ASUS has launched a new update for the new Padfone. The new version of the operating system is 9.2.1.22 which in a more familiar term means that this is Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Motorola XOOM to get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update Soon
July 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Motorola XOOM users will soon be getting an OTA update made available that will update the device to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Although the XOOM isn’t a Nexus device, it has still received every major update since its launch last year. Originally when launched it ran Android 3.0 Honeycomb and was then updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Windows 8 Graphics will be Hardware Accelerated
July 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Microsoft is very keen on making Windows 8 run as smooth as possible where graphics are concerned (think the whole UI and everything you look at). The company doesn’t want any form of sluggishness. Four main goals were created so that the team behind Windows 8 could work on providing powerful graphics capabilities across the board.
Goals:
1. Ensure that all Metro style experiences are rendered smoothly and quickly.
2. Provide a hardware-accelerated platform for all Metro style apps.
3. Add new capabilities to DirectX to enable stunning visual experiences.
4. Support the widest diversity of graphics hardware ever.
Getting Started Nexus 7 Tablet Videos Launched
July 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Google [GOOG] has created a very basic “Getting Started” video for the new Nexus 7 tablet that launched recently. The video is as basic as it gets in that it shows you how to plug in your device, power it on and then walks you through the various setup menus which includes language selection and registering a new Google account or entering your own Google account details.
16GB Google Nexus 7 Sold Out Due to Demand
July 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It appears that the Google Nexus 7 tablet is more popular than Google anticipated as the 16GB model is now sold out. Google has also taken away the ability for potential buyers to order them as well as they have replaced the order page with a coming soon notification simply offering you the chance to put your email address in a box and be notified when they are back in stock.
ASUS Eee Pad Slider Update to Ice Cream Sandwich Now Available
May 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Those of you with a US version of the ASUS Eee Pad Slider will now be able to update the firmware to Ice Cream Sandwich (Android version 4). ASUS sent out an official tweet yesterday saying that a new version with build number v9.2.1.21 was now available for download.
Amazon Kindle Colour eReader Rumoured for This Year
May 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rumours are starting up again about Amazon releasing a new colour Kindle this year. The new Kindle device will likely have a colour eInk screen that will also have a capacitive touch panel over it. Note that this is a rumour and Digitimes who reported this also reported in February that it would arrive in March.
Google Earth for Android and iOS Now Includes KML File Support
March 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Google has announced that Google Earth Mobile for iOS and Android has received an update. The update brings a much wanted feature to mobile devices in the way of KML file support. What that means is that users who download version 6.2 can now open up KML files to view custom maps while on the go.
Nokia is Working on a Tablet
March 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
According to the design chief at Nokia, the company is working on a tablet. He also reports that he is spending up to one third of his time working on this device.
Windows 8 Tablet from Nokia Coming Q4 This Year
March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rumours are hinting that Nokia could be launching a Windows 8 based tablet in quarter 4 of this year. The new tablet is believed to have a 10 inch screen and run a dual-core Qualcomm ARM processor. The chip inside is expected to be the Snapdragon S4 Krait.
OnLive for Android Launches
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
OnLive Desktop for the iPad launched recently. The service allows users to access a virtual Windows 7 based computer remotely so that spreadsheets can be edited and flash content can be browsed online. This app for connecting to that service is now available for Android devices.
Samsung Announces the Galaxy Note 10.1
February 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Note 10.1 today. The device is the latest tablet from the company that comes with a few new/unique functions to help it differentiate from other tablets.
