We first got the whiff of something called Android 3.2 Honeycomb when Huawei launched its 7 inch MediaPad tablet PC. And now, Google just made the version official while also releasing the SDK as well. The new version of the Honeycomb is aimed at easy scalability to various screen sizes and will ensure apps perform better and to their full potential in smaller tablets with 7 … [Read more...] about Android 3.2 SDK released
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iRiver to enter tablet PC segment with its iRiver TAB
The Korea based company iRiver has been in the news just a few days ago for having landed exclusive rights to purchase e-books from the Google E-Bookstore directly into their new e-reader device. However, the company does not seem content to be only in the e-reader business as it also has a tablet PC up its sleeve for a release sometime soon. Named ILT-MX100 or just the … [Read more...] about iRiver to enter tablet PC segment with its iRiver TAB
Asus Transformer Next in Line to Get Android 3.2
The Motorola XOOM is always the first with all things Android. So while it is the first tablet to feature Android 3.0 Honeycomb, it recently scored another first to offer the Android 3.2 update. However, it's good to see others seizing on the opportunity. For instance Asus is working hard to ensure its extremely popular Android tablet, the Transformer, is the next tablet to … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Next in Line to Get Android 3.2
Haier to Launch HaiPad in August
We have already seen a lot of 'pad' suffixed devices before ever since the original iPad was launched and the latest to join the list is HaiPad from the Chinese electronics company Haier. The name apart, the HaiPad is even farther apart from the Apple tablet as chalk is from cheese. This since the HaiPad is an entirely different segment with a 7 inch display. In fact, the … [Read more...] about Haier to Launch HaiPad in August
Here is the latest about the elusive Amazon tablet
Its a strange scenario being played out -- Amazon is not letting anyone out it is developing a tablet PC though the various leaks and rumors continue to pour out each time bringing to the fore some new facts or figures. Like the latest on this point out we will be greeted with not one but two new devices during October. One of these will of course be a tablet like device with … [Read more...] about Here is the latest about the elusive Amazon tablet
Newspapers Lure Readers with Tablet Giveaways
The print newspaper publishing industry has been on edge for the past several years, watching in horror as highly respected and reputable news outlets with decades of experience and readership behind them close their doors. Many critics blame the business model as a whole, given that most newspapers report news that happened twenty-four hours prior to the issue hitting the … [Read more...] about Newspapers Lure Readers with Tablet Giveaways
Panasonic readying tablet/e-reader for launch in Japan
Japanese consumers will soon have one more tablet / e-reader hybrid device to choose from. Domestic consumer electronic giant Panasonic is working on such a device for a possible release as early as sometime next month itself. Also, a unique aspect with the Panasonic offering is that the company is adopting an approach similar to that of its domestic compatriot Sharp in that … [Read more...] about Panasonic readying tablet/e-reader for launch in Japan
Athina Offers Subscription Ebook Reading in the US
One model of e-reading that is gaining worldwide popularity is subscription-based user accounts. These accounts typically allow unlimited access to page views of digital books for a flat fee. Spanish company 24symbols launched its full program on June 30th, and now Athina.com is bringing a similar model to the U.S. Founded by Georgia Tech graduates Matt Cauble, Rob … [Read more...] about Athina Offers Subscription Ebook Reading in the US
Motorola XOOM 4G LTE Clears FCC + XOOM Wi-Fi Now Costs $499
Motorola has just got past the FCC regulations with a new tablet device that many believe could be the next iteration of the current XOOM. With integrated 4G LTE units, the XOOM 2 is only mentioned in FCC documents as IHDP56LU2. The tablet has won approval from the FCC for its Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, CDMA, and LTE capabilities. However, it still won't be able to bring smiles to … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM 4G LTE Clears FCC + XOOM Wi-Fi Now Costs $499
Toshiba Thrive Already on Sale in Some Best Buy Locations
If you have been waiting for the Toshiba Thrive and thought it's going to arrive stateside this coming Sunday, well maybe you need to hurry a bit. The Thrive has already been seen at a few Best Buy sites and chances are that the Honeycomb tablet might have arrived a bit early. The first Honeycomb tablet from Toshiba, the Thrive was slated to hit the retail scene in the US on … [Read more...] about Toshiba Thrive Already on Sale in Some Best Buy Locations