Posts Tagged ‘ android tablet ’

IMDb app for Android Honeycomb tablets (video review)

July 12, 2011
imdb app android honeycomb review

As we mentioned earlier, the IMDb app for Android has been updated and now comes in a Honeycomb-optimized flavor for large-screen tablets. The custom layout for tablets will make using the app a more enjoyable experience for tablet owners, since the previous method of running the smartphone app felt so incomplete or disjointed ....
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android demoed (8.6mm model)

May 3, 2011
galaxy tab 8.9 android tablet (8.6mm thick)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 that we went hands-on with at CTIA 2011 was only an early prototype and was actually quite thick in comparison to the thinner model we’ll be seeing in stores. Luckily, the folks at NewGadgets had a chance to take the official 8.6mm thick Galaxy Tab 8.9 for a spin...
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Reminder: T-Mobile G-Slate and G2x by LG now on sale

April 20, 2011
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Just a quick reminder to those that missed our previous posts mentioning the release dates of the T-Mobile G-Slate Android tablet and G2x Android smartphone. They are officially on sale through all channels today, April 20. You can grab the former for $529.99 and the latter for $199.99 – both with two year agreements....
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Watch Samsung’s CTIA Galaxy Tab 8.9 & 10.1 keynote (video)

March 27, 2011
samsung galaxy tab 8.9 and 10.1 ctia video

We attended Samsung’s CTIA 2011 “Unpacked” event to see the Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 announcements unfold. It turns out, Samsung redesigned the 10.1 model to make it super thin at just 8.6mm. Both tablets feature Nvidia’s Tegra 2 dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM for excellent performance, as well as rear...
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Sprint’s CTIA Android lineup revealed: HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO View 4G and Motorola Xoom (specs)

March 18, 2011
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Sprint’s CTIA Wireless Android lineup has just been unearthed, thanks to a BGR tipster. Sprint will, in fact, announce the HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO View 4G, and Motorola Xoom. The former two were already amongst the wild rumor mill from last week and the latter surfaced in a photo earlier today. The HTC...
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Sprint branded Motorola Xoom Android tablet pictured

March 18, 2011
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SprintUsers forum-goer r0fl has posted a photo of a Motorola Xoom with Sprint branding. Just yesterday, we heard a big rumor that Sprint is prepping an April announcement for the Motorola Atrix 4G Android smartphone and Xoom Android tablet. This certainly adds fuel to the fire, well, as long as the photo isn’t manipulated...
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Will Sprint offer Motorola Atrix 4G, Xoom Android devices?

March 17, 2011
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There’s a wild rumor going on that Sprint could possibly announce versions of the Motorola Atrix 4G Android smartphone and Motorola Xoom Android tablet for their CDMA network soon. These two devices are currently offered on AT&T and Verizon Wireless, respectively. The following rumor stems from a trusted source close to the situation. Next...
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T-Mobile G2x smartphone, G-Slate tablet could land April 20

March 17, 2011
t-mobile g-slate android tablet

The T-Mobile G2x and T-Mobile G-Slate, the US variants of the LG Optimus 2X and Optimus Pad, are now rumored for an April 20 release date, according to a source close to the situation. The G2x should have a 4″ WVGA display, 1GHz Tegra 2 dual-core processor, and robust HDMI-out features. The G-Slate sports...
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Motorola Xoom WiFi: $599, 7 retailers, coming March 27

March 16, 2011
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Motorola has finally come clean with availability details for the WiFi version of the Xoom Android Honeycomb tablet. It will cost $599 and will be available on March 27 at seven major retailers. The retailers include: Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, RadioShack, Sam’s Club, Staples and Walmart. Like the 3G model, the WiFi Xoom features...
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Samsung preps for CTIA with Galaxy Tab 8.9″ teaser image

March 9, 2011
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Samsung has two Android tablets with the Galaxy Tab moniker either already on the market or in the pipeline, but now they’re teasing yet another variety. Following the success of the smaller 7″ Galaxy Tab and the announcement of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 at MWC, the Korean hardware manufacturer has posted an elegant (partial)...
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Sprint Nexus S 4G nearly confirmed with site placeholder

March 7, 2011
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Before the HTC Arrive Windows Phone 7 was officially announced last month, a placeholder showed up on Sprint’s site letting everyone know that it was coming soon. Now, the same is happening for the rumored Samsung Nexus S 4G. The page located at now.sprint.com/nexus/ notes that something is coming soon, and it’s pretty obvious...
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Sprint to announce HTC EVO 3D, Samsung Nexus S 4G and HTC EVO View Android tablet at CTIA this month?

March 6, 2011
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Engadget just posted some hot info regarding Sprint’s massive 2.5 hour session at the CTIA Wireless conference in Orlando later this month. It’s possible that the third largest carrier in the US is prepping to launch two new smartphones and an Android tablet at the event. On the smartphone front, Sprint is said to...
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G4TV reviews the Motorola Xoom, says it’s ‘awesome’

March 2, 2011
motorola xoom vs apple ipad

Kevin Pereira and Chris Hardwick, from G4TV’s Attack of the Show, have reviewed Verizon’s Motorola Xoom Android tablet, which is out for either $600 on contract or $800 outright. They love the hardware, calling it “awesome,” and even go as far as to say the web browsing experience is better than that of the...
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Verizon Motorola Xoom Vendetta teaser video

February 24, 2011
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Verizon posted some new Motorola Xoom teasers today, one in English and another in Spanish. The former focuses on gaming, while the latter shows off standard features that we’ve seen demoed before. The Xoom is available for purchase now for $599.99 with a two year agreement or $799.99 outright. Regarding the contract-less route, Verizon...
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Watch HTC’s Mobile World Congress 2011 Keynote (video)

February 16, 2011
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HTC’s press conference from Mobile World Congress 2011 is now available for viewing via on-demand video. HTC introduced 6 new Android devices at the event, 3 traditional smartphones, 2 Facebook phones, and a tablet. The Incredible S, Desire S, and Wildfire S didn’t do much to impress tech enthusiasts, while the Salsa and ChaCha...
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