Tablets

Barnes & Noble Nook HD, Nook HD+ gaining Google Play support with new update

Android The Barnes & Noble Nook HD and Nook HD+ aren't exactly the freshest Android tablets around, but starting today the two tablets will begin receiving an update that will make a pretty substantial new feature. Barnes & Noble announced today...

May 3rd by Alex Wagner 1

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Will we be using tablets in five years?

Blackberry Os A long time ago, tablets came and went, and we all went along with our lives like nothing changed. Some people may have missed those old, thick, heavy "portable" devices of yesteryear, but as our laptops got thinner and lighter, much of...

Apr 30th by Evan Selleck 49 41 Reactions

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 official with 7-inch display and Android 4.1

Android Samsung this morning introduced the latest addition to its tablet lineup, the Galaxy Tab 3. The new Galaxy Tab 3 sports a look that's more than a little similar to the recently-released Galaxy Note 8.0, though the Galaxy Tab 3's display is...

Apr 29th by Alex Wagner 13 10 Reactions

New Kickstarter project aims to finish OpenMobile ACL, run Android apps in webOS on HP TouchPad

Android The HP TouchPad is no stranger to Android, getting a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich as well as its own CyanogenMod builds. The webOS tablet was also once the target of a project called the "Application Compatibility Layer" (ACL) from a...

Apr 28th by Alex Wagner 3

Sony now accepting Xperia Tablet Z pre-orders in the U.S., pricing starts at $499.99

Android Sony has previously said that its Xperia Tablet Z will officially launch in the U.S. in May, but it looks like any customers that are interested in snagging a unit to call their own can do so a few days early. The official online Sony...

Apr 28th by Alex Wagner 1

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Written Review

Android The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 was a tablet that was showcased earlier this year at Mobile World Congress 2013, presumably in direct competition with other mid-range tablets like the Apple iPad Mini and the significantly cheaper, yet...

Apr 27th by Anna Scantlin 30 15 Reactions

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HP Slate 7 vs. Google Nexus 7: An affordable tablet comparison

Android Earlier today HP launched what you might call its "answer" to the Google Nexus 7 - the HP Slate 7. While I can say overall the tablet has some impressive features that the Nexus 7 doesn’t, these features might not necessarily be appealing...

Apr 26th by Anna Scantlin 36 27 Reactions

HP Slate 7 officially available, packs Jelly Bean and $169.99 price tag

Android Following a website error that had pushed the Slate 7's launch back to June, HP has officially made its new Android tablet available for purchase. The HP Slate 7 now has its own listing in HP's online shop, complete with the $169.99 price...

Apr 26th by Alex Wagner 5

Samsung rumored to be prepping rugged 'Galaxy S 4 Active' and new 8-inch tablet

Android The Samsung Galaxy S 4 is still a pretty fresh handset, but a new rumor suggests that we could soon see a new variant of the device aimed at people that can be tough on their phones. A source speaking to The Wall Street Journal claims that...

Apr 26th by Alex Wagner 6

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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 10 10 Reactions

HTC One X+ and Motorola DROID RAZR M updates detailed, Sony outs Xperia Tablet S Jelly Bean info

Android Today's a good day for folks that love Android updates, as it looks like there are three devices that are either currently receiving some new software or will be in the coming days. The first product that's being updated is the HTC One X+...

Apr 17th by Alex Wagner 2

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Video Review Part 2

Android If you appreciate the software goodies that come with Samsung's high-end smartphones, you'll likely appreciate the Note 8.0. At $399, it's going to compete with the $329 iPad mini and $199 Google (ASUS) Nexus 7. Are the software benefits...

Apr 12th by Aaron Baker 0

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Video Review Part 1

Android It's the full video review of the newest member of the Note family, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 . Available now for $399, it lands in the lineup right between the Samsung Galaxy Note II smartphone and the Samsung Galaxy Note...

Apr 12th by Aaron Baker 0

Nexus 10 Book Cover now available in the Google Play Store, priced at $29.99

Android Google has been busy stocking the Play Store with new accessories for its Nexus products as of late, including a dock for the Nexus 7 and a wireless charger for the Nexus 4, and now the company has introduced a new add-on for the Nexus 10....

Apr 11th by Alex Wagner 0

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Snapshot Review

Android Samsung has brought the software and S Pen features to a smaller (or bigger, if you're coming from the Note II) form factor, and it both fills a hole in the company's product lineup and continues to spread the Note message from the...

Apr 10th by Aaron Baker 3

Alleged iPad 5 front panel shown in leaked photos with narrower side bezels

Ios Earlier this year, the rumor mill suggested that Apple is planning to change up the look of its full-size iPad this year, giving the 9.7-inch tablet a look that more closely resembles the iPad mini and its thin side bezels. Now two photos...

Apr 10th by Alex Wagner 6

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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...

Apr 9th by Aaron Baker 12

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

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 hitting U.S. stores on April 11 for $399.99

Android Samsung today officially announced the availability details for its Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet that was first introduced at MWC 2013 in February. The 8-inch slate will be hitting U.S. shelves on April 11, complete with a price tag of $399.99....

Apr 9th by Alex Wagner 3

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Unboxing

Android Aaron unboxes the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, the latest addition to the Galaxy Note line of devices. Shown off at Mobile World Congress earlier in the year, the Note 8.0 is a feature-packed tablet that will be available on April 11th and...

Apr 9th by Aaron Baker 0