CherryPad, the 7 inch tablet running Android from CherryPal had joined the crowded tablet market some months ago though the ripples were lost in the crowd soon after and no body actually missed the tablet. The CherryPad had joined the tablet fray during October and came with a 7 inch display, Android 2.1 Eclair as the operating system and sported a $188 price tag. However, … [Read more...] about Next Gen Cherry Pad is coming
Android 2.2 Froyo
Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread is finally here
The update to Android 2.3 that we have been hearing is coming has finally arrived alright but unfortunately what we have got is a bit less than what we have been expecting. The update from the Android 2.2 Froyo to its latest iteration, the Android 2.3 Gingerbread is as minor as the number would suggest as the entire thing has turned out to be just an incremental development … [Read more...] about Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread is finally here
Marvell Android tablet reference design spotted
Chip maker Marvell has come up with a tablet reference design powered by its own Armada 600 chip. The tablet runs the latest Android 2.2 Froyo, has a 10 inch display, and a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The prototype tablet is capable of playing back 1080p HD quality video and has support for 3D graphics acceleration. Of course, the whole point behind the move is to show off … [Read more...] about Marvell Android tablet reference design spotted
Rogers brings Dell Streak to Canada
If you live in Canada, have around $550 to spare and don't have an idea how best to spend that amount of money, here it is. Dell have just launched the Streak tablet device in that part of the world though what was missing is the usual fan fare that accompanies such high profile launches. The tablet has been priced at $549.99 and will work only on the Rogers network right … [Read more...] about Rogers brings Dell Streak to Canada
Froyo update for Dell Streak coming soon plus more news
Here is some good news for all existing and would be owners of the Streak tablet from Dell. The OS update to the latest Android 2.2 Froyo can now be expected to drop sometime soon, which stems from two interesting developments. First, Dell has already has units of the Streak with the Froyo update already in shipping units in Japan. It will be available to the market there … [Read more...] about Froyo update for Dell Streak coming soon plus more news
eLocity A7 tablet now available on pre-order
Here is one more option in the 7 inch category of tablets - the eLocity A7 from the Philadelphia based company Stream TV Networks. The 7 inch tablet is currently available on pre-order with sales slated to begin from November 22. And in case you are thinking the tablet will be one more to make some initial noise before sliding into oblivion, well Stream TV Networks is reporting … [Read more...] about eLocity A7 tablet now available on pre-order
DroidPad from Spice launched, looks similar to OlivePad, ViewPad
Here is one more tablet that breaks cover in India and is just in time to cash in on the ongoing festive season. It's named DroidPad MI700 brought forth by Spice Mobility and comes with some decent specs. It's built around a Qualcomm MSM 7227 chipset clocking in at 700 Mhz along with half a gig of RAM. The DroidPad is also equipped with a similar sized ROM, while its main … [Read more...] about DroidPad from Spice launched, looks similar to OlivePad, ViewPad
Rogers to launch Dell Streak early November
Come November and Rogers will be in the position to usher in the Dell Streak in Canada, which will be just the right time to make for a strong case for itself before the holiday season is in full swing. However, its not known what the 5 inch tablet/smartphone combo device will eventually cost when it lands up in Canada. The other aspect that too isn't clear is what version of … [Read more...] about Rogers to launch Dell Streak early November
LG “Optimus Pad” for 2011 launch
Here is some bad news for die hard LG fans. The "Optimus Pad" tablet - LG's answer to the Galaxy Pad as well as the iPad and every other device with a 'tab' or a 'pad,' suffix or prefix - will not be ready for a year end launch as was earlier announced. In fact, the Optimus Pad was slated for a grand unveiling at the IFA in Berlin, something that never took place. Consumers … [Read more...] about LG “Optimus Pad” for 2011 launch
Toshiba offers Folio 100 videos
Toshiba has come up with an array of videos that aims to highlight the various features of their next offering in the tablet segment - the Folio 100 tablet PC. And the timing couldn't have been better what with rival companies upping the ante in the tablet scenario, which makes it the right time to offer a video insight of the Folio 100 and its various virtues. The Folio 100 … [Read more...] about Toshiba offers Folio 100 videos
Samsung to officially unveil the Galaxy Pad on Sept 2
Which means it's exactly a week from now when one of the most anticipated tablets is going to make its debut. The week will go away in a whisker or it may seem like ages depending on whether you are dying to lay your hands on the Samsung 7 inch tablet or if it is just another tablet device for you. In any case, the good thing is there are a lot of things that now stand … [Read more...] about Samsung to officially unveil the Galaxy Pad on Sept 2
Here it is, official teaser video of Samsung Galaxy Pad
It was spy pics and videos that we had to be content with until now regarding the latest entrant to the 7 inch tablet segment. Not anymore, for what we have here is the first official teaser video of the Galaxy Pad tablet from Samsung that many believe can shake things up in the now hot 7 inch tablet sphere. Also, a clearer picture of the Galaxy Pad is emerging, so that what … [Read more...] about Here it is, official teaser video of Samsung Galaxy Pad
Viewsonic to launch Froyo Android tablet this fall
The flow of Android tablets continues thick and fast and here is one more. Viewsonic, which has considerable expertise in display technology and has come up with a few good e-readers as well is reported to be working on a device with a 7 inch screen. A good thing with the upcoming tablet is that it will have the latest Android 2.2 Froyo version of the operating system right out … [Read more...] about Viewsonic to launch Froyo Android tablet this fall
Acer readying two Android Tablets for a Q4 launch
There have been reports here of a tablet device being readied by the electronics giant Acer. And now as per the latest tablet PC news (or maybe even the latest tablet PC rumors), we are going to be treated with not one but a double tablet bonaza from Acer. For the Taiwan based company is reported to be giving shape to two tablet PCs, one each in the 7 and 10 inch category. … [Read more...] about Acer readying two Android Tablets for a Q4 launch
Intel tweaking Android 2.2 Froyo to run on its X86 devices.
Open source is the name given to that class of software that makes it free for anyone to modify and use it in a manner that suits them best. There are no restrictions whatsoever. One can also add snippets of code to the existing code to optimize it further for a particular requirement and then use it thereafter. The Android operating system from Google is one such open source … [Read more...] about Intel tweaking Android 2.2 Froyo to run on its X86 devices.