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
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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
Acer Iconia Tab A110 Now Official
One of the star attractions of the 2012 Computex event was the Iconia Tab A110 tablet, which forms Acer's primary weapon against the Kindle Fire or the Nexus 7, with the latter a clear winner so far in the budget tablet segment. Now with the A110 also in the fray, there is a new serious contender against which both Amazon and Google will have to develop a more aggressive … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A110 Now Official
Android Tablets Finally Seem to Be Catching Up to iPad
The one tablet device we get to hear about the most is no doubt the iPad and it always has some solid sales figures to back that up. However, a recent revelation has thrown open an interesting perspective to the entire tablet numbers game. While the iPad is still the tablet device to beat, the cumulative Android tablet sales has increased significantly in recent times, and now … [Read more...] about Android Tablets Finally Seem to Be Catching Up to iPad
Archos 101 XS: A Review
The Archos 101 XS is a long way off from the 101 G9, which marked the French manufacturer's previous attempt at a 10.1 inch tablet. The Archos 101 G9 was hefty and made no pretense to be otherwise, featuring a massive 250 GB hard disk. The latest 101 XS is all about being sleek and sophisticated. The 101 XS marks a bold departure from all the tablet devices that Archos has … [Read more...] about Archos 101 XS: A Review
Acer Iconia Tab A110 Due in the UK in September for £179
If a tablet is in the 7 inch category, the price has to be less than $200 to ensure its survival. That seems to be the price standard, set by the Kindle Fire and Nexus 7. Acer, following the price standard, intends on launching its new Iconia Tab A110 device in the UK this September for £175 , as per stuff.tv. One of the most exciting elements of this new device is that it will … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A110 Due in the UK in September for £179
Samsung’s Newest Tablet To Take On iPad
Apple may have picked up Samsung as its prime contestant for sharing the same 'looks and feel' of its iPad with the Galaxy Tab range of tablets among a hoarde of other out there though here is one Samsung tablet that can force Apple to think otherwise. The tablet codenamed P10 could be released sometime in 2012 and aims to take on what can be said the biggest USP that is … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Newest Tablet To Take On iPad
New Archos Gen 10 Tablet Revealed
Archos has a new 10 inch tablet up its sleeve and guess where the French manufacturer has taken to to provide us with a sneak peek of the sleek new device. Its the company's official Facebook and Twitter accounts that gave us a glimpse of the new tablet that does look nice enough. In fact, the tablet has a very stylish look to it that makes the Gen 10 quite different from the … [Read more...] about New Archos Gen 10 Tablet Revealed
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
Sony Xperia Tablet Leaked
The Tablet P and Tablet S marked Sony's first attempt at the tablet segment and though both were pretty solid and thoroughly innovative, none made a big enough impact on the market. That might change though with the second generation of tablet devices Sony is readying supposedly for a launch during the holidays. Also, in another interesting development, Sony has moved its … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia Tablet Leaked
Archos ’97 Carbon’ Tablet Now for Sale
Archos is among the early and better known companies that used a relatively cheaper price tag to appeal to consumers. The French company is back this time with a brand new offering in the form of 97 Carbon, packed as usual with quite decent specs.The 97 Carbon is running on a 1 GHz single core ARM Cortex A8 CPU coupled with a 1 GB RAM. On board storage stands at 16 GB with … [Read more...] about Archos ’97 Carbon’ Tablet Now for Sale
Motorola Starts Jelly Bean Testing on the Xoom
The Motorola XOOM was the first tablet to come loaded with the first tablet oriented Android OS, Android Honeycomb. That the device failed to make a mark, though existing users of the tablet (Wi-Fi only versions) will enjoy hearing that active efforts are currently in progress to bring Jelly Bean to the XOOM. The initial tests are positive, and those who have subscribed for the … [Read more...] about Motorola Starts Jelly Bean Testing on the Xoom
Google Nexus 7: A Review
The Google Nexus 7 is the best thing to have happened in the 7 inch tablet category ever since the Amazon Kindle Fire had first lit up the segment at the end of last year. The Kindle Fire is almost history now, and the Nexus 7 has hit all the right chords so far. Surely a super affordable starting price tag of $199 has helped immensely, but also being packed with the latest … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7: A Review