Those who have placed their orders for the Nexus 7 at GameStop can expect the good news anytime now. In fact, a lucky few has already got calls from GameStop saying their Nexus 7 devices are ready to be picked up. The Nexus 7 is the newest tablet in the scene and the only one that currently runs the latest Android Jelly Bean version 4.1.1. Specifications have already proved … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 Already Shipping from GameStop
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Nexus 7 Updated to Android 4.1.1, Could Ship This Thursday
Neither the Android Jelly Bean version nor its launch pad device, the Nexus 7, have landed, though the OS has already been provided with a fresh dose of enhancement. The changes involved in Jelly Bean is 4.1.1 aren't earth shaking, but are rather a few tweaks here and there. Also, the reason for the upgrade is not very clear and can be attributed to either Google's enthusiasm … [Read more...] about Nexus 7 Updated to Android 4.1.1, Could Ship This Thursday
New Motorola Tablet Hits FCC
Motorola is working on a new tablet device that has already made it to the FCC. Not much is known right now, other than the fact that it is a 10 inch device. Also, the HC100 (as the tablet is being referred to on the FCC site) is a "Touch Tablet with WiFi." More details are forthcoming. via liliputing … [Read more...] about New Motorola Tablet Hits FCC
JellyBean Will Change Flavor Based on Different Tablet Sizes
While the tech world at large, and Android fans in particular, warmly received Android Jelly Bean, not many knew the OS had a few surprises in store. The latest and greatest Android version so far will have three distinct flavors, one each for the smartphone and two tablet devices of 7 and 10 inches. So as things stand right now, there is the Jelly Bean for smartphones with … [Read more...] about JellyBean Will Change Flavor Based on Different Tablet Sizes
Amazon May Compete in the Smartphone Segment
With its excellent capabilities in the field of mobile applications and media delivery, it's natural for Amazon to express interest in developing a smartphone device as well. Amazon has kept its strategy simple: first offer a content consumption device, such as the Kindle Fire at cheap rates to rake in buyers in droves and then sell them content (movies, songs, news, and of … [Read more...] about Amazon May Compete in the Smartphone Segment
No Adobe Flash for Android 4.1 Jellybean
The latest business strategy adopted by Adobe is to increase focus on improving service on PCs, the company revealed in its official blog. As a result, there won't be any further versions of the Flash Player developed for mobile browsers. What this means is that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will not have Adobe Flash player support. Adobe player will also be removed from Google Play … [Read more...] about No Adobe Flash for Android 4.1 Jellybean
Rumor: Google Developing Nexus 10 Tablet
No sooner has the Nexus 7 tablet transitioned rumor to reality, that word of a bigger 10 inch version got out. All the speculation did culminate into a the new 7 inch Nexus tablet and a 10 inch version of the same will be equally exciting if made available at an attractive price point. Also, look at what Samsung had done with their 7 inch Galaxy Tab, following it with the … [Read more...] about Rumor: Google Developing Nexus 10 Tablet
What is Google Android Jellybean?
Jelly Bean is the latest in the series of delicious Android versions that Google has been doling out and as usual, promises to take things to the next higher level of computing be it in a smartphone or a tablet device. Designated Android 4.1 (and not 5.0 as some had speculated), Jelly Bean however brings about some significant enhancements over its predecessor, Android 4.0 ICS … [Read more...] about What is Google Android Jellybean?
Lenovo Rolls Out Android 4.0 Update for Its ThinkPad Tablet
Android 4.0 ICS is finally set to be a reality on the Lenovo ThinkPad tablet, almost half a year after the Chinese company has first promised such an upgrade. The software update, which is being rolled out over the air, has started trickling in on Monday, which means those who have yet to receive any official notification can try the manual route to download the update. … [Read more...] about Lenovo Rolls Out Android 4.0 Update for Its ThinkPad Tablet
Android Jelly Bean Statue Becomes Official
Building 44 lawns at the sprawling Google campus has a new member -- statute of Jelly Beans spilling over which means the same spilling over onto our tablets and smartphones could be just hours away. The lawn already plays host to elaborate statues depicting each version of the Google Android operating system. Also, interestingly, the unveiling happened just away ahead of … [Read more...] about Android Jelly Bean Statue Becomes Official