Sony has announced it will be releasing the Jelly Bean update for its Xperia Tablet S 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
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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
Rumor: Samsung to Launch Galaxy Tab 3 at IFA Berlin, Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy Tab 7.7 Delayed
The IFA event in Berlin is still some way off (starts on Sept 6), though that hasn't stopped the rumor mongers from spreading a few good stories around. The latest claim Samsung is all set to launch its Galaxy Tab 3 device at the European tech event. No specific details are available as yet, and it’s not clear if Samsung would launch both the 7 and 10.1 inch versions of Galaxy … [Read more...] about Rumor: Samsung to Launch Galaxy Tab 3 at IFA Berlin, Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy Tab 7.7 Delayed
HP Launches $169 Slate 7 at the MWC
The Slate 7 marks HP’s second coming at the mainstream tablet segment. Running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (almost the stock Android version), the tablet has been priced incredibly low at just $169. HP is claiming it hasn’t resorted to price cutting measures to arrive at the low price point, but is all about delivering the maximum bang for every buck. Upfront lies a 7 inch 1024 x … [Read more...] about HP Launches $169 Slate 7 at the MWC
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Revealed
The Galaxy Note 8.0 is here and those who still might have been harboring any doubts, the device can be considered an enlarged version of Samsung Galaxy Note device. With 8 inch (1280 x 800 pixel) of screen real estate, the tablet also boasts of voice calling capability while the attached stylus can be used to draw or make notes on the display. On the inside, the Galaxy … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Revealed
iRiver Launches WowTab 7 Inch Tablet
The Korean company IRiver has now come up with a tablet almost a year after it discontinued its IRiver Story HD e-reader. Dubbed the WOWTab iq700, the tablet offers specs almost similar to the Nexus 7. This in itself isn't a bad thing, though the Nexus 7 is due for a complete makeover anytime soon. In such a scenario, the WOWTab does run the risk of losing its relevance. The … [Read more...] about iRiver Launches WowTab 7 Inch Tablet
Nabi Jr, Nabi XD Tablet for Kids Now Available from Best Buy
The new Nabi Jr and Nabi XD tablet devices for kids and tweens respectively are now both available from Best Buy. Both the tablet devices were launched a few months ago for $100 and $250 for the Jr and XD versions of Nabi and offer an attractive proposition to both kids and their parents. The Nabi Jr offers a 5 inch 800 x 480 pixel display and is built around an Nvidia Tegra … [Read more...] about Nabi Jr, Nabi XD Tablet for Kids Now Available from Best Buy
Asus 10 Inch MeMo Pad Now on Sale in Europe for €349
Asus has come up with an even cheaper alternative to its Transformer Pad in the form of the Asus MeMO Pad ME301T. The tablet sports decent specs in line with its intended aggressive pricing strategy. Up-front, it will have a 10.1 inch display having a rather sedate 1280 x 800 pixel resolution. Behind it lies a quad core Nvidia Tegra 3 chip with 1 GB RAM and 16 GB of internal … [Read more...] about Asus 10 Inch MeMo Pad Now on Sale in Europe for €349
Velocity Debuts Two New Jelly Bean 10 inch Tablets
Velocity Micro has always been known for its low cost tablets while packing in decent bits and pieces of technology. The tablets weren't bad, though they were nowhere near bestsellers in their respective segments. The company now has shifted into a higher gear in 2013 and is all set to unleash its next generation of tablet hardware bristling with the latest software. The new … [Read more...] about Velocity Debuts Two New Jelly Bean 10 inch Tablets
Archos Joins the Retina Display League with the 97 Titanium HD
Apple may have started the whole retina display fad, though the company was denied the exclusivity soon thereafter once Samsung and Google introduced the Nexus 10 with an even better pixel density. Now with French budget tablet maker Archos joining the fray with its own take on retina display, future tablet devices will be expected to feature a retina display regardless of the … [Read more...] about Archos Joins the Retina Display League with the 97 Titanium HD