BlueStacks today announced that its “App Player” app is now compatible with Windows 8. The app lets Android apps run natively on PCs and tablets whether they be ARM-based or x86 and windowed or fullscreen. BlueStacks also made sure that its app supports both the standard desktop and the new Metro UI mode. In the latter, Android apps will appear […]
CES 2012
CES 2012: ASUS unveils new 7-inch Eee Pad MeMO tablets
ASUS originally announced the Eee Pad MeMO tablet at last year’s CES but it was never released. It reintroduced it yesterday with not one but two different models. First up is the ASUS Eee Pad MeMO ME171 which is designed for entertainment, media and light productivity. Specifications are: Processor: 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm 8260 Operating system: Google Android 4.0 Cellular connectivity: […]
CES 2012: Samsung Galaxy Note headed to AT&T and TELUS
Samsung yesterday announced that its Samsung Galaxy Note, its hybrid smartphone-tablet device, is headed to both AT&T in the U.S. and TELUS Mobility in Canada. The U.S. version of the Galaxy Note will be available “in the coming weeks” in cobalt blue and white. “We welcome the Galaxy Note to the U.S. and are pleased to expand on our popular […]
CES 2012: Sprint announces first LTE devices including Galaxy Nexus
After announcing its initial LTE deployment plans last week, Sprint yesterday announced its first three LTE devices, the Galaxy Nexus and LG Viper smartphones and the Sierra Wireless Tri-Network Hotspot. “The first three products that will run on the Sprint 4G LTE network exemplify the cutting-edge technology our customers can expect from Sprint as we progress with our 4G LTE […]
CES 2012: Sony Ericsson to become Sony Mobile Communications
Shortly after acquiring Ericsson’s share in their joint venture, Sony announced that future devices would be branded as Sony devices. At CES, the company also announced plans to rebrand its mobile division to Sony Mobile Communications. Future devices, including the just announced Xperia ion and Xperia S, will be launched under the Sony brand. Interestingly, Sony Ericsson’s green sphere logo […]
CES 2012: Sony Ericsson unveils Xperia S
The Sony Xperia ion was not the only new smartphone to be unveiled by Sony Ericsson. The company also unveiled the Xperia S, the first in its new Xperia NXT series. Xperia S showcases a new design approach referred to as “Iconic Identity”. The design will be replicated across the Xperia NXT series and creates a simple strong look that […]
CES 2012: Corning unveils Gorilla Glass 2
As promised, Corning yesterday unveiled its Gorilla Glass 2, the next generation of its damage-resistant cover glass for consumer electronic devices. Up to 20 percent thinner, it promises to be as tough and resistant to scratches as the original Gorilla Glass. The thinner Gorilla Glass 2 enables slimmer and sleeker devices, brighter images, and greater touch sensitivity. These benefits can […]
CES 2012: Nokia unveils LTE-enabled Lumia 900 for AT&T
There had been enough rumours to make this somewhat anticlimactic but it’s now official: AT&T will be the U.S. exclusive carrier for Nokia’s newest flagship smartphone, the LTE-enabled Nokia Lumia 900. “The introduction of the Nokia Lumia 900 with AT&T is another significant milestone in the ongoing rollout of Nokia’s global smartphone strategy,” said Chris Weber, president of Nokia Americas. […]