Tablets have always been pegged as one of the best devices for personal entertainment, but it’s surprising how many of these offer just ordinary levels of sound quality. The explanation usually stems from lack of adequate space to fit a speaker big enough to offer decent levels of sound. Now, surround sound pioneer Dolby has taken it upon themselves to set things right. The … [Read more...] about Dolby Atmos Surround Sound to Launch on Tablets
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e Ink Based Onyx Ink Phone has an April Release Date
Here is another take on the concept of a smartphone offering an e-ink display. The Midia InkPhone made its debut at the CeBIT show with rumors of it being finally ready to hit the streets soon enough. We have been seeing the unique phone design from Chinese manufacturer Onyx for over a year now and it’s really good to see it emerge in its production ready avatar at last. … [Read more...] about e Ink Based Onyx Ink Phone has an April Release Date
Android is the Fastest and Most Successfully Adopted OS in History
Android has emerged as one of the most popular operating systems in use today. That devices running Android has outsold all its competitors in 2013 is no doubt a good measure of its popularity, beating even Apple iOS in the process. The online search giant has now upped the ante claiming its mobile OS has proved to be the fastest to reach the top. “I mean, look, in the … [Read more...] about Android is the Fastest and Most Successfully Adopted OS in History
YotaPhone 2 Includes Larger High Res e-Ink Display
YotaPhone is already into developing the second gen version of its dual screen device, merely months after having launched the original. The prototype that was unveiled at the MWC 2014 is a lot thinner and lighter than the original, a far cry from the drab and bulky looking YotaPhone 1. To be available in color options of white and black, the YotaPhone 2 comes with rounded … [Read more...] about YotaPhone 2 Includes Larger High Res e-Ink Display
OAXIS Launches New e-Ink Case For Smartphones
OAXIS has followed up its earlier attempt at an e-ink smartphone case with a new take on the concept which was unveiled at the ongoing MWC event. The InkCase Lite adds a secondary 3.5 inch 360 X 600 resolution Mobius e-ink display at the rear. It comes with its own battery and CPU which means it does not have to poach on the resources of the smartphone it is clamped on to. … [Read more...] about OAXIS Launches New e-Ink Case For Smartphones
Amazon Coins Now Opened up on All Android Smartphone and Tablets
Amazon has opened up its Amazon Coins for use outside of the Kindle Fire tablet range. Amazon's virtual currency will now be compatible with other Android smartphones and tablet devices. However, the coins can only be used to make purchases from the Android App Store. Further, this is valid only for the countries where Amazon has launched the virtual currency, which includes … [Read more...] about Amazon Coins Now Opened up on All Android Smartphone and Tablets
Samsung Reveals KitKat Upgrade Plans, Roll Out Starts Todat
Samsung has announced several of its smartphone and tablet devices will be joining the KitKat party beginning today. Unfortunately, there is still some question about when the update will happen for which particular devices, and it's expected to be a few months before the update goes into effect for all devices. The tablet devices that will be getting the latest Android version … [Read more...] about Samsung Reveals KitKat Upgrade Plans, Roll Out Starts Todat
Sony Sells Off PC Business, Will Concentrate More on Tablets, Smartphones
Sony has sold the PC segment to investment fund Japan Industrial Partners who will now be the new owners of the once famed VAIO brand. This line has been expected for some time now, more so after the PC segment witnessed a sharp 10 percent decline in 2013. Instead, the Japanese electronics giant has stated it would be focusing more on tablets and smartphones, the post-PC … [Read more...] about Sony Sells Off PC Business, Will Concentrate More on Tablets, Smartphones
Updates at Readmill Provide Genuinely Social Reading
The concept of social reading has been kicked around by various companies over the last few years, but no platform has really had the Facebook-like explosion of fans connecting through a book. That has largely been due to the need to leave the book in order to discover who else is reading it from the user's own circle of friends. Think of it this way, as you sit and read … [Read more...] about Updates at Readmill Provide Genuinely Social Reading
Russia Emerges As The Third Biggest eBook Market in the World
Latest IDC research findings revealed that Russia has overtaken UK and Brazil to emerge as the third largest market for ebooks in the world, behind only the US and China who dominate the top two slots respectively. eBooks have hit a steep popularity curve in Russia in the last few years with the growth rate pegged at 25 percent for the third quarter over the quarter before … [Read more...] about Russia Emerges As The Third Biggest eBook Market in the World
Kurio Reveals a Tablet and the World’s First Smartphone For Kids
Kurio has come up with a kid-specific tablet at the ongoing CES event which breaks convention as it is 4G compatible. Until now, manufacturers would usually stick to Wi-Fi connectivity for tablet devices meant for kids to ensure control over their usage of the device. Verizon would be the carrier of choice for the Kurio tablet and is schedule to launch its Share Everything … [Read more...] about Kurio Reveals a Tablet and the World’s First Smartphone For Kids
Video Review: NEC Medias W N-05e
Dual-Screen smartphones has not really been done very much in North America, but we have seen some Japanese ones over the years. This Android powered smartphone has a 5.6-inch screen when opened completely. When folded each screen is 4.3-inches. You can do things fairly snappy with the Snapdragon S4 1.5 GHz dual-core processor. There is also a 8 megapixel camera, 1GB of RAM and … [Read more...] about Video Review: NEC Medias W N-05e
Smashwords Unveils New Website, New Features
It's a testament to the company model that self-publishing platform and ebook distribution company Smashwords hasn't changed its website since it launched in 2008. Rather than throw around flashy landing pages that don't really do anything, the site has spent the last several years sticking with its tried-and-true site while it focused on more important factors, such as ease of … [Read more...] about Smashwords Unveils New Website, New Features