It seems weird to be talking about Microsoft selling licenses to build Android tablets considering Microsoft has its own operating systems that fight Android. Still, that is exactly what Microsoft is doing since it licensed patents from another company that cover tech used in many Android … [Read more...] about Microsoft Lands Onkyo for Patent Licensing for Android Tablets
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HP TouchPad Teardown
If you are looking forward to the launch of HP's highly anticipated TouchPad tablet and are thinking of making a purchase, you might be interested to know what goes inside the new HP device. Well, the team over at TechRepublic have already been busy with their screwdrivers and taken an HP TouchPad … [Read more...] about HP TouchPad Teardown
HP TouchPad UK Launch Date 15th July
HP just dropped us an email to let us know that the new HP TouchPad webOS tablet will go on sale here in the UK from the 15th of July, and it will be available from a number of retailers which include, PC World, Currys, Comet, Amazon, and the Carphone Warehouse, plus HP's own web store. There will … [Read more...] about HP TouchPad UK Launch Date 15th July
HP’s TouchPad Gets Reviewed
HP's first webOS tablet will go on sale shortly, the HP TouchPad, and many of us, myself included, have been wondering what the HP TouchPad would actually be like, and whether it would be able to compete with the Apple iPad and the various Android Honeycomb tablets available on the market. Hardware … [Read more...] about HP’s TouchPad Gets Reviewed
Verizon Samung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G Goes Up For Pre-Order
Verizon Wireless has just announced that the new 4G LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is now available for pre-order. Prices start at $529.99 for the 16GB model and $629.99 for the 32GB version, subject to a new two-year mobile broadband contract. As a reminder, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 … [Read more...] about Verizon Samung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G Goes Up For Pre-Order
Galaxy Tab 10.1 Running Ubuntu On Android, Becomes ‘Tabuntu’ (video)
A great demonstration of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 running Ubuntu on Android has been put together to show what's possible on Android. Ubuntu has been loaded onto the Tab without replacing the Android OS and runs in the background, “chrooted” or like a virtual machine. One of the problems with … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab 10.1 Running Ubuntu On Android, Becomes ‘Tabuntu’ (video)
Toshiba Thrive Tablet Launch Video – Its A Shame All Unboxings Can’t Be This Great (video)
Toshiba has this week released a new promotional launch video for its Thrive Honeycomb Tablet which takes unboxing to new heights. It's a shame that all tablet unboxings can't be this good. Watch the promotional launch video for the new Toshiba Thrive tablet after the jump. Features and … [Read more...] about Toshiba Thrive Tablet Launch Video – Its A Shame All Unboxings Can’t Be This Great (video)
HP Offering Early Adopters $50 Towards TouchPad Tablet
HP's new webOS tablet will go on sale shortly, and it seems like the company is looking to existing webOS smartphone owners to boost sales of the new TouchPad as the company is offering early adopters $50 off the price of a new TouchPad tablet. HP are offering a $50 mail-in rebate in the US and … [Read more...] about HP Offering Early Adopters $50 Towards TouchPad Tablet
LeapFrog LeapPad Tablet For Kids Announced
LeapFrog has launched a new tablet designed specifically for kids, the LeapFrog LeapPad. This innovative device features a 5-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels. It also comes with 2GB of built-in storage and a rugged plastic case, which is designed to be child-friendly, … [Read more...] about LeapFrog LeapPad Tablet For Kids Announced
RIM Cancels 10 Inch BlackBerry Playbook, Working On New Superphone Instead?
We have been hearing rumors for a while that RIM would be releasing a 10-inch version of their BlackBerry Playbook tablet sometime this year, and now according to N4BB, RIM has decided to shelve their plans for a 10-inch PlayBook tablet. The reason for this is that the company will be concentrating … [Read more...] about RIM Cancels 10 Inch BlackBerry Playbook, Working On New Superphone Instead?
Wikitude Augmented Reality Browser Now Offers Android Honeycomb Tablet Support
Some of our readers will remember the Wikitude augmented reality browser for Android. We just got an email from the developers to let us know that the app has been updated and it now supports Android Honeycomb tablets. The Wikitude World Browser is now compatible with all Android Honeycomb devices, … [Read more...] about Wikitude Augmented Reality Browser Now Offers Android Honeycomb Tablet Support
AndyPad Budget Gingerbread Tablet Poses For The Camera
Some of our readers will remember the AndyPad Android 2.3 Gingerbread tablet that we featured on Geeky Gadgets recently. It is a budget Android tablet that will retail for £129. We have been trying to get some actual photos of the tablet from the makers for a while now, but they don't seem to have … [Read more...] about AndyPad Budget Gingerbread Tablet Poses For The Camera
