ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity (TF700) users are reporting that ASUS is now pushing out a few firmware update. Version 9.4.5.26 is now being deployed both to U.S. and worldwide models. This update is a maintenance one and does not upgrade the tablet to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean – That update still has no ETA. A change log for this update […]
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ASUS statement on Transformer tablet Android 4.1 update
Following a Facebook statement by ASUS Germany, an ASUS press release has reconfirmed that original announcement. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates are confirmed for the Transformer Pad (TF300), Transformer Pad Prime (TF201), and Transformer Pad Infinity (TF700): Dear valued ASUS customer, At ASUS, one of the key commitments we make to our customers is a relentless drive to deliver the […]
ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 goes on sale
The ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 is slowly starting to pop up on retailer websites both in Canada and the U.S. Here is where it is listed today either as an order or pre-order: Canada Amazon Canada: Grey, 32GB Best Buy: Grey, 32GB (ETA: 8/17) NCIX Canada: Grey, 32GB TigerDirect U.S. Amazon.com (affiliate): ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T 32GB (Gray) ASUS […]
Android 4.1 upgrades confirmed for ASUS Transformer TF201, TF300, and TF700 tablets
ASUS Germany has confirmed via Facebook that the company will provide Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrades for the Transformer Pad TF201, TF300, and TF700 tablets. The message came after a report by Dutch site TabletsMagazine.nl that the TF101, the original Transformer tablet, and the ASUS Eee Pad Slider (SL101) would not receive such an update. The Facebook page adds that […]
Trouble brewing for Google Nexus 7 over Nokia patents?
Google unveiled its first Nexus tablet, the Google Nexus 7, last week. It will begin to ship in mid-July but appears to already be running into legal trouble. A Nokia spokesperson told The INQUIRER that the tablet uses a number of Nokia patents and that none have been licensed by Google or ASUS: Nokia has more than 40 licensees, mainly […]
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 […]
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 […]