Google yesterday announced that Google for Android was shedding its beta label just in time to make it onto the Google Nexus 7 tablet. Today, Google announced Google Chrome for iOS for Apple’s iPhone and iPad. That means you can enjoy the same speedy and simple Chrome experience across your devices. Also, by signing in to Chrome, you can easily […]
Tablets
ASUS and Google developed Nexus 7 in four months
In an interview with AllThingsD, Asus Chairman Jonney Shih revealed that it only took ASUS and Google four months to design and built the Google Nexus 7 tablet. That’s not to say that it was easy. “Our engineers told me it is like torture,” Shih said during the interview. “They [Google] ask a lot.” For his part, Andy Rubin, SVP […]
Acer launches Iconia Tab A700 tablet in Canada
Acer today announced the Canadian debut of its Iconia Tab A700 tablet. Acer first teased its first full HD tablet back at CES 2012. “Consumers have embraced their tablets as a mobile hub for their daily lives, and the full HD display on the Acer A700 will give customers a fresh new perspective on the apps, games and digital media […]
Rumour: Amazon to launch next-generation Kindle Fire 2 on July 31st
Amazon could launch a successor to its Kindle Fire tablet as early as July 31st according to CNET, possibly as the Kindle Fire 2. The original Kindle Fire was announced last September and began to ship last November. The earlier announcement would likely allow Amazon to have its new tablet available in time for the back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons. […]
ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity to launch in US on July 16th
ASUS today announced the Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 will launch in the U.S. the week of July 16th. A 32GB model will sell for US$499 with a 64GB model to sell for US$599. Both will be Wi-Fi-only but 3G/4G models are also expected if somewhat later. As with other Transformer tablets, an optional keyboard dock will be available for an […]
Rumour: Google Nexus 7 pricing, specifications and pictures leaked
Google is widely expected to unveil the latest version of Android and its first Nexus tablet at this week’s Google I/O 2012 event. Just days before, Gizmodo Australia has obtained an alleged training document that outlines specifications as well as pricing of the Google Nexus 7. Click for a larger version Specifications line up with those of earlier rumours. The […]
Video: 8 minutes with the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity
A rumour earlier this month suggested that ASUS would launch the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity (TF700T) at the end of the month. Only a week remains and no announcement has been made yet. While we wait, you can now spend just over 8 minutes with the Transformer Pad Infinity courtesy of a leaked ASUS introductory video. The video does not […]
Toshiba pushes Android 4.0 Thrive updates back to the fall
Toshiba yesterday announced that its Android 4.0 update for its 7- and 10-inch Thrive tablets has been delayed. Initially expected in the spring, it has now slipped to the fall. We are working hard to bring Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich to our Thrive tablets. While we originally estimated it would be ready this spring, we now estimate the update […]