French ARCHOS prepared yet another tablet – ARHOS 97 Xenon. The entry-level device packs a 9.7-inch screen with 1024×768 resolution a la the original iPad and iPad 2. It gets its power from a single-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz, and there’s also 512MB of RAM, 2-megapixel rear camera, VGA front-facing one, Wi-Fi connectivity, while Android…
Amazon announces Device Targeting to help developers create Kindle Fire apps
Amazon announced a new initiative called Device Targeting, which is a feature tailored for helping developers create apps across all of its Kindle Fire tablets. This new program allows devs who make applications the ability to use APKs for specific devices such as all the Kindle Fire’s, no matter the screen size. It’s a good…
Archos 101 XS with keyboard dock available across Europe for 299.99 GBP or 379.99 EUR
Archos’ all-new 101 XS tablet is now available via the company’s websites across Europe. In the UK, interested users can grab the tablet for 299.99 GBP, while those living in the Euro zone can get it for 379.99 EUR. In any case, your purchase includes both the tablet and protective cover that doubles as a…
Acer Iconia Tab A110 officially announced, again
Like we forgot about it, Acer decided to announce the Iconia Tab A110 again. The low-cost tablet is already up for pre-order in the UK where interested users can grab it for 179.98 GBP, which translates into some 224 EUR or $292. The problem, however, is that its 7-inch screen supports resolution of 1024×600 pixels…
Amazon ditches Google Maps in favor of its own Maps tool for the Kindle Fire HD
Amazon has joined Apple in moving away from using Google Maps. Amazon has just released a developer kit for its own mapping system, which encourages developers to transition from using Google Maps to the Amazon Maps API. The reason this isn’t a surprise is because the giant ecommerce company has been rumored to dumping Google…
Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 getting Ice Cream Sandwich update, too
After T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless’ Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will get its serving of the Ice Cream Sandwich. The software version i905.LP11 is listed as “coming soon,” packing a ton of goodies, including: Pinch to Zoom functionality in homescreen and main menu screen Integrated Google Plus Integrated Google Text-To-Speech Engine New features in the email client…
Amazon’s new Kindle Fires and e-readers now available
Available for pre-order since the initial unveiling, Amazon’s latest line of Kindle tablets and e-readers are now in stock online at Amazon.com and in retail stores where sold. This includes the all new Kindle Fire HD tablet, which gets its name from having an updated high-resolution 720p display, updated standard Kindle Fire, and Amazon’s Paperwhite…
Canada: 32GB Wi-Fi PlayBook now just $118 at Walmart
We’ve already told you about the great deal on BlackBerry PlayBook. If you missed that opportunity, now may be the time act with Walmart Canada offering the 32GB model for just $118. You’ve read that correctly, it’s less than $120, making for an awesome deal. When you think about it, components inside RIM’s tablet gotta…
Canada: Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 now available for pre-order for $499.99
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has been recently announced in Canada and now you can pre-order your unit. In order to do so, you’ll have to pour out $499.99 to Best Buy to get the Wi-Fi-only model, which doesn’t require any contract signing whatsoever. The big box retailer lists September 26th as the date when the…
Jelly Bean coming soon to Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, too
Jelly Bean firmwares have been leaked for two Samsung tablets – Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, and are available for savvy testers at SamMobile: Galaxy Note 10.1 link, Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 link. This isn’t the official way to get the latest version of Android but if you know what you’re doing…







