting out of the tablet business altogether and have removed them from their website. The … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble is no longer selling tablets
You can now install Google Apps on Amazon Fire Tablets
Amazon Fire tablets have a very low price point and every year, new devices are issued. The Fire HD 7 and Fire HD 8 are very popular and all have been refreshed. There is a new way you can install Google Play and many of the best Google apps on your Fire HD, without having to go through complicated procedures.The new software is called Amazon Fire Toolbox, the app is … [Read more...] about You can now install Google Apps on Amazon Fire Tablets
Amazon Fire HD 8 is now available
Amazon has released the Fire HD 8 today and the Fire HD Plus for customers living in the United States. Pre-orders were shipped out a couple of days ago and new orders are now available. The major selling points are a faster processor, more RAM, speedier WiFi, and a USB-C port.The Fire HD 8 2020 edition features an 8 inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 with 189 … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire HD 8 is now available
Samsung is releasing a cheaper version of the S6
The Samsung S6 is one one of the few Android tablets on the market that comes with a stylus and it can be used to draw or take notes. One of the problems is that this device costs over $650, so it is out of reach of many people. A more affordable version is going to be released soon, the Samsung A6 Lite.The S6 Lite features a 10.4 inch display with a resolution of 2000 x … [Read more...] about Samsung is releasing a cheaper version of the S6
Amazon Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Plus are available for pre-order
It has been awhile since Amazon released a fire tablet, the last model we reviewed was the Fire HD 10 model. Amazon has just announced the Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Plus models, they are available for pre-order today. The base model is $89.99 and the premium one is $109, they will start shipping out on June 3rd, 2020. Meanwhile, in Canada only the base model is available for … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Plus are available for pre-order
Hisense is releasing an Android 10 inch Tablet
Hisense is a brand that has exclusively focused on E INK phones. They announced a few color models this week, but the company is also going to be releasing the Hisense Q5 Tablet on June 10th and it will retail for $324 on JD.The Q5 features a 10.5 inch monochrome RLCD display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and HD resolution. It has a gyroscope, so you can quickly flip the … [Read more...] about Hisense is releasing an Android 10 inch Tablet
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus with E INK screen is out soon
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus was announced during CES 2020 and this device features a 13.3 inch LCD display and a secondary 10.8 inch E Ink display on the lid. You can interact with the E INK screen with your fingers and also an active stylus to draw or edit PDF files. This device is already available in China for around $1200 USD and it looks like it will be coming to North … [Read more...] about Lenovo ThinkBook Plus with E INK screen is out soon
Samsung is launching one of the best Chromebooks with a Stylus
There is no shortage of digital note taking devices on the market. There are numerous entrants to the E INK space that have Wacom enabled screens and notable products include the Sony Digital Paper, Remarkable and the Onyx Boox MAX 3. Samsung dominates the smartphone space with the S-Pen and their popular Galaxy Note series appeals towards business professionals, they also have … [Read more...] about Samsung is launching one of the best Chromebooks with a Stylus
