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Tumblr updates Android app with tablet support

, Dec 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

The popular blogging service, Tumblr, has issued an update for its Android app, and this time it comes with support for Android tablets along with a blown-up user interface to take advantage of the larger screen. There are now new layout elements, including a mosaic-style tags page and a few other changes to make the app more friendly on larger devices. Read The Full Story

Google News now optimized for tablets

, Dec 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

Google has announced that Google News has been optimized for tablet devices, such as the Nexus 7 and the iPad. When accessed from a tablet, Google News shows an updated design, which isn't terribly different than what you see when accessing the website from a desktop browser. With the update comes a few features that makes tablet browsing easier. Read The Full Story

Kindle Fire tablets on sale today for Amazon Moms

, Dec 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

Amazon posted up a sweet deal on Monday for a Kindle Fire 8.9-inch tablet for only $249, but if you ended up missing it, the company is holding another sale for all of its Kindle Fire tablets. As long as your an Amazon Mom member, as well as an Amazon Prime member, you can get up to $50 off for a Kindle Fire tablet. Read The Full Story

Microsoft ramps up production on Surface RT, teams up with retailers

, Dec 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

There may be a bit of doom and gloom surrounding the Surface RT at the moment, but it appears that Microsoft hasn't heard it. The company announced today that it has increased production on the Surface RT, which suggests that sales are at least satisfactory for Microsoft. Even better is that Surface RT will soon be appearing at retail outlets aside from Microsoft's own stores, with the company saying that Surface RT will start popping up on store shelves as early as mid-December. Read The Full Story

YouTube updates interface for mobile website and Android tablet users

, Dec 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

YouTube has been quite the busy website lately, having rolled out a new interface and penned a deal with Virgin America within the span of a few days. Now the video hosting service has announced its newest offering: an updated interface for its mobile website and Android app. Users can nab the updated app now from the Google Play Store. Read The Full Story

FCC tells FAA to relax on strict gadget rules during flights

, Dec 7th 2012 Discuss [0]

The Federal Aviation Association (FAA) has been reconsidering their ban on the use of electronics during flights for a while now with no real progress, but the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is stepping in to urge the FAA to chill out on their strict no-gadget policy during takeoff and landing. Read The Full Story

Apple predicted to lose tablet market share to Android, Windows over the next 4 years

, Dec 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple’s iPad line, including the new iPad mini, has become the most successful series of tablets ever built, claiming over half the tablet market share. However, Android is slowly chipping away at that figure, and is gaining tablet market share while Apple is slowly losing it. It's predicted that Apple will lose a few percentage points, while both Android and Windows will gain a few. Read The Full Story

Nexus 10 receives CyanogenMod 10.1 nightlies

, Dec 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you just bought one of those fancy new Nexus 10 tablets and are looking to get just a little more out of the device, CyanogenMod 10.1 nightly builds are ready for download, right on the heels of the same nightly builds for the Nexus 4, which came out a few days ago. If you're wanting to get into some high-resolution hacking, now is your first chance. Read The Full Story

Microsoft reportedly planning three new Surface tablets

, Dec 3rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Well, this is interesting: it turns out that Microsoft might be planning as many as three new Surface tablets for release next year. Hardly surprisingly, considering it's clear Microsoft wants Surface to become a household name like some of the other devices floating around out there, but it does seem that the rumor is getting to work on this one especially early. Apparently, these three new Surface tablets include follow ups to Surface RT and Surface Pro, along with a new device called Surface Book. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Surface Pro arriving in January starting at $899

, Nov 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

Ever since the Surface tablet was released from Microsoft, we've only been more and more curious about their upcoming Pro version. Finally, the Redmond-based company has released details about the upcoming tablet for power users, including pricing and availability. Starting in January, you'll be able to grab a Surface Pro starting at $899 for the 64GB version and $999 for the 128GB variant. Read The Full Story

Mobile data usage doubled over the past year

, Nov 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

In what may come as no surprise, it's reported that mobile data usage has doubled from what it was around this time last year. Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson reported that mobile data traffic doubled between Q3 2011 and Q3 2012. Data usage is also expected to increase twelve-fold between 2012 and 2018. Read The Full Story

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 lands at Verizon Wireless

, Nov 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

On the lookout for a new Android tablet to add to your collection? If you are, you might be pleased to know that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 launched at Verizon today, complete with 4G LTE capabilities. 4G LTE is going to be the major selling point of the Verizon Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, since everything else about the slate will be mostly the same. Read The Full Story
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