The once extremely popular e-ink based displays have been witnessing a steady dip in popularity now that Amazon, one of its biggest backers with the Kindle line of e-readers, is showing increasing reliance on LCD displays. The electronic paper display has hit upon a novel idea to keep itself relevant in the fast changing tech scene. If present gen e-book readers prefer a LCD … [Read more...] about A New eInk Based eBook Reader for Your Smartphone
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Google Now Accessible On Some Rooted ICS Devices
Google's Google Now is perhaps making as much noise as the Jelly Bean update that it is part of. What this means is that you need to have Jelly Bean on your device first to have a taste of Google Now. However, that is the ideal case and there always are ways to get around such scenarios. As the folks at XDA Developers forum have hit upon, having Google Now up and running on … [Read more...] about Google Now Accessible On Some Rooted ICS Devices
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
The Asus Padfone Now On Pre-Order
The world's only tablet and smartphone combo device is now ready for its stint in the real world after spending more than a year in development. We first saw this device when it was unveiled at Computex 2011 and thought it was one of the most unique gadgets ever. The Padfone from Asus is all set to debut in the Taiwanese market on April 20 but the great news is that pre-orders … [Read more...] about The Asus Padfone Now On Pre-Order
LG to upgrade to Android 4.0 in Q2 and Q3
LG has revealed how they plan to jump on board the Android ICS bandwagon. However, what is not so encouraging is that the earliest we can see the transition to ICS taking place is the second and third quarters of 2012. What this conforms to is the transition which they have termed 'global upgrade schedule' while the 'global roll out' is to be followed soon after. "LG would … [Read more...] about LG to upgrade to Android 4.0 in Q2 and Q3
US court Rules out Ban of Samsung Tablet Sales in the USA
Contrary to the court ruling in Australia which banned the sale of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in that country, a US court has ruled against the law suit filed by Apple and has held that Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is quite right to be sold in the US. Apple has been going after Samsung seeking a ban on the sale of its smartphones and tablet devices with cases currently underway in 10 … [Read more...] about US court Rules out Ban of Samsung Tablet Sales in the USA
Google and Samsung Launch Ice Cream Sandwich Smartphone Galaxy Nexus
The newest Samsung smartphone, the cloud-based Galaxy Nexus, was unveiled this evening at a webcast press conference. Engadget’s Tim Stevens' live-blog of the launch, complete with photos of the speakers and the devices themselves, as both the LTE and the HSPA+ were released at the event. While various leaders from both Samsung and Google were on hand to talk about the … [Read more...] about Google and Samsung Launch Ice Cream Sandwich Smartphone Galaxy Nexus
BlackBerry BBX to Be the Future OS for Blackberry Smartphones & PlayBook Tablet
RIM'S QNX operating system had brought another dimension to the OS scene currently prevalent in the mobile computing segment, with the other dominant players being Apple's iOS and Google's Android. However, the QNX in a tablet environment fared poorly, something that is all too evident in the dismal sales figure of the PlayBook tablet. However, the good news is that there is a … [Read more...] about BlackBerry BBX to Be the Future OS for Blackberry Smartphones & PlayBook Tablet
Windows 8 is the OS of choice for Dell Tablets
The tablet story has been simple and consistent so far in that the iPad continues to be the top dog ever since it was launched over a year ago with everyone else playing a seemingly endless catch up game. The supremacy of the Apple tablet should be reason enough to acknowledge its the iOS that has emerged as the clear winner in the tablet OS battle so far. Sure the Android … [Read more...] about Windows 8 is the OS of choice for Dell Tablets
Asus Padfone Set for End 2011, Will Run Ice Cream Sandwich
Asus made a sensation of sorts when it first introduced the Padfone early in the year. Essentially a single device that comprised both a tablet PC as well a smartphone, the Padfone is indeed innovation at its best. Now the good news is, Asus is taking things forward with the tablet, so that we might get to the real thing from the end of this year or early next. Furthermore, the … [Read more...] about Asus Padfone Set for End 2011, Will Run Ice Cream Sandwich