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Google Testing Android 4.3

Niko Wu

Google has begun secret testing Android 4.3.

HTC engineers revealed that Android 4.3 will add Bluetooth Low Energy function (low-power Bluetooth technology). Through the open API, developers can develop derivative applications based on this function, such as health applications heart rate monitor.

Although some manufacturers want to add this functions through their own efforts before, the official Android until now did not receive it. In addition, developers also revealed that the new Android version will also support OpenGL ES 3.0, Galaxy S4, HTC One and other models which built-in Qualcomm Xiaolong 600 processor, graphics processor Adreno 320 already support. The newest Android 4.3 Tablet PC will coming soon.

Based on OpenGL ES 3.0 specification released, new features include:

1. Supports more buffer objects.

2. The new version of GLSL ES 3.0 shading language supports 32-bit integer and floating point data types and operations.

3. Multiple texture support, including floating-point texture, depth texture, vertex texture and so on.

4. Multiple Render Targets can make GPU produce multiple textures at once.

5. Multi-sampling anti-aliasing render To Texture, so that the 3D objects doe not appear glitch, enhances the image effect.

6. Use of a uniform texture compression format ETC.

Reasons To Buy A Tablet

By: Jerrell Billot

Tablets are lightweight and reasonably easy to carry around. Reaching for a tablet computer to browse the Web throughout TV commercials is definitely much simpler than getting up, going to your table, and booting up your pc. In case you’re not a big fan of on-screen key-boards, then newer tablets are making it simpler to include peripherals and accessories.

One of the stunning aspects of top rated tablets is that you could buy additional apps to give your gadget a whole new level of capability. Love to read the news and remain on top of current occasions? Download a few news apps. Love to tweet and spend all day on Facebook? Get several social networking application to remain in contact with buddies.

Because of their bright colors and intuitive controls, and their easy-to-hold size, tablets are a great learning tool for probing young minds. There are thousands of applications from e-books to mathematics games, to subject-specific programs about pets or mythological creatures, and creative tools from finger-painting to photo retouching. There are around 70 percent of kids in homes with tablet computers use them baseding on a study from Nielsen.

As an e-Reader, a Tablet provides you much more. Tablets provide you colored pages and pictures that traditional e-ink readers cannot give. Furthermore, electronic books provide a very affordable way to release. As a result, a tablet could conserve your back in addition to your money if you carry around a number of books on an everyday basis.

Movement is all about user experience, and it does not get better than a tablet. What we’ve come to learn and enjoy from our smart phones is the delight of being able to regulate everything. We touch a word, an image, a song, and just like that we have command over it. Our hands have all the power, and we develop the action. This feeling has been renewed and sized up in a tablet computer, providing us with an extraordinary individual experience. For instance, web browsing on a tablet is immensely satisfying – you have all the choices to swipe, scroll and zoom on the page, and you can control things in essentially any way feasible. All of the in-depth nuances we develop with our hands are translated onto the screen, and it makes us giddy. It’s the little things, they say.

Purchasing a tablet computer is a less expensive option than acquiring a notebook. It is affordable, and it may be utilized to surf the internet, make and share presentations, post updates to social networking sites, download books, video clips, and games, and stay linked with business e-mail. Tablet computers should become the primary computing tool for more and more individuals as their operating systems and software become more robust.

Asus Fonepad

By: Mariya Kame

Asus, is currently ruling the tablet segment with a hit pair of tablet devices named Nexus 7 and 7-inch FonePad. Interesting, the Tech giant has launched the FonePad in India yesterday which is to be another contender in the affordable tablet segment. The Asus Fonepad 7 price has been officially revealed. the Taiwanese mobile maker, Asus, has showcased this smartphone at Mobile World Congress in February this year. Packed with features, it is an ideal option for those who are mainly aiming for multimedia services including movies, ebooks etc, along with calling functionality. In this segment we have the flagship model from Samsung, the popular Galaxy Tab 2, so we can expect a good fight between these two smart devices. At this similar price tag we have Google Nexus 7 and Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite is another tablet with nearly similar specifications. The Asus Fonepad 7 pictures suggest that the company has done a great job with the FonePad design. It looks slimmer with body dimensions like 196.4 x 120.1 x 10.4 mm and weighs 340 grams. The build quality is excellent as it is made of using aluminium back with matte finish looks premium in this segment. It is pretty good device with a 7 inch display supported with IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen and 16M colors support. It has a screen resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels and 216 ppi pixel density. To enhance your experience its display is supported with multi-touch input up to 10 fingers. The device will be available in two memory options of 8GB or 16GB along with a 1GB of RAM support. The handset also has an external memory slot which can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card.

In terms of connectivity options, the Asus Fonepad 7 features GPRS and EDGE of class 10, 3G support with HSDPA up to 21 Mbps and HSUPA up to 5.76 Mbps, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot. It has Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP and microUSB v2.0 slot which allows you to share data with other compatible devices. It has 3.15 a megapixels camera in back supported with a image resolution 2048 x 1536 pixels. The camera features auto focus and Geo-tagging which provides high clarity images. It is capable of video recording with HD resolution of 720 pixels. The device has a secondary front facing camera of 1.2 megapixels for video calling with your friends and family members. The device runs on the popular Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean) mobile operating system supported by 1.2 GHz single core processor and Intel Atom Z2420 chipset. It has a PowerVR SGX540 graphic processing unit which ensures higher level graphics ad gaming experience. It has navigation services with A-GPS support and GLONASS. It is powered by a Non-removable Li-Ion 4270 mAh battery (16 Wh) which is capable of delivering a talktime up to 9 hours.

5 Things to Consider While Choosing the Right Tablet for Travel

By: Brooke Perry

The tablet is gradually becoming a very useful device for everyone including businessmen, professionals, students or housewives. Being a miniature PC, it allows us to perform all basic tasks like web browsing, emailing, watching video and listening music. But buying a tablet is a complicated task that requires you to consider lot of parameters. Choosing the appropriate tablet with suitable features and specifications requires the user to spend some time on the analysis of the advantages and drawbacks of various tablets available in the market from companies like Apple, Samsung, HTC, Sony, Acer and others.

The selection of tablets entirely depends upon your requirement. If you want to buy a tablet for just being on Facebook and using Skype for video conference then going for a high-end or modern tablet would be a waste of money. You should simply choose a tablet which is compact and stable and this fulfills your purpose precisely. On the other hand, if you are planning to buy a tablet for performing complex tasks or watching movies then probably going for a high-end tablet with lots of features would be a good idea.

Another important aspect that you should consider before buying a tablet is the operating system (OS). OS is an important component of the tablet on which it runs. You should do a bit of research and analysis to choose the OS among Android, Windows of iOS from Apple. The tablet from Apple runs on its own operating system known as iOS. The latest iPad with Retina Display runs on the iOS 6 operating system.

Apps are smalls programs designed for specific purposes. These are the major attraction of mobile devices including tablets. So you should also consider this aspect with due seriousness. You can choose Android-based tablets as most Android apps are available for free but if you have chosen an iPad from Apple, you need to shell out money for even the basic iPad apps. But paying few bucks for Apple apps is worth it as nothing can beat Apple tablets in terms of design and performance.

In this article we are discussing below the features and specs which you should see in a tablet that you are planning to buy for travel:

1. Toughness
The first thing which you should check in a tablet meant for travel is its toughness and compactness and endurance to survive jerks and shocks. The tablet should be designed in such a way that it is ready for rough handling because during travel you are never sure about the conditions.

2. Handling
Another requirement of a travel tablet is its ability to work properly even in adverse conditions. It should keep on working well in all types of situations whether cold, hot or moist as you never know exactly the kind of climate of the place that you are visiting. Moreover, quick adoption to changing weather is a great quality of tablet for travelers.

3. Weight
Travelers already have to carry a heavy luggage and carrying a heavy tablet is not only impractical but it also causes a lot of inconvenience as well. So before buying a tablet for travel you must make sure that your tablet is comparatively light and handy.

4. Memory
Memory is another area which you need to check before buying a tablet to carry while traveling. While traveling, you also need to carry various documents and files including music, movies and others, so choose a tablet with enough memory to store all these stuff. Moreover, you also require storing travel pictures. So make sure that the tablet has enough memory to store all these stuff.

5. Apps
Apps are the most vital component of any mobile device as it helps in using the device effectively and for various purposes other than core computing. So you must consider the tablet which is compatible to apps that help you during the travel. By choosing an Android or Apple tablet, you get a variety of apps related to weather, GPS, navigation that help you during your travel.

Apart from these, you should also research about the OS, processor, connectivity and display before finally buying a tablet.

Tablet and BT Keyboards

By: Genie

Ever heard of a wireless Bluetooth keyboard? Most readers would probably answer yes but how about a wireless Bluetooth keyboard for Tablets? Sounds silly? How about innovative?

Tablets, both big and mid size are amazing mobile gadgets that have taken consumers by storm. It is so popular that almost everybody wants one. Of course, there are some readers that will say that they don’t like the particular device, but c’mon, if the branded ones were not that expensive or if given the monetary resources, they would surely grab one.

There are no signs of the table’s popularity going down – in fact it is the opposite. Recently, numerous technological news and online sites reported that many giant and well known mobile phone makers are designing the screen size of their smartphones to be similar to that of a 7.0 inch Tablet. Actually, there is a report that a popular Chinese portable electronics maker is apparently making a smartphone whose screen size is 6.1 inches – almost nearing the screen size of a 7.0 inch Tablet.

However, one common concern that users have with Tablet devices is that it cannot be used for productivity purposes and its main function is only for portable entertainment or media by demand – web browsing, eBook reading, playing stored audio and video files, etc. This is the reason why many Tablet owners buy mobile accessories to maximize their Tablet’s entertainment functionality. For example, a lot of tablet owners have invested on a separate headphone like the relatively inexpensive but extremely useful Bluetooth headphones of GoGroove (a highly recommended model is their headband-type earphone, the Airband ).

Naturally, another mobile accessory that tablet owners would also buy is protective cover or carrying case- this is quite obvious since they would distinctly protect their mobile gadget given its high price tag.

But what about an accessory for productivity? A lot of people may have not realized it but nowadays, there are numerous wireless Bluetooth keyboards that are compatible not only with laptops and desktop computers but as well as Tablets. Needless to say, this accessory is the answer to the productivity concern of many Tablet owners. Additionally, there are many Tablet carrying cases that already incorporate a slot for the wireless Bluetooth keyboard. For those who are wondering, there are certain models of wireless Bluetooth keyboard that are as thin (if not thinner) than the actual Tablet which makes it convenient for carrying daily and usage.

A Tablet used in tandem with a wireless Bluetooth keyboard is similar to a netbook – only it is thinner, lighter, and the keyboard is not physically connected with the main unit.

Iconia Tablet With Windows 8

By: W. Aburr

Acer Iconia tablet with Windows 8 is ready to break out with its ease and elegance. The Iconia tablet has a style that is simple, practical, fun and of course has an amazing computing performance. Equipped with the latest OS from Microsoft, Windows 8, it increasingly shows that the Iconia Tablet PC is superior to others. This latest product from Acer indirectly creates a new niche market for PC manufacturers to innovate in designing hardware for Windows 8 to be optimized on a Tablet PC.

With HD display and fast performance for hardware and software support, the powerful Iconia tablet is ready to pamper users. Acer Iconia W510 is a Tablet PC with Windows 8 equipped with features that are attractive and hassle-free.

In other words, we do not need to carry a lot of gadgets because Acer Iconia W510 tablets have integrated functions and a mini notebook in one device. We do not have to worry anymore about compatibility between PC and tablet because what you see on the PC will be exactly the same as what is shown on the Iconia tablet.

Acer Iconia W510 has adopted the Windows 8 OS technology, and a new User Interface or UI known as Start Screen tiles will remain compatible with the classic UI Windows previous generation such as Windows 7. Iconia W510 is also compatible with the commonly used software on Windows 7 because of the use of Windows 8. Acer Iconia W510′s strengths increase when paired with keyboard docking and transforms into a mini-notebook PC Acer.

There are three formats that can be exploited with the use of the Acer Iconia W510, namely:

Tablet mode

Without the use of docking, it can be used like a tablet. A screen size of 10.1 High makes Acer Iconia W510 not too big and appeared similar to the size of the largest common tablet on the market. This makes it easy to operate. Screen In-Plane Switching technology (IPS) with a resolution of 1,366,768 pixels has a very wide viewing angle. Iconia W510 can even be used to watch videos with a slope angle of 45 degrees and still feel comfortable.

Presentation mode
When using the keyboard docking, spacers can push the screen 295 degrees to position and put it on the table with the keys facing the table. This position is ideal when you want to browse. Productivity mode Normal position when using the docking keyboard makes the Acer Iconia W510 dressed as a mini notebook. Users can type long posts with keys that are large and comfortable. For those who are familiar with a physical keyboard on a laptop, docking keyboard provides the same comfortable typing. To pair the tablet, users use the hinge until the lock is closed. To open it, simply move a safety lock. With the extra battery in the keyboard, in addition to the tablet gaining extra power supply, balance between weight, tablet and keyboard feels more comfortable. As a side note, when using the tablet with a keyboard dock, battery power will be consumed on the keyboard first.

Keyboard docking and fusion between Acer Iconia W510 can be used for most needs up to 18 hours, so it’s perfect for those very mobility. The Iconia W510 is equipped with an HDMI output port so that the Acer Iconia W510 is very easy to connect to printers, hard drives, televisions and other devices.

The lightweight tablet with a weight of 580 grams is backed by an Intel Atom Z2760 processor, 2GB DDR3 memory, 32GB internal hard drive storage with graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3650 that is compatible with all Windows applications. There is also the ability to move various files via Micro USB 2.0 port to the External Hard Drive or directly into your notebook.

Iconia tablet with Windows 8 has also been equipped with a camera with its own advantages. With 8 Megapixel main camera (autofocus) and a second camera (facing the user) 2.1 Megapixel, Acer Iconia W510 offers a combination camera with high specifications for a tablet. Both cameras can record video up to a resolution of Full HD (1080p). Video conferencing can be done easily using Skype or video chat software. You simply plug in a headset, and video conferencing can be done with extra privacy. Available for microphone socket (incorporated with headset) Acer Iconia W510 is a device that has the potential to become a mainstay of video bloggers. You can record video while thrusting the mic to the speakers. A rare feature on a tablet, right?

Advantages of Using a Tablet PC with Sim Slot

By: Santo Moreno

A tablet is smaller in dimension than the computer that we are used to but it is larger than a mobile phone. This form of device has become more known everywhere in the world since it contains impressive features. It has caught the eyes of customers because of its specs and design. Tablets with sim slot is, without doubt, very popular, especially among businessmen. If you dream to have a tablet, below are a number of the facts you sure would enjoy after getting it.

Just like another cell phones, a tablet with sim slot helps you to text and send messages to your friends. It also enables you to call since it is a tablet with calling feature. It goes to show that when you carry it with you wherever you go there isn’t a need to bring a cell phone so you can lessen what you place inside your bag. You can utilize it to communicate with your friends or anyone you prefer to reach out for.

This device can be utilized for sending an e-mail or signing in to your favorite networking sites or anything that you can do online. It could serve as your personal computer and what’s best is you can bring it wherever you wish since it is 100% portable. It is simple to carry and very convenient. So wherever your destination, be it a vacation or something to do with business, it would help to serve your objectives.

It is extremely entertaining as well. If you like to learn games and/or listen to music, you can actually download your favorites any time you would like to. It can even be stored with your required clips and videos for more fun. A tablet allows apps as well that are up-to-date.

If you can’t wait to have a tablet, purchase it now online or from the most dependable supplier in your area.

Best Tips For Getting A Tablet computer

By: O. Parchman

Many individuals use tablets to enhance their productivity and online experience. They are the most convenient computing tools for functions in which mobility, versatility and access to company data are more essential than processing power or a large workspace. Their size is another reason why they are so popular. They are not too small or too large. In case you are constantly on go, they could become your ideal companion.

In case you have decided to buy a tablet, the next thing you should do is actually find the one that’s ideal for you. With so many tablet computers on the market, it is not easy for you to discover the one that’s best for you. Here are several purchasing tips when it comes to choosing the best rated tablets for your personal use.

The initial point to consider when buying a tablet computer is the Operating System (OS). It is essential to check this since it represents the experience you will have when you interact with your tablet computer. Apple iOS and Google Android have arisen as the two most prevalent operating systems for tablet computers. Choosing between Apple IOS and Google Android would depend merely on your own taste and how you like either one as, in my opinion, there is no specific operating system which may be called “the best” overall. Apple IOS is ideal for people who are looking for something simple to use. If, however, you prefer to have a more customized user experience, you may be more suited to Android.

The second factor you should think about when choosing the best rated tablets is the size of a tablet. In general, the size of a tablet will range from 7 inches to 10.1 inches. The bigger screen would be useful if you use your tablet to enjoy movies or play games. But if you want more portability, the smaller screen should be perfect for you. You also need to take into consideration the storage size. If you do not download many games, music or movies, then the 16GB model must be enough for you. If you download a lot of games and a great deal of videos, then you may buy the 32GB or the 64GB model.

Internet connectivity is also a vital factor to take into account before buying a tablet computer. First, there is Wi-Fi connectivity. It is really a ordinary attribute of all tablets, and enables connection into a home wireless network that shares a network broadband connection or a public hotspot with Internet access. 3G and 4G are other options. These alternatives let you browse anywhere provided there is a cellular telephone network. They are very helpful for any apps with GPS related features, such as maps. You need to remember that these types of connectivity are not free, you need to pay a monthly fee to use them.

Battery life is really the last factor you should take into account. Every tablet computer will posses a different battery life. Several factors that affect the battery life are bandwidth consumption, the tasks you undertake, CPU speed, display size and brightness. Furthermore, you must remember that networking using Wi-Fi will cause less drain on your device’s battery than connecting with 3G or 4G.

To conclude, you ought to be able to discover the best tablet fit for you after you have examined the following aspects: the company image, tablet quality, product efficiency, cutting-edge components, and consumer comments. You need to make certain that you select a model that has the capabilities and features that you want or need to be included.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 Second Update – Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean

By: Mariya Kame

The leading tech giant Samsung has announced a enticing news to its Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 users. The South Korean tech giant has started rolling out the official update for the voice calling tablet. First there was the Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean) update in December 2012 that brought some major changes in this device. Now Samsung has started rolling out Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) update and it will add some software features to this tablet. The upgrade includes a Smart Stay application which is an eye-tracking feature which will automatically turn off the display of the device by tracking the user’s eye movements using the front camera.

The update adds up Group Play feature and will allow the users to transfer and view or play multimedia content including photos, videos, documents and more with other users. The update is expected to be be available OTA (Over the Air) and via Samsung Kies. The user can also check for the update manually from the Settings, About, Software update.

The Samsung 123123 tablet sports a 7 inches PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen display that supports a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels with 16M colors. Out of the box, the tablet runs with an Android version 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. The device is backed with a 1 GHz dual core processor and TI OMAP 4430 chipset with PowerVR SGX540 graphic processing unit.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 features a 0.3 megapixels front facing camera allowing video calling. The touchscreen tablet boasts a 3 megapixel camera in back with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. You can capture crisp and clear photos with advanced features like auto focus and geo-tagging. The main camera allows you shoot videos with resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels at 30 fps. It is mainly designed for those who want to stay up to speed and stay ahead of the times. It comes with dimensions of 122.4 x 193.7 x 10.5 mm and weighs 345 grams which feels comfortable to operate with single hand.

The device’s 4000 mAh Li-Ion battery supports multimedia activity up to 30 hours and standby time of 800 hours. The Tab 2 310 is integrated with a 4 GB internal user memory and an external microSD memory card which can be expandable up to 32GB. The A-GPS enabled tablet has Google Maps application that makes navigation easy. The tablet is supported by an accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass and a light sensor and these sensors offer enhanced toggling capabilities. Connectivity is just a click of a button away as the tablet comes equipped with GPRS, EDGE, 3G connectivity support with Wi-fi 802.11 b/g/n and Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Hotspot wireless services. The device supports Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP and micro USB 2.0 allows you to transfer music videos and data files to other compatible devices.

Planning to sell an iPad? Make sure it’s wiped!

By: Grace Nicholls

Electronics are one of the soundest markets out there at the moment. Things like computers, phones, televisions, gaming consoles, etc. all sell for fair sums of money and are quite reliable to sell.

No wonder when looking for some quick cash people often sell their used electronics.

But perhaps that isn’t your situation and you’re just looking to sell an iPad because you’ve replaced your old one with something new, or no longer use it. Regardless of your reason, when it comes to selling an iPad there are a few things you should do to make sure it’s safe to sell.

The first thing you should do before you sell an iPad, especially if you use it for personal use, is back it all up.

There are easy ways to do this, primarily through Apples iTunes or iCloud services. A quick setup and it’ll save all of the pictures and data off of the iPad. Once you sell an iPad to somebody then the stuff that’s on it is gone with them, so you won’t be able to retrieve it anyway. Make sure you have a copy of it all before selling it, though retrieving it should be impossible if you sell an iPad properly anyway, because of the next tip.

Before you sell an iPad to somebody, once you have all the data off of it in safe keeping, you should wipe it completely, especially if you’ve had the iPad for long. You don’t want to sell it to somebody and then find out you had saved your credit card information on there, or banking information, or even your email. Personal information is private and if it’s saved on the device when you sell an iPad, then whoever gets it can access all of it, and potentially put it out to the world.

The third thing to do when you sell an iPad is to find all of the original gear. Once you wiped it the iPad is almost new, so the person you sell an iPad to will be getting a fairly fresh iPad, but its nothing without the original cables, the box, the manuals etc. The more you can return it to its factory condition the better it is for you and for the person you sell it to, and the more money you can make off of the deal since it’s practically new.

Finally, keeping in mind with returning it to factory condition, and for hygiene’s sake, before you sell an iPad you should clean the screen. Because it’s a touch screen your finger oils will be all over it, and that can gross some people out. This can be done with a soft, dry cloth wiped across the screen. But make sure you don’t use water, Windex, or any kind of glass cleaner. Any kind of liquid could heavily damage the iPad and make it unusable, which would be a major issue.

Just wipe it off with care and then package it all up before selling it and you’ll be golden.