Sony Canada this week held a media event in Toronto to launch its Sony Entertainment Network which now spans music, movies, games and user created media. Essentially it is a “portal for all of your digital entertainment needs. Movies, music and games across multiple devices (Sony and non-Sony) from one convenient account.” It consists of four key services: Video Unlimited, […]
Tablets
Android 4.0 update now available for Sony Tablet S
Right on schedule, Sony today announced that an Android 4.0 upgrade is now available for the Sony Tablet S. The update brings with it a number of new features including Sony’s exclusive “Small Apps”: Enhanced lock screen Direct access to Notifications Unlock direct to camera New panoramic camera mode Enhanced Gallery media viewer Direct SD card access + photo editing […]
ZTE to launch two phablets this year
The success of Samsung’s Galaxy Note hybrid smartphone-tablet has not gone unnoticed. ZTE, the world’s fourth largest mobile phone manufacturer, plans to launch two similar ‘phablets’ this year. Whether these will hit North America or not remains to be seen. “We want to come up with the next generation of a Galaxy Note-type product – a combo product of handsets […]
A closer look at Canadian availability for the ASUS Transformer Pad TF300
After ASUS announced that the Transformer Pad TF300 had gone on sale in Canada (and the U.S.), I started looking at where it was available for order or pre-order. Here are a few retailers that have it listed: Order: TigerDirect.ca – In stock Pre-order: Staples.ca – ETA: May 10, 2012 Pre-order: Canada Computers – ETA: Late May Pre-order: Amazon.ca – […]
ASUS announces Eee Pad Transformer TF101 ICS Update 9.2.1.21
ASUS today announced a new firmware update for its first Transformer Tablet. Update 9.2.1.21 for the Eee Pad Transformer comes with a number of enhancements: Improves system stability Improves email stability Improves AppBackup App Improves MyLibrary stability Supports Wi-Fi Direct Supports unzip in File Manager Add restore tab function in Browser The update is now rolling out in the U.S. […]
ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 goes on sale in Canada and U.S.
As rumours had suggested, the ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 is now for sale in both Canada and the U.S. with many retailers now taking pre-orders as shipments have not quite begun. Featuring a slim form factor and extremely comfortable grip, the Transformer Pad TF300 makes watching movies, surfing the web, playing games, taking photos, finishing up homework, delivering a presentation […]
Rumour: Samsung to also announce new Galaxy Tab at May 3rd event
Samsung may be unveiling more than just a new smartphone at its May 3rd Samsung Unpacked event. Citing “a source familiar with the matter,” CNet Asia is reporting that the manufacturer could also unveil a new 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab. Unlike the upcoming Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) that may now come with a quad-core processor, this model will sport a dual-core […]
Video: ASUS teaser for upcoming Transformer Pad TF300
ASUS has posted a teaser video for the upcoming Transformer Pad TF300. Called “Get the Best of Both Worlds,” it shows the tablet at work and at play: Part entertainment hub, part deadline destroyer, the New ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T is designed to transform the way you work, play and live. Embrace your creative and productive sides. Coming soon. Announced […]