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Android tablets are coming, there are no doubts about it. Actually, they are already here with French Archos leading the way. Dell is also reportedly working on such a device and has already shown his 5-inch tablet, which unfortunately is still not available for the general public.
On that note we bring you the news involving Google and their acquisition of Agnilux, the company that was formed by ex-PA Semiconductor chip designers, who may have left the company once it was acquired by Apple.
The industry believes Agnilux has what it takes to make an Android tablet platform. According to the New York Times, the search giant doesn’t want chipsets or hardware expertise, but to get Agnilux’ software onto devices like tablets and set-top boxes.
In a nutshell, we’re not sure what will Google make out of it. Some reference design perhaps? After the Nexus One, we had few pretty much the same devices (specs wise) made by other companies. If that repeats with tablets, the Apple iPad may get a decent competition, or at least me thinks so. Any thoughts?
[Via: FierceWireless]
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
