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Lenovo is pushing out an OTA update for its low-end IdeaTab A1000. The main thing users will get is the improved internal storage. You see, those who bought this tablet quickly realized they have only 512MB from the total of 16 gigs to store their apps. With the new software, the flash storage is repartitioned,…
After Red Rice, Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Purple Rice, which will the company’s very first tablet (as far as I know). The rumor says it that the Chinese company will unveil the new product on August 16th, and at that time we may also see some other devices at display, including the powerful…
Intel wants a piece of the big education market which is still dominated by Apple despite the iPad being one of the most expensive tablets (if not the most expensive) out there. To that end the chip maker announce two Android tablets, both (obviously) sporting Atom chips. The first device has a 7-inch screen with…
Samsung has started rolling out Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean updates for two of its tablets, Galaxy Note 8.0 LTE (model number GT-N5120) and Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (GT-P3100). The Note 8.0 users in the UK are the first to get the update, which BTW clocks in at a whopping 1.3GB. This presumingly means many of…
Sony is pushing out Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for its Xperia Tablet Z. The rollout has started with the LTE-enabled version while those owning a Wi-Fi only model will have to wait for another few days or weeks. The new software, version 10.3.1.A.0.244, brings along a number of enhancements, including several UI changes. Actually,…
Hopefully you haven’t rushed out and bought that shiny new version of the Nexus 7 yet, because Office Max has a sweet deal on the revamped tablet. A 20% off coupon is available towards the purchase of any tablet in the store. The only catch is that customers must purchase the devices in an Office…
If you’ve had your eye on the Sony Xperia Z Ultra but questioned whether you should just opt for something like the latest Nexus 7, you should take a look at the shots below. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra may be a smartphone, if you don’t mind putting such a device to your face when…
If you’ve been looking for a full-sized tablet at a great price, Groupon’s got you covered. Google’s 32GB Nexus 10 tablet is available through the bargain site for only $389.99, $109.01 off of its normal $499 price tag! That’s a sweet deal on a great tablet. But recent rumors and the update of its little brother,…
Previously we’ve heard that British users won’t be able to get the new Nexus 7 before mid-September. However, Google’s newest tablet may just make an appearance in August, with online tech chain Ebuyer claiming it will have the device ready to ship by August 29th. That, of course, doesn’t tell us when Google will start…
NEC has announced that it is pulling out of the smartphone business today, citing a downward slide in smartphone sales in an increasingly competitive smartphone market. NEC will still continue to produce tablets, and is focusing on its “Social Solutions Business,” which focuses on information and communications technologies. The company will still support recently released…