Acer's tablet sales figure isn't anything to cry home about but then, who else apart from Amazon is having a successful run at the tablet market so far? However, that does not mean the company is calling it quits as far as tablet devices are concerned though this has presented a perfect opportunity for rumors mongers who have been trying to spread the word that Acer is pulling … [Read more...] about Acer is not quitting tablet business despite poor show so far
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Android ICS for Galaxy Tab 8.9
Samsung has already promised to make the latest Android 4.0 ICSÂ available on the Galaxy Tab 8.9, though not before 2012. Also, no one knows for sure when in 2012 that is going to happen, though that is surely not to the liking of a few enterprising XDA members who decided to take matters onto their own hands and get things done themselves. No point in guessing what comes out … [Read more...] about Android ICS for Galaxy Tab 8.9
Firefox 9 Includes Tablet UI
The Firefox web browser, in its 9th iteration, is just out and apart from the improvement in the start-up time, the other significant development of Firefox 9 is that it also includes a tablet friendly interface this time. All open tabs can be accessed by sliding from left to right, while the latest Firefox also includes a new location bar and menu system at the top of the … [Read more...] about Firefox 9 Includes Tablet UI
Amazon Releases Kindle Fire 6.2.1 Software Update
Amazon has come up with a new software update for the Kindle Fire and as it usually is, the latest version 6.2.1 is all about making the Kindle Fire to perform even better. However, the update also makes access to root privileges a thing of the past and might even make things a bit tough for those who have already rooted their tablets. For those who have the standard Android … [Read more...] about Amazon Releases Kindle Fire 6.2.1 Software Update
BlackBerry PlayBook for $199 to Be Back Again After Christmas
The BlackBerry PlayBook and its lucrative $199 price tag will be back soon, though only after Christmas is over. Retailers have been offering a steep discount on the PlayBook to make it more appealing to consumers, and the offer is going to be back again. After Christmas, a sales promotion that Sprint wishes to embark on will feature the PlayBook once again offered for $199. … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook for $199 to Be Back Again After Christmas
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Tablet Running Android ICS Shown
The Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Liquid mobile development platform won't be shipping until spring, though in a surprise development, an early developer prototype based on the latest S4 chip has come to the fore running Android 4.0 ICS. Qualcomm has also announced they are working on bringing Android ICS to many of its early generation Snapdragon processors. Google had recently … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Tablet Running Android ICS Shown
Toshiba Launches 10 Inch Dynabook Windows Tablet
Those in the enterprise sector are in for one more tablet option, in the form of the Toshiba Dynabook WT301/D tablet. Running Windows 7 Professional, the Dynabook comes with a 10.1 inch display having a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The tablet is powered by the Intel Atom processor and boasts of a 2 GB RAM, while a 64 GB solid state disk takes care of storage … [Read more...] about Toshiba Launches 10 Inch Dynabook Windows Tablet
The Notion Ink Adam takes a Bite out of Ice Cream Sandwich
The Adam from Notion Ink may have been maintaining a stoic silence for quite sometime now but is back to entice us with a whole new Android Ice Cream Sandwich makeover. The video below gives us an idea of what the Adam will be like with Android ICS on board. However, before you begin celebrating, let's keep in mind these are just early days and everything is yet to be sorted … [Read more...] about The Notion Ink Adam takes a Bite out of Ice Cream Sandwich
Samsung to launch ‘Retina Display’ tablet next year
The new crop of Android tablets coming our way are likely to pack in 1920 x 1200 pixels within a 10 inch sized display. That is surely a nice improvement over the 1280 x 800 pixels that we have come across over many a tablet so far. Samsung is coming out with something that is even better than this. Their new tablet offering would be of 11.6 inch by size having a resolution of … [Read more...] about Samsung to launch ‘Retina Display’ tablet next year
iPad may Change its Name in China
A rose by any other name smells just as sweet and there is no reason to believe the above saying won't be applicable to the iPad. For the iPad as a device would be just as functional and efficient even if it called by any other name. But why talk about a change of name of what can undoubtedly be said the hottest tablet on the planet right now? The story goes out like … [Read more...] about iPad may Change its Name in China