HP is quietly building up its tablet strength that has been recently reinforced with the launch of 4 new models. After having launched the rudimentary Slate that failed to make much of a mark, the company has now come up with 4 new offerings that will help it field a contender across a wider spectrum of the tablet market. Interestingly, all the four tablets run Android Jelly … [Read more...] about HP Launches 4 New Android Tablets in the Budget to Mid-Range
Android Jelly Bean
Sony Xperia Tablet S to Get Jelly Bean Update by May
Sony has announced it will be releasing the Jelly Bean update for its Xperia Tablet SÂ by early May. The tablet now runs Android 4.0 ICS. The update should also come as a welcome relief for early adopters of the tablet as it will also include a fix for the tablet's tendency to shut down on its own, something that can be attributed to a faulty memory management system. The … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia Tablet S to Get Jelly Bean Update by May
New Archos Titanium and GamePad Tablets Now on Sale in the US, Prices Start $169
Archos has made available its latest tablets in the US, which includes the GamePad, the Archos 80 Titanium, and the Archos 97 Titanium. The GamePad is the smallest of the lot with a 7 inch display and is designed for the niche segment of gaming. Towards that, the tablet has also been provided with the full gaming controls to allow for a rich gaming experience, while its behind … [Read more...] about New Archos Titanium and GamePad Tablets Now on Sale in the US, Prices Start $169
Asus Transformer Pad TF300 Gets Android 4.2 Update
Asus is rolling out the Android 4.2 update for Transformer Pad TF300 users in the US starting today. The Transformer Pad is among the very few tablet devices in the 10 inch category to join the Android Jelly Bean club. The update will introduce all the goodies of the latest Android version, including support for multi-user login, an improved keyboard layout, and so forth. The … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Pad TF300 Gets Android 4.2 Update
Asus Fonepad Launched, Priced at $249 – Makes Phone Calls
The Asus Fonepad is finally official. Launched at the MWC, the unique aspect of the Fonepad is its ability to be both a tablet and a smartphone at the same time. However, the other interesting bit about the Fonepad (apart from its voice calling capability) is its Intel heart in spite of the device running Android. The Fonepad incorporates a 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z2420 chip coupled … [Read more...] about Asus Fonepad Launched, Priced at $249 – Makes Phone Calls
Archos Launches Its New Platinum Tablet Series
Archos has launched its new Platinum series of tablet devices which aim to strike the perfect balance between affordability, performance, and style (not to mention a stunning high resolution display as well). To be available in 8 inch, 9.7 inch, and 11.6 inch display size options, the tablets pack a punch, featuring a 1.2 Ghz quad core CPU mated to a 2 GB RAM, along with an 8 … [Read more...] about Archos Launches Its New Platinum Tablet Series
Asus MeMo Pad Smart ME301T Jelly Bean Tablet Launched
Asus has chosen to launch its 10 inch MeMo Pad tablet at a mobile expo in Thailand, belying the general perception that the upcoming Mobile World Congress event in Spain could have made for a more appropriate venue. With that settled, the Memo Pad Smart tablet is now on sale in Thailand for 10,900 baht, which translates to a quite convenient $366 US. Meanwhile, the tablet’s … [Read more...] about Asus MeMo Pad Smart ME301T Jelly Bean Tablet Launched
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun with the E Fun Nextbook 7 GP
E Fun has been pampering us with its low cost tablet offerings and it's lining up another enticing model, the Nextbook 7GP. And what better place to launch the new tablet than at the 2013 edition of CES. The tablet will be among the first to come pre-loaded with Android Jelly bean and will have access to the official Google PlayStore. What this means is that users will have … [Read more...] about Girls Just Wanna Have Fun with the E Fun Nextbook 7 GP
Good e-Reader Holiday Guide for Tablets 2012
Welcome to the definitive holiday guide for tablet computers! This year plenty of new devices have been released. What devices hold the most value as a gift to yourself or a loved one? We evaluate the cream of the crop and give you our ideas on the most essential tablets. iPad Mini The iPad Mini has lived up to the legacy of its predecessor in the truest sense of the … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Holiday Guide for Tablets 2012
Top Tablet News – December 6th, 2012
iPad projected to rule the roost in 2013, though Android is set to make strong gains Apple may have started out with a bang in the tablet segment, something that is still echoing strong in the tablet market, though the effect might be fading slowly but steadily. On the other hand, Android based tablet devices have started out with a limp, but are slowly witnessing more … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – December 6th, 2012
Top Tablet News – November 15th, 2012
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean time for Nexus 7 users The latest and greatest Android version is now making its way to the Nexus 7. The update is about 80 MB and should not take more than a few minutes for Android Jelly Bean 4.2 download onto the Nexus 7 device. Users can look forward to a veriety of improvements, including the ability to setup multiple accounts on the device. This … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – November 15th, 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
New Update For Jelly Bean Released
There is a new update for Jelly Bean which changes its designation to Android 4.1.2 from the 4.1.1 it currently is. However, before anyone get's too excited with expectations of new feature additions and such, Google's chief release engineer Jean-Baptiste Queru has stated the update as a minor one with performance enhancements and stability as it primary objective. Then there … [Read more...] about New Update For Jelly Bean Released
Tablet Ownership Trend – Android’s Gain Is Apple’s Loss
Tablet ownership is on the rise and PEJ data has some hardcore figures to lend to the hot new trend. Tablet ownership in the US has increased from 11 percent in July of 2011 to 18 percent in just six months by Jan 2012. The figures have since grown to 22 percent of people own a tablet while another 3 percent regularly use a tablet device owned by someone in the family. A major … [Read more...] about Tablet Ownership Trend – Android’s Gain Is Apple’s Loss