If everything had gone according to plan then we might have been witnessing the launch of the Transformer Prime tomorrow. However, that's not to be as the launch has now been pushed back to December and not Nov 9 as was initially announced. The Eee Pad Transformer has been the best selling Android tablet and its sequel, the Transformer Prime, is also keenly awaited. Such a … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Prime Launch in Dec
Android 3.0
Rumor: Motorola Developing a 7 Inch Tablet PC
The natural evolution for any tablet maker manufacturing a 7 inch tablet is to venture into developing a 10 inch version as well. However, for those who started out with a 10 inch tablet instead will undoubtedly offer a 7 inch tablet. Motorola seems to fall to the latter category and all of this stems from a recent sighting of a mystery 7 inch device from the makers of the XOOM … [Read more...] about Rumor: Motorola Developing a 7 Inch Tablet PC
ASUS Eee Pad Slider 16 GB version seems to be or may not be
The Asus Transformer now seems to have taken the back-seat while it is its Slider sibling also by the same name that is hogging the limelight now. However, while the Slider taking to the front seat is a nice and welcome change to the usual stories about the tablet's launch getting pushed back again and again, what we are getting now is a confusing scenario as regards the tablet … [Read more...] about ASUS Eee Pad Slider 16 GB version seems to be or may not be
LG Claims Its Tablet is Far Better than the iPad
T-Mobile has made some bold claims on its website, instances of which aren't exactly uncommon. In fact, it has already been a tried and tested marketing strategy for quite sometime now, so that if T-Mobile is claiming it has the best tablet ever on offer in the form of the LG G-Slate, it should hardly be surprising. T-Mobile is claiming the 3D capable G-Slate from LG is … [Read more...] about LG Claims Its Tablet is Far Better than the iPad
Acer tablet news: new 64 GB Iconia Tab A501 for late summer release + A100 set for German debut
Come September and German tablet buyers will have one more option in the form of the Acer Iconia Tab A100. With a 7 inch display, one of the most notable feature of the A100 is its operating system, which being Android Honeycomb will surely make it one of the very few among the 7 inchers to run the latest Android. Also, to have Honeycomb right out of the box will make the A100 … [Read more...] about Acer tablet news: new 64 GB Iconia Tab A501 for late summer release + A100 set for German debut
Sony S2 Dual Screen Tablet Clears the FCC Hurdle
Sony’s dual-screen Android tablet is inching closer to its debut this week with the filing of documents at the FCC. The FCC listing doesn’t give up many new details about the Sony S2, but it will apparently support 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, and support for AT&T’s 3G mobile broadband network. There is also the likelihood of the tablet supporting 21Mbps HSPA+ wireless … [Read more...] about Sony S2 Dual Screen Tablet Clears the FCC Hurdle
Galaxy Tab now priced $299 in Australia
Samsung already has its hands full with two more tablet PCs to launch after the Galaxy Tab. These include the Galaxy Tab 2 with a 10.1 inch display and the 8.9 inch sized tablet which though is yet to get a name. Both the tablets run the latest Android 3.0 Honeycomb which is one reason the two tablets might be seen eating into the market share of the original Galaxy Tab. More … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab now priced $299 in Australia
G-Slate price less by $100 if you ask for it
Here is something of a believe-it-or-not sort of thing though in today's fast paced world where something as basic as survival is at stake at all times, it shouldn't be much of a surprise. T-Mobile is willing to slash $100 off the price of the G-Slate tablet. The only requirement - you got to ask for it. The thing goes like this: T-Mobile, the official carrier of the LG … [Read more...] about G-Slate price less by $100 if you ask for it
Amazon updates Kindle app for Android 3.0
With Honeycomb running tablets oozing out from just about every corner, it was just a matter of time before Amazon updated its Kindle for Android app. Now, that has indeed happened with Amazon making available the updated Kindle app for Android 3.0. Appropriately named 'Kindle 3.0 for Android,' the app promises to function better in a Honeycomb environment and delivers a better … [Read more...] about Amazon updates Kindle app for Android 3.0
Vodafone Australia to accept pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v from tomorrow
Vodafone Australia announced it will begin accepting pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 beginning tomorrow while the tablets start shipping from the 1st of May. The tablet itself is now being called the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v. Pricing structure revealed three broad options spread over 3, 12 and 24 month periods. First off, there is the option to procure the tablet … [Read more...] about Vodafone Australia to accept pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v from tomorrow
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 caught on video
If you had been thinking the Galaxy Tab 2's super slim form was only a marketing gimmick and would never make it to the production version, here is something to prove you wrong. The video not only shows the Samsung Honeycomb tablet operating with impressive prowess. You will find the angry birds aren't any less angry on new and bigger Galaxy Tab, with which Samsung hopes to … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 caught on video
Now XOOM 3G price slashed at Carphone Warehouse
UK retailer Carphone Warehouse has matched rival Dixon's move of offering a £20 rebate off the price of the Wi-Fi XOOM with a similar price cut meted out to the 3G version of the Motorola tablet. So the 3G XOOM is now sporting a sticker price of £579.99, again down by £20. The price mentioned does not require agreeing to any contract, though it would be cheaper if contract … [Read more...] about Now XOOM 3G price slashed at Carphone Warehouse
No Honeycomb for HTC EVO View 4G
If you have been relishing the piece of news that said the HTC EVO View 4G will run Honeycomb right out of the box, well here is an interesting twist in the tale. For Sprint has since then made some changes in their product page so that its not showing "Android 3.0 just for tablets" as it did even some hours ago. Instead, what it has to say is a rather confusing "Latest version … [Read more...] about No Honeycomb for HTC EVO View 4G
HTC Evo View 4G to run Honeycomb
Those who didn't like the idea of HTC launching the Flyer aka Evo View 4G loaded with Android 2.3 Gingerbread when the more advanced Android 3.0 Honeycomb is available are in for some good piece of news. Sprint has now confirmed the Evo View 4G will indeed launch with Honeycomb. Needless to say, to have the Android version right out of the box is many steps ahead of having the … [Read more...] about HTC Evo View 4G to run Honeycomb