Human resource minister in India has confirmed one more time the new upgraded Aakash tablet will be formally launched very soon. The tablet was unveiled earlier in the year by IIT Mumbai and DataWind though a formal launch is slated during the end Aug-early Sept time frame. The minister though wasn't forthcoming with any specific date or period and kept himself limited to 'very … [Read more...] about New Aakash II Will Be Released Soon
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Aakash II Specs Approved and Ships First Week of July
Government sources in India have announced they are ready with the next gen Aakash II. Sporting better specifications, such as a more powerful processor and a more capable battery unit (among other enhancements), a key aspect of Aakash II is its support for several important programming languages such as Python, C, C++ and Scilab, making it the first tablet in the market to do … [Read more...] about Aakash II Specs Approved and Ships First Week of July
Aakash Tablet Now Undergoing Tests at IIT Mumbai
The Aakash tablet has yet to hit the ground and is not likely to for at least a few weeks. The low cost tablet is now undergoing tests at the IIT Mumbai facility for applications and content. For this, 100 samples of the tablet have been handed over to the officials, with their feedback expected in the next few weeks. "IIT Bombay is in the process of testing the samples and … [Read more...] about Aakash Tablet Now Undergoing Tests at IIT Mumbai
Winners Of DataWind App Contest Announced
Datawind, makers of the ultra cheap UbiSlate 7+ tablet devices has just announced the winner of the App contest 'AapKiApp.' The contest involved the student community in India and was conceived to test their innovative abilities in developing suitable software application for the Aakash II tablet device. Of course the advantages are manifold as not only eould such an exercise … [Read more...] about Winners Of DataWind App Contest Announced
Datawind Teams Up with GetJar for Ubislate II
Datawind, makers of the ultra cheap Aakash tablet, has entered into an agreement with Getjar whose apps will now be available on the Aakash tablets. GetJar has in its repertoire a vast collection of 3,50,000 free apps in its app store. This will surely enhance the appeal of the low cost tablets as an app store, and featuring free apps was one thing that was missing from the … [Read more...] about Datawind Teams Up with GetJar for Ubislate II
Aakash II To Run Android 4.0
The first gen Aakash came, failed to win many hearts, and then left, with no one bothered in the least. Thankfully, for those who were intending to buy the ultra low cost tablet project, there is Aakash II in the pipeline and it's all set to debut in a few weeks from now. What is also good news is that the new Aakash II, even with improved internals, will still cost the same … [Read more...] about Aakash II To Run Android 4.0
Aakash Being Sought by Philadelphia Based Company
There is a lot of talk about the low cost tablet that the Indian market will be featuring. The tablet that costs just $35 dollars has not only people in India all waiting for it to happen, it also has a company in Philadelphia, Wilco Electronics, that is just as keenly interested in this project. The tablet is expected to be launched soon according to statements from the … [Read more...] about Aakash Being Sought by Philadelphia Based Company
Aakash II To Be Launched In May
The advanced version of Aakash that has been named Aakash II will debut in May this year, confirmed Human Resource Development minister Kapil Sibal. The minister further stated the tablets are currently being tested based on the feedback received from students. In a related development, IT major HCL has expressed interest in the bidding for the manufacture of Aakash II … [Read more...] about Aakash II To Be Launched In May