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ASUS K009 tablet appears at Bluetooth SIG and FCC, includes 'nexus' brand name

Android The Nexus 7 is fast approaching its first birthday, and in the mobile world that typically means that it's about time for a refresh. Google hasn't said anything official about an updated Nexus 7 yet, but newly-discovered filings from the...

5 days ago by Alex Wagner 0

ASUS Fonepad Note FHD 6 features stylus and 1080p display, new MeMO Pad tablets also outed

Android In addition to its new Transformer products, ASUS this morning took to the Computex stage to introduce a few other Android-powered products. The first device is the Fonepad Note FHD 6, ASUS's take on the ever-growing phone/tablet hybrid...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

New ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity official with 2560x1600 display, Tegra 4 processor

Android Today ASUS helped to kick off Computex 2013 in Taiwan, and it did so with a handful of new Android-powered products. ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih kicked the keynote off with a quick introduction of the new Transformer Pad Infinity, an updated...

3 weeks ago by Alex Wagner 0

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Is Google up to something?

Android Google! At this point last year we had already heard rumblings of what you'd announce at your annual gathering of developers and fans, Google I/O. The Google Nexus 7 made by Asus was announced by Asus earlier in the year, disappeared, and...

May 2nd by Chase Bonar 0

ASUS MeMO Pad Smart 10 update to Android 4.2 now available

Android It's only been a little over two months since ASUS formally introduced us to the MeMO Pad Smart 10, meaning that it's still a fairly new tablet There's some good news today for anyone that's already opened up their wallet for the device,...

Apr 20th by Alex Wagner 0

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ASUS PadFone 2 Video Review Part 2

Android Aaron reviews the ASUS PadFone 2, a smartphone with a unique tablet accessory. Available unlocked and unsubsidized through Negri Electronics for around $800, the ASUS PadFone 2 is one of multiple phone/tablet hybrids from the manufacturer.

Apr 17th by Aaron Baker 0

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ASUS PadFone 2 Video Review Part 1

Android Aaron goes in-depth with the ASUS PadFone 2, a unique tablet/smartphone hybrid of sorts. Available unlocked through Negri Electronics for around $800, the PadFone 2 features a smartphone that slides down into a tablet dock and powers the...

Apr 17th by Aaron Baker 0

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ASUS Padfone 2 Unboxing

Android Tablet? Smartphone? Why not have both! Aaron unboxes the ASUS Padfone 2, a hybrid device (of sorts). While the tablet portion is powered by the phone and is technically an accessory, it makes a whole lot of sense.

Apr 9th by Aaron Baker 0

ASUS MeMO Pad now available for purchase in the U.S., pricing set at $149

Android After a formal introduction that took place way back in early January 2013, ASUS's new 7-inch MeMO Pad tablet is finally available for purchase in the U.S. The Android-powered MeMO Pad ME172V is now in stock at several online retailers,...

Apr 9th by Alex Wagner 0

Some AT&T LG Optimus G owners receiving Android 4.1 update, ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity getting 4.2

Android Looks like there's some Jelly Bean goodness going out today, and the good news is that it appears that two devices are getting major JB updates. First up, several owners of AT&T's LG Optimus G are reporting that they've downloaded an...

Apr 3rd by Alex Wagner 0

New Google Nexus 7 with higher resolution display and thinner bezel rumored for July launch

Android Google's Nexus 7 is getting close to celebrating its first birthday, and as usually seems to be the case when flagship mobile hardware turns one year old, that means that it's about time for a successor to be introduced. According to two...

Apr 3rd by Alex Wagner 0

ASUS PadFone updated to Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean

Android The new ASUS Padfone Infinity may be getting the lion's share of the phone-that-docks-into-a-tablet spotlight lately, but ASUS recently decided to show the original Padfone some love as well. The company has released a Jelly Bean update...

Mar 23rd by Alex Wagner 0

Nexus 7 dock now available from the Google Play Store for $29.99

Android Nearly a month after the Nexus 4's wireless charger entered the Google Play Store, a special accessory for the Nexus 7 tablet has hit the shop's virtual shelves. Google today began selling the Nexus 7 dock in the Play Store, with pricing...

Mar 6th by Alex Wagner 0

ASUS Transformer Pad TF300 Android 4.2 update rolling out today

Android Another device is getting updated to Android 4.2 starting today, but unlike with previous 4.2 updates, this product doesn't go by the name "Nexus." ASUS announced this morning that its Transformer Pad TF300 will be updated to Android 4.2...

Mar 4th by Alex Wagner 0

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Why buy the Padfone, when you can have the Fonepad?

Android We just wrapped up Day 2 of Mobile World Congress and there are plenty of new tablets to choose from, especially if you're looking to get rid of your smartphone. The latest trend in mobile is to give tablets complete phone functionality by...

Feb 26th by Chase Bonar 0