Google has announced that they are discontinuing support for Ice Cream Sandwich, which is Android 4.0 to 4.0.4. E-Readers that are running this version of Android will find a multitude of Google services will cease to function properly. This includes access to the Google Play Store, Gmail, Google Maps, data synchronization, and many other features. Google is also encouraging … [Read more...] about E-Readers that run Ice Cream Sandwich will lose access to Google Play
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Review: Sony Xperia Tablet S
Another Android tablet has hit the market hoping to wear the crown as the ultimate gadget to have: the Sony Xperia Tablet S. Interestingly, Sony isn't gunning for the iPad with its second gen Tablet S, but has set its sights on Samsung and wants to seem just as popular as the South Korean company is with its Galaxy Tab range of devices. However, does Sony have what it takes to … [Read more...] about Review: Sony Xperia Tablet S
IFA 2012: Sony Xperia Tablet S Revealed
Finally the Xperia Tablet that we knew has been cooking in the Sony camp for the past few weeks has arrived. The tablet, which will be a step above the Tablet S, comes with the usual dose of specification enhancement along with a better feature set. Named Xperia Tablet S, the tablet (as expected) is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 quad core ship and runs Android 4.0.3 ICS. The … [Read more...] about IFA 2012: Sony Xperia Tablet S Revealed
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
New Aakash II Will Be Released Soon
Human resource minister in India has confirmed one more time the new upgraded Aakash tablet will be formally launched very soon. The tablet was unveiled earlier in the year by IIT Mumbai and DataWind though a formal launch is slated during the end Aug-early Sept time frame. The minister though wasn't forthcoming with any specific date or period and kept himself limited to 'very … [Read more...] about New Aakash II Will Be Released Soon
Champion Computers Launches Budget ICS Tablet
Delhi based company Champion Computers has just launched a new tablet aimed at the budget segment. Named WTab, the tablet is priced at a quite convenient ₹4,899 and runs Android ICS. The tablet sports a 7 inch display and is powered by a 1.5 Ghz processor with a 512 MB RAM at its disposal. On-board storage amounts to 4 GB with a microSD card slot in place that can add another … [Read more...] about Champion Computers Launches Budget ICS Tablet
Review: Acer Iconia Tab A700
The Acer Iconia Tab A700 is the best tablet that Acer has to offer right now, with the highest resolution that Android can support, and is the first to offer such high resolutions. Is the tablet that good a device when taken in its entirety? Let's find out. Design and Appearance The A700 does not break any new ground with its design, though Acer has still managed to come … [Read more...] about Review: Acer Iconia Tab A700
Acer Iconia Tab A700 Now Available
The Iconia Tab A700 is one of the better Android ICS tablet that money can buy right now. Well, the above is not just a figure of speech as Acer is indeed accepting fresh orders for its flagship tablet after the first round sold out within days. Also, the reason why the A700 can be considered among the better Android ICS tablets is because it comes with a refreshingly high … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A700 Now Available
Free 50 GB Cloud Storage for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Owners
The Galaxy Tab 2 range of tablets has just been made all the more tempting thanks to a new Dropbox initiative to give you 50 GB of free cloud storage. The generosity will only last for a year, at the end of which the free storage space will shrink to just 2 GB for any free account. The company will also offer a upgrade solution to make it more alluring to sign on for a longer … [Read more...] about Free 50 GB Cloud Storage for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Owners
Toshiba AT300 Ready for English Debut
Toshiba has announced its AT300 tablet will be ready for an English debut by the end of June. There will be two different versions available in the form of a 16 and 32 GB of internal memory. The announcement was made in a Twitter update with further details held back for a future post. Both versions will feature a 10.1 inch display and powered by the Tegra 3 quad core CPU … [Read more...] about Toshiba AT300 Ready for English Debut
Sony Tablet P to Get Android ICS on May 24
The Sony Tablet P has been one of the most unique tablet devices, and it takes a lot to stand out in the world of tablets. Now Sony has announced the update to Android ICS starting May 24 for the twin display device. The domestic consumers in Japan will be getting the upgrade before anyone else, and its not known when users of the Tablet P elsewhere in the world can consider … [Read more...] about Sony Tablet P to Get Android ICS on May 24
Asus Eee Pad Slider Receiving Android ICS Update
The Eee Pad Slider is another tablet offering from Asus that also incorporates a slide out keyboard. This appeals to those who'd like to have the benefits of a tablet device but also need to type on a physical keyboard. The Eee Pad Slider mimics a mini laptop when the keyboard is fully deployed, but the tablet never garnered the same attention that the Transformer Prime had … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Pad Slider Receiving Android ICS Update
Archos Arnova G3 Tablet Details Revealed
French manufacturer Archos already has quite a few tablet offerings in the budget segment, and two more tablets—Arnova 9b G3 and Arnova 10b G3—are going to be added to that list soon. Specs are basic, which isn't unusual for a tablet that promises to be kind to your wallet. The 10b G3 is built around a 1 GHz single-core chip, which is fast becoming obsolete with the advent … [Read more...] about Archos Arnova G3 Tablet Details Revealed
Asus Transformer Pad 300 Shows Up at Amazon
The Asus Transformer Pad can be a nice device for those who'd like to have the basic goodness of the Transformer Prime package, but with slightly reduced features as well as a smaller price tag. The tablet has already started to make its appearance in various online stores. Amazon is one popular site that has already featured the device, with a delivery time of around 10 to 12 … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Pad 300 Shows Up at Amazon