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ViewSonic ViewPad VB733 Android Tablet

Posted by Natalie on October 5th, 2011

ViewSonic ViewPad VB733 Android Tablet

ViewSonic has released their newest Android tablet for the Chinese market. Called the ViewPad VB733, the device sports a 7.0-inch 800 x 480 capacitive multitouch display, a 1.0GHz ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core processor, a 512MB RAM, a 16GB of storage, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), dual cameras, 1080p Full HD video playback support, a G-sensor, 3G, WiFi, a 3.5mm headset jack, an HDMI port, a 3600mAh battery and runs on Android 2.2 OS. The ViewPad VB733 retails for 1,699 Yuan (about $266). [VS]

TAXAN MeoTune Converts Your Smartphone Into A Portable TV

Posted by Natalie on October 5th, 2011

Taxan MeoTune

I understand that some people want to watch TV while they are taking public transportation, but to me it makes no sense – especially with all the content freely accessible on the Internet. However, I guess that this is something that the Japanese really want and need. Most of the phones in Japan incorporate TV tuners. However, iPhones and some Android devices don’t have these tuners, which is where TAXAN’s MeoTune comes in.

This device is called the MeoTune and it’s a Wi-Fi-enabled 1-Seg TV tuner that will work with Android and iOS devices. It will tune into local TV channels through regular airwaves (no cables required!), and content is viewed through a special app. The MeoTune has got a battery life of 4 hours, which sounds adequate. It can also function as an emergency charger for your smartphone, which is cool.

It’s an interesting device that offers a view into the way that the Japanese use their smartphones. It will probably not make it to the US, and if it ever does, it’ll need a different digital tuner module to be compatible with our networks. [EC]

Muzee Cloudia Android-powered Digital Photo Frame

Posted by Natalie on October 5th, 2011

Muzee Cloudia

Muzee Cloudia is a portable Android media devices which is equipped with a 7 inch 800 x 600 resolution LCD display but is a little different to the normal Android devices on the market as it doesn’t have a touch screen. Therefore its menus and features are navigated via a remote control. It’s also equipped with Google Android 2.2 and is powered by a 800 MHz processor has a 1500mAh battery, and connectivity is provided by a 10/100MB Ethernet connection and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action. [FB]

Toshiba Regza AT700 Worlds Thinnest and Lightest Tablet

Posted by Natalie on October 5th, 2011

Toshiba Regza AT 700

Toshiba has just announced the Regza AT700 Honeycomb tablet at the CEATEC 2011 in Japan, along with a 7-inch slate dubbed AT3S0. According to the Japanese manufacturer, Regza AT700 tablet is expected to arrive in stores in mid-December, while the the Regza AT3S0 should hit shelves later this month.

Toshiba REGZA AT700 is powered by Android 3.2 Honeycomb operating system and weighs only 558g (battery included), which makes it one of the lightest 10.1-incher available in the market. Its measures 256.0 x 176.0 x 7.7mm and offers 7 hours of battery life. Furthermore, AT700 is equipped with a 1.20GHz dual core TI OMAP 4430 processor and a 10.1-inch WXGA wide-screen LED LCD backlit touchscreen display with wide viewing angle and 1280 x 800 pixels resolution.The tablet packs 1GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, as well as a host of ports, including HDMI, USB 2.0 and microSD.

Toshiba has yet to announce any price options for the Regza AT700. [GI]

Two Budget Android Phones Heading to Net 10 — the LG Optimus Q and LG Optimus Net

Posted by Natalie on October 4th, 2011

Android LG Net 10

If contract free is the only way you like to roll, wireless provider Net10 is offering up a pair of LG Android devices for their $50 unlimited service. The LG Optimus Q and LG Optimus Net will be hitting Net10 in the coming days and if you’re interested, you can sign up to be notified as soon as these devices are released. Both devices feature 3.2-inch HVGA displays, 800MHz processors, 3MP cameras and running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

In case you’re not too familiar with Net10, they are a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) and a brand of TracFone offering both pay-as-you-go and prepaid monthly options. For only $50 you can get unlimited text, data and voice piggy backing on either AT&T or T-Mobile’s towers. Couple this with the MVNO’s first Android powered smartphones and you can save yourself a pretty penny if staying up to date with bleeding edge tech isn’t really “your thang.” [PA]

Adobe Flash Player 11 and AIR 3 Available Tonight for Download

Posted by Natalie on October 4th, 2011

Adobe flash 11 and AIR 3

Adobe’s just announced that they will be releasing Flash 11 and AIR 3 tonight at 9PM pacific (which would actually be tomorrow morning – 12 AM on Oct 4th – for everyone on the east coast and later for timezones beyond). The latest update to Flash is said to be very significant with features such as 3D applications and gaming support on mobile, highly-improved performance through stability updates and framerate increases and more. Developers get to sink their teeth into a lot of new goods, too, so everyone will want to be on the lookout for this when it does get released.[PH]

Samsung Announces Wave 3, Galaxy Y, Omnia W in India

Posted by Natalie on October 3rd, 2011

samsung Wave 3

Samsung has introduced three new phones on three different platforms for Indian consumers. First up is the bada flagship Wave 3 that runs the latest bada 2.0 OS. Priced at Rs. 19,600, Wave 3 is powered by a 1.4GHz processor, 14.4Mbps HSDPA, 5MP camera, 720p HD video recording, Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct support, GPS, Bluetooth and 1500mAh battery. The phone will be available from next month.

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Samsung Galaxy Y

Next is the affordable Galaxy Y. Galaxy Y will go for a price of just over Rs. 7,800 and is targeted at first time smartphone users who does not want to spend much. Galaxy Y runs Android 2.3 OS. It comes with an 832MHz CPU, a 3-inch QVGA display, 2MP camera, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 7.2Mbps, support for various Hubs, TouchWiz UI and 1200mAh battery.

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Samsung Omnia W

Finally, it’s the Omnia W which is Samsung’s first Windows Phone 7 device for Indian users. Expected next month, the Omnia W is a decently spec’d phone that runs the latest version of Windows Phone aka Mango OS. For an asking price of Rs. 19,900, Omnia W brings a 1.4GHz processor, 14.4Mbps HSPA, 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display, 5MP camera with 720p HD video recording support, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 8GB internal memory, A-GPS, Hubs support and 1500mAh battery. [SH]

Google and ITA’s OnTheFly App Update Puts Flexible Flight Planning in Your Pocket

Posted by Natalie on October 3rd, 2011

OnTheFly for Android

Google went through a lot to buy ITA and its travel software, and we saw the acquisition first bear fruit in the form of Mountain View’s web-based Flight Search. Now the partnership has produced version 1.2 of the OnTheFly airfare booking app for Android, iOS and BlackBerry. What’s new? Flexible date searches that let you peruse departures 35 days at a time, plus a price graph that shows the most fiscally prudent times to travel. Additionally, globetrotters can access their itinerary search history and see price changes for those fares throughout the year. Nice job fellas, now let’s work on bringing bargain-basement fare finding for the final frontier in the next revision.[en]

MetroPCS Samsung Admire Now Available for $130

Posted by Natalie on August 25th, 2011

Samsung Admire Android Gingerbread MetroPCS launched price MetroPCS Samsung Admire Now Available for $130

For those upon MetroPCS seeking during phones to buy soon, the conduit has only introduced an additional decent (and unequivocally affordable) option. The Samsung Admire is an 800MHz Android 2.3 phone with the 3.5 in. arrangement as well as the 3.2 in. camera. It’s your normal entry-level phone, though for $130 we can’t unequivocally design as well much. A good cost for those seeking for the smartphone upon affordable rates, regardless. Take the demeanour during Metro’s site if you’re interested. [newsdroid]

Oppo’s Android-based X903 Smartphone Gets Previewed

Posted by Natalie on August 25th, 2011

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We didn’t exactly get the most extensive look at Oppo’s new Android-based X903 smartphone when the company announced it with Leonardo DiCaprio’s help earlier this month, but our pals from Engadget Chinese thankfully managed to come through on that front in a big way. As you can see, the phone’s brushed metal exterior certainly makes this one an eye catcher, although that apparently also contributes to a weight that’s a tad on the heavy side (there’s also a full QWERTY keyboard tucked underneath, albeit one that apparently suffers a bit from some short key travel). Those trade-offs also extend to some of the phones specs; you’ll get a high-end 4-inch IPS display, for instance, but you’ll have to make do without a front-facing camera. Hit the source link below for the full preview. [engadget]