Google News now even better on tablet devices One of the best (and also the easiest) ways to stay informed of the latest happenings around the world is to keep an eye on the Google news feeds. With tablet PCs making some serious inroads into the traditional computing scene, it was just a matter of time before Google did something that would make browsing the latest news … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – 12-12-12
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Top Tablet News – November 24th, 2012
Amazon UK offering Kindle Fire for £99 for Black Friday The Kindle Fire has always been a great entry level tablet, if not the best. However, Amazon has provided you with another reason to go for it—a £30 price rebate from the Amazon UK site, making the total £99. The deal is being offered as part of its Black Friday sales promotions, in spite of the fact that the event has … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – November 24th, 2012
Top Tablet News – November 8th, 2012
iPad Mini with retina display rumored Given Apple’s current obsession with retina displays, its absence makes the iPad Mini the odd one out in its current tablet lineup. That did not stop consumers from buying out the stock of the new mini iPads, but the fact that its display left something to be desired is no secret. A slightly lower resolution display is one of the biggest … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – November 8th, 2012
Top Tablet PC News – October 18th 2012
Among the top tablet news of the day, the one that has been attracting a lot of attention is a Nexus 7 variant that would cost a measly $99. This is a new low for tablet costs after Amazon first popularized the $199 price tag with the first gen Kindle Fire. While Amazon bettered that with a $149 price tag on the new refurbished Kindle Fire, Google’s attempt will be a new … [Read more...] about Top Tablet PC News – October 18th 2012
Xperia Tablet S Price Announced, Starts at $399
Sony had unveiled the Xperia Tablet S device at the IFA, though crucial pricing details were missing. They have now been revealed: $399, $499, and $599 for the 16, 32, and 64 GB versions of the Sony tablet. With the prices, Sony also made it known they'd like to be where Samsung is right now as far as Android tablets are concerned. That perhaps explains the pricing strategy, … [Read more...] about Xperia Tablet S Price Announced, Starts at $399
Lava Launches E-Tab Z7H Budget Tablet in India
It was perhaps just a matter of time before Lava, maker of mobile handsets in India, chalks out a presence in the burgeoning Indian tablet market as well. Dubbed Lava E-Tab Z7H, the tablet is priced a quite convenient ₹5,899, which interestingly is in the same range as many smartphones in the company's lineup. Also, the tablet was already spotted at online retailer Flipkart for … [Read more...] about Lava Launches E-Tab Z7H Budget Tablet in India
Android 4.0.4 Update for Galaxy Tab 10.1 Now Available from Rogers, Bell, and Telus
The long awaited update that would see the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 pushed up to the ranks of Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwitch from the current Android 2.3 in Canada is now finally here. Carriers Telus, Bell, and Rogers have been on the update for quite some time and are now reaching out to the consumers. So if you haven't received the official invitation just yet, you do it … [Read more...] about Android 4.0.4 Update for Galaxy Tab 10.1 Now Available from Rogers, Bell, and Telus
T-Mobile SpringBoard Is Updating to ICS Starting Today!
T-Mobile is rolling out the Android ICS update for the SpringBoard tablet that it launched last year. The process starts today, Aug 15th, and an official notification should be out soon. If not, users can check the update section on their tablet devices themselves. As for the tablet itself, the Springboard is a re-branded version of the Huawei MediaPad and is a pretty decent … [Read more...] about T-Mobile SpringBoard Is Updating to ICS Starting Today!
HCL Launches Me Y2 Android ICS Tablet at ₹14,999
ME Y2 is the latest tablet that HCL Infosystems has launched in India. Priced at ₹14,999, the tablet does not feature anything special, but is 3G enabled and has a SIM card slot. The tablet is powered by a Cortex A9 processor having a clock speed of 1 GHz and 1 GB RAM. The capacitive touchscreen display is multi-touch enabled, having a rather sedate screen resolution of 1024 … [Read more...] about HCL Launches Me Y2 Android ICS Tablet at ₹14,999
Ematic eGlide 4 Tablet Running Android ICS Costs a Respectable $80
Another Tablet is on the horizon that promises to inflict the least damage to our wallets! The Ematic Glide 4 is a new budget tablet running Android 4.0 ICS. So while there is nothing spellbinding about its features and functions the price factor for sure is one that would tip the scales in its favor. The price one would have to cough out for the tablet is just $79.99. What … [Read more...] about Ematic eGlide 4 Tablet Running Android ICS Costs a Respectable $80
WishTel Ira Thing 2 Now Available at ₹6,500 in India
Ira Thing 2 from WishTel is the newest entry on the Indian tablet scene and seeks to entice buyers with its affordable price tag of just ₹6,500. The tablet does not disappoint, running a very current version of Google Android 4.0 ICS! It features a 7 inch display and is powered by a 1.5 GHz processor. It also comes with 512 MB of RAM and internal storage around 4 GB, expandable … [Read more...] about WishTel Ira Thing 2 Now Available at ₹6,500 in India
No Adobe Flash for Android 4.1 Jellybean
The latest business strategy adopted by Adobe is to increase focus on improving service on PCs, the company revealed in its official blog. As a result, there won't be any further versions of the Flash Player developed for mobile browsers. What this means is that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will not have Adobe Flash player support. Adobe player will also be removed from Google Play … [Read more...] about No Adobe Flash for Android 4.1 Jellybean
Toshiba Delays Android ICS Update for Thrive Tablet
Toshiba has pushed back the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Toshiba Thrive series of tablets. We can expect the update to be available in the fall instead of spring as was earlier scheduled. "We are working hard to bring Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich to our Thrive tablets. While we originally estimated it would be ready this spring, we now estimate the update … [Read more...] about Toshiba Delays Android ICS Update for Thrive Tablet
iBerry Auxus AX03G Tablet Launched
There is a new entry to the Indian tablet scene in the form of the iBerry Auxus. The tablet was first announced in February and was slated for a launch in March, though has finally entered the market in June. The Auxus AX03G comes pre-loaded with the latest Android Ice Cream Sandwich and is 3G enabled. The most interesting feature of the tablet is its 24 GB internal memory, … [Read more...] about iBerry Auxus AX03G Tablet Launched