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
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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
Rumor: HTC Readying a Nexus 7 Competitor
Word on the street right now is that HTC might have put its 10 inch tablet plans on the back burner while expediting the 7 inch version. The latest rumor comes on the back of a recent revelation not too long ago of a HTC tablet with a rather unusual design and what looked like a 10 inch display. However, it now seems HTC is eyeing the segment now dominated by the Nexus 7 and is … [Read more...] about Rumor: HTC Readying a Nexus 7 Competitor
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
Karbonn SmartTab 1 Is the Cheapest Jelly Bean Tablet
If you thought the cheapest (and perhaps the only) tablet running Android Jelly Bean right now is the Google Nexus 7, you are in for a nice surprise! The cheapest Jelly Bean title belongs to SmartTab 1, which has now hit store shelves in India and comes pre-loaded with the latest Android version. What's more, all existing owners of the SmartTab 1 will be provided with the Jelly … [Read more...] about Karbonn SmartTab 1 Is the Cheapest Jelly Bean Tablet
Google Nexus 7 Already Shipping from GameStop
Those who have placed their orders for the Nexus 7 at GameStop can expect the good news anytime now. In fact, a lucky few has already got calls from GameStop saying their Nexus 7 devices are ready to be picked up. The Nexus 7 is the newest tablet in the scene and the only one that currently runs the latest Android Jelly Bean version 4.1.1. Specifications have already proved … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 Already Shipping from GameStop
Nexus 7 Updated to Android 4.1.1, Could Ship This Thursday
Neither the Android Jelly Bean version nor its launch pad device, the Nexus 7, have landed, though the OS has already been provided with a fresh dose of enhancement. The changes involved in Jelly Bean is 4.1.1 aren't earth shaking, but are rather a few tweaks here and there. Also, the reason for the upgrade is not very clear and can be attributed to either Google's enthusiasm … [Read more...] about Nexus 7 Updated to Android 4.1.1, Could Ship This Thursday
JellyBean Will Change Flavor Based on Different Tablet Sizes
While the tech world at large, and Android fans in particular, warmly received Android Jelly Bean, not many knew the OS had a few surprises in store. The latest and greatest Android version so far will have three distinct flavors, one each for the smartphone and two tablet devices of 7 and 10 inches. So as things stand right now, there is the Jelly Bean for smartphones with … [Read more...] about JellyBean Will Change Flavor Based on Different Tablet Sizes