June 2012 ~ Android Tablet

Saturday, June 16, 2012

First Android tablet from Doro is Ready to be Launched

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As per the reports, Doro is ready with its first Android tablet which it would launch this year in the market. The target for this new product from Doro will be the elderly consumers so that they can easily use the new and modern devices. The device will run the companys Android skin, Doro Experience.

There will be a very simple user interface with some special applications. The users could access the contents shared by the other users so an elderly person can look at he photos sent by their children or grandchildren. As stated by the MD of Doro in UK, Chris Millington, this device will serve those who need a little bit of help while handling such modern devices.

This software need to be tested on the other Android tablets like Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. This software will be given in the first Android smartphone of Doro, the PhoneEasy 740 which will have the launch in September or October this year.

The company is going to set its focus on the short term production of new Android devices. The company is awaiting the release of Windows 8 so that it could access its compatibility on mobile. The company is all set to cater to the needs of the elderly customers.

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Two smartphone and Luxury Android tablet unveiled by Lamborghini

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From the luxury car makers Lamborghini, two new unique products have been launched an Android smart phone and tablet. The Android smartphone, TL700, will have a 3.7 inch, 800 x 480 pixel display with a sapphire glass which has an additional anti-reflective coating and also has a metal case. It runs Android 2.3. It has a full set of wireless modules, 2 cameras with 0.3 and 5 megapixels, an internal memory of 4 GB and a battery of 1400 mAh. All these specifications are reported by the Russian site Mail.ru. This exclusive gadget can be bough by paying 90,000 rubles.

Another product from Lamborghini is the Lamborghini L2899 tablet. As per the reports, this tablet comes with a Qualcomm processor of 1.2 GHz frequency, 512 MB RAM and internal memory of 4 GB. It has 2 camera and 7500 mAh battery. It has a display of 9.7 inch LED backlit which has the resolution of 1024x 768 pixels. The tablet can run on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and will be followed by an upgrade to 4.0. This will cost around 75,000 rubles.

The next in line is the TL688 Spyder smartphone. This will have a 2 display having the resolution of 240320 pixels. It has a 3-megapixel camera, 4GB internal memory, a front camera and support for GRPS.EDGE.

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ASUS reveals the Win8/Android Tablet in Computex 2012

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With the Computex 2012 already started, the focus is on the smartphones and tablets this time. The ASUS-Taipei is not only going to reveal to the participants about the notebooks and tablets only but it has come up with the ASUS Transformer AiO, which has a dual booting Android and the Windows 8- all together in a single desktop.

It can be docked easily and it has a screen section that is removable and can be used for the use on the desk. It has an 18.4 inch touch screen.

The screen is a LED supported and supports 10- point multi-touch. From the main Windows 8 Operating System, it could switch over to the Android mode. As per the revelation made in the Computex event, it would not be easy to carry this tablet home in a bag and work from tablet.

Basically the screen has a wireless display for the Windows 8 OS so it should be kept within a certain range of the base station. The company has not shared much of the technical details but as per the analysts the users would get the 3^rd Gen Core range from Intel, an optical drive and more USB ports.

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Google to keep Android Tabs and Chrome OS separate

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Google has declared new PCs functioning on its Chrome OS.

The Samsung-made laptop computer and desktop PCs consist of CPUs based on Intels Sandy Bridge expertise, addressing disapproval that the launch models were underpowered.

Chrome-based PCs run all their application programmes via the companys internet browser and store their files on the web.

Google has not announced sales figures for the preceding range, but analysts stated that demand has been too low.

Tech consultants IDC stated that 50,000 Chromebooks had been sent to the US during the first three months of 2012 in a market, which had engrossed approximately 10 million laptops over the same period.

A previous research by Gartner hinted that there would be fewer than 300,000 Chromebooks sold globally in 2012.

Google said that software updates had assisted enhance the computers pace with the intention that they functioned 2.5 to 3.5 times faster than before.

Betterments comprise greater utilization of the machines graphic processing units and tweaks to make sure the system runs Javascript more expeditiously.

A forthcoming software release will also allow the companys Google Drive cloud storage service to work as the computers file system, making it simpler for users to handle their docs.

It will also permit users to correct Google Docs files when offline.

The Chromebook laptop is commercialized for $449/379 while the desktop Chromebox is $329/279.

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Zeki The Latest and Smartest Android Tab

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Zeki is the elegant technique to explore the Android Tablet know-how.

Both the 7 TB782B and 10 TB1082B Zeki tabs come packed with loads of characteristics and glossy appearance.

Concentrating on providing the superlative out of box experience and maximum consumer satisfaction each Zeki tab consists of the most recent and supreme Android OS, App Stores, Pre-Installed Applications programs, and finest features all at a reasonable value.

The Zeki tabls efficient multi-touch screen reacts speedily and accurately to even the slightest touch.

Making use of your fingers or a capacitive screen stylus the Zeki tab will make out when you hit, touch or drag anyplace on the screen and react instantly and perfectly.

Both the 7 and 10 Zeki tabs boast the most recent Android 4.0.3 OS, Ice Cream Sandwich, providing the most comfortable and most instinctive navigation thus far.

Everything from electronic mail and group discussion, browsing the web, and tab personalization has been made simpler with this innovative OS.

Get pleasure from the Internet on your Zeki tab from the comfort of your home, or setup at your favorite wi-fi hot-spot and enjoy hours of entertainment.

The high capacitance battery permits you see video recordings, write emails, browse the web, and play music for hours without pause.

8GBs of integrated memory and around 32GBs of expandable memory, using a Micro-SD card, will be offered on both the 7 and 10tablets.

The Zeki also has incorporated a high-quality front-facing camera that permits you to take pics, make videos, or video-chat with friends, family, or fellow workers.

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Pictures Of Googles Forthcoming Nexus Tab Leaked?

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We have been discussing and listening about it for some time back, and now it appears that the initial blurrycam pics of Googles forthcoming Nexus tab found out their way to the internet via phonearena.

But, a hefty dose of disbelief is advised.

The effigies exhibit a quite glossy device clad in white plastic, a far cry from preceding Nexus devices that were almost as dull as a funeral.

The tab boasting 7-inch screen powered by Nvidias Tegra 3 SoC is supposed to carry a price label of around $250.

However, the effigies disclose an ear peace speaker along the top, connected by a front-facing camera plus other sensors.

This made a few punters to conclude that it will also have cellular phone functionality.

The tipster offering up the effigies stated that the tab will likely not only come with the quad-core Tegra 3 SoC, but 1 gigabyte of random access memory.

As per reports, Google will not be making use of Android 5.0 Jelly Bean with this release, but Android 4.1 Ice Cream Sandwich in its place.

This makes sense given ICS is still making attempts to get into the Android market releasing Jelly Bean this summer just seemed a bit too shortly.

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Toshiba Excite 7.7 is a Surprise Package

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As per reports, Toshiba Excite 7.7s sturdy Nvidia Tegra 3-powered features are its slender and lightweight design, its Android 4.0 ICS OS, and its high-resolution AMOLED display all made it a favorite contestant theoretically. The Toshiba Excite 7.7 (earlier seen at Mobile World Congress as the Toshiba AT270) looks astronomically pricey.

The reports said that it will be priced just 11% more than the next nearby participant, the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, which is $450 together with a two-year contract. The design of the new tab goes with its premium price. Aesthetically, it gives pleasure to the eye, and its in line with the design of the 10.1-inch and 13.0-inch models in the Excite array, featuring a bronze-colored, textured aluminum rear with matching plastic boundaries and definite buttons for the volume rocker, supremacy, and rotation-lock slider.

Availability

As its nameplate hints, the Toshiba Excite 7.7 will feature a 7.7 inch AMOLED display, which backs up resolutions of 1280800 pixels. The 0.3 inches thick tab will carry a weight of just 13.4 ounces.

The Excite 7.7 also has 1 gigabyte of random access memory plus 16/32 gigabyte of integrated storage. It boasts an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core CPU, a 5 megapixel camera on the rear panel as well as a 2 megapixel front camera. Besides, Toshiba Excite 7.7 comes with Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box.

The Toshiba Excite 7.7 will be available in the market by this month at the price of $499.99 for the 16 gigabyte model, and $579 for the beefier 32 gigabyte edition.

Additional Features

The Excite 7.7 boasts a MicroSD card slot together with a Micro-USB active port on the key, as well as a handily located headphone jack. It also features a 2-MP front camera and a 5-MP back camera together with flash, in addition to a proprietary docking linker for charging.

The company has not customized Android 4.0 much on this new tab, but Toshiba has pre set up a few useful widget icons on the main screen; these widgets group connected applications together for straightforward access.

The tabs rapid performance, light weight, and wonderful display make it more practicable.

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Kindle Fire Becomes the First Android Tab to Have HBO GO

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The Amazon Kindle Fire is really a prominent one than other android tablets. In a recent survey it has been seen that the Kindle Fire is the first Android tablet to get a hold HBO GO. It is the most compatible device into HBO GO for the latest soft-core porn show True Blood and you can get it available in Amazons online store and it offers HBO subscribers for accessing nearly 1400 episodes.

Along with online accessing of the episodes, the HBO subscribers can acquire the uncut scenes, recaps of episodes and HBO show interviews as well. If you are fan of Game of Thrones, it can be excellent for you.

The Kindle Fire is the one that has HBO GO app and nowadays other android based phones like iPad, Samsung smart TV and others also have the app. HBO announced that the android tablet edition of HBO GO is ready to launch in selected devices. In recent times it has been seen that the people are keen to pay on a monthly basis to get subscription of HBO GO.

The network has not officially announced but on twitter they support their fans. But for this cable or satellite distributors may face problems. The app can escalate the market dominance of tablets for sure.

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The 4 Top Notch Magazine Style RSS Apps for Your Android Tab

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Nowadays people do not like the textural presentation of RSS feeds and with the aid of android tablets it has become quite easy to get the same with attractive app design. The RSS readers have been agreed with this development and that can deliver the contents from numerous sources to the subscribers. There are some devices that have reading RSS apps and here are some examples.

Google currents

It is the official reader app from Google and it is inspired from Flipboards design and that has some deficiencies in the form of special features but it is getting better.

Flipboard

It is the one which is not confined for Apples devices. It is designed in such a way so that readers can get the feeling of flipping the
pages of magazines. The latest Android beta version is really user-friendly and you should surely give it a try.

Zite

It is renowned app for iOS but the drawback of it is fragmentation of Android. If you are having Sony android then you may find some problems with Zite but it is still a great magazine style RSS reader for your android even with its faults.

Pulse News

It is first aggregation apps in the Android platform. It is similar to BBCs news app and in each row you may find the news from different source.

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Splashtop brings Windows 8 Testbed Metro app to iPad and Android

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Mobile app company Splashtop got a lot of applauds in April when it announced the Windows 8 Testbed Metro for Apples iPad.

The announcement of the much awaited Windows 8 Testbed Metro for Apples iPad the paved way for owners of the iPad to experience the highs as well as lows of Microsofts Windows 8 Metro.

According to an Engadget report, the launch of the iPad Windows 8 Metro Testbed app might be a bit scratchy for the Cupertino, Californina a based popular gadget makers tablet, but it is a strikingly impressive app as it offers almost all the functionality of Windows 8 Metro including several multi-touch swipe functions.

The app is now available for tablets running Googles Android mobile operating system too.

The app runs at a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and supports Android tabs ranging from 9 inches to 10 inches. Just like its iPad equivalent, the app supports Metros user interface touch gestures that allow consumers and developers alike to experience most of Metro on their devices.

The price of the app remains unchanged at $49.99. However, it is currently available at a 50 percent discount for an unspecified limited time period.

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Kids friendly Android Tab from Gajah

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Gajah, the Singapore based company is popular for giving the electronics world some of the interesting tablets. The latest of their product is the touch screen eBook reader. It has 6 e-link display and a 9.7 inches tablet which can operate on the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform. There are rumors that the company will be coming out with the kids-friendly tablet.

The tablet which will soon be released will have the support for a 7 display and will have the design specifications from the previous and the existing models of MD7008. The company displayed the prototype of the same running on Android 4.0 using its own software.

The specifications of the Gajahs kid friendly tablet are a single core 1GHz processor, a 512 MB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage. This kids-friendly tablet is still under development so much about its specifications are not known.

The user interface will be simple yet colorful. The icons will be larger in size so that they could be easily pressed by the children. The instrument will be given in a rugged case and will have a protective rubber for insulating it. There are rumors that the company might not come out with this Android under its own name.

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Apples iOS 6 vs. Android ICS: iOS 6 has the Edge

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Apple has recently unveiled the upcoming version of its mobile operating system, the iOS 6, which boasts of its as many as 200 new features.

It is but natural for tech enthusiasts to make a comparison between the iOS 6 and its biggest rival Android Ice Cream Sandwich.
When it comes to apps, Apple clearly wins. Apple offers a whopping 650,000 apps, of which 225,000 are available for the Apple iPad. On the other hand, Android offers 450,000 apps, but tablet specific Android apps just pale in comparison with Apples offering.

Moreover, Apple has given due importance to privacy. The iOS 6s new do not disturb feature provides a great help to those who use iOS-based smartphone or tablet for some serious work. Privacy feature allows users to remain abreast with what apps are tapping into their location, photos, calendars, contacts and reminders.

Apple also ditched Google Maps as a default maps service in iOS 6 in favor of its own maps service. The Cupertino firms new Maps app comes with voice navigation feature, real-time traffic data, and is capable of providing alternative routes with any change in traffic conditions. Moreover, Siri the unique personal voice assistant feature of iPhone 4S will now be available for the iPad too, thanks to iOS 6.

Android Ice Cream Sandwich has its own goodies, but iOS 6s new features outshine most of them.

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Toshiba Excite 7.7 is a Surprise Package

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Availability

As its nameplate hints, the Toshiba Excite 7.7 will feature a 7.7 inch AMOLED display, which backs up resolutions of 1280800 pixels. The 0.3 inches thick tab will carry a weight of just 13.4 ounces.

The Toshiba Excite 7.7 will be available in the market by this month at the price of $499.99 for the 16 gigabyte model, and $579 for the beefier 32 gigabyte edition.

Additional Features

The tabs rapid performance, light weight, and wonderful display make it more practicable.

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Pictures Of Googles Forthcoming Nexus Tab Leaked?

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But, a hefty dose of disbelief is advised.

The effigies exhibit a quite glossy device clad in white plastic, a far cry from preceding Nexus devices that were almost as dull as a funeral.

The tab boasting 7-inch screen powered by Nvidias Tegra 3 SoC is supposed to carry a price label of around $250.

However, the effigies disclose an ear peace speaker along the top, connected by a front-facing camera plus other sensors.

This made a few punters to conclude that it will also have cellular phone functionality.

The tipster offering up the effigies stated that the tab will likely not only come with the quad-core Tegra 3 SoC, but 1 gigabyte of random access memory.

As per reports, Google will not be making use of Android 5.0 Jelly Bean with this release, but Android 4.1 Ice Cream Sandwich in its place.

This makes sense given ICS is still making attempts to get into the Android market releasing Jelly Bean this summer just seemed a bit too shortly.

Via: Pictures Of Googles Forthcoming Nexus Tab Leaked?

Pictures Of Googles Forthcoming Nexus Tab Leaked

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But, a hefty dose of disbelief is advised.

The effigies exhibit a quite glossy device clad in white plastic, a far cry from preceding Nexus devices that were almost as dull as a funeral.

The tab boasting 7-inch screen powered by Nvidias Tegra 3 SoC is supposed to carry a price label of around $250.

However, the effigies disclose an ear peace speaker along the top, connected by a front-facing camera plus other sensors.

This made a few punters to conclude that it will also have cellular phone functionality.

The tipster offering up the effigies stated that the tab will likely not only come with the quad-core Tegra 3 SoC, but 1 gigabyte of random access memory.

As per reports, Google will not be making use of Android 5.0 Jelly Bean with this release, but Android 4.1 Ice Cream Sandwich in its place.

This makes sense given ICS is still making attempts to get into the Android market releasing Jelly Bean this summer just seemed a bit too shortly.

Via: Pictures Of Googles Forthcoming Nexus Tab Leaked

Google to keep Android Tabs and Chrome OS separate

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