We all know there is a 10 inch tablet device that RIM is working on and the good thing is, the tablet might be there for public viewing at the upcoming MWC. Or with a greater probability, at the DevCon Americas scheduled in May. Also as proof of the tablet already attaining its final shape, the rumored 10 inch PlayBook had been sighted by people of BlackBerryCzech in the … [Read more...] about 10 Inch BlackBerry Tablet Spotted, Developers Get 2 More Weeks to Work on BlackBerry OS
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Kindle Fire All Set to Play Host to the SlingPlayer App
Sling Media's Sling Player app has been available on almost all tablet devices one can think of except the omission of one key tablet device -- the Kindle Fire. However, all of that is set to change with the Sling Player finally ready to make its presence felt on what can be termed the flag bearer of the Android tablet bastion right now. Apart from of course the Amazon tablet, … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire All Set to Play Host to the SlingPlayer App
HP releases webOS 3.0.5 update for TouchPad
The HP TouchPad came, did not quite win the game and then went off. However, it has not been as simple as it might suggest as the WebOS tablet had made it to the top of the popularity charts even if that has been for a brief period of time and after having been provided with one of the heaviest discounts ever meted out in Tablet history. The end result, there are around a … [Read more...] about HP releases webOS 3.0.5 update for TouchPad
RIM plugs DingleBerry hole
RIM ensured DingleBerry did not get the chance to make merry for too long. For no sooner had the DingleBerry app come into existence, RIM is back to seize the initiative with a fix that effectively plugs the hole that the DingleBerry developers had exploited to sneak past the PlayBook defenses. So those who had sought to gain root access to their PlayBook tablets, well RIM … [Read more...] about RIM plugs DingleBerry hole
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
Ice Cream Sandwich might be christened Android 4.0
Android's next version, the Ice Cream Sandwich has started making the right noises. While the new Android iteration is all set for a release towards late October or early November, new evidence has cropped up pointing towards the version being actually called Android 4.0 and not 2.4 as some had thought. Both the figures have been doing the rounds as the Ice Cream version would … [Read more...] about Ice Cream Sandwich might be christened Android 4.0
Dell confirms Streak 7 getting Honeycomb upgrade
Dell finally confirmed at the IFA event about its plans to upgrade the Streak 7 tablet with Android 3.2 'Honeycomb'. We had an inkling of this but only as rumors. The entire range of Streak 7 tablets are up on display at the Dell stall with all running on Honeycomb. The original Streak as we all know have a 5 inch display though that has been discontinued. The Streak range now … [Read more...] about Dell confirms Streak 7 getting Honeycomb upgrade
Microsoft Shows off Quad-Core Tablet Prototype, Apps Now in Development
The TechED2011 event at New Zealand has been a happening place and Microsoft has been one of the main actors showcasing what their next generation Windows is going to be like along with a number of devices that would be running on this OS. They have even displayed their quad-core Windows tablet at the event. Jeff Johnson from Microsoft only went on to say that the tablet … [Read more...] about Microsoft Shows off Quad-Core Tablet Prototype, Apps Now in Development
Advent Vega tablet gets Android 3.2 though unofficially
The Vega from Advent was one of the first to have been built around an NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual ARM cortex processor. This along with the fact that it comes with a low initial price of just £199 or about $330 USD in the UK led it to instant stardom. No wonder it has taken just hours for the Vega tablets to fly off the shelves when it was first launched in the UK last … [Read more...] about Advent Vega tablet gets Android 3.2 though unofficially
Streak 7 to Get Honeycomb Upgrade and Streak 5 is Discontinued
Next month the Dell Streak 7 tablet will start running Android Honey. It has been an unofficial option for a few months now. Now that Dell has made the announcement, this should bring much needed relief to all Streak 7 owners. The tablet, once optimized with Android Honeycomb, comes with a lot of enhancements which include a better display, as well as better battery life. … [Read more...] about Streak 7 to Get Honeycomb Upgrade and Streak 5 is Discontinued
T-Mobile Rolling out Android 3.1 Update for LG G-Slate
The LG G-Slate is the latest to hop onto Android 3.1, courtesy of T-Mobile. This is a notch higher than Android 3.0, that the tablet started out with. Right now, the carrier is rolling out the software update in a phased manner so that all those who are yet to see any action on this front can hold on to their patience for a while. Also, all consumers will be informed via an … [Read more...] about T-Mobile Rolling out Android 3.1 Update for LG G-Slate
Rooted Eee Pad Transformers Can Stream Netflix via S/W Patch
Here is some good news for those who have rooted their Eee Pad Transformers. They are just a hack away from watching all the media Netflix has to offer. They would have to install Netflix and an unofficial patch which would get them on the XDA Developers forum. This patch makes the application work normally while preventing flagging of rooted installs. However, as it usually is … [Read more...] about Rooted Eee Pad Transformers Can Stream Netflix via S/W Patch
Android 3.2 SDK released
We first got the whiff of something called Android 3.2 Honeycomb when Huawei launched its 7 inch MediaPad tablet PC. And now, Google just made the version official while also releasing the SDK as well. The new version of the Honeycomb is aimed at easy scalability to various screen sizes and will ensure apps perform better and to their full potential in smaller tablets with 7 … [Read more...] about Android 3.2 SDK released
Motorola XOOM SD Card Slot to Come to Life… Only in Europe
Good news for users of the Motorola XOOM tablet PC! The SD card slot that until now only served to add cosmetic value to the tablet will now finally be useful. The SD card slot is now finally being brought to life via a software update. The new update in the form of Android 3.1 will be made available to those in Europe within the next few days. Those in the US already have the … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM SD Card Slot to Come to Life… Only in Europe
Motorola XOOM with Android 3.1 is now faster than before
Motorola XOOM - the first tablet to come loaded with Android 3.0 Honeycomb seems to have scored another first. For no sooner did Google unveil the Android 3.1, Motorola is already rolling out the latest Android 3.1 update for the XOOM. The effects too is turning out to be hugely positive as of now since the updated XOOMs is reported to have gone a notch higher in terms of … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM with Android 3.1 is now faster than before
Amazon updates Kindle app for Android 3.0
With Honeycomb running tablets oozing out from just about every corner, it was just a matter of time before Amazon updated its Kindle for Android app. Now, that has indeed happened with Amazon making available the updated Kindle app for Android 3.0. Appropriately named 'Kindle 3.0 for Android,' the app promises to function better in a Honeycomb environment and delivers a better … [Read more...] about Amazon updates Kindle app for Android 3.0