Articles Tagged “Android Tablets”
Segmentation of the Tablet Market
by Sameer Singh on May 15, 2012 52 Comments">52
This is a follow-up to my article, from a couple of months ago, analyzing the segmentation trends in the tablet market. Since I wrote that article, we have seen some more data on the market share trends of the iPad and Android tablets, including some very interesting data on the Kindle Fire. Now, let’s have a look at how the data stacks up against my predicted trends. iPad vs. Android: Market Share Trends Before I get into this, let’s have a look at the historical market share trends of the iPad and Android tablets over the past couple of years, in terms of …
Thai Government to buy almost a million Android 4.0 tablets for $81 each
by Lucian Armasu on May 15, 2012 0 Comments">0
It looks like tablets will be popular in schools in the future, and should replace the netbooks and even the low-end laptops that governments from around the world have tried to buy in the past for educational purposes. Tablets are easier to handle and easier to use than a PC, not to mention much cheaper. So it’s a perfect fit. We’ve covered before the cheap Aakash tablet that the Indian government has commissioned for school children, and now it seems that other nations are walking down the same path. The Thai Government is making the biggest educational purchase so far …
Seraku shows off Smart Wash Basin, an Android-operated LCD screen/mirror
by Adrian Diaconescu on May 14, 2012 2 Comments">2
While we know that most concepts and prototypes shown at expositions and trade shows have little to no chance to ever getting into actual production, it’s still fun to look at innovative gadgets of all kinds. The latest such innovation that will probably never see the light of day comes from Japanese company Seraku and is called the Smart Wash Basin. Controlled by an Android tablet from behind the scenes, the Smart Wash Basin is a “mirror” that could be installed in bars and restaurants, allowing you to read news, check the weather, or do other things, all while washing …
Android tablets: What will $100 (or so) buy you?
by Mike Andrici on May 14, 2012 6 Comments">6
CNET Here’s a principle that Android users and fans can apply to both software and hardware: Android is all about diversity and the freedom of choice. But while the top-end race gets all the attention, there is a sector that has become increasingly interesting to watch, as the aforementioned race gets more intense: the ultra low-cost Android tablet market. So, we’ve set to answer a seemingly crazy question. How far will $100-$125 get you when it comes to purchasing an Android tablet? Not much if you’re planning to impress your buddy, owner of a new iPad. But if you’re willing …
Digitimes: Global tablet shipments to grow steadily in Q2, Nexus Tablet to help Asus get in top 3
by Adrian Diaconescu on May 02, 2012 2 Comments">2
While it hasn’t advanced quite as rapidly as the smartphone market, the tablet world is in the midst of indisputable progress and will continue to grow in Q2 2012. At least that’s what Digitimes is claiming in a fresh report based on the website’s numerous “hardware sources”. According to said research, global tablet PC shipments could grow 47.5% year-on-year to 21.58 million units from April to June. On the other hand, compared to the first quarter of 2012, shipments should actually drop 8.2%, which is not that surprising, given that the third-generation iPad has started selling in March. The new …
No-name Android tablets on the rise: cheap doesn’t necessarily mean poor quality
by Bams Sadewo on Apr 17, 2012 6 Comments">6
Buying a non-branded Android tablet might be something that many frown upon, but a no-brainer for others. If you’re a member of the second category, you probably don’t care the first thing about branding and you are likely to be satisfied with the purchase, as long as the product is cheap enough to justify its not-so-impressive quality and features. Over the last couple of months, we’ve seen a good number of white-label Android tablets entering the market, which have, gasp, more than a decent set of specs, yet are still priced competitively compared to brand name devices. The common conception that …
Ainol Novo 7 Elf review and promo code
by Randy Khoo on Apr 13, 2012 14 Comments">14
Can a $150 tablet be any good? We recently had a chance to spend some quality time with the Ainol Novo 7 Elf, and, we must say, for the price, it’s an excellent tablet. Almost everything is made in China these days. The combination of low cost resources and cheap labor seems to be an irresistible draw for most companies in the tech industry. Hot out of the furnace of an industrialized and modernized China, rises an unlikely competitor in the tablet arena. One that seeks to provide acceptable quality products at affordable prices. All that without the “bleeding edge” factor …
Android bound to dethrone the iPad and take over the tablet market, as it did with the smartphone market
by Mike Andrici on Apr 02, 2012 17 Comments">17
According to a recent blog post by stock market analyst Reggie Middleton (apparently an expert that also predicted the major financial crisis in Greece), Apple’s iPad will lose the tablet market crown in favor of Android tablets. A better phrasing of the same idea: Apple’s iOS will soon be dethroned by Google’s Android as the leading tablet OS. Currently sitting at only 10% behind the iPad, the Android tablet market share should be bigger than that of the iPad by the end of Q2 2012. Android is bound to take over the tablet market, as it did with the smartphone …
TurboTax free on Android tablets just for this weekend, procrastinators rejoice
by Ankit Banerjee on Mar 31, 2012 1 Comments">1
With the American tax return filing deadline just around the corner (April 17), many people are scrambling to complete their returns on time, a tedious activity that is, at least by some, ignored throughout the year. “If only there was something that would make this whole process easier,” you say? Well, yes, there is. And it’s now available for FREE on Android (with some fine print). Inuit’s TurboTax is a software that makes preparing and filing your taxes easy. It gives clear, easy-to-follow directions and provides a step-by-step guidance that shows you what needs to be done at each turn. …
International giveaway of the ARCHOS G9 101 Turbo!
by Darcy LaCouvee on Mar 29, 2012 553 Comments">553
Hey guys! You know we seriously love each and every one of you, right? At Android Authority, we’re a little crazy about two things: providing epic content and coverage of all things Android, day by day, and offering you giveaways and awesome free stuff, as often as we can. So, without further ado, I’d like to invite all of you to participate in our latest international giveaway! This time, we’ve got the latest and greatest Ice Cream Sandwich tablet from ARCHOS – an awesome manufacturer that produces some very high quality wares – in the form of the ARCHOS G9 …
An Android tablet at less than $40? Yes, you read that right
by Danic Filip on Mar 27, 2012 7 Comments">7
Over the years, you’ve probably seen quite a few bargains online or at your local carrier. Remember the great $99 TouchPad firesale? Well, here is an Android tablet that sells for much less than $100, one that is surprisingly good for its declared purpose. The story will take us to India, a country where hi-tech gadgets are becoming ever so popular, even though hundreds of millions of people have little experience (if any) in using them. That is exactly the problem that the Indian Ministry of Education is trying to tackle. The plan is to introduce Android tablets to schools in rural areas that lack …
Preview: Acer IconiaTab A510 Android 4.0 tablet (available for pre-order today)
by Ankit Banerjee on Mar 22, 2012 3 Comments">3
The list of tablets featuring NVIDIA’s quad-core Tegra 3 processor is slowly but steadily extending and here’s another one joining this illustrious group. Acer announced that the Acer Iconia Tab A510 is available for pre-order starting today. The Acer Iconia Tab A510 was first introduced to us at CES, at the NVIDIA booth, to showcase NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 processor, but Acer had been relatively silent about this device. This 10.1-inch tablet features a 1280×800 vanilla LCD screen which, while not quite IPS, has a certain attraction to it. The first Acer tablet to feature Android 4.0 right out of the …
Preview: Fujitsu Stylistic M532 10.1″ Android 4.0 tablet
by Ankit Banerjee on Mar 21, 2012 1 Comments">1
Over the last months, there’s been no shortage of announcements concerning upcoming Android 4.0 tablets, to a degree that it became a little hard to find differences between the various devices touted by manufacturers. So here we are, bringing you yet another Ice Cream Sandwich loaded tablet, this time from Fujitsu. So, lets see what the Fujitsu Stylistic M532 Android 4.0 tablet can bring to the table? At first glance, Fujitsu’s Stylistic M532, while impressive to look at, offers no immediate indication of its superiority over the slew of other similar tablets announced or available on the market. The M532 …
Review: Window N90 FastTab Android 4.0 tablet
by Ankit Banerjee on Mar 19, 2012 3 Comments">3
As more and more people realize that they want tablets but just can’t afford to shell out hundreds of dollars for one, consumers are turning to more economical solutions to fulfill their tablet lust. While the rest of the world drools in excitement over the next high-end product release from Apple, Samsung, or HTC, Chinese manufacturers are slowly but steadily releasing very impressive, yet cheap alternatives. We’ve just reviewed one such mid-range tablet that has recently become available on the market — the Window N90 FastTab Android 4.0 tablet. Specs The Window N90 (in Chinese YuanDao, not to be …
Tablified: The easiest way to find apps optimized for your Android tablet
by Ankit Banerjee on Mar 19, 2012 0 Comments">0
There are over 400,000 apps available in the Google Play Store, but relatively few of them are optimized for usage on an Android tablet. In other words, very few so-called “Android tablet apps” are designed specifically to be used on a tablet, as opposed to being scaled-up versions of the regular phone apps that are available on the Play Store. Moreover, unlike the Apple App Store, which has designated ‘Apps for iPad’ and ‘Apps for iPhone’ areas, the Play Store doesn’t have an effective tool/feature for finding apps that are created especially for Android tablets. A solution is now at …
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