News: Tablets
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Tizen OS Can Run Android Applications
The new Linux-based open source mobile OS can run Android applications via a program called Application Compatibility Layer (ACL), reports the Handheld Blog.
Friday, 4 May 2012
Huawei MediaPad Gets Android 4.0 Update and New Retail Price
The Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich finally arrives on the Huawei MediPad. In addition, the 7-inch tablet will be retailing at a new recommended retail price of S$498 (including GST) without contract at authorized Huawei retailers.
Monday, 30 Apr 2012
Amazon's Kindle Fire Is The Number One Android Tablet in US
Amazon's Kindle Fire is now one of the most popular Android devices in the US, and the most prominent Android tablet in the market. But that doesn't mean Google is amused, because Amazon's version of Android is bringing developers into their yard.
Huawei to Launch Windows Phone in Q4 2012?
An industry analyst for CCS Insight claimed in his tweets that Huawei will be launching its first Windows Phone, Huawei Ascend W1, in Q4 2012. The device will be available globally in Q1 2013.
Friday, 27 Apr 2012
Sony Rolls Out Android 4.0 Update for Tablet S
Sony is rolling out the Android 4.0 update to its first slate, the Tablet S. The update brings about new features such as panoramic camera mode, enhanced web browseer and new home screen actions.
Wednesday, 25 Apr 2012
Tim Cook On Toasters and Refrigerators
Tim Cook takes a jab at Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 operating system during a recent conference call. Although the Apple CEO did not mention Microsoft specifically, the insinuative remark was a little too obvious to miss.
Google Drive Offers 5GB Free Storage and Google Docs Integration
Google hops onto the cloud storage bandwagon with Google Drive, which offers 5GB free storage and supports over 30 types of documents including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. It is available now for PC, Mac and Android, and will come soon to the iPhone and iPad.
Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012
Microsoft Announces Four Versions of Windows 8
If you're hoping that Windows 8 comes as a one-size-fits-all operating system like OS X, you're out of luck. But thankfully, Microsoft has announced that the number of variations has been cut down to a grand total of four.
ASUS Offers Free External GPS Extension Kit for Transformer Prime
ASUS has officially announced that it will be offering a free external GPS extension kit to users of the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime. The GPS dongle is issued to improve the overall GPS signal reception of the Transformer Prime, which has fallen short of customers' expectations since its launch.
Friday, 13 Apr 2012
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Delayed
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, first glimpsed at MWC 2012, is expected to be delayed due to changes in its hardware, The Verge reports.