The adoption of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich continues to gather steam. According to the latest Android Developers distribution numbers, Android 4.0 now accounts for 15.9% of Android devices that have accessed Google Play within the last 14-day period, up from 10.9% about a month ago. Here are the full numbers: Version Codename API Level Distribution 1.5 Cupcake 3 0.2% […]
Tablets
RIM announces 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook tablet
As expected, Research In Motion today announced the 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet with built-in support for cellular networks. Very similar to the Wi-Fi model, one improvement is the faster 1.5GHz processor. “We’re excited to bring customers the first BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with support for 4G LTE networks,” said David J. Smith, Executive Vice President, Mobile Computing at Research In […]
More evidence for September 12th Apple event
More reports have surfaced that give credence to yesterday’s rumour that Apple would unveil both the iPhone 5 and iPad mini at a special event on September 12th. The Verge‘s own sources have apparently confirmed the date. The Loop‘s Jim Dalrymple whose own sources have been accurate in the past, added a terse “yep” to the iMore report. AllThingsD‘s sources […]
Rumour: 9.4-inch Sony Xperia tablet revealed
A leaked slide deck has revealed what appears to be Sony’s next generation tablet. It retains the distinctive wedge design of the Tablet S but has been improved in a number of areas. Along with the expected hardware upgrades, it is also thinner (by 42%) and lighter than its predecessor. Unlike its first generation tablets, Sony will bear the Xperia […]
Samsung working on 11.8-inch tablet with ‘Retina’ display
The court documents filed in the legal battle between Apple and Samsung have revealed yet another device. On the heels of a roadmap showing two upcoming Windows Phone 8 devices, another document has been found to indicate that Samsung is working on a tablet codenamed “P10”. The Samsung P10 sports an 11.8-inch WQXGA (2560×1600) display. That would give it a […]
New ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity firmware now available
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 […]
Rumour: Apple to announce iPhone 5 and iPad mini on September 12th
Following rumours that Apple would launch the iPhone 5 on September 21st, iMore reports that Apple will formally announce its next smartphone at a special event on September 12th. Citing “sources who have proven accurate in the past,” the report adds that Apple will also announce its oft-rumoured iPad Mini as well as a new iPod nano (and possibly a […]
Handwrite your mobile and tablet Google searches
Google this week introduced a new way of doing a search on your mobile device. Now you can simply handwrite your search query on your smartphone or tablet. Not surprisingly, Google calls this new way to search Handwrite. Say you’re standing on a busy street corner, in a bumpy taxi ride, talking with a friend, or sitting on the couch […]