Sony XPERIA Z2 tablet specs leaked, looks great in paper

Once again courtesy by Evleaks we have some light over Sony’s one of upcoming product in MWC next weeks. It’s a tablet possibly named XPERIA Z2, successor of nicely designed XPERIA Z tab. They also posted all the main specs of the tablet in their Twitter post. Everything is just as we expected from a high end tab is there including Sony exclusive sleek waterproof body. Z2 will be a 10.1-inch tab having 1920 X 1080 pixel display. There is also rumor that the tab will be lighter than iPad Air!

Now lets see what we’ve found inside. There is a quad-core Snapdragon 800 SoC clocked at 2.3GHz CPU powering all the little beasts inside with the help of 3GB RAM. The internal memory is 16GB with a microSD card slot, 8 megapixel rear camera and 2 megapixel front camera, 6,000mAh battery, 6.4mm waterproof body and will run Android 4.4 KitKat.



No launch date is available as of now but we might just see it at the MWC 2014 next week. Price update is also in the black so far.

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Samsung announces Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 to make you more productive than ever

Samsung unveiled four new tablets in CES 2014 from two new lines, the Pro versions of the Galaxy Note and Galaxy Tab tablets. Their sizes range from 8.4" to 12.2", breaking past the current barrier of 10.1" tablets. What is interesting here all four tablets feature flagship specs that are very similar between themselves. All of them have Wi-Fi only versions along with a 3G/4G version and new faux leather back like Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO is a 12.2-inch tablet targeting more business-minded users. As well as playing host to the company’s now familiar S-Pen stylus, the high-end device packs in a raft of productivity features around a premium array of components and an all new Widget based user interface. We can say that Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 is the Samsung’s answer to Microsoft’s business-oriented Surface Pro tablet.



The Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 is an upsized Note 10.1. It features a 12.2" Super Clear LCD (Sorry mate, its not AMOLED) of WQXGA resolution (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) with support for finger touch and the S Pen stylus. The tablet features the characteristic S Pen features, including the Pen Window multitasking option. A new Multi Window split-screen option is available allowing you to work with up to four apps simultaneously. The multitasking is powered by either a Snapdragon 800 chipset or an Exynos 5 Octa. The tablet runs Android 4.4 KitKat and has 3GB RAM.

The Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 hardware is as expected – 3G for the Exynos model, Cat. 4 LTE for the Snapdragon model, 8MP camera with 1080p @ 60fps video capture (30fps for Exynos) and a bigger 9,500mAh battery. Storage is either 32GB or 64GB, but you get a microSD card slot too. it also has microUSB 3.0 port just like Samsung Galaxy Note 3.



Samsung went further and enabled interconnectivity with your PC too – with RemotePC you can control your computer from the Note Pro 12.2 or control the tablet through the computer. If you use the tablet, the Universal BT Keyboard and the S Action Mouse will come in handy. Other accessories include the USB LAN hub and the Book Covers.

Samsung Galaxy NotePRO feature list is not just ends here. You get Cisco WebEx Meetings for conferencing and Samsung e-Meetings for collaboration. The Ultimate User Content Gift Package, which Samsung values at $700, features pre-paid subscriptions for services and apps, including the Sketchbook Pro app, Dropbox and Bitcasa, Hancom Office, Evernote, other apps and a subscription for a number of news sites.



Though the device is big but it feels surprisingly light and balanced in your hands – even it weighs 750g. It can be held with one hand for a reasonable amount on time before it starts to ache. The leather rear finish offers good grip while managing to feel solid and well built at the same time.

Samsung's new NotePro makes a significant step toward the company leaving behind the traditional Android interface in favor of something more graphical and immediate. Although pricing has yet to be announced, Samsung has confirmed that the NotePRO will start a global rollout this March in white and black versions.

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MWC 2012 review: List of the smartphones

For the last few years Mobile World Congress is a dignified affair held in Barcelona. All the companies take this event very seriously. Every year some of the most unique and desirable state of the art handsets meet the eyes of press, analysts and buyers for the very first time. This year we've seen many devices stretch the boundaries of our imagination. There were more than a few stunners, and as the dust settles, companies such as HTC, Nokia, LG, Huawei and Samsung can all hold their heads high.

In this post I will show you the list of smartphones shown in MWC 2012-

Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G
Samsung Galaxy Beam
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

HTC
HTC One X
HTC One V
HTC One V
HTC One XL

Sony Mobile
Sony Xperia P
Sony Xperia U

Nokia
Nokia 808 PureView
Nokia Lumia 610
Nokia Lumia 900
Nokia Asha 202
Nokia Asha 302

ZTE
ZTE Era
ZTE PF112
ZTE Tania
ZTE Orbit
ZTE T98
ZTE V96
ZTE PF100
ZTE PF200
ZTE N910
ZTE Blade II
ZTE U970
ZTE N960
ZTE Nova 3.5
ZTE Nova 4.0
ZTE Style Q
ZTE V856
ZTE Kis
ZTE Acqua
ZTE Mimosa Mini
ZTE Fashion TV phone

Asus
Asus Transformer Pad 300
Asus Padfone

Acer
Acer CloudMobile
Acer Liquid Glow

LG
LG Optimus 4X HD
LG Optimus 3D Max
LG Optimus Vu
LG Optimus L3
LG Optimus L5
LG Optimus L7

Fujitsu
Quad-core ICS phone [not named yet]
Fujitsu ARROWS ES IS12F
Fujitsu F-12C Globetrotter Classic

Huawei
Huawei Ascend D
Huawei Ascend D1
Huawei MediaPad 10.1

Alcatel
Alcatel One Touch 991 SMART
Alcatel One Touch 595 TRIBE
Alcatel One Touch 995 ULTRA

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 with ICS

Just at the dawn of MWC 2012, Samsung unveils 2nd generation Galaxy Tab 10.1 with projector mounted Galaxy Beam smartphone. Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a 1280 x 800 resolution display with a 1Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, front and rear cameras (VGA and 3-megapixels, respectively) and 21Mbps HSPA+ connectivity if you opt for the 3G model instead of WiFi. This new model is 9.7mm thin, thicker than iPad 2.

The 10.1-incher notably comes equipped with a 7,000 mAh battery. The slate is unsurprisingly loaded with TouchWiz-flavored Ice Cream Sandwich, and will be offered in 16 and 32GB models with 32GB microSD card slot on both. There's no word on pricing just yet, but Sammy plans to start selling all 10.1-inches of this treat during March in the UK.

Here is the official press release for Samsung Galaxy tab 2 10.1-

Samsung's new GALAXY Tab 2 series offers optimal multimedia experiences in life
February 26, 2012

Samsung introduces its first line-up of tablets for 2012 with the launch of the GALAXY Tab 2 series, expanding the choice of tablets to customers. The GALAXY Tab 2 series includes a 7" version and a 10.1" version. Starting from UK, the GALAXY Tab 2 series will be launched in global market from March.

The GALAXY Tab 2 series is available in 3G and WiFi versions, as well as in 7" and 10.1" variants. Light and portable, the GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) is the ideal personal on-the-go device; while the larger GALAXY Tab 2 (10.1) is well-suited for home and family use.

The GALAXY Tab 2 series is exhibited at Samsung stand (Hall 8), Mobile World Congress 2012. For multimedia content and more detailed information, please visitwww.samsungmobilepress.com.

Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) Product Specifications

Network
HSPA＋ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100

Processor
1 GHz Dual-Core Processor

Display
7" WSVGA(1024x600) PLS TFT

OS
Android 4.0(Ice Cream Sandwich)

Camera
Main(Rear): 3 Megapixel Camera
Sub(Front): VGA for Video Call

Video
Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8
Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebM
Playback/ Recording: Full HD@30fps, HD@30fps

Audio
Codec: MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, OGG
Music Player with SoundAlive
3.5mm Ear Jack

Value-added Features
Samsung TouchWiz/ Samsung L!ve Panel
Samsung Apps
Samsung Hub＊
- Readers Hub/ Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub
Samsung Hub Widget＊
- Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub
Samsung S Suggest＊ (App recommendation service)
Samsung ChatON mobile communication service
Samsung AllShare Play＊
Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies air

GoogleTM Mobile Services
- Android Market™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Maps™,
Syncing with Google Calendar™, Google Search, Google ＋
Polaris document editor
A-GPS, Glonass

Connectivity
Bluetooth technology v 3.0
USB 2.0 Host
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Sensor
Accelerometer, Digital compass, Light
Proximity(＊ Available on 3G version only)

Memory
8/16/32GB User memory ＋ 1GB (RAM)
microSD (up to 32GB)

Dimension
193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm, 345g

Battery
Standard battery, Li-ion 4,000mAh

＊ Availability and launching time of the services may differ by region.
＊ All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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Acer will launch Iconia Tab A700 in Q2 with full HD display

We have heard of Acer A700 Iconia Tab since November last year. Acer has finally decided to take the veil on the device and showcase at CES this year. The A700 has a 10.1 inch, 1920 x 1200 display resolution is the highest of any tablet available now.

The A700 is also equipped with a quad-core Acer and many still did not say that one, it will, it is actually the same processor Nvidia Tegra 3 ticking inside the Prime Transformer. Finally, the A700 will come with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box, when it launches in Q2 this year. No word on prices yet.
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Coby has 5 Ice Cream Sandwich tablet for CES 2012

CES 2012 is not anytime near but we already heard about many companies preparing to make there stall with many new products. And obviously tablet is in the top of the list. Now we heard a huge roar from Coby. Coby has five tablets running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for CES 2012. They all share the same 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU. The slabs range between seven and ten inches, and will offer up to 1GB of RAM with up to 32GB of expandable memory -- Wi-Fi radio and HDMI-out come standard.

Coby is planning to make them available to consumers within the first quarter. And everyone expects those are cheap than others. Now wait and see. Before seeing keep reading the Press Release Coby has for you now.

Lifestyle CE Leader to Be Among the First to Market with Extensive Lineup of Powerful Ice Cream Sandwich-Operated Capacitive Touch Units - Q1 2012

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Coby Electronics Corporation, the CE leader with products designed to fit every lifestyle, today announced it will ring in the New Year with the exciting launch of its all-new, highly-anticipated collection of Android™ 4.0 OS – "Ice Cream Sandwich" – Internet tablets. Among the first to market with one of the largest lineups of Ice Cream Sandwich-operated tablets, Coby will debut five standout introductory models, giving consumers a wide variety of unique styles and sizes to choose from – all at incredible prices – starting Q1 2012. The brand-new Coby Android 4.0 OS tablet collection will be unveiled at the International Consumer Electronics Show, Booth #12027, in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 10-13, 2012.

"Coby is thrilled to announce our premiere range of feature-packed Android 4.0-powered Internet tablets that will put the world in consumers' hands as never before," said Jodi Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Coby Electronics. "We also are proud to be among the first companies to make available a wide range of the newest, Ice Cream Sandwich-operated units, helping to further underscore our commitment to meeting the demands of a broad base of consumers with innovative products in the hottest CE categories."

Following on the success of Coby's current top-selling Internet tablets, the exciting Android 4.0 assortment will include the 7" MID7042, 8" MID8042 (4:3 aspect ratio), 9" MID9042, 9.7" MID9742 (4:3 aspect ratio), and 10" MID1042. With lightning-fast access to thousands of apps and wireless web browsing, the upcoming units all will feature 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU and offer capacitive multi-touch screens, up to 1GB of RAM, expandable memory up to 32GB, Wi-Fi and HDMI 1080p output. Overall, Coby has stream-lined its features to address the core applications including: browsing the web, playing games, email and viewing one's favorite media.

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Samsung working on a 11.6-inch Android tablet?

Samsung is the only company in the world I think producing Android tablet of four different size and resolution. It now seems they are working hard to make it 5 with a bigger 11.6-inch tablet running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. We heard it from BGR and they claimed there source is reliable. The unicorn device will feature a 2560×1600 resolution display of 16:10 aspect ratio. The source mentioned that only the bezel would be shrinking for the most part, with the device size remaining largely the same as current 10.1-inch tablets.

This 11.6-inch tablet will be most likely be unveiled at Mobile World Congress in February with upcoming 2 GHz 5250 Exynos CPU and NFC. Samsung is reportedly aiming for connectivity with televisions offering a wireless docking mode for gaming on your HDTV. I can’t wait to see the real picture of it? What about you?
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Verizon announces 2 new Motorola tablets, you must like them

Last month almost silently Motorola introduces Xoom 2 tablet along with 8.2’’ media edition. Now I repeat the news courtesy of Verizon. They just announced those new Android tablets with the white Motorola Droid RAZR. The DROID XYBOARD tablets come in 10.1" and 8.2" size, just like as Motorola Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition.

Surely these are the LTE editions of the new Motorola tablets. Both of the DROID XYBOARD tablet has 1280x800 pixel IPS displays and 1.2GHz dual-core processors bundled with 1GB of RAM. They have Wi-Fi and a HDMI port with quite unusual infrared port. But with the help of this port you can use the tablets as remote control. The 4G LTE connection can be used as a mobile hotspot, allowing up to eight Wi-Fi tethered devices to connect.

Both the 10.1-inch and 8.2-inch DROID XYBOARDs will be available by the end of the year. Price of DROID XYBOARD 10.1 are $529.99(16GB), $629.99(32GB) and $729.99(64GB). As for the DROID XYBOARD 8.2, only 16GB and 32GB version will be available for $429.99 and $529.99, respectively. I am pretty sure that the price is quite affordable when you are getting 4G LTE dual-core Android tablet at this price range.
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Packed with quad-core Tegra 3 ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime is on the way

We have been hearing a lot about the Transformer Prime. After so much news leak including ASUS chairman Jonney Shih displayed it at AsiaD, now we finally have the official announcement that we have been waiting for.

ASUS just announced the Transformer Prime or the Eee Pad Transformer Prime, as it is officially called. It will be the first device in the world to pack in the new Nvidia Tegra 3 processor that has a quad-core CPU and 12-core GPU. Beside this it also has 1GB RAM, a 10.1-inch IPS display, with a wide 178° viewing angle and Corning Gorilla Glass protection, micro HDMI port, 1.2 megapixel front camera, 8 megapixel rear camera with flash, 1080p video recording, auto-focus, F2.4 lens and backside illuminated CMOS sensor. The device is only 8.3mm thick and weighs 586g.

It will be available in 32GB and 64GB capacities and will also have a microSD card slot for additional storage space. It will be priced at $499 and $599 respectively. The keyboard dock for Transformer Prime will cost you additional $149.

The claimed battery life for the Transformer Prime is 12 hours but when combined with the keyboard dock it can be extended up to 18 hours. It will be sold in two colors, Amethyst Gray and Champagne Gold.

Initially the device will be sold with Android 3.2 Honeycomb with built-in apps such as SuperNote and Polaris Office. And luckily ASUS has promised that it will be getting the Ice Cream Sandwich update by December.
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Motorola announces Xoom 2 tablet, has a 8.2-inch brother too

Motorola has officially announced the Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition today. The Xoom 2 has a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and a 10.1-inch display. It runs on Android 3.2 Honeycomb though I am expecting Ice Cream Sandwich firmware later. It also offers 5 megapixel front and 1.3 megapixel rear-facing cameras. Motorola Xoom 2 supports Motorola's new Splash-guard protection.

Now something about its younger brother, Xoom 2 Media Edition. The Xoom 2 Media Edition features similar specs, except 8.2-inch display size. It has the same Gorilla Glass protection. It also promises a 20-percent improvement over the original Xoom in the graphics department, which, along with a 178 degree viewing angle make the tablet optimized for media consumption, as the name implies. Till now Motorola Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition has only been announced in the UK and Ireland. We are hoping that Motorola Xoom 2 tablet will hit the retailers like Carphone Warehouse at the middle of November. In UK you can buy Motorola Xoom from Best Buy, Dixons, PC World and Currys too. But we don’t know the price of news Xoom tablet yet.

You can find details about Motorola Xoom 2 tablet and register about newsletter on Motorola UK site. Time for the Press Release.

Motorola Mobility Launches Two New Tablets in the UK and Ireland

Motorola XOOM 2™ and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition™ are powerful, portable and ready to take on the world

LONDON – November 3, 2011 – Building on the success of Motorola XOOM™, Motorola Mobility is rocking the tablet world yet again with two additions that bring enhanced experiences to the European market. Wi-Fi variants of the Motorola XOOM 2™ and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition™ -- boasting powerful productivity, rich entertainment and customizable experiences -- are now available: the answer to consumers looking for a tablet that can keep up with their lifestyle. Both tablets will be available at Carphone Warehouse in the UK and Ireland, as well as Best Buy, Dixons, PC World and Currys in the UK.

"Tablets are quickly becoming a must-have tool for staying connected, getting work done and having fun at home and on the road," said Victoria McManus, marketing director UK & Ireland, Motorola Mobility. "We are very excited about these two new additions to our tablet portfolio that build on the success of the original Motorola XOOM to now deliver more powerful tablet experiences to the European market."

The new Motorola XOOM 2 and Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition both feature Android 3.2, a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, brilliant displays with Corning® Gorilla® Glass and a splashguard coating for a go anywhere, do everything attitude. In addition, both tablets include the new MotoCast™ app that lets you stream all your music, photos, videos and documents between your PC or Mac and tablet without any media tools, apps, or cords.

Motorola XOOM 2: Lighter and Brighter
Motorola XOOM 2 with Wi-Fi sports a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display and Android 3.2 Honeycomb like its predecessor, but the similarities end there. The display is brighter and more vibrant than before with colour enhancement, and the edges have been strategically designed to make the tablet more comfortable to hold -- this tablet is easy on the eyes, and easy on the hands. It is compatible with the optional Motorola Stylus that is great for note-taking, hand-writing emails and sketching. Motorola XOOM 2 is loaded with Business Ready features like VPN support and data encryption.

Motorola XOOM 2 with Wi-Fi features MOTOPRINT integrated into key apps so you can print wirelessly from your tablet. It is approximately 100 grams lighter than the original Motorola XOOM to make it even easier to take on the road, and can withstand poolside use, spilled drinks or dashes out to the car in the rain thanks to its new splash-guard coating. A battery delivering more than 10 hours of video playback means it can go with you wherever you need to be.

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition: Beat your Boredom
Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition with Wi-Fi is easy to hold with one hand thanks to its 8.2-inch display, and easy to take with you wherever you go, weighing less than the best-selling paperback you've been carrying around. Optimised for entertainment, it has a wide, 178 degree viewing angle. Hold it up to someone across the room, or share it with someone sitting next to you, and everyone gets a brilliant view.

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition has a 20 percent improvement in graphics performance over the original Motorola XOOM for smoother gaming, features adaptive virtual surround sound with booming bass that'll delight your ears, and stands out from the crowd with the fastest multi-tasking in its class. It can even be a universal remote control for home AV equipment with the personalized, custom remote control app pre-loaded on the tablet. Lastly, a splash-guard coating provides extra protection against the spills that are bound to happen when you're having fun.

Accessories to connect to your life easier, from anywhere
With the Work and Play kit, plug your tablet into the HD Multimedia Station to connect to your HDTV, speakers and other peripherals for large-screen entertainment. Get more done, faster with the included keyboard and mouse with Bluetooth technology. Now, when your tablet is docked, the Smart Controller lets you MC the show from the comfort of your couch. For Motorola XOOM 2, no accessory discussion is complete without mentioning the Motorola Stylus with Precision tip - your tablet's best friend.

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Unknown Motorola tablet photo leaks, looks hot

A blurry shot of an unannounced Motorola tablet just leaked. The super-slim tablet appears to be sporting a screen much smaller than that of the Xoom . It’s most probably measuring 7 or 8 inches in diagonal. The upcoming Motorola tablet is surely running Android Honeycomb. If you see the image carefully then you will see the Honeycomb camera app is running.

Previously, Motorola’s CEO Sanjay Jha hinted that his company is working on a 7-inch slate that should be more fun and more portable than the Xoom and this leaked slate looks to fit the bill well. The device is supposed to come out before the end of the year.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 hit Best Buy stores on 22th September

Update: 16GB Wi-Fi only Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 will be $469 in US.
So much confusion is floating around every new Galaxy Tab Android tablets by Samsung. Now for the US tablet lovers, Engadget published a good news few hours ago. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is already stocked and ready for purchase starting September 22nd via Best Buy Stores. This time only Wi-Fi only model will be shipped. But the price of Galaxy Tab 8.9 in US is still a mystery.
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Android running Amazon Kindle 7’’ tablet is coming in this year, costs $250

We just got some good news about next Amazon Kindle. It will be Android running tablet. A 7-inch will hit the market in this year. Another 10-inch Android tablet will see the light in 2011. The 7″ Amazon Kindle tablet will launch with a really cool-sounding $250 price tag (Wi-Fi only model). It will a pack a full-color LCD (no eInk here). Then there’s also this rumor that a one-year subscription to Amazon Prime (worth $79 on its own) will be included in the price. There won’t be a camera on board and the 7″ Amazon Kindle might end up with a single-core CPU, whereas dual-core will only come with the 10″ version.

The on-board storage will be a relatively modest 6GB, but the SD card slot should be able to give you as much space as you need. And the thing will be using a standard microUSB port.
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Lenovo announces 7-inch IdeaPad A1 1GHz tablet for $199 only

Various companies are going for low-level cheap Android running tablet market now. Lenovo now also joins the race. Their new 7-inch IdeaPad A1 costs only $199. It is the price of 8GB version. There’s a 16GB version, which will run you $249, plus a 32GB version for $299. Who would want those, considering there’s a microSD slot is another question.

Instead of Android 3.0 Honeycomb, the Lenovo IdeaPad A1 is a 7″ tablet that runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The 7″ screen is an IPS-LCD unit with 600 x 1024 pixels resolution. The A1 is powered by a one single core 1GHz Cortex-A8 processor and runs an almost untouched version of Gingerbread. There’s just a Lenovo-made widget and a Lenovo app store. You’ll have access to the real Android Market too, so you get the hundreds of thousands of apps that Android has to offer. There’s also an offline mapping solution courtesy of Navdroyd.

We can’t expect a Honeycomb update for IdeaPad A1 tablet. But there’s always a chance of a custom Honeycomb ROM.

Other specs for the IdeaPad A1 include a 3MP main camera and VGA secondary camera. The tablet is 10.1mm thick and weighs around 400g. It’s a Wi-Fi only device, there’s no Wi-Fi+3G version. Lenovo IdeaPad A1 will be released by the end of September.
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Apple wins in Australia; Samsung delays Galaxy Tab 10.1 until October

After so much drama in Europe it’s now Australia’s turn. Samsung has now forced to delay the launch of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia, obviously due to Apple. In a hearing today, the Korean manufacturer announced that it would refrain from selling or marketing its new tablet within Australia, before September 30th. Samsung made a similar concession earlier this month, agreeing to halt sales of its slates until today's hearing and to provide Apple with product samples at least seven days prior to its Australian launch.

Apple will detail the specific patents involved in the case by this Friday and will provide a more comprehensive statement of facts by September 5. Samsung will provide points in answer by September 16, with the case going to a formal hearing on September 26 and 29. It was indicated today that top executives and inventors from both Apple and Samsung may appear in person or over video link to explain their patents.

The company says it presented the samples on Thursday, but Cupertino's lawyers insisted that the Australian version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 still infringes upon its patents. Samsung, meanwhile, said in a statement that it's preparing to launch a counter-attack down under, telling reporters that it "intends to file a cross claim against Apple Australia and Apple Inc. regarding the invalidity of the patents previously asserted by Apple and also a cross claim against Apple regarding violation of patents held by Samsung by selling its iPhones and iPads."
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Samsung announces LTE version of Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 8.9, set to debut at IFA

Samsung has announced two new versions of their two hot cake products ahead of their presumably big showing at IFA this week in Berlin, the Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 8.9, both with LTE. Both devices are sporting an updated dual-core processor running at 1.5GHz, while the S II is also getting a size bump and moving up to a 4.5-inch screen. The Tab remains otherwise unchanged, rocking the same 1200 x 800 screen and super-svelte (8.6mm thick) design.

There is now word on price and availability of Galaxy S II LTE and Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE. We've heard all sorts of rumors and speculation about exactly what Samsung has in store for Verizon customers.

Here is Press Release from Samsung-

Samsung speeds up the Smarter Life with LTE versions of the GALAXY S II and GALAXY Tab 8.9

SEOUL--(Korea Newswire) August 28, 2011 -- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today announced LTE editions of its GALAXY S II and GALAXY Tab 8.9. These stylish devices now offer high-speed 4G connectivity in addition to power, portability and second-to-none screen technology.

"With the introduction of GALAXY S II LTE and GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE, we will take the capabilities of these devices to a whole new level. LTE redefines the user experience made possible by these devices and opens entirely new possibilities in terms of content viewing, sharing, quality and connectivity," said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung's Mobile Communications Business.

"This is a milestone in our commitment to lead the charge in 4G mobile telephony around the world, both in terms of back-end network solutions for service providers and the development of powerful consumer handsets," added Shin.

When connected to a 4G network, LTE technology allows portable devices to download high-quality files at speeds of up to 100Mbps, and to upload at speeds of 50Mbps theoretically – five times faster than even the quickest HSPA+ connection. This means that a four-minute long MP3 track can be downloaded in 0.3 seconds, or an entire film file in less than two minutes.

The enhanced connectivity afforded by LTE technology opens up a range of possibilities for users: Features like social gaming, video conferencing and high-quality media streaming can all be enjoyed seamlessly, with vast improvements in download times and connectivity. 4G technology also enables the seamless and near-instant sharing of multimedia content with friends and family, ensuring that users can share the experiences they love whenever they want.

The addition of LTE to the Samsung GALAXY portfolio also opens further opportunities for mobile application and content developers creating a new generation of mobile services that take full advantage of increased bandwidth and improved connectivity.

GALAXY S II LTE
In addition to offering a high standard of connectivity, the GALAXY S II LTE delivers powerful performance due to its 1.5GHz dual core processor. Superior 3D graphic performance makes games and video consumption fast and smooth, while popular Web pages like Google, Yahoo and YouTube can load easily, giving customers instant access to the information they need.

A 4.5" Super AMOLED Plus display provides stunning visual clarity, with HD video and images taken on the device's 8MP camera displayed in full vivid color. The GALAXY S II LTE also offers a rich content experience, with Social, Game and Music hubs all included, while the Readers Hub will be available for download after launch. These are in addition to a number of enterprise solutions aimed at increasing productivity. Running on Android 2.3, the GALAXY S II LTE is easy and intuitive to use.

Additionally, the GALAXY S II LTE can also be connected to up to eight devices via WiFi, meaning that files can be quickly and seamlessly synchronized with laptops, tablets and other Smartphones.

GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE
The LTE edition of the GALAXY Tab 8.9 is incredibly portable, measuring just 8.6mm thin while weighing only 455g. The boosted connectivity and genuine portability ensures that the GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE is the ideal device for modern professionals, who need to stay productive and entertained while on the move. LTE capabilities enable video conferences to be held without need to worry about failing connections, while the 8.9" screen enables easy rendering of business content such as presentations. The TouchWiz interface enables an intuitive user experience, enhanced by the space and freedom provided by the large display.

Whether writing emails on a trip or reading an eBook in bed, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE provides the ultimate tablet experience without compromising mobility.

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Samsung 2011 Android phone release roadmap unveiled- mentions release time too

Last week I published news about 9 upcoming Samsung devices among which 2 (or 3?) are tablets. Now a site "Furniture linija "has published what should be the" roadmap "of the Korean manufacturer that provides devices based on different operating systems including Android. It mentions devices specs with release week.

Here is the updates upcoming Samsung 2011 road-map-
The Samsung I9250
Release time: Week 48
Specification: 4.65" SuperAMOLED of HD resolution (1280x720 pixels), Android Ice Cream sandwich, 5 MP camera.

The Samsung I9220
Release time: Week 43
Specification: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED of HD resolution (1280x720 pixels), Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread, 1.4 Ghz dual-core processor, 8-megapixel camera.

The Samsung I9210
Release time: Week 48
Specification: 4.5" WVGA SuperAMOLED, Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread, 4G connectivity, 16 GB of memory, 8-megapixel camera with LED flash, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, 1750 mAh battery.

The Samsung I8150
Release time: Week 40
Specification: 3.7" WVGA LCD, Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread, 1.4GHz processor, HSDPA, 4GB of memory, microSD support, 5 megapixel camera with 720p video recording, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi, DLNA, GPS and FM radio.

The Samsung B5510
Release time: Week 41
Specification: 2.8" display, Android 2.2.2 Froyo, 800MHz processor, QWERTY keyboard, 3 megapixel camera, FM radio, WiFi.

The Samsung S5610
Release time: Week 42
Specification: 2.4" QVGA display, Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread, 5 megapixel camera, 150 MB storage, HSDPA.

The Samsung GT-S5360
Release time: Week 42
Specification: 3" QVGA screen, Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread, 2 megapixel camera.

The Samsung P6200
Release time: Week 44
Specification: 7" Super AMOLED of SVGA resolution (1024 x 600 pixels), Android Honeycomb, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, 3 megapixel and 2 megapixel cameras.

The Samsung P6210
Release time: Week 44
Specification: Wi-Fi-only version of the P6200.
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Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1 European Launched Delayed due to Apple Lawsuit

Apple successfully blocked the release of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia last week. Now a second Apple victory will prevent Samsung from selling the Tab 10.1 in Europe. Galaxy Tab 10.1 will sell freely in the Netherlands for now. But the reasons for why the Netherlands are excluded from the injunction are not clear.

This is a preliminary injunction, which will last until the German court reaches a decision. Galaxy Tab 10.1 units that have already been shipped to stores will sell normally but there won't be resupplies until this is finished. Samsung may also have to pay a fine of €250,000 for each violation.

Here is an official statement issued by Samsung on the ruling of the German court:

Samsung is disappointed with the court’s decision and we intend to act immediately to defend our intellectual property rights through the ongoing legal proceedings in Germany and will continue to actively defend these rights throughout the world.
The request for injunction was filed with no notice to Samsung, and the order was issued without any hearing or presentation of evidence from Samsung.
We will take all necessary measures to ensure Samsung’s innovative mobile communications devices are available to customers in Europe and around the world.
This decision by the court in Germany in no way influences other legal proceedings filed with the courts in Europe and elsewhere.

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$300 for Acer Iconia Tab A100, Coming in August

1st Tegra 2 powered 7-inch Honeycomb tablet, Acer Iconia A100 will be available in August 2011 after a long delay. And the price is really much more attractive than you imagine. Price of this dual-core Android tablet will be around $300 which is almost half of every other dual-core Android tablet.

The Tegra 2-powered device was originally slated for a mid-May launch, but was reportedly held up by Honeycomb compatibility issues. Given the extra three months Acer's had to get the Iconia Tab A100 to market, that Honeycomb better taste extra sweet when it finally makes its debut.

And by the time Acre Iconia A500 Android tablet is waiting for you in Amazon stores. You just need to give them $375 to be owner of your first dual-core Honeycomb tablet.

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Archos Preparing $99 Android Running 7-inches Tablet

Tablet is going to be cheaper than mobile phone soon enough. No matter what are the features, it is a tablet; itn’t it sounds good? Archos is preparing a 7-inches tablet running Android 2.2 froyo version like Samsung 1st Galaxy Tab. All the features of Arnova 7 tablet is very simple. Don’t expect the best from it. Because they will sell it just for $99 each!

Arnova 7 has a 7-inches 800 X 480 pixels resistive touchscreen. It has a 4GB flash memory with Wi-Fi and 720p video playback capability. There is no camera in Arnova 7. We don’t have any information about it’s processor and RAM. Moreover it uses AppsLib store rather than Google Android Market for purchasing apps.

Exact release date of Archos Arnova 7 tablet is still unknown.

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