Huawei announce MediaPad 10 FHD: Quad-Core, Android 4.0, 1920×1200 IPS display
Huawei have just unveiled their brand new member of the MediaPad family, the MediaPad 10 FHD. As the name somewhat gives away, the device has a 10-inch display that boasts a 1920x1200 resolution (226ppi). Huawei haven't been pressured into...
Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich Source Code now available
So we've all been waiting with bated breath for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to come to our devices. Today is the first firm step in that process.
Google today announced today via their AndroidDev twitter account that the source...
Sony starts rolling out Lollipop update to Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and Xpera Z2...
After announcing the Android 5.0 (Lollipop) update was rolling out to their Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact phones, it appears that Sony has expanded the availability to their recent tablets, as well as their previous flagship phone.
Xperia Blog...
Did Google Just Out the Next Nexus 7?
Most people who have owned a Nexus One, a Galaxy Nexus or a Nexus 4 will know and love the functionality that the RGB notification light brings to their device. The lack of notification light from the Nexus 7 was...
Android security bulletin for August released – Nexus OTA’s and Factory Images updated
It's a new month so that means we get a new Android Security Bulletin listing all the issues that have been found, and consequently patched. For Nexus owners with supported devices, this means you'll see an OTA arrive soon...
Android 3.2 for the Asus Eee Pad Transformer rolling out today, 3G Transformer coming...
We've heard from a couple of Asus Eee Pad Transformer owners that they've successfully updated their Honeycomb tablets to Android 3.2. This latest version of Android brings the 'zoom' feature that increases the size of applications that aren't tablet-optimised,...
Retailer Round-up: This weeks specials
It has been a few weeks since we brought you retailer round-up and we thought it was time to bring it back and share with you the specials available this week from the bricks and motor retailers around Australia.
Coles
Samsung...
Sony Tablet S to receive Ice Cream Sandwich update, release timeframe coming ‘soon’
Merry Christmas, Sony Tablet S owners, for your device is confirmed to be receiving the latest and greatest version of Android yet, Ice Cream Sandwich. The news was confirmed by Sony staff on the official Sony Tablet sub-forum.
Today...
Samsung Galaxy Tab S – Launch Report; Australian hands-on with the 10.5-inch model
Samsung hosted a number of journalists - including yours truly - for an overnight stay at Sydney's QT Hotel last night for the local launch of the Galaxy Tab S series.
We got a bit of hands-on time with the...
CES 2014 — ASUS announces new Transformers, Padfone, and Zenfones
This morning at CES 2014, Asus announced a new lineup of devices including an update to its Transformer line which we previewed a week or so ago, the Padfone Mini and a range of more consumer-friendly Zenfone devices. Let's...
An Australian-made Android tablet for under $300? Sure.
A couple of days ago we received an email from a company called aussiePADS, telling us that they are busy developing a new, Australian-made Android tablet based on the 1.6GHz Samsung Exynos 4 quad-core processor. For those of you...
HP’s Chromebook 11 on sale at JB Hi-Fi – 100GB Google Drive storage included
It seems Chromebooks are becoming the flavour of the month at JB Hi-Fi. Joining their existing Chromebook range is the HP Chromebook 11 on sale for $397, and what's even better is that the Google are offering free 100GB...
What’s happening in December.. Besides Christmas
So we've made our way to the last month of 2010, December. Overall I think it's been a great year for Android in this country, a few exclusives here and there as well as a few secret launches throw...
AOPEN announces two new Chrome devices aimed at small businesses
Electronics manufacturer AOPEN has today announced two new mini Chrome devices aimed at small business, introducing the Chromebase Mini and the Chromebox Mini.
AOPEN Chrome devices have been used for enterprise level deployments previously but this is a focus on...
HTC set to release a 7″ tablet in September
Remember the HTC Flyer? No, you're not alone. It was the first venture into the 7" tablet market that HTC made in May 2011. Probably too soon to market with a 7" tablet, HTC is now trying...