Android Ice Cream Sandwich finally appeared on the Sony Tablet P device. This new update was orginally set to occur last May, but better late than never. Its stable mate, the bigger Tablet S, had already been provided with the update in April. However, it's finally here and the twin displays might be the reason it took a bit longer for Sony to optimize the Android version … [Read more...] about Sony Tablet P Gets Android 4.0 Update
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Sony Revises Online eBook Store and Upgrades Its Android App
Sony has just upgraded its internet based ebook store, making it a bit simpler to use. If you have an existing Sony e-Reader with wireless internet access, any purchases you make online will automatically be synced to your device. The store is compatible with most major browsers, such as Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Chrome. Most people do not have the Sony PRS-T1 … [Read more...] about Sony Revises Online eBook Store and Upgrades Its Android App
Sony Sells 500,000 e-Readers in Europe
The Sony Reader WIFI or PRS-T1 originally went on sale in Europe back in October 2011. Since that time they have sold close to 500,000 units in the UK, France, Spain, Germany and other major markets. It is said that Sony now controls around 35% of the entire eReader market in Europe. Sony has been making great inroads in Europe to stimulate sales of its sagging e-reader … [Read more...] about Sony Sells 500,000 e-Readers in Europe
Sony Tablet P to Get Android ICS on May 24
The Sony Tablet P has been one of the most unique tablet devices, and it takes a lot to stand out in the world of tablets. Now  Sony has announced the update to Android ICS starting May 24 for the twin display device. The domestic consumers in Japan will be getting the upgrade before anyone else, and its not known when users of the Tablet P elsewhere in the world can consider … [Read more...] about Sony Tablet P to Get Android ICS on May 24
Samsung Might Launch Dual Screen Tablet
Tablet devices we have come to see of in a lot of shapes and sizes. However, that does not mean creativity is waning and we will see a whole lot of court cases where everyone is suing everyone else for having copied their tablet's look and feel. Of course there are limitations (since how can each new tablet be different from the other each time), and it's good to see Samsung … [Read more...] about Samsung Might Launch Dual Screen Tablet
Lambton Country Library Now Lending Sony eBook Readers
It is becoming a trend for libraries to lend out ebook readers to its valid members. The latest to conform to this is the Lambton country Library that is offering the Sony ebook reader completely free. The library has 26 branches and all of them have Sony ebook readers for people to try. For those who have a mobile device, there is no need for a computer as the spots are all … [Read more...] about Lambton Country Library Now Lending Sony eBook Readers
Sony Tablet S gets Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade
The Sony Tablet S is finally getting a taste of Google Ice Cream Sandwich! It is officially rolling out via WIFI, so visit your settings menu and check Updates to get the entire build right now. The latest Android 4.0 update does not break any new ground on one of Sony's only tablets on the market right now. It is more or less a stock build but does allow you re-size Windows … [Read more...] about Sony Tablet S gets Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade
Harry Potter e-Book Free With Purchase Of Every Sony e-Reader
Things can't get better than this, especially if you are an ardent fan of the Harry Potter series of books. All you have to do is pick up a Sony e-reader Wi-Fi from the Sony store and you can have the first Harry Potter e-book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone delivered to your e-reader completely free. There are some rules to be followed though. Like the Sony e-reader … [Read more...] about Harry Potter e-Book Free With Purchase Of Every Sony e-Reader
Sony eBook Store Opens in the UK
Sony has unveiled their United Kingdom ebook store today at the London Book Fair. This gives users the ability to purchase books directly if you have a Sony Reader WIFI or any of the Sony tablets. Sony's dedicated ebook store initially went live in the USA and Canada in 2006 to take advantage of its burgeoning e-Reader line. At first they used their own propriatary ebook … [Read more...] about Sony eBook Store Opens in the UK
Will Sony’s Layoffs Influence Their Future e-Readers?
Japanese news agencies are reporting that Sony is going to begin a massive layoff campaign that will cut 6% of its total labor force. By March 2012, the company intends on cutting 10,000 jobs and nixing a few projects that are not profitable. Sony is already restructuring their company by selling its chemical unit and merging their LCD television business with Toshiba. The … [Read more...] about Will Sony’s Layoffs Influence Their Future e-Readers?