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Realistic expectations for an iPad Mini 2

Ios When I first started looking for a smaller tablet, the iPad Mini was at the top of the list. I was coming from a first generation iPad, which was too big and uncomfortable for me to hold, and it seemed that the perfect solution for a...

Apr 6th by Anna Scantlin 59 35 Reactions

Samsung Experience Shops rolling out to 1,400 Best Buy locations in the coming months

Android Samsung is planning to begin rolling out its flagship Galaxy S 4 smartphone sometime this quarter, but it looks like the new device isn't the only major launch that the company will be taking part in. Best Buy and Samsung have come...

Apr 4th by Alex Wagner 1

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

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There are large phones, and then there are comically large phones

Lifestyle The Galaxy Note II is one of the biggest smartphones in the world with a 5.5-inch screen, but according to source SamMobile, Samsung is about to show us exactly what the phrase “Go big or go home,” actually means. It’s reported that...

Apr 3rd by Anna Scantlin 92 64 Reactions

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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 32 26 Reactions

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Why hasn’t anybody besides Samsung decided to employ the stylus?

Lifestyle Even when the phone was just a rumor, the Galaxy Note was one of the most highly anticipated devices to be released by Samsung. The device had it all: a huge screen, a good display, great battery life, and also… a stylus. Well, a stylus...

Mar 29th by Anna Scantlin 131 100 Reactions

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HP Slate 7 release now set for June [UPDATED]

Android HP took more than a few people by surprise with its recent announcement of the Slate 7, a 7-inch tablet that runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The slate was originally slated to arrive on store shelves sometime in April, but now it looks like...

Mar 29th by Alex Wagner 4

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 getting updated to Jelly Bean today

Android The string of Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Jelly Bean updates continues! So far in 2013, we've seen the Wi-Fi-only, Sprint and Verizon flavors of the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 receive updates to Android 4.1, and today it's the T-Mobile version's turn...

Mar 25th by Alex Wagner 1

Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue image and specs leak out

Android Huawei has already unleashed a few different 7-inch Android tablets onto store shelves, and now it looks like the company is getting ready to release another model. Today @evleaks posted the image you see above, which is a press render of...

Mar 17th by Alex Wagner 1

Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 receiving Jelly Bean updates

Android A couple of months after Samsung updated the Wi-Fi-only versions of its Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 tablets to Jelly Bean, it appears that Verizon has begun updating its versions of those devices to Android 4.1. Users in the...

Mar 14th by Alex Wagner 3

Sprint's Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 now receiving Jelly Bean update

Android The Jelly Bean party that kicked off late last week is starting back up again this morning, as Sprint has announced that its version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is now being updated to Android 4.1.1. Sprint's flavor of the 4G...

Mar 11th by Alex Wagner 1

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Mobile View: A growing trend on desktops?

Lifestyle At one point it was less desirable to visit a website using a mobile device. With advancements in our smartphones and technology, the number of mobile website viewers continue to grow and now we are starting to see a steady decline of...

Mar 8th by Anna Scantlin 8 7 Reactions

Facebook intros News Feed redesign, rolling out to iOS and Android apps soon

Android Facebook today took the wraps off of a brand new version of its News Feed, which the social network describes as being "inspired by mobile." The new News Feed will display larger photos and videos than the News Feed of old, and users will...

Mar 7th by Alex Wagner 2

Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 launching on March 7 for $599.99

Android It's been a couple of months since Verizon first announced its plans to offer a 4G LTE-enabled version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, but today the big red carrier has finally spilled the all-important launch and pricing details for its...

Mar 5th 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 1

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 4G LTE makes its way onto U.S. Cellular, pricing set at $499.99

Android After launching Samsung's Galaxy Note II late last year, U.S. Cellular announced today that it's added another Galaxy Note family member to its product lineup. The 4G LTE-enabled version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is launching today...

Feb 27th by Alex Wagner 1

Sony Xperia Tablet Z coming to U.S. in May with starting price of $499, due in both black and white

Android After an initial announcement in Japan last month, Sony today officially revealed that the Xperia Tablet Z will be rolling out to the rest of the world as well. Those of us in the U.S. will get a crack at Sony's new Android tablet this...

Feb 25th by Alex Wagner 3

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The “in-between” Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet is a great idea

Android I’ve been doing a lot of reading and watching when it comes to the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 that’s shown up over at MWC 2013, and I have to admit that I like what I see. As an added bonus, on the international version of the Galaxy Note...

Feb 24th by Anna Scantlin 57 50 Reactions

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HP Slate 7 Hands-On

Android HP's going back into the Android game with the HP Slate 7, a new tablet announced at Mobile World Congress 2013 in Barcelona. Despite it not being the most powerful smartphone out there, it brings a desirable form factor to the table at...

Feb 24th by Aaron Baker 2

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HP Slate 7 launching in April with Android 4.1, $169 price tag

Android A new manufacturer made its way into the Android tablet space today, as HP has officially announced the Slate 7. Launching in April for $169, this Android 4.1 tablet features a 7-inch 1024x600 display that HP promises will boast wide...

Feb 24th by Alex Wagner 35 22 Reactions