The CEO of Qualcomm Paul Jacobs has recently indicated there are plans afoot in the company to come out with brighter screens. The latest smartphones and tablets are using displays based on OLED technology. Qualcomm with their Mirasol technology screens hope to create some competition. The specialty of the Mirasol display technology pioneered by Qualcomm is that the display … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Mirasol Displays Might Replace OLED Screens in Tablet PCs
eBook Reader
Nook Color gets Apps, Email and Flash with new Update
The much awaited Android 2.2 Froyo update for the Nook Color is now available, marking the first official transition of the popular e-reader into the tablet realm. Barnes & Noble though is still sticking to the 'e-reader first' tagline irrespective of the fact that the device has already been rooted by a lot of users in order to run not only Android 2.2 Froyo but even the … [Read more...] about Nook Color gets Apps, Email and Flash with new Update
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
Nook Color is getting better, and how!
Many were finding it hard to digest the recent disclosure by Home Shopping Network about a new software update for the Nook Color. The lack of any official announcement from Barnes & Noble also added to the confusion though all of that can now be put to rest. For B&N has confirmed that there indeed is a major update coming for the Nook Color that will be ready for … [Read more...] about Nook Color is getting better, and how!
New Pandigital Novel in black launched for just $140
Pandigital has come up with a new budget tablet to pamper those who are looking for low cost. However, the new aspect of the tablet is limited to just its color, as the new Pandigital Novel tablet with a black outfit matches up to the white Pandigital Novel in every other aspect. Pandigital has unveiled the Novel white last year while the new Novel tablet in black is currently … [Read more...] about New Pandigital Novel in black launched for just $140
FCC news: Archos e-reader and tablet make it through
It must be celebration time at Archos. For its three devices that they have managed to secure FCC clearance for - two tablet PCs along with an e-reader. The tablet line up comprises of a 10 and 8 inch sized device christened Arnova 10HT and Arnova 8 respectively. However, there is very little information that is available of the two tablet PCs and the little that has made it … [Read more...] about FCC news: Archos e-reader and tablet make it through
Asus Eee Note EA800 will make European debut this month
Asus had promised it would introduce the Eee Note EA800 digital notebook in Europe towards the first half of this year when the notebook was launched in Taiwan back in November. And its good to see the Taiwan based manufacturer actually sticking to its promise when it announced the Eee Note EA800 would be released across Europe starting this month. However, if you think you … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Note EA800 will make European debut this month
Megareader the new e-Reading Application for iOS
There is a new kid on the block to take over being your "go to" device while commuting, it allows text to be displayed on the screen overlapping what is happening in front of you. So if you have ever been that person walking down the street nose in a book, you can now do it, while seeing THROUGH the book via its unique HUD. MegaReader is an eBook app for iOS that lets you … [Read more...] about Megareader the new e-Reading Application for iOS
NextBook’s Next6 e-reader clears the FCC
The China based NextBook has reason to cheer this week. Their Next6 e-book reader has made it through the FCC noose to be ready for a market invasion anytime soon though its manufactures are not committing on any specific date just yet. So all that it is said of its launch schedule is that it would make its debut in the first quarter of this year. Now coming to the e-reader … [Read more...] about NextBook’s Next6 e-reader clears the FCC
Sharp Galapagos tablet reaches FCC
We all know Sharp intends to unleash its Galapagos line of tablets in the United States. If anyone needs proof, here it is. The Galapagos tablet has already made it to the FCC for the necessary trials that all products must go through if they intend to share retail space in that country. Christened EB-WX51GJ and EB-WX1GJ for the 5.5 and 10.8 inch tablets respectively, the … [Read more...] about Sharp Galapagos tablet reaches FCC