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Hulu Plus for Android is available

Posted in Android by Reuben Drake on June 22nd, 2011

Great news. Hulu Plus for Android is available, however you may not be able to install it yet. The Hulu Blog states that six phones: the Nexus One, Nexus S, HTC Inspire 4G, Motorola Droid II, Motorola Droid X, and the Motorola Atrix are compatible, with “additional device announcements” coming later in the year.

If you look at the list, many flagship phones are missing, but we have high hopes that they will have it running for everyone in no time. Hopefully that is the case.

Motorola XOOM gets Android 3.1 update in Europe

Posted in Motorola by Conner Flynn on June 22nd, 2011

If you own a Motorola Xoom and live in Europe, you can now download the Android 3.1 Honeycomb update.Looks like the SD memory card slot on the XOOM is finally sorted out as well. According to Motorola, the update will be coming over the next several weeks and that the functionality will vary by region.

So if you are in Europe and have a Xoom, you must be pretty excited right about now. Motorola really didn’t say much else about the update, so other improvements may be less useful than the Sd card slot.

VIZIO VTAB1008 Android Tablet

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on June 22nd, 2011

Looks like Vizio has a new tablet. The VIZIO VTAB1008 is a WiFi-only device with an 8″ (1024 x 768) capacitive touchscreen display and powered by Android. Which version of Android is a mystery. Some features include a 1GHz processor, built-in GPS, Bluetooth, 2GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (supports up to 32GB), micro HDMI output, and a front facing camera for video calling.

You can also use this as a remote control for your VIZIO devices with the universal remote control app and built-in IR blaster. Sounds pretty good, but there’s no info on price just yet.

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MeiYing Android 2.3 Gingerbread Tablet

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on June 22nd, 2011

Not enough Android tablet options for you? Check out MeiYing’s new Android Gingerbread tablet for the Chinese market. This tablet is powered by a 1.3GHz Rockchip processor and has an 8-inch multitouch capacitive display.

Other features include 512MB of RAM, 16GB of storage capacity, a front-facing 3MP camera and a rear-facing 2MP camera. There’s also an HDMI out, USB host and client ports and a 5000mAh battery. No info on pricing yet though.

Archos Arnova 7 Now Available For $99

Posted in Archos by Conner Flynn on June 22nd, 2011

Archos is now selling the Arnova 7 tablet for just $99 in the U.S. This ultra affordable tablet features a 7-inch (800×480) resolution display, 4GB of internal storage space, a USB port and a micro SD card slot for your storage expansion needs.

This Android 2.2 Froyo tablet comes with AppsLib, which gives you access to a bunch of apps, but it is limited compared to the official Android Market of course. The Archos Arnova 7 can also be used as a color e-book reader.

Sony Ericsson Xperia active

Posted in Sony Ericsson by Conner Flynn on June 22nd, 2011

In addition to the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray, the company has also announced the Xperia Active, which has a lot going for it. This Android phone has a rugged design, a 3″ scratch resistant Reality Display and even supports wet finger tracking, which we all can appreciate.

It is also dust proof and water resistant. Other features include a 1GHz processor, Android 2.3, Mobile BRAVIA Engine, a 5-megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording, GPS, barometer, compass, ANT+ wireless networking technology to monitor your heart rate and pulse, and Facebook integration.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray

Posted in Sony Ericsson by Conner Flynn on June 22nd, 2011

Sony Ericsson has unveiled their latest addition to the Xperia phone line, the Xperia ray. It boasts a 1GHz processor, a scratch-resistant 3.3″ Reality Display (854 x 480) and a Mobile BRAVIA Engine. Android 2.3 is the OS and it also has Facebook integration.

Other features include an 8.1-megapixel camera with the Exmore R sensor, a front facing camera for video calling, 4GB microSD card preloaded (expandable up to 32GB), and a 1500mAh battery. Plus it is all in a package that’s just 9.4mm thin.

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Eximus CVAK-PC11 Android Tablet

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on June 20th, 2011

If you want an Android tablet with an affordable price, check out the Eximus CVAK-PC11 from Chinavasion. It is priced at $128.49 and for that price you get a 7-inch 800 x 480 resistive multi-touch display and a 720MHz Telechips 8900 ARM11 processor running things.

Other features include 256MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera, WiFi, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port, a built-in 2W speaker, a 3200mAh battery and Android 2.1.

AndyPad Android 2.3 Gingerbread Tablet

Posted in Tablet PC by Conner Flynn on June 20th, 2011

Joining the countless number of other tablets on the market, Andy Pad will launch a new Android tablet in August. The device features a 7-inch touchscreen display, Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread, a 1.2GHz A8 processor and a 3D graphics chip.

Other features include an HDMI out, a USB port, a 3.5mm audio jack and a micro SD card slot. The AndyPad Android tablet will retail for £129 or about $208 when it arrives. Sure it isn’t Apple or HP, but it’s nice to have options.

Nokia N9 Press Shots

Posted in Nokia by Conner Flynn on June 20th, 2011

Some leaked press shots of the N9, due to be announced tomorrow at CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore, have surfaced and it turns out that it is a slim MeeGo-powered candybar. The device will ship in pink, blue, and black.

Specs remain a mystery though. At least we have some images. It looks rather pretty and shows off bicycles very well. That much we can see in the image above. More when we have it.

Panasonic unveils Android Toughbook Tablet

Posted in Panasonic by Reuben Drake on June 16th, 2011

Are you prone to tablet abuse? Well, feel free to treat your tablet rough with Panasonic’s Android Toughbook tablet. It features a sunlight-friendly 10.1-inch multi-touch display, satellite-based GPS, full-shift battery life and optional 3G / 4G.

It’s an Android tablet built tough. We don’t have any info on pricing or a release yet, but more info is sure to trickle in. The point is, this is a tough Android tablet. It’s tough enough for you. Are you tough enough for it?

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HTC Evo Shift 4G to get Android 2.3 on June 20

Posted in HTC by Reuben Drake on June 16th, 2011

Sprint has announced that the HTC Evo Shift 4G will get an over-the-air update to Android 2.3 on Monday, June 20. The notification will be sent out in stages, or you can manually download the update beginning today if you like. When the installation process is started, the phone’s functionality will be temporarily disabled, so don’t worry.

The update brings SWYPE text entry capabilities, improved download management in the Downloads and allows the handset to stream media through applications that weren’t able to before. So these are some nice new features you can look forward to.

New Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Coming Soon With Dual Core 1.2GHz Processor

Posted in Samsung by Reuben Drake on June 16th, 2011

Samsung has announced two new tablets in the Galaxy Tab range, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 and the Galaxy Tab 10.1, but what about the original Samsung Galaxy Tab with its 7 inch display? There were rumors that Samsung would release a second generation version and now according to HDBlog, Samsung will be releasing it later this year.

According to them the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 will have a 7 inch WSCGA IPS LCD display, and a dual core 1.2GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, and Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread instead of Honeycomb. It will be able to make voice calls and send SMS message like the original Galaxy Tab as well.

miScroll Android Tablet From Storage Options

Posted in Android by Reuben Drake on June 16th, 2011

Storage Options has launched the miScroll, the latest in their Scroll tablet range. It’s designed for the youth market and can be personalized with interchangeable colorful covers. It sports a 7” 800 x 480, 16:9 resistive touchscreen, runs Android 2.3 and is powered by a 1GHz ARM11 processor supported by 256MB DDR.

It also features a built in 4GB MicroSD card expandable up to 32GB and a 0.3 megapixel camera on the front for video calling, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and a mini HDMI socket. The built in rechargeable battery will deliver four hours of useful life.

Dell Streak 10 Pro Tablet Hits China

Posted in Dell by Conner Flynn on June 16th, 2011

Dell will release the Streak 10 Pro tablet in the Chinese market later this Summer. the tablet is powered by the Google Android Honeycomb OS and has a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800) multitouch display, and a 1GHz dual core nVidia Tegra 2 processor.

Other features include 1GB of RAM, a 5-megapixel camera on the back and a front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video chat, an SDHC card reader, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR. No info on pricing yet. Hopefully we will know soon.



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