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Hold the Phone: Dell Not Out of the U.S. Smartphone Biz After All
By HotHardware, published 30-03-2012
Dell’s track record with the stateside smartphone market isn’t the greatest; after the Aero and Streak 5 flamed out, Dell gave it another shot with the Venue and Venue Pro, which are now apparently being discontinued in the U.S. The killing off of the Venue phones coupled with the company’s continuing shift into the IT solutions...
Dell discontinues Venue and Venue Pro in the US
By GSMArena, published 29-03-2012
Dell had to retire the Streak last year owing to poor sales of the device but it seems that misfortune was being shared by its stablemates as well. Dell has now discontinued the sales of the Android-based Venue and the Windows Phone-based Venue Pro in the US. What's interesting to know, however, that Dell has no immediate plans to replace these phones or to continue in the US smartphone...
Samsung Galaxy Note shipments exceed 5 million
By GSMArena, published 28-03-2012
The failure of the Dell Streak may have told us otherwise but it seems there is a demand for gigantic smartphones/tiny tablets after all and that people have no problem stretching their hands and pockets as long as the device in question is good (which the Streak clearly wasn't). This is being proved by the strong demand for the Samsung Galaxy Note of which 5 million handsets have been...
Acer: We Aren't Giving Up On Tablets Just Yet
By HotHardware, published 28-12-2011
Quietly, and perhaps not so quietly, a lot of companies other than Apple are effectively throwing in the towel on tablets. And why not? The iPad owns at least 80% of the market, and with the $200 Kindle Fire now a reality, there's hardly a slot to compete on margin or quantity. Dell's Streak line is all but dead, and we're seeing fewer and...
Official Android 2.3 Gingerbread update is now available for the Dell Streak 5
By phoneArena, published 22-12-2011
The official Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the original Streak is now available and ready for the taking, thanks to the team over at xda-developers. With the sizable 155MB update, users are required though to have version 350 of the stock recovery...
Dell outs Gingerbread ROM for Streak 5, confirms no ICS for Streak 7
By SlashGear, published 22-12-2011
The Dell Streak 7 was discontinued by Dell not long ago. With that in mind, it won’t come as a surprise to many that Dell has confirmed that the Streak 7 tablet will not be getting an official Android 4.0 ICS update. Dell was asked that question on Twitter via the Dell cares account. The [...]
Dell Launches Streak Pro D43 Smartphone (Running Baidu Yi) In China
By HotHardware, published 20-12-2011
Back in September, we learned that Dell was looking at using Baidu Yi (an Android-based mobile platform developed by China’s Baidu) on an upcoming smartphone. The two companies have indeed teamed up and have released the Dell Streak Pro D43 in China. The 3G phone features a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM 8260 chip, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED...
Dell Streak Pro D43 Baidu-Yi phone revealed for China
By SlashGear, published 20-12-2011
Dell has officially unveiled the Streak Pro D43, a touchscreen smartphone for the Chinese market that runs the Baidu-Yi platform on specs that would please many an Android buyer. Fronted by a 4.3-inch 950 x 540 qHD Super AMOLED touchscreen and toting a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor inside its vaguely Nexus-esque chassis, the Dell Streak Pro [...]
GTAIII: Anniversary Edition goes mobile December 15
By GameSpot, published 12-06-2011
Rockstar readying updated release of PS2 open-world crime game for Android and iOS platforms; $5 price point confirmed. The PlayStation 2's seminal Grand Theft Auto III turned 10 years old in October, and developer Rockstar celebrated the anniversary by confirming it would be bringing the open-world crime game to mobile platforms. Rockstar followed that up today with more specific details, confirming that Grand Theft Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary Edition will be coming to Android and iOS on December 15 for $5. A picture of GTAIII's sociopathic protagonist Claude, appropriately enough on the Android. The mobile port of GTAIII isn't the only Rockstar recognition of the game's anniversary. The company is also peddling a $150 limited-edition Claude action...
Grand Theft Auto III Goes Mobile Next Week
By GameInformer, published 12-06-2011
Rockstar Games announced the price and release date for Grand Theft Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary Edition. The game is available for select new generation iOS and Android devices on the App Store and Android Marketplace next week, December 15, for $4.99. Below is a list of supported devices: Apple iOS Devices: iPad 1 & 2, iPhone 4 & 4S, iPod touch 4th Generation Android Phones: HTC Rezound, LG Optimus 2x, Motorola Atrix 4G, Motorola Droid X2, Motorola Photon 4G, Samsung Galaxy R, T-Mobile G2x Android Tablets: Acer Iconia, Asus Eee Pad Transformer, Dell Streak 7, LG Optimus Pad, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1, Sony Tablet S, Toshiba Thrive
Dell Streak 7 On The Way Out?
By DigitalVersus, published 12-06-2011
After having withdrawn its Streak 5 tablet, Dell's Streak 7 is currently flying the flag for the American IT firm in the tablet market. However, it now seems that... Read more...
Don't Let the Discontinued Streak 7 Fool You, Dell Still Committed to Android, Company Says
By MaximumPC, published 12-05-2011
Pay a visit to Dell's once lively product page for the Streak 7 tablet and you'll be informed that it's "no longer available online." From there, it would be easy to assume Dell isn't all that infatuated with Android, or the mobile market in general, but you know what they say when you assume something. So, what's the deal with Dell? That's a question everyone is asking, and Dell has provided the following answer: "Dell remains committed to the mobility market and continues to sell products here and in other parts of the world. Streak 7 delivered a unique experience for customers who wanted a larger screen-size yet the freedom of staying connected to their personal and professional content while on the-go. It continues to be available in many markets through retail, distributors and carrie...
Dell Streak 7’s Streak Is Over
By HotHardware, published 12-05-2011
The aptly named Dell Streak line has come and gone within a relatively short span. The Dell Streak 7 page on the company’s website offers this simple statement: “Streak 7 is no longer available online, but you can browse our other mobile devices for similar products.” There’s been no other official press release from...
Dell seemingly puts the kibosh on the Streak 7 tablet
By phoneArena, published 12-05-2011
Dell Streak 7 was one of the first tablets to venture with its Tegra 2 processor in the wild tablet West dominated by iPads. Now the manufacturer has put a sign on its website that the 7-incher is no longer available...
Dell Streak 7 discontinued
By SlashGear, published 12-05-2011
Dell has been trying its hand in the Android tablet market and so far has only been able to make a slight rustle in the category. The company launched an Android tablet with a 5-inch screen called the Streak 5 and it also has the Streak 7 with a larger 7-inch screen. The Streak 5 [...]
Samsung Galaxy Note Review
By Thinkdigit, published 12-02-2011
In a world that is still grappling with the idea of how the smartphone and tablets will co-exist, Samsung has decided to introduce a a model in the slowly growing hybrid category. The limited demographic of tablet users aside, the masses still use their smartphone for most tasks the tablet would do. So where does the Samsung Galaxy Note fit in? Is it a bigger smartphone? Or is it a smaller tablet, walking the same path as the Dell Streak did sometime back. Is it really the perfect compromise bet [...] Read the entire article
First Impression: Samsung Galaxy Note - The monster smartphone
By Thinkdigit, published 12-01-2011
It is big! That is the first reaction the moment the Samsung Galaxy Note popped out from inside its rather slim box. It reminded us of the Dell Streak, which walked down the same path, but apparently came well before its time. This device is aimed at someone who finds the traditional smartphone display (4-inches approx.) too small, but the tablet uncomfortably big as well. The 5.3-inch display does offer the in-between alternative. Maybe this is the niche category that was needed in the gap betw [...] Read the entire article
5-inch Lenovo Android tablet rumoured
By Thinkdigit, published 24-11-2011
Lenovo is reportedly prepping a 5-inch tablet, which is likely to run Android operating system and feature a dual-core processor. The new tablet is likely to go on sale under Lenovo's new IdeaTab brand or as the LePad in China, says the tech site Engadget. Though the full details of the new Lenovo 5-inch tablet are not available, it's confirmed that it will feature a Micro-USB port, front-facing camera and HDMI output. Lenovo's new 5-inch tablet is being pitted against the Dell Streak 5 and t [...] Read the entire article
Updated: Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Note review
By TechRadar, published 11-07-2011
Hands on Samsung Note review: look and feelUpdated: Ahead of our full Galaxy note review, check out our updated gallery of photos shot in our review studio.Samsung has shown off the Galaxy Note at IFA 2011, a huge 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED handset which comes complete with a stylus called the S Pen. We grabbed some time with it on the show floor just after Samsung's press conference took place.The Galaxy Note has a 1.4GHz ARM-based dual-core processor inside, though we have to be honest and say that while some apps were snappy, there was a bit of lag when dropping into things like the web browser. That surprised us as we'd assume the units we saw on the stand were shipping models. And it's doubly surprising given the Note's speedy processor.brightcove : 1138414830001The 5.3-inch screen is W...
Pentagon gives its first approval of an Android phone to the Dell Streak
By phoneArena, published 11-01-2011
The Pentagon's Defense Information System Agency has finally approved an Android smartphone and it is the out-of production Dell Streak that has been selected for use by the U.S. Military; the device is approved for secure unclassified communications...
Dell's Streak, Android Platform Certified For Use By Government
By HotHardware, published 11-01-2011
Ever wondered if the very gadgets that you purchased for your own personal use were also used at the highest level of the government? We have to confess to wondering just how high-tech the CIA's gadgets were compared to what's readily available on the open market, but it's things like this that make us realize we aren't so different, after...
Updated: Windows 8 tablets: what you need to know
By TechRadar, published 14-10-2011
UDPATE: Check out our Hands on: Windows 8 tablet reviewMicrosoft's been pushing tablet computers for the best part of a decade, so you can imagine how happy the iPad's success makes them. But Microsoft doesn't give up easily, and Windows 8 tablets will emerge. So what's Steve Ballmer going to be shouting about when he shows them off?Windows 8 tablets will have a new touch interfaceAs we saw from the recent Windows 8 preview, Windows 8 tablets will have a marvellous new interface that looks rather like Windows Phone 7. "Fast, fluid and dynamic, the experience has been transformed while keeping the power, flexibility and connectivity of Windows intact," says Microsoft's head of Windows Experience Julie Larson-Green. "Although the new user interface is designed and optimized for t...
Android has not "developed to expectations" says Michael Dell
By phoneArena, published 13-10-2011
Speaking at Dell World, Michael Dell pledged support for Windows and Microsoft and blamed the poor showing of the Dell Aero and Dell Streak on Android instead of blaming the hardware; another Dell executive said that the pair were launched in limited quantities anyway, to gauge customer reaction...
A trio of super-hot Japan-bound droids announced
By GSMArena, published 29-09-2011
The Japanese will be getting a trio of really cool high-end Android smartphones in the face of the Sharp AQUOS PHONE 102SH, the Panasonic Lumix phone and the Dell Streak. The three smartphones were just unveiled and their specs will make every geek's heart melt. Sharp AQUOS PHONE 102SH We'll start with the IP57-certified Sharp AQUOS PHONE 102SH. This one is built around a 4.5" LCD of HD...
Dell, Baidu To Team Up On Smartphones & Tablets
By HotHardware, published 09-06-2011
What do an American PC maker and a Chinese search engine have in common? They both want to take a piece of the mobile pie away from their competitors in China. Dell and Baidu are planning to work together to develop smartphones and tablets, presumably to break into the vast Chinese mobile market. We already know that Dell has been knocking...
Dell Streak 7 on track to get Honeycomb upgrade
By TechRadar, published 09-05-2011
Erik Day, Dell's director of marketing for EMEA, has confirmed that the Dell Streak 7 will be getting an upgrade to Android 3.2 (Honeycomb). Speaking to Thinq, Day demoed the softare on the 7-inch tablets at IFA 2011, but wasn't able to say when the Honeycomb update would come to existing Wi-Fi only Dell Streak 7s. The Android 3.2 build of Honeycomb was intended to bring the tablet software to smaller than 10-inch slates, so it makes sense for Dell's 7-inch offering to be in line for the upgrade. Languishing The Android 3.2 update will take the Streak 7 up to Honeycomb from the seriously outdated Android 2.2 that it's currently languishing on. This means taking the 7-inch slate to heady new heights with scrollable widgets and apps, a new Chrome browser and a dedicated tablet-centric interf...
Dell confirms that they're committed to getting Honeycomb onto the Streak 7
By phoneArena, published 09-02-2011
Dell's Erik Day showed off several Dell Streak 7 tablets at IFA running the newest build of Honeycomb (version 3.2). Previously, one of the obstacles that prevented them from bringing Honeycomb is that previous builds...
Updated: Windows 8 tablets: what you need to know
By TechRadar, published 30-08-2011
Microsoft's been pushing tablet computers for the best part of a decade, so you can imagine how happy the iPad's success makes them. But Microsoft doesn't give up easily, and Windows 8 tablets will emerge. So what's Steve Ballmer going to be shouting about when he shows them off?Windows 8 tablets will have a new touch interfaceAs we saw from the recent Windows 8 preview, Windows 8 tablets will have a marvellous new interface that looks rather like Windows Phone 7. "Fast, fluid and dynamic, the experience has been transformed while keeping the power, flexibility and connectivity of Windows intact," says Microsoft's head of Windows Experience Julie Larson-Green. "Although the new user interface is designed and optimized for touch, it works equally well with a mouse and keyboard. ...
Adieu To The Dell Streak 5!
By DigitalVersus, published 15-08-2011
'Goodbye Streak 5!' is the surprising message that can be read on Dell's site, not without some second degree humour: Unless it explains the Dell Streak 5's lack of success...
Dell Fades Out The Streak 5, Wishes It A Fond Farewell
By HotHardware, published 14-08-2011
There comes a day in the lift of every gadget where things just aren't as shiny as they once were. Specifications grow old. Designs fade. Lifestyles change. It's a sad day, but you can bet it's looming from the very day a gadget hits store shelves. That day of reckoning has come for Dell's Streak 5, a tablet/phone combo that had a ton of hype...
Dell Streak 5 Android Tablet Officially Discontinued
By SlashGear, published 08-12-2011
It’s time to say goodbye to the Dell Streak 5. The company has quietly laid to rest the 5-inch Android tablet saying that “it’s been a great ride.” Back in July, the tablet was pulled from store shelves appearing to be discontinued but was then explained by, perhaps, a misinformed store rep as a temporary [...]
Dell says goodbye to the Streak 5 and that "it's been a great ride"
By phoneArena, published 08-11-2011
Checking out the product page of the handset on Dell’s web site, we’re actually greeted with something totally surprising – a goodbye page of all things. Yup, Dell is giving the handset a proper goodbye wave by telling everyone...
Dell Streak 7 Wi-Fi only tablet is expected to get its dose of Honeycomb in September?
By phoneArena, published 08-11-2011
hope might be on the way for the Wi-Fi only version of the tablet seeing that rumors hint that it will be getting its Honeycomb treatment some time in September. In fact, it’s alleged that an over-the-air update will be made...
Updated: Windows 8 tablets: what you need to know
By TechRadar, published 08-10-2011
Microsoft's been pushing tablet computers for the best part of a decade, so you can imagine how happy the iPad's success makes them. But Microsoft doesn't give up easily, and Windows 8 tablets will emerge. So what's Steve Ballmer going to be shouting about when he shows them off?Windows 8 tablets will have a new touch interfaceAs we saw from the recent Windows 8 preview, Windows 8 tablets will have a marvellous new interface that looks rather like Windows Phone 7. "Fast, fluid and dynamic, the experience has been transformed while keeping the power, flexibility and connectivity of Windows intact," says Microsoft's head of Windows Experience Julie Larson-Green. "Although the new user interface is designed and optimized for touch, it works equally well with a mouse and keyboard. Our approach...
Dell launches Streak 10 Pro Honeycomb tablet in China
By Thinkdigit, published 08-01-2011
Dell has launched its 10-inch Streak tablet in China, called the Streak 10 Pro. It is only expected to be launched in other international territories later this year, possibly along with the Windows-based Latitude ST. Dell has given the Streak 10 Pro a promotional price of 2,999 yuan, or roughly Rs. 21,000, [RELATED_ARTICLE]We last saw the device in a roadmap leak back in April, and the specifications of the Android 3.1 Honeycomb tablet (with Dell Stage UI) have remained much unchanged since th [...] Read the entire article
Dell Streak Pro 10-inch Honeycomb Tablet Gets First Photo Leak
By SlashGear, published 28-07-2011
Dell already has 5-inch and 7-inch Android tablets in the market with news of an upcoming 10-inch Honeycomb model first leaked in April. Since then, we’ve only seen a rendering of the tablet with an estimated June arrival, which has already passed without any signs of the slate. Well, now a photo of the tablet [...]
Dell Streak 10 Pro is captured on film alongside with its siblings
By phoneArena, published 28-07-2011
Up until now, we’ve been unable to find an actual photo of the Dell Streak 10 Pro in the wild, but nevertheless, we’re finally presented with one that shows off its size compared to its siblings. Yesterday, we reported...
Dell Streak 10 Pro is rumored to make its debut in China some time this week
By phoneArena, published 26-07-2011
Yet another rumor is stirring things up as we speak seeing that we might be on the verge of finally seeing the device coming to market. According to a “reliable source” of VR-Zone, they believe that the Dell Streak 10 Pro...
Dell Streak Pulled for Upgrades, Not EOL
By HotHardware, published 25-07-2011
Dell has quietly pulled the Streak 5 tablet from its website and from any retail stores, as well. It's not a recall per se, but it's believed that Dell is making changes and improvements to the product, unrelated to the software (i.e., hardware). For a while, consumers could still find the item on Dell's site, but if they tried to order it,...
Dell Streak Android Tablet Pulled Temporarily For Some Updates
By SlashGear, published 22-07-2011
The Dell Streak bills itself as an Android tablet with a 5-inch size getting close to being a smartphone. But, it neither has the pocketability of a smartphone nor the larger screen size of a tablet. And, seeing that most new tablets don’t dip under 7-inches, it’s safe to say that the 5-inch form factor [...]
Dell removes the Streak from its shelves for a possible update
By phoneArena, published 22-07-2011
Dell has removed their massive Android-powered smartphone the Streak from shelves and their online store in what apparently is an attempt to the update device which may be re-released in early August…
Samsung Galaxy Q: what you need to know
By TechRadar, published 21-07-2011
Samsung's one of the most interesting Android manufacturers, and the Samsung Galaxy Q could be one of its most interesting products yet: if the rumours are correct, this year's IFA 2011 will see a "tabphone" that's half tablet, half phone. So will it be a successful union like cheese on toast, or something terrifying like Chas'n'Dave? Let's pan the river of rumour for some nuggets of news.The Samsung Galaxy Q specs include a 5.3-inch screenDetails are thin on the ground, but we're hearing from Yahoo Korea that the Galaxy Q specifications will include a 5.3-inch Super AMOLED screen. That would make it around an inch larger than existing Galaxy handsets, which is worryingly close to Stupidly Large territory. Dell has been here already with the Dell Streak 5, but few other firms seem to think...
Samsung Galaxy Q is a rumored blend between tablet and smartphone; to pack a 5.3-inch display
By phoneArena, published 18-07-2011
The Dell Streak tried to fill the gap between tablets and smartphones with its 5-inch display, but it doesn't seem like it did much of an impact on the market. With its unusual screen size...
Leaked Photos Show Dell Peju Tablet Set To Run Windows 7 ... or 8?
By DigitalVersus, published 15-07-2011
Dell seems to be hedging its bets when it comes to tablets: as well as the Android-based Dell Streak, information has recently leaked about a new 10.1'' tablet set...
Updated: Windows 8 tablets: what you need to know
By TechRadar, published 07-11-2011
Microsoft's been pushing tablet computers for the best part of a decade, so you can imagine how happy the iPad's success makes them. But Microsoft doesn't give up easily, and Windows 8 tablets will emerge. So what's Steve Ballmer going to be shouting about when he shows them off?Windows 8 tablets will have a new touch interfaceAs we saw from the recent Windows 8 preview, Windows 8 tablets will have a marvellous new interface that looks rather like Windows Phone 7. "Fast, fluid and dynamic, the experience has been transformed while keeping the power, flexibility and connectivity of Windows intact," says Microsoft's head of Windows Experience Julie Larson-Green. "Although the new user interface is designed and optimized for touch, it works equally well with a mouse and keyboard. Our approach...
Interview: Dell design lead talks carbon fibre, Windows 8 touch and more
By TechRadar, published 07-11-2011
Dell has worked hard to improve its industrial design in recent times, with design teams given more credence internally. In addition to the Dell Streak line, the company also released the Inspiron Duo which, although weighty and underpowered, is an interesting convertible with a rotating screen. We caught up with Michael Smith, Dell's Industrial Design Director to talk a little about Dell's design ethos, how it comes up with new materials and concepts, the forthcoming opportunity of Windows 8 and the challenge of designing PCs and tablets that combine both style and durability. "The battery life is not as long as it could be, but the biggest feedback we've had is about the processor itself," says Smith, who adds that his department always has plenty of questions to ask itself and Windows 8...
Buying Guide: Mac or iPad: which is right for you?
By TechRadar, published 07-11-2011
Back in 2008, Apple was getting a lot of flack for not launching a cheap netbook. With the recession starting to bite, netbook sales were booming, but Steve Jobs, Apple CEO, seemed unimpressed. "The market is just getting started – we'll see how it goes," he said in his characteristically enigmatic style. Then, after a long period of inactivity, Apple launched the iPad, and now nobody is talking about netbooks anymore. Tablets are the device du jour that everybody wants to own. This month AppleInsider.com reported on speculation that Apple will sell between 40 million and 45 million iPads in 2011. This staggering figure was revealed to analyst Brian White in meetings with component suppliers during a tech trip with Ticonderoga Securities to China and Taiwan.That's a lot of sales for a de...
Buying Guide: Tablet buying guide: 10 things to look for
By TechRadar, published 07-09-2011
With more tablets arriving on the market, how do you choose which is best for you? Here's our quick and easy guide to choosing your perfect tablet.1. What operating system does it run? There are various different operating systems available for tablets. By far the most popular is iOS - the Apple option found on the iPad and iPhone. Many of the tablets due out during 2011 will run Android 3.0 - a new purpose-built version of the Google-backed operating system found on many phones. See our article What is Android? for more.Other operating systems are on tablets from Blackberry and HP. Although there are some tablets that run Microsoft's Windows 7, this operating system isn't specially designed for tablet use but Windows 8 is looking increasingly tablet-friendly. For more on tablet operating ...
Updated: 14 best Android tablets in the world
By TechRadar, published 20-06-2011
Our list of the best Android tablets in the world - regularly updatedIf you're looking for a tablet and don't fancy an iPad, then Android is the way to go.There are other options out there; Windows 7 tablets are available, the BlackBerry PlayBook is on sale now and the HP TouchPad is coming soon. But Android 3.0 is currently the main OS rival to the iPad, and the products are creeping onto the shelves one by one.We've gone from zero Android tablets to stacks of the things in a very short space of time, and inevitably some are better than others.Some have ten-inch screens, others seven, and there are big differences in battery life, processing power and on-board RAM. So which tablets are the most tempting? Let's find out.1. Asus Eee Pad TransformerBest Android tablet for: replacing your net...
Dell's XPS 15z Ultra Slim Notebook Review
By HotHardware, published 20-06-2011
For some, Dell may historically have an undeserved reputation for producing run-of-the-mill products, but when you look at their recent smartphone offering like the Venue Pro, slates like the 5-inch Streak and computers like the Adamo XPS, it's hard to not give 'em credit where credit is due. Enter the XPS 15z. For all intents and purposes,...
In Depth: What's inside your iPad? Tablet tech explained
By TechRadar, published 13-06-2011
What makes one tablet a winner and another a bucket of bolts? Let's start with a story. Once upon a time, there was a little English company called Acorn Computers. Through the early 1980s, it had quite a bit of success with an 8-bit home computer named the BBC Micro. You may remember it. For a replacement, Acorn decided that none of the then-available processors - such as the Motorola 68000 and Intel 80286 - were suitable. So it decided to make its own, as you do. The year was 1985 and Acorn developed a 25,000 transistor RISC processor called the ARM v1. It used it to power the now defunct Archimedes computer, and that same ARM core - with a few enhancements - is what now powers more than 75 per cent of all embedded 32-bit devices made in the 21st century, 90 per cent of all mobiles in th...
Dell Bringing 10" Android Tablet (Streak 10 Pro) To China First
By HotHardware, published 06-11-2011
It's a world full of tablets, and we're just living in it. Dell's Streak 10 Pro has seemingly got lost in the mix; with so many other Android 3.0 tablets stealing the limelight, it's being an elbowing match to get coverage these days. Now, Dell's ready to introduce their own 10" Honeycomb tablet, but it won't be coming to America first. Dell...
Hack brings Honeycomb 3.1 to Dell Streak 7
By phoneArena, published 23-05-2011
An unofficial hack is bringing Honeycomb 3.1 to the Dell Streak 7 tablet, but it's not available to the public just yet...
Logitech unveils iPad and Android tablet accessories
By TechRadar, published 19-05-2011
Logitech has announced a range of accessories for Android tablets and the iPad – including a £90 keyboard case and a wireless speaker at the same price point. Logitech is keen to tap into the burgeoning tablets add-on market, and has made an iPad-specific offering as well as a cheaper Bluetooth option. The Logitech Keyboard Case is billed as 'exclusively for the iPad 2' and brings a stand and aluminium cover with 'military-grade, high-density padding'. BluetoothThe second keyboard offering is intended for either iPad or Android and comes with a stand and quick Bluetooth setup. It is priced at £49.99.Logitech has also unveiled a Blutooth Wireless Speaker for £89.99 which operates up to 50 feet away from your iPad or Android Tablet. "People love their tablets — the category is growing...
Dell Streak Pro Honeycomb tablet pics and specs leak
By TechRadar, published 19-05-2011
Dell is about ready to bust out a 10-inch Honeycomb tablet, according to detailed specs and photos of the Dell Streak Pro which have emerged online. Although Dell has already announced that it will launch a 10-inch Windows 7 tablet, there's been no official word on an Android-running version as yet. But the mooted Dell Streak Pro is said to be running Honeycomb – although whether that will be Android 3.0 or 3.1 is unclear – on a 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 T20 processor from Nvidia. Memory, all alone in the moonlightAccording to the anonymous sources, the 10.1-inch screen will offer 1280 x 800 resolution, and the slate should weigh in at 720g altogether. With 1GB of memory on board, the slate will come in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB editions, and will offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity.Of c...
Dell Streak Pro 10" Android tablet might appear with LTE connectivity on AT&T
By phoneArena, published 19-05-2011
More info about a 10" Dell Streak Pro leaked, that is supposedly heading to AT&T's upcoming LTE network. Other than that, it sounds like a typical Honeycomb slate, with 1280x800 pixels screen and NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset at 1GHz
Dell Streak Pro Honeycomb slate dropping June with Tegra 2 T20?
By SlashGear, published 18-05-2011
The Dell Streak Pro 10-inch Android tablet is apparently set to launch in June, and will run Android 3.x Honeycomb on NVIDIA’s 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 T20, not the faster, 3D-capable T25. The 261 x 176.4 x 12.9 mm, 720g slate is expected to have a 10.1-inch 1280 x 800 like other Honeycomb tablets we’ve seen [...]
Updated: Top 20 best tablet PC iPad alternatives
By TechRadar, published 17-05-2011
This year is going to be the year of the touchscreen tablet, of that there can be no doubt.While tablet PCs have been around for yonks, only now are they becoming the desirable, usable and functional devices that we've always wanted them to be – and it's about time too.The iPad is currently the most obvious example of how tablets are going mainstream, but that's not to say that all tablets released from now on are guaranteed to be super awesome. Indeed there are some real stinkers out there – remember the Toshiba Folio 100?So allow us to walk you through the best tablets currently on sale, along with the sexy tablets that are set to tickle your fingertips later in 2011.Asus Eee Pad TransformerUK release date: Out nowSpecs: Android 3.0, Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core CPU, 10.1-inch capacitive...
Sure, the iPad has 82% Market Share, But Will it Last?
By SlashGear, published 05-09-2011
It’s no secret that the iPad is the most popular tablet out there right now. But the key words there are “right now”. The iPad had a year’s head start, and created the current tablet market that so many others are now rushing to join. A survey by the Nielsen company this spring shows that the iPad has an 82% market share of tablets in the U.S. 43% of iPad owners have the 3G version, and 39% have the Wi-Fi only tablet. The closest competitor was the Samsung Galaxy Tab, though it’s hard to call 4% “close”. No doubt the iPad is a great tablet. We on SlashGear have called it the best on the market. But will that still be true next year? And what impact are tablets having on the way we use our other devices? In the survey, the next most popular tablet...
T-Mobile USA Q1 2011: Income dives as nearly 1m subscribers jump ship
By SlashGear, published 05-06-2011
T-Mobile USA has announced its Q1 2011 results, and the numbers don’t look great. Net customer losses hit 99,000 while revenue flatlined from Q1 2010 at $4.63bn; however, despite ARPU (average revenue per user) remaining steady at $46, overall income dived from $362m in Q1 2010 to $135m in Q1 2011. That contrasts sharply with Verizon and AT&T, both of whom had relatively strong first quarters. T-Mobile did see data revenue rise 20-percent compared to the same period a year ago, though that’s less than the 22.3- and 23.9-percent rise of Verizon and AT&T respectively. Part of the reason for T-Mobile’s declining income is that the cost of acquiring each customer rose, up $10 year-on-year to $310 per subscriber, which the carrier reckons was predominantly down to in...
Apple’s iPad Owned By 82 Percent Of U.S. Tablet Users, Yet The Daily Loses $10 Million
By SlashGear, published 05-05-2011
A recent study conducted by the Nielsen company has revealed several interesting numbers on current tablet usage in the U.S. and in particular about the usage of the Apple iPad. The survey polled only tablet owners in the U.S. and discovered that 82 percent of them owned an Apple iPad. This number is a huge lead ahead of competing tablets such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Motorola XOOM. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a very distant second place, holding only a 4 percent share of the market. Following that is the Dell Streak with 3 percent and the Motorola XOOM with 2 percent. Beyond ranking, the survey delves deeper to see the break down of cellular versus WiFi tablet ownership as well as how tablet owners generally used their tablets. Of the Apple iPad owners, the report revealed that ...
Amazon Tablet using E Ink Hydis FFS display for 2H 2011 release?
By SlashGear, published 05-03-2011
The Amazon tablet rumors refuse to die, and now there are whisperings of another OEM and even some component orders to throw into the mixture. After rumors last month that Samsung would be producing the Amazon tablet for a potential late-Summer release, now DigiTimes‘ sources have waded in with word that Quanta Computer will be handling production, using Fringe Field Switching LCD displays sourced from epaper manufacturer E Ink. E Ink obviously already supplies the displays for the Kindle ereaders, but by using an LCD panel Amazon’s tablet would be able to show color graphics, video and other more dynamic content. Fringe Field Switching panels - which are actually produced by E Ink subsidiary Hydis – are similar in technology to IPS displays such as used in the iPad...
Cincinnati Bengals draft the Dell Streak as the fourth pick in the NFL Draft
By phoneArena, published 05-01-2011
With the fourth pick in the first round of the recent 2011 NFL draft, the Cincinnati Bengals drafted the Dell Streak, the large handset just happened to be attached to the ear of University of Georgia standout wide receiver AJ Green which is a great coincidence for the Bengals and their fans...
SlashGear Morning Wrap Up – April 25th 2011
By SlashGear, published 25-04-2011
In the news this morning: soon you will be able to get a white iPhone 4 that also “will not track you”, and Google’s mind control claims an unfortunate victim. Also, a superfast gaming notebook from ORIGIN, a crazy thin Thinkpad, and an update for the Nook Color. And a cell tower you can pack away in your suitcase. We also have lots of tablet news: Acer, Lenovo and Dell are planning new slates. And in the Android world, the G2X will soon get a serving of Gingerbread, Skype has solved problems with its Android app, and Amazon will give you $$ for Android apps. We are also keeping an eye on the PlayStation Network, which is still down after an “external intrusion”. Read on for more. Google’s mind-control may have gone too far, as a serial letter-writer ...
Leaked roadmap outs three Dell tablets
By TechReport, published 25-04-2011
Android Central has come upon purported specifications and launch details for several upcoming Dell tablets. There are three models in total, and each one offers a different take on the tablet formula. According to the report, the Streak Pro will be first to arrive when it hits in June....
Dell's roadmap leaks, revealing details of upcoming Honeycomb and Windows tablets
By Thinkdigit, published 25-04-2011
Looks like Dell’s tablet roadmap has leaked with lots of details and specifications, including tentative release dates. Check it out above... The first to arrive will be in June 2011, named the Dell Streak Pro, a 10-inch (1,280x800) tablet that will take on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Apple iPad 2, Motorola Xoom, and other similarly sized tablets when it launches. It runs Android 3.0 Honeycomb with Dell Stage 1.5 UI skinned over it. The tablet is powered by the powerful dual-core Tegra [...] Read the entire article
Dell Latitude ST and Streak Pro tablets detailed; CEO predicts Android will squash iPad
By SlashGear, published 25-04-2011
Details of two 10-inch Dell tablets, one based on Intel’s Oak Trail and the other on NVIDIA’s incoming Tegra T25, have emerged. According to the tablet roadmap, acquired by Android Central, the Dell Latitude ST is expected to arrive in October running Windows 7 on a 1.5GHz Oak Trail chip, while the Dell Streak Pro will run Android 3.0 Honeycomb on the Tegra T25 and land in June. The leak comes amid Dell CEO Michael Dell admitting that he “didn’t completely” predict the “rapid rise of the tablet” and predicted that Android would squash Apple’s iPad. Asked whether he thought Android tablets would end up outpacing Apple’s iPad – something analysts don’t expect to take place for several years – Dell was confident the G...
In Depth: How smartphones and tablets are taking over
By TechRadar, published 16-04-2011
Two years from now, something remarkable will happen: there will be more smartphones in the world than PCs. Technology analysis firm Gartner predicts that by 2013, there will be 1.82 billion smartphones compared to 1.78 billion PCs - and that doesn't include tablets. Apple sold 14.8 million iPads in 2010, and Forrester Research says that in the US, 82 million people will own tablets by 2015. Tablets and smartphones have become incredibly powerful in a very short space of time, with gigahertz-class dual-core processors, decent amounts of RAM and high definition displays appearing in pocket-friendly forms. As the price of such small but powerful devices continues to fall and hardware firms continue to innovate, it's clear that mobile computing is going to be a very big deal for the foreseeab...
In Depth: How smartphones and tablets are taking over
By TechRadar, published 16-04-2011
Two years from now, something remarkable will happen: there will be more smartphones in the world than PCs. Technology analysis firm Gartner predicts that by 2013, there will be 1.82 billion smartphones compared to 1.78 billion PCs - and that doesn't include tablets. Apple sold 14.8 million iPads in 2010, and Forrester Research says that in the US, 82 million people will own tablets by 2015. Tablets and smartphones have become incredibly powerful in a very short space of time, with gigahertz-class dual-core processors, decent amounts of RAM and high definition displays appearing in pocket-friendly forms. As the price of such small but powerful devices continues to fall and hardware firms continue to innovate, it's clear that mobile computing is going to be a very big deal for the foreseeab...
In Depth: How smartphones and tablets are taking over
By TechRadar, published 16-04-2011
Two years from now, something remarkable will happen: there will be more smartphones in the world than PCs. Technology analysis firm Gartner predicts that by 2013, there will be 1.82 billion smartphones compared to 1.78 billion PCs - and that doesn't include tablets. Apple sold 14.8 million iPads in 2010, and Forrester Research says that in the US, 82 million people will own tablets by 2015. Tablets and smartphones have become incredibly powerful in a very short space of time, with gigahertz-class dual-core processors, decent amounts of RAM and high definition displays appearing in pocket-friendly forms. As the price of such small but powerful devices continues to fall and hardware firms continue to innovate, it's clear that mobile computing is going to be a very big deal for the foreseeab...
Dell Streak 7 arrives with £299 price tag
By TechRadar, published 15-04-2011
The Dell Streak 7 – the curiously sized tablet that has split opinions – is now available in its Wi-Fi only flavour for £299 direct from Dell. The Dell Streak 7 brings a 7 inch screen, a 1GHz Tegra 2 dual-core processor and 16GB of internal storage. The improved processor and that larger screen give it some obvious benefits, although some may question the meagre 800x480 display – as mentioned in our hands on: Dell Streak 7 review. Gorilla glassOther specs for the tablet include Gorilla Glass to make it that little bit harder to smash your toy's face, Adobe Flash 10.1 support and front and back cameras (1.3 and 5MP respectively).Dell has tried to position the Dell Streak 7 as a 'family tablet' although it is difficult to know exactly why a family would plump for the 7 inch screen rat...
Dell Streak 7 arrives with £299 price tag
By TechRadar, published 15-04-2011
The Dell Streak 7 – the curiously sized tablet that has split opinions – is now available in its Wi-Fi only flavour for £299 direct from Dell. The Dell Streak 7 brings a 7 inch screen, a 1GHz Tegra 2 dual-core processor and 16GB of internal storage. The improved processor and that larger screen give it some obvious benefits, although some may question the meagre 800x480 display – as mentioned in our hands on: Dell Streak 7 review. Gorilla glassOther specs for the tablet include Gorilla Glass to make it that little bit harder to smash your toy's face, Adobe Flash 10.1 support and front and back cameras (1.3 and 5MP respectively).Dell has tried to position the Dell Streak 7 as a 'family tablet' although it is difficult to know exactly why a family would plump for the 7 inch screen rat...
Dell Streak 7 arrives with £299 price tag
By TechRadar, published 15-04-2011
The Dell Streak 7 – the curiously sized tablet that has split opinions – is now available in its Wi-Fi only flavour for £299 direct from Dell. The Dell Streak 7 brings a 7 inch screen, a 1GHz Tegra 2 dual-core processor and 16GB of internal storage. The improved processor and that larger screen give it some obvious benefits, although some may question the meagre 800x480 display – as mentioned in our hands on: Dell Streak 7 review. Gorilla glassOther specs for the tablet include Gorilla Glass to make it that little bit harder to smash your toy's face, Adobe Flash 10.1 support and front and back cameras (1.3 and 5MP respectively).Dell has tried to position the Dell Streak 7 as a 'family tablet' although it is difficult to know exactly why a family would plump for the 7 inch screen rat...
Inhalers for asthmatics getting a GPS update
By SlashGear, published 15-04-2011
Years back before I became a full time geek I worked in the hospital for over a decade mostly with people that had breathing problems like asthma. The thing with asthma is that the triggers can vary greatly for many people and the first thing you need to do to control your asthma is to figure out what triggers your attacks and avoid it. The inhaler has been around for years and while they all look basically the same, there are many different medications. What all inhalers do have in common is that they do not store any detail on when they are used. A company called Asthmapolis has a cool new inhaler that uses GPS. The point of adding a GPS device on the inhaler is that it can see when the user activates the inhaler and then map it and compare the data to the thousands of other asthmatics ...
Buying Guide: HTC Flyer vs PlayBook vs Dell Streak 7 vs Galaxy Tab
By TechRadar, published 14-04-2011
When the HTC Flyer and BlackBerry PlayBook hit the market, they'll no doubt be compared to the ubiquitous iPad. But they are 7-inch tablets, so let's pit them against the other seven inchers available - the original Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Dell Streak 7.We should be seeing the PlayBook arrive in early summer, while the HTC Flyer is imminent. The HTC Flyer UK release date is 9 May.The HTC tablet has been given an eye-watering pre-order price of £599.99 from The Carphone Warehouse, but as yet we don't exactly know when the PlayBook will hit UK streets - although it will be out on 19 April in the US.Our colleagues at T3.com grabbed some BlackBerry PlayBook footage which you can watch below. brightcove.createExperiences(); OSThe BlackBerry PlayBook runs RIM's own bespoke Tablet ...
Buying Guide: HTC Flyer vs PlayBook vs Dell Streak 7 vs Galaxy Tab
By TechRadar, published 14-04-2011
When the HTC Flyer and BlackBerry PlayBook hit the market, they'll no doubt be compared to the ubiquitous iPad. But they are 7-inch tablets, so let's pit them against the other seven inchers available - the original Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Dell Streak 7.We should be seeing the PlayBook arrive in early summer, while the HTC Flyer is imminent. The HTC Flyer UK release date is 9 May.The HTC tablet has been given an eye-watering pre-order price of £599.99 from The Carphone Warehouse, but as yet we don't exactly know when the PlayBook will hit UK streets - although it will be out on 19 April in the US.Our colleagues at T3.com grabbed some BlackBerry PlayBook footage which you can watch below. brightcove.createExperiences(); OSThe BlackBerry PlayBook runs RIM's own bespoke Tablet ...
Buying Guide: HTC Flyer vs PlayBook vs Dell Streak 7 vs Galaxy Tab
By TechRadar, published 14-04-2011
When the HTC Flyer and BlackBerry PlayBook hit the market, they'll no doubt be compared to the ubiquitous iPad. But they are 7-inch tablets, so let's pit them against the other seven inchers available - the original Samsung Galaxy Tab and the Dell Streak 7.We should be seeing the PlayBook arrive in early summer, while the HTC Flyer is imminent. The HTC Flyer UK release date is 9 May.The HTC tablet has been given an eye-watering pre-order price of £599.99 from The Carphone Warehouse, but as yet we don't exactly know when the PlayBook will hit UK streets - although it will be out on 19 April in the US.Our colleagues at T3.com grabbed some BlackBerry PlayBook footage which you can watch below. brightcove.createExperiences(); OSThe BlackBerry PlayBook runs RIM's own bespoke Tablet ...
T-Mobile Press Event Invites Tease G2x and G-Slate
By SlashGear, published 13-04-2011
We’re the recipients of a press event invite that no less than tells us what’s going to be inside, both the T-Mobile G2x and the LG G-Slate. These are two devices that are sure to blast forth from the edifice of Android and fall directly into the homes of thousands and millions of homes across America, creating enjoyment for those who receive them. We’ve had looks at both devices in one way or another in the past, and here we’re sure to get yet another. Also inside this event will be a couple of musical groups, one of them called Dev and the Cataracs, the other by the name of DJ Chachi. Without a doubt this event is set to totally relax us in the sun with fine drinks and snacks, right? No way, man! We’re going to be scrambling with super authoritative skill ...
Dell 10 inch Windows 7 tablet delayed
By SlashGear, published 04-05-2011
The launch date for Dell’s 10-inch Windows 7 based tablet looks to slip until the fall according to industry analysts. Nobody knows why the 10-inch tablet won’t make it’s debut until at least September, but it’s certainly going to spell doom for Dell taking advantage of the back to school run-up. Dell is planning to position the 10-inch as a business grade tablet anyway, so they not feel the urgency to make the back to school window, instead focusing on the Holiday crowd instead. Dell began to fan the flames of a 10-inch tablet way back in October, and have released both 5 and 7 inch Dell Streak models with mixed reviews. But with growing business interest in tablets, it makes sense that Dell will stay the course and continue with the product line. That’s ...
AT&T Up-charges Off-Contract Smartphones
By SlashGear, published 04-04-2011
AT&T might be increasing the upgrade price for off-contract purchase of smartphones. An anonymous tip through Android Central reported several models were going up in price by $50. This increase only affects those who are purchasing a smartphone without a 2-year contract. “We’ve updated our early upgrade and no commitment price points for smartphones and feature phones,” an AT&T spokesperson confirmed to PCMag. “Only customers who are not yet upgrade eligible or who do not want to sign a contract are impacted. As mobile devices become more sophisticated, their cost goes up. This change reflects the increased costs, while still allowing us to offer customers the latest device before they qualify. We’re happy to discuss individual account and upgrade n...
Acer Iconia Tab A100 priced and dated
By SlashGear, published 04-04-2011
Acer’s smaller Iconia Tab A100 Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet has been priced and dated courtesy of Amazon UK, with the 7-inch slate expected to ship from April 20. Priced at a competitive £299.99 ($485), the A100 has a 1024 x 600 capacitive touchscreen, 8GB of internal storage and a Tegra 2 processor paired with 512MB of RAM. We grabbed some hands-on time with the Iconia Tab A100 back at MWC 2011, when it was still running Froyo rather than Honeycomb, and came away tentatively impressed. Acer’s design is certainly compact, and there are twin cameras – a 5MP auto-focus camera on the back side, and a 2MP front-facing camera on the front – along with WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 and an HDMI port. There’s no mention of 3G in the Amazon product page, only the generic R...
Dell Streak 7 Unboxing
By phoneArena, published 04-01-2011
Getting a brief tasting of the Dell Streak 7 back at CES in January, we’re finally getting a little bit more intimate with Dell’s latest Streak device. Included with the packaging are the customary set of materials – such as a...
Dell Streak 7 tablet UK launch detailed; Stage to get sync upgrade
By SlashGear, published 31-03-2011
Dell has priced and dated the Dell Streak 7 for its UK launch, with the 7-inch Android tablet expected to hit the market at the end of April 2011. The 3G and WiFi equipped tablet will be sold by Dell direct, SIM-free and unlocked, for £299 (including VAT and delivery); that matches the price Samsung is expected to ask for its WiFi-only Galaxy Tab. The main difference is screen resolution, with Dell lumbering the Streak 7 with a WVGA display where the Galaxy Tab has a crisper 1024 x 600 panel. For more on the Dell tablet, check out our original review of the US version from back in January. Meanwhile, Dell told Android Community that it was readying updates for its “Stage” UI system – found on both its Android smartphones and tablets, and on its main PC and notebook ra...
iPad 2 WiFi + 3G gets teardown treatment
By SlashGear, published 30-03-2011
With the iPad 2 WiFi having bared its secrets already, it only seems fair that the WiFi + 3G model should have the same treatment. iFixit wasn’t going to let a little thing like scarcity stop them from ripping asunder the WWAN-enabled tablet and peering at its cellular guts, and we can’t say we blame them. Inside things are much as you’d expect from the WiFi-only version, so that means the same chipsets, battery packs and radios as before. Apple has used two different modems, a Qualcomm MDM6600 for the CDMA version on Verizon, and an Infineon 337S3833 for the GSM version on AT&T. Obviously the CDMA iPad 2 doesn’t have a SIM slot, either, which on the GSM model is built into the headphone jack assembly. It’s also a pretty poor show if you wanted to replac...
T-Mobile and AT&T 4G for Dell Streak 7 after unlock
By SlashGear, published 28-03-2011
Good news if you’ve got a T-Mobile USA Dell Streak 7 and would rather use it with AT&T. According to StreakSmart, when unlocked the T-Mobile version of the Android tablet actually packs support for not only T-Mo’s 4G HSPA+ network, but AT&T’s as well. That means high-speed data on both GSM carriers, thanks to the Streak 7 quietly including a radio that works with both 1700/2100MHz (AWS) and 850/1900MHz. You’ll need to pay for an unlock code at this stage – UnlockStreak gets recommended, for $49 with a 1-3 day turnaround – since there’s apparently no free unlock system yet, but if you’ve been eying AT&T’s HSPA+ enviously then you might not be too upset about that. More on the Dell Streak 7 in our full review. [via Android ...
In Depth: New mobile phones 2011: the full rundown
By TechRadar, published 28-03-2011
The world of new mobile phones changes so fast that even we at TechRadar have a hard time keeping up, and we're the internet. Since we don't want anyone to miss the news about the newest mobile phone that might be ideal for them, we've put together this round up of our hands-on reviews. These aren't our full reviews, so won't have the same authoritative depth, but they're our early impressions of all these new mobiles after we've been able to spend some limited time with them.This page will be updated regularly as new mobile phones are announced, so you know it's always the best place to come for the all the upcoming mobile phone news you'll need.Samsung Wave 578NFC (near-field communications) is an area that the networks seem to be pushing more and more in new mobile phones, but we've mos...
In Depth: New mobile phones 2011: the full rundown
By TechRadar, published 28-03-2011
The world of new mobile phones changes so fast that even we at TechRadar have a hard time keeping up, and we're the internet. Since we don't want anyone to miss the news about the newest mobile phone that might be ideal for them, we've put together this round up of our hands-on reviews. These aren't our full reviews, so won't have the same authoritative depth, but they're our early impressions of all these new mobiles after we've been able to spend some limited time with them.This page will be updated regularly as new mobile phones are announced, so you know it's always the best place to come for the all the upcoming mobile phone news you'll need.Samsung Wave 578NFC (near-field communications) is an area that the networks seem to be pushing more and more in new mobile phones, but we've mos...
BMW Launches DriveNow Car Sharing Program
By SlashGear, published 23-03-2011
BMW has partnered with rental car company Sixt for its own car sharing service called DriveNow. The two German companies will be providing a “premium” car sharing service with a fleet of BMW’s sub brand BMW i and MINI vehicles. The service is open to all drivers, but if you’re between 18 and 21 you’ll have to take an extra driving safety test before you can use a use a car. Using the service is quite simple as all you’ll need is a chip that will be attached to your driver’s license with a sticker, no need for keys with DriveNow. You can locate a DriveNow vehicle with either a mobile phone app or a website and you unlock the vehicle by waving your license over the sensor. Inside a Dell Streak is attached to dashboard and you will enter your PIN number to verify yourself. Onc...
SlashGear Weekly Roundup Video: March 20, 2011
By SlashGear, published 20-03-2011
This week’s tech news is topped by our HTC Thunderbolt review along with product announcements from Samsung, new pricing and availability for the Motorola XOOM WiFi-only version, subscription service changes with the New York Times and The Daily, a new live TV streaming Time Warner Cable iPad app, BlackBerry 6 security problem, rumored G2X and G-Slate dates, review of the Infinity Blade iPad 2 game, and unboxing of the HTC Arrive. 10. Sprint’s first Windows Phone 7 device, the HTC Arrive, hands-on and unboxing. 9. The Motorola XOOM WiFi-only version arriving March 27 and priced at $599. 8. Samsung product announcements: – Galaxy Players 4 and 5 – Series 2, 4, and 6 notebooks – Series 9 ultraportable – Samsung 3D HDTV ...
Wi-Fi-only version of the Dell Streak 7 listed on Amazon for pre-order
By phoneArena, published 18-03-2011
Just recently certified by the Wi-Fi alliance, a cheaper version of the Dell Streak 7 tablet is available on Amazon…
Toshiba’s Tegra 2 Android second-attempt tablet gets detailed
By SlashGear, published 18-03-2011
It’s obviously the morning for Android tablet listings; we’ve seen the Dell Streak 7 WiFi pop up on Amazon, and now Toshiba’s 10.1-inch Android tablet has been spotted staking out its online retail space. The Tegra 2 powered slate – which we grabbed some fleeting hands-on time with back at CES – also gets a long list of specifications, including HDMI, a full-sized USB 2.0 port and twin cameras. Up front there’s a 2-megapixel webcam for video calls, while on the back is a 5-megapixel camera for photos and video. Connectivity includes WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth – no sign of 3G in the Amazon listing – as well as a mini USB, full-sized SD card reader and a 3.5mm headphone socket. GPS, an accelerometer and digital compass are all included. The rub...
Updated: Android 3.0: all the latest updates
By TechRadar, published 16-03-2011
Information about Android 3.0 - Android Honeycomb - is coming thick and fast now as a raft of Android 3.0 tablets are lined up for release this year.Here's what we know about Android 3.0 so far. On 20 October, we reported that Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablets were rumoured to be heading out to engineers in time for Christmas. This resulted in a huge range of tablets arriving at CES 2011, with UK release dates later in the year, but none of the tablets on show were actually running Android 3.0.Android 3.0 release dateAndroid 3.0 release date is looking like early 2011.In a video on All Things Digital posted on 7 December 2010 Google's Andy Rubin showed off a prototype Motorola Android 3.0 tablet and confirmed that the Android 3.0 release date will be "some time next year".As of mid-February 20...
Updated: Android 3.0: all the latest updates
By TechRadar, published 16-03-2011
Information about Android 3.0 - Android Honeycomb - is coming thick and fast now as a raft of Android 3.0 tablets are lined up for release this year.Here's what we know about Android 3.0 so far. On 20 October, we reported that Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablets were rumoured to be heading out to engineers in time for Christmas. This resulted in a huge range of tablets arriving at CES 2011, with UK release dates later in the year, but none of the tablets on show were actually running Android 3.0.Android 3.0 release dateAndroid 3.0 release date is looking like early 2011.In a video on All Things Digital posted on 7 December 2010 Google's Andy Rubin showed off a prototype Motorola Android 3.0 tablet and confirmed that the Android 3.0 release date will be "some time next year".As of mid-February 20...
LG G-Slate gets priced ahead of T-Mobile debut
By SlashGear, published 03-01-2011
It’s obviously a day for tablet pricing, with T-Mobile’s LG G-Slate the latest to get a price sticker attached. Retailer MobileCity has put the 8.9-inch G-Slate – aka the LG Optimus Pad – up for pre-order at $699.99, undercutting the unsubsidized Motorola XOOM (and, indeed, what they claim is LG’s official RRP) by $100. You also get the LG dual-camera 3D video capabilities of course, though the G-Slate lacks the Optimus 3D‘s parallax display for glasses-free 3D playback. OS is Android 3.0 Honeycomb, and there’s T-Mobile HSPA+ support, 32GB of storage, an NVIDIA Tegra 2 CPU and a front-facing camera. No word on release date, however. [via Android Community] Relevant Entries on SlashGearT-Mobile sneaks Dell Streak 7 mention onto ...
New Toshiba Folio 100 tablet revealed
By TechRadar, published 18-02-2011
Toshiba is resurrecting its Toshiba Folio 100 tablet, despite the first iteration of the device being dropped by the Dixons retail group.It was all going so well for the Toshiba Folio 100. After a positive showing at IFA 2010, the tablet was released to middling reviews and then canned soon after by Dixons due to an unusually high number of returns.Tablet frenzyBut Toshiba has revealed to TechRadar that it is making a comeback and will be refreshed for this year.Currently the Toshiba Folio 100 UK release date is March 2011, with the tablet still featuring Android 2.2 and no access to the Android Market.Those who want Android 3.0 will want to try out the as-yet unnamed Toshiba tablet, that is set to come with Android 3.0, two USB 2.0 ports and an SD card slot.The Toshiba tablet also houses ...
Sony Ericsson 4G tablet prototype pictured
By TechRadar, published 18-02-2011
Sony Ericsson is rumoured to be working on a 4G, Android-running tablet, a prototype of which has been snapped by a Dutch blog. Hiding in plain sight, the tablet was spotted on the TDIA stand over at Mobile World Congress. The inclusion front-facing camera comes as no surprise – apparently it's a 3MP snapper – and that screen is estimated to be 6 or 7-inches. Chubby AndroidThe TDIA representatives on the stand confirmed to NieuweMobiel.nl that it will run Android on release, although they did not specify which iteration of the OS. There are three buttons on the prototype device – home, menu and back – which are pretty standard for Android phones but most tablets these days do away with as many buttons as possible. Of course, there's no guarantee that all three buttons will make it ...
Updated: Top 20 best tablet PC iPad alternatives
By TechRadar, published 18-02-2011
This year is going to be the year of the touchscreen tablet, of that there can be no doubt.While tablet PCs have been around for yonks, only now are they becoming the desirable, usable and functional devices that we've always wanted them to be – and it's about time too.The iPad is currently the most obvious example of how tablets are going mainstream, but that's not to say that all tablets released from now on are guaranteed to be super awesome. Indeed there are some real stinkers out there – remember the Toshiba Folio 100?So allow us to walk you through the best tablets currently on sale, along with the sexy tablets that are set to tickle your fingertips later in 2011.Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000UK release date: October 2010Specs: Android 2.2, 1 GHz Cortex A8 CPU, 512MB RAM, 16GB/32GB,...
Updated: Top 20 best tablet PC iPad alternatives
By TechRadar, published 18-02-2011
This year is going to be the year of the touchscreen tablet, of that there can be no doubt.While tablet PCs have been around for yonks, only now are they becoming the desirable, usable and functional devices that we've always wanted them to be – and it's about time too.The iPad is currently the most obvious example of how tablets are going mainstream, but that's not to say that all tablets released from now on are guaranteed to be super awesome. Indeed there are some real stinkers out there – remember the Toshiba Folio 100?So allow us to walk you through the best tablets currently on sale, along with the sexy tablets that are set to tickle your fingertips later in 2011.Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-P1000UK release date: October 2010Specs: Android 2.2, 1 GHz Cortex A8 CPU, 512MB RAM, 16GB/32GB,...
Verbatim Mobile Keyboard for iPad and iPhone
By SlashGear, published 17-02-2011
Verbatim has just released a compact foldable keyboard for iPad and iPhone. The keyboard works with Bluetooth, and measures 9.2 x 6.4 x 2 inches. It also has an iPhone stand which slides into the keyboard for storage. The keyboard weighs 15.7 ounces, and comes with a carrying case. Continue after the break to see more details… The keyboard also allows users to play, pause and control iTunes music directly from the media console. It comes with a carrying case, and runs on two AAA batteries (which are included). It’s available on Amazon.com for $79.99, but as of now, it is not immediately available to ship. Today, Amazon is saying it will ship in 1-4 weeks. The company also states that the keyboard is available at Fry’s, but it is not listed on their website yet. Releva...
Updated: Android 3.0: all the latest updates
By TechRadar, published 17-02-2011
Information about Android 3.0 - Android Honeycomb - is coming thick and fast now as a raft of Android 3.0 tablets are lined up for release this year.Here's what we know about Android 3.0 so far. On 20 October, we reported that Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablets were rumoured to be heading out to engineers in time for Christmas. This resulted in a huge range of tablets arriving at CES 2011, with UK release dates later in the year, but none of the tablets on show were actually running Android 3.0.Android 3.0 release dateAndroid 3.0 release date is looking like early 2011.In a video on All Things Digital posted on 7 December 2010 Google's Andy Rubin showed off a prototype Motorola Android 3.0 tablet and confirmed that the Android 3.0 release date will be "some time next year".As of mid-February 20...
Dell confirms Streak 10 to use Android 3.0
By TechRadar, published 17-02-2011
Dell has confirmed that its forthcoming new Streak tablet which it first teased back at CES in early January is set to use Android 3.0 'Honeycomb'.The news was revealed in a Q4 fiscal earnings call this week, in which the company revealed that a 10-inch "Dell Tablet/Slate Concept" will run on Android 3.0 and be officially called the Dell Streak 10. No official information on when we might expect to see the new Dell Streak 10, other than at some point later in 2011, has yet been announced. However, leaks (outlined below) suggest it may arrive as soon as April.Dell will offer tablets using either Android or Windows 7 to consumers, with a Windows 7 tablet also due to launch later in 2011, aimed more at business users.Windows 8 tablet?Elsewhere, Dell's2011 smartphone and tablet line-up has bee...
MWC 2011: Hands on: Acer Iconia Tab A100 review
By TechRadar, published 15-02-2011
Another Android 3.0 Honeycomb slate, this time it's Acer's 7-inch version, one of the few smaller-than-10-inch tablets we've seen at this year's Mobile World Congress alongside the HTC Flyer. There's the Dell Streak 7 and BlackBerry PlayBook, of course, but they were announced previously.Pricing is still to be fixed, while the Acer Iconia Tab A100 UK release date is April 2011. Like it's bigger brother, the Acer Iconia Tab A500, this tablet has an Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core chip.Acer has several extra apps on the device including Games Zone where you can find a variety of preloaded games, eReading, where you can download or read magazines and books and a Multimedia section. Acer's clear.fi is also preloaded, its in-home media sharing app. The tablet also has Dolby Mobile on board.There's als...
Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 hands-on
By SlashGear, published 15-02-2011
All eyes were on Samsung’s larger Galaxy Tab 10.1 at MWC 2011, but if you judge a Dell Streak 5 a tablet by virtue of its 5-inch display, then the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 has to be considered one as well. The 5-inch PMP looks like an oversized Galaxy S – unsurprising, since Samsung considers it a varient with 3G missing – with a WVGA display, 720p HD playback and a pair of cameras for video chat and photography. Since it runs Android, and has Android Market access, there’s plenty of software out there, and a microphone – tuned, Samsung tells us, for VoIP apps like Skype – means that, as long as you have a wireless connection (or a mobile hotspot) you could feasibly use this as a phone replacement. In fact, Skype and Qik Plus are both preloaded, along...
Rumour: Apple to expand iPhone 5 screen to 4 inches
By TechRadar, published 15-02-2011
Following persistent rumours of plans for a smaller, cheaper Apple iPhone nano, the latest Apple rumour this week is that the Cupertino-based tech giant is planning to release an iPhone 5 with a larger, 4-inch screen.Details of Apple's next gen model reportedly leaked from component suppliers via Digitimes suggesting that Apple will release a larger-screened iPhone in order to compete with the growing threat from Android in the 4-to-7-inch smartphone market, such as Samsung's' Galaxy S and Google's Nexus S.We need a bigger screenThat's according to component suppliers, who told DigiTimes that the production lines for Apple's next gen iPhone have begun testing."The component suppliers noted that the production lines for Apple's next generation iPhone have begun testing, and Apple is interes...
MWC 2011: Samsung Galaxy S Wi-Fi 5.0: In pictures
By TechRadar, published 14-02-2011
While perusing Samsung's stand today we caught a tasty little treat - well, not so little, as the Samsung Galaxy S Wi-Fi 5.0 is a pretty big phone/tablet hybrid.Featuring all the power of the Samsung Galaxy S (ie a 1GHz processor and microSD slot in tandem with some decent internal storage) the Galaxy S Wi-Fi lacks the eye-popping Super AMOLED screen and 3G connection.It fits in the hands pretty well, and is a little smaller than the Dell Streak too, making it easy to hold in the hand.It's also thinner and lighter than the Streak, and features portals for downloading movies as well.Take a gander and see what you think - is it worth forking out a few notes for a dedicated media player when the Galaxy S2 is just around the corner?Related StoriesMWC 2011: Steve Ballmer: potential of Nokia Win...
MWC 2011: Hands on: Acer Iconia Smart review
By TechRadar, published 14-02-2011
If you were thinking the Samsung Galaxy S2 was too big, try this out for size. It's a 4.8 inch phone that's only a couple of inches shy of the Galaxy Tab.While it's not massively wide as you can see, the Iconia Smart would find it easier to make conversation with a Dell Streak 5 than any of the new breed of super-Androids. The buttons at the bottom are actually highly tactile and you can get a really decent press on them. Despite initial reservations, we actually rather liked them by the time we'd finished playing with the handset.Not everything about this handset is Smart as you'll see shortly but, despite its size, it still feels and looks like a phone rather than, say, the Dell Streak 5 which really does feel like a mini tablet. Packing Android 2.3.2, the Iconia Smart is probably as big...
Galaxy Tab 2 To Premier at MWC?
By SlashGear, published 02-12-2011
Samsung might unveil the second generation of the Galaxy Tab at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Pocket-lint says they have exclusive information about the new tablet and that it will be running on a tablet-specific version of Android 3.0 Honeycomb. The tablet will have a 10.1-inch display, 8.0 megapixel camera, and dual-core Qualcomm processor. The tablet will be thinner and lighter than its predecessor and will feature a black coloring on the back instead of white. It’s believed that the Samsung Tab 2 will be physically smaller than the iPad but have a larger screen size. A swarm of tablets are about to land with Motorola’s Xoom, Dell Streak 7, and the expected announcement of Apple’s iPad 2. Be prepared. Which upcoming tablet do you think has the best chance...
10: HotHardware's Two and A Half Geeks Webcast - February 11, 2011
By HotHardware, published 02-11-2011
In this episode of Two and a Half Geeks, Dave, Iyaz, and Marco discuss the new Dell Streak 7 Android-based tablet and Seagate’s 2TB Barracuda Green SATA 6G hard drive. We also talk about HotHardware’s open letter to system builders regarding bloatware, in addition to the plethora of announcements from HP’s event where...
Dell Streak 7 Android Tablet Review
By HotHardware, published 02-10-2011
The first half of 2011 is shaping up to be all about tablets. Truly, the tablet mania that everyone was so adamant about last year is finally here. While dozens of tablets were announced and shown off at CES in January, most of them won't be arriving until later this month or the March time frame at the earliest. The main reason for the delay...
Analysis: HP TouchPad: our first impressions
By TechRadar, published 02-10-2011
So HP has made its first real tablet play. And the results are... impressive, if not surprising. We've previously seen some renders of the new HP TouchPad, but we knew little more about it until last night.The 9.7-inch device is a beautiful-looking thing, and we can't wait until it appears for real. It's a real challenger to the iPad's dominance in a hardware sense, while webOS also looks like it could be a real third way alongside iOS and Android 3.0 Honeycomb. Notably though, there's absolutely zero indication on pricing as yet.HP TouchPad: what you need to knowWe've always thought webOS might be good on a tablet and from what we've seen, it looks like it's been implemented well. It uses the Activity Card interface - tapping one makes an app full screen - but it's disappointing that lega...
Dell announces 10-inch Windows 7 tablet
By TechRadar, published 02-08-2011
Dell has revealed that it will be releasing a 10-inch Windows 7 tablet computer later this year.The Dell Business Tablet, which will be aimed at the professional market rather than casual owners, will run on an Intel processor, but aside from that no other specs are known. A version of the slate will also be available running Android, following on from the 5-inch Dell Streak tablet which impressed TechRadar last summer.Dell Mean BusinessThe announcement came during the Dell Means Business event in San Francisco at which the company unveiled 39 new products.Also on show was an updated version of the tablet/laptop hybrid Latitude XT3, and a host of portable and desktop options.But it's the Dell Business Tablet that will make the headlines. The world has been itching for a Windows 7 tablet si...
Dell Announces Creation of 10 Inch Android Tablet
By SlashGear, published 02-08-2011
At the “Dell Means Business” Press Conference, Dell announced the largest consumer product line they have ever launched, with 39 products in the works. The products include include laptops, tablets, desktops, and workstations. The interesting mention was the 10 inch Android Tablet and maybe a Windows 7 Tablet. Not many details are available, but speculation is that the tablet will run Android 2.2 (Froyo), and the Stage UI overlay. That means Dell will already be starting out behind the curve, since Android 3 Honeycomb is the latest tablet software. For now, it doesn’t seem that Dell is going to make Android their first priority, they are obviously more focused on Windows 7. We will keep you updated as more details emerge. [via Android Community] Relevant Entries on S...
T-Mobile: All Smartphones Free February 11 & 12
By SlashGear, published 02-07-2011
T-Mo has just announced one of the crazier deals in their long, storied history of crazy deals. As a Valentines Day celebration, the carrier will offer all of their smartphones for free. This deal will only be good on Feb 11 and 12. Customers will be able to take advantage of the craziness both online and in retail outlets. Supplies of the better T-Mobile phones- like the Vibrant and the G2, are likely to be rather constricted. If you plan to hit up a store, you’d better get there early. Nothing gets people to commit to expensive, multi-year contracts like a shiny free phone. That’s what T-Mo’s betting on, anyway. The imminent Verizon iPhone has them quaking in their magenta boots. This is a (slightly desperate) attempt to reduce the potential pool of Big Red iPhone ...
In Depth: Tablets: reviews, news, tips and tricks
By TechRadar, published 02-07-2011
Our tablets round-up is constantly updated.2011 is the year of tablets. Inspired by the success of the iPad we're about to see a host of new tablets arrive from manufacturers including BlackBerry, Asus, Motorola, Dell and others.And iOS is no longer the only tablet operating system in town. Android tablets, Windows tablets and WebOS tablets are looking to topple Apple from its throne.At TechRadar we're on top of the latest tablet releases, bringing you breaking news, in-depth tablet reviews and tips and tricks to help you get the most from your new purchase.Below you'll find links to our articles about the tablets you can buy in 2011.Acer Iconia 7 and 10Acer has unveiled a triumvirate of new tablets, showcasing 7- and 10-inch Android tablets and a 10-inch Windows 7 tablet.Acer announces 7 ...
The Daily Slash: February 4, 2011
By SlashGear, published 02-05-2011
First, see for yourself the release dates for both the Motorola XOOM and HTC ThunderBolt. Then, grab yourself a wish from Android Community for a Happy Chinese Android New Year! See the winner of our big fat SlashGear’s Final Football Matchup Toshiba TV Giveaway! Grab a glimpse of Angry Birds newest expansion “Hogs and Kisses!” Decide for yourself if the “backdoor” into Google’s new browser-based Android Marketplace is really something to be frightened of. Finally, and definitely not least of all, we’re looking for new workers over on Android Community! If you think you’ve got what it takes, check out the Android Community Wants Workers post! All this and MORE on The Daily Slash! R3 Media Network Editor’s Choice Android Community Wants Workers! H...
SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up: February 4 2011
By SlashGear, published 02-04-2011
First and foremost, Android Community would like to wish you a Happy Chinese Android New Year! Next, grab the release dates for both the Motorola XOOM and HTC ThunderBolt, and see how Android Ice Cream will bring Honeycomb functions to handsets. Then hear a cryptic message from ASUS as their CEO promises a “secret weapon” to VANQUISH iPad 2. Meanwhile Apple’s doing quite well as the iPhone launches on Verizon, setting first day launch records in just two hours – perhaps due in part to their clever beatdown of AT&T via a “Can You Hear Me Now?” ad spot. Oh an that iPad magazine The Daily? It’s already hacked and free. All this and MORE on SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up! R3 Media Network Editor’s Choice Happy Chinese Android New Year! USA Toda...
Dell Streak 7 Android Tablet Hands-On Preview
By HotHardware, published 02-04-2011
Dell's Streak 7 tablet is the highly anticipated big brother of Dell's 5-inch tablet, the Streak 5 that came out in September of 2010. The larger Streak 7 goes up against stiff competition with the likes of Samsung's Galaxy Tab though the Streak 7 is retailing slightly lower in the $449 price range without a contract and through T-Mobile on...
Dell Streak 7 brings Android tablet love with fast HSPA+ speeds starting today
By phoneArena, published 02-02-2011
Being graced with the prestigious title of being T-Mobile’s very first 4G enabled tablet, the Dell Streak 7 can now be readily purchased through T-Mobile retail stores nationwide or online. Impressively, this Android...
SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up: February 2 2011
By SlashGear, published 02-02-2011
It’s Honeycomb day! We’re about to be LIVE at the Android 3.0 Honeycomb event at Google headquarters, and we’re gonna give you all the coverage we’ve got, the moment we’ve got it. Stay tuned! While you’re waiting, why not check out a column by Chris Davies entitled LG’s G-Tablet: 3D grail or gimmick? Next clap your hands together as Egypt gets its internet back! Check out a possible iPad 2 display, the new LG G-Slate, and the Galaxy S 4G. See where the Galaxy S 4G will end up, and help us out by telling us what you’d like to see at today’s Google Event. It’s a sweet, crunchy day here on SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up! R3 Media Network Editor’s Choice Chicks’n’Vixens brings Angry Birds clone to WP7 as Rovio protest [Video] F...
Updated: Android 2.2 release date: when will you get it?
By TechRadar, published 02-02-2011
If you're waiting impatiently for the Android 2.2 update to arrive on your mobile, then bookmark this page, because we'll be keeping it up to date with all the latest Android 2.2 release dates. The latest news is that Vodafone has announced the availability of Android 2.2 on the HTC Wildfire. T-Mobile has also followed suit.Nexus OneFirst off, the Nexus One Android 2.2 update has finally landed. "This update will be rolled out gradually to phones – and most users will receive the notification by the end of the week," Google said on 29 June. However, Vodafone UK Nexus One users were upset they weren't able to get the update at the same time – but that's now been rectified according to the network, with the new update coming over the next week or so for all those on contract.HTC Desire -...
T-Mobile to sell Dell Streak 7 for $200 after rebate
By TechReport, published 02-01-2011
Dell's 7", Android-powered Streak 7 tablet will debut with a bang later this week. T-Mobile posted the following in its Twitter feed yesterday: Our first 4G tablet, Dell #Streak7, hits stores Feb 2 for $199.99. http://cot.ag/fYaZTO New 2yr agmt on qual’g plan + $50 MIR req’d. Translation:...
T-Mobile Getting Dell's Streak 7 Tablet For $199 On Contract
By HotHardware, published 02-01-2011
And the Streak gets larger. Dell's original Streak was just 5" in size, which was quite small for a "tablet." But then again, it was one of only a few tablets that could double as a smartphone. Most 7" tablets have their cellular capabilities disabled, but that size has proven to be pretty popular. Just look at the Galaxy Tab, for example....
The Daily for iPad to launch on 2 Feb
By TechRadar, published 28-01-2011
Apple and News Corp. have announced a press conference on 2 February to launch The Daily, the media conglomerate's long-awaited iPad-only newspaper. The weekly paper is set to launch for 99c per issue, which should translate to a 79p UK price tag. The Daily's launch is expected to coincide with that of Apple's new iTunes subscription service, which explains the joint press conference. Subscription controversyIt's Apple's iTunes subscription service that is believed to have caused The Daily's delays.Whispers of dissent have been heard from publishers who are unhappy with Apple's vice-like control of user data and greedy 30 per cent cut of subscription sales.With rumours of Google looking to launch a competing Android newsstand, we could see a digital publishing format battle about to commen...
Early View: Motorola Xoom vs iPad vs PlayBook
By TechRadar, published 28-01-2011
When the Motorola Xoom and BlackBerry PlayBook hit the market, we'll have two serious challengers to the iPad.And, perhaps most interestingly, all three will be running different operating systems. So let's compare how the two newcomers stack up against the hottest tablet yet released.In terms of releases, Motorola won't say anything about the Xoom's UK release date, though it is pencilled in for the first quarter of 2011 in the US. However, it depends on when Google is planning on getting Honeycomb out the door.iPad 2 rumours: what you need to knowLikewise we should be seeing the PlayBook arrive in the Spring or early Summer. And, of course, around that time we'll also be expecting iPad 2, so we'll be updating this piece when we know more about that new device. OSThis is the biggest diffe...
Updated: 15 best Android tablets in the world
By TechRadar, published 26-01-2011
Our list of the best Android tablets in the world - regularly updatedIf you're looking for a tablet and don't fancy an iPad, then Android is the way to go: while Windows tablets are on the horizon, Android ones are here, they work and they've usually been tweaked to include finger-friendly interfaces too. We've gone from zero Android tablets to stacks of the things in a very short space of time, and inevitably some are better than others.Some have ten-inch screens, others seven and some just five, and there are big differences in battery life, processing power and on-board RAM. So which tablets are the most tempting? Let's find out.Samsung Galaxy Tab - £359 (Wi-Fi) / £499 (3G)On sale: NowSamsung's tablet becomes much more attractive thanks to heavy discounting: the first price above is f...
LG G-Slate, Dell Streak 7, and Samsung Galaxy S 4G Release Dates
By SlashGear, published 26-01-2011
T-Mo News has leaked an image showing the release dates for four major T-Mobile products including the LG G-Slate, Dell Streak 7, and Samsung Galaxy S 4G. The Motorola Cliq2 was included in the image, although it was released back on January 19th. T-Mo asserts that those dates are now confirmed with the Dell Streak 7 Tablet coming up first on February 2nd for $299.99 after rebate and following with the Samsung Galaxy S 4G on February 23rd and the LG G-Slate rounding it out on March 23rd. [Via T-Mo News] Relevant Entries on SlashGearAmazon list Dell Streak (as a Samsung); pricing & release still MIADell Streak available unlocked in UKT-Mobile sneaks Dell Streak 7 mention onto siteDell: no more Streak Android 2.1 OTA as we focus on FroyoDell Streak 7- and 10-inch tablets leak; AT...
Nokia MeeGo tablet leaks
By TechRadar, published 24-01-2011
What appears to be a Nokia tablet running the long-awaited MeeGo platform has appeared in some fuzzy spy-shots today. Only one thing is certain from the screengrabs; the device will play video. What formats these will take, and whether it will handle full HD or even 3D remains to be seen. There's also what looks like an aeroplane in the top left-hand corner, which suggests an airplane mode with all the device's connections severed; presumably these would include Wi-Fi and possibly 3G or Bluetooth. The darkness descendsThe darkness of the shot makes the device form hard to make out but its bezel certainly looks relatively thin, on a par with the Dell Streak, perhaps. There's no guarantee that this is a product ever intended for market, but with every manufacturer and its dog working on a ta...
Dell Streak 7's $330 price a "technical error"
By phoneArena, published 21-01-2011
Yesterday, it looked all but certain that the Dell Streak 7 is set to cost $330 when it's eventually released. Today, however...
Keen eyes spot that T-Mobile’s Dell Streak 7 is expected to cost $330
By phoneArena, published 20-01-2011
Taking a meticulous look at the product page for the Dell Streak 7 on T-Mobile's web site, there is a footnote at the bottom of the page that contains some explicit details – “$82.50 down payment, plus 3"...
AGC Dragontrail takes on Gorilla Glass for toughened crown
By SlashGear, published 20-01-2011
Right now the big name in toughened glass is Corning, whose Gorilla Glass is found fronting devices such as Dell’s Streak and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, but it seems the company has some competition ahead. Asahi Glass Company is launching Dragontrail, a chemically-strengthened glass that’s supposedly six-times stronger than regular soda-lime glass. It’s also said to [...]
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