Gartner: Apple to dominate tablet market till 2015, Android will grow rapidly

Recently we told you that Gartner is predicting that by 2015, Android operating system will be conquering the mobile market and WP7 will be runner-up. Now Gartner is back again with another chart in which they are predicting about tablets. We are in the beginning of 2011 and we have already seen a lot of tablets, so that’s why we are calling 2011 year of tablets. A lot of manufacturers are planning to launch tablets this year and most of them are Android powered. So where do you think Android and iOS will stand in 2015 if we talk about tablets. Let’s talk about it. Continue reading “Gartner: Apple to dominate tablet market till 2015, Android will grow rapidly”

Samsung showcases Galaxy Tab 8.9, 10.1 , Galaxy S2 and bunch of Android Handsets at Southwest Asia Regional Forum

Korean Electronics giant Samsung held it’s first Southwest Asia Regional Forum at New Delhi today. The company launched LED TVs , Bluray players,  Monitors, Cameras, Home appliances and Mobile Devices too. Since we are most interested in this aspect, let’s take a look at what Sammy showcased today. The Galaxy S2 along with the Galaxy Tab 8.9,10.1  were shown off.  Also a bunch of android handsets – Galaxy Fit, Ace, Pop, Pro were on display. The good news is that the Galaxy S2 is coming to India next month for around Rs.35k. The company did not reveal the pricing of the tabs. We also got hold of the spec sheets of the Galaxy S2 , Tab 8.9 and 10.1 which are embedded below.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7-inch WiFi-only version priced at $349.99 for USA

Samsung has confirmed that the WiFi-only version of the 7 inch Galaxy Tab will be available at its retail and online stores from April 10th onwards in US.  The Galaxy Tab runs on Android 2.2 Froyo OS, which is powered by a 1 Ghz processor and features a  7-inch TFT 1024 x 600 pixel resolution display, 3-megapixel rear camera, a secondary 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat, 32GB of internal storage, Adobe Flash Player 10.1 support, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS. The tablet comes with a price tag of $349.99.

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LG Optimus Pad Hitting India In June

LG is expected to launch its first tablet device, the LG Optimus Pad in India. LG Optimus Pad is the first tablet to feature the 3D display capabilities. This device is expected to launch during June in India.

LG recently launched the much awaited Optimus 2X and Optimus Black in India. And now, the company is expected to launch its first tablet device, the LG Optimus Pad in India. This device was announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2011 in Barcelona and it runs on the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) Operating System. LG Optimus Pad is the first tablet to feature the 3D display capabilities. This device is expected to launch during June in India. Continue reading “LG Optimus Pad Hitting India In June”

Sony Set to Release Honeycomb Tablet in US by Summer

According to the CEO Sir Howard Stringer, Sony is all set to release an Android 3.0 Honeycomb based tablet. The details were revealed at the same event where we received information regarding the Apple iPhone 5 camera.

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HTC Flyer Official Video

HTC recently released the official video of the HTC Flyer tablet, which shows the tablet’s usage and its best features. The video also shows, how to use the stylus efficiently.

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Last month, HTC finally launched its first tablet device, the HTC Flyer at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2011 in Barcelona. This device comes with a 7 inch touchscreen display and a 1.5 GHz processor. HTC recently released the official video of the HTC Flyer tablet, which shows the tablet’s usage and its best features. Continue reading “HTC Flyer Official Video”

HCL ME Android Tablets Launched in India

HCL Computers have now entered the tablet market with launch of their 3 new Android tablets in India. This is the first time the company launched a tablet from the HCL stable, which offers the latest features such as a large touchscreen, 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi, GPS, etc., at an affordable price. Checkout the list of tablets with their specifications.

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BlackBerry PlayBook to support Java and Android apps via App Players

RIM announced the pricing and launch date for Blackberry Playbook this week. There were rumors that Blackberry Playbook will support Android apps. Now RIM made an official announcement that Blackberry Playbook will support Java and Android apps.
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Rumor Mill: Google Nexus Tablet coming soon, Android 2.x tablets not upgradeable to Honeycomb?

2010 was the year of smartphones and we told you that year 2011 will be the year of tablets. The new year is just started and a lot of big companies have launched and announced tablets, so far we have seen a lot of  it and more are coming. Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab were launched last year, and they both motivated other big boys to launch tablets. Continue reading “Rumor Mill: Google Nexus Tablet coming soon, Android 2.x tablets not upgradeable to Honeycomb?”

HTC to launch Honeycomb tablets this year

HTC Flyer tablet was recently announced, which is HTC first ever Android powered tablet. The tablet will be out soon and it comes with some good features as we told you before. People were expecting that HTC Flyer will come with Android 3.0 Honeycomb, but the tablet comes with Android 2.2 with HTC Sense UI. Continue reading “HTC to launch Honeycomb tablets this year”

BestBuy to launch HTC Flyer Wi-Fi exclusively in USA

Back at the Mobile World Congress, HTC announced their first ever Android powered tablet which is known as the HTC Flyer. HTC Flyer is an impressive device and you may have seen our hands-on video. We told you a few days ago that HTC will officially launch it in April and we also told you that the tablet will go for 499 Euro which is approximately $700. Continue reading “BestBuy to launch HTC Flyer Wi-Fi exclusively in USA”