Android 4.0 runs on AMD Tablets, Thanks to Intel

Looks like AMD is reaping the rewards of Intel’s hard work getting Android up and running on X86. The Android-x86 project has recently released a test Android 4.0 ISO for AMD Brazos-based tablets. If you happen to have an MSI Wind Tablet hanging around you …

XBMC (1080p HD Output) Makes Raspberry Pi Look Even Tastier [video]

Hot on the heels of the AirPlay demo on the diminutive Raspberry Pi single-board computer, we now have a glimpse of the good old XBMC media software on the Raspberry Pi. Is there anything this tiny $25/$35 system can’t do?

The Raspberry Pi team recently …

BlackBerry Playbook 2.0 Gets February 17th Release Date?

Have a Playbook? You’ve been waiting a year for full software functionality and the time for Playbook 2.0 is almost at hand.  There is a rumor that it will be launched on February 17th.
PlayBook 2.0 adds native e-mail, calendars, and contacts with a high …

Acer Aspire A0722 Netbook with 4G HSPA+ Available from AT&T for $39.99 On Contract

AT&T has begun selling an 11.6-inch netbook from Acer, the Aspire A0722, on their website. It supports AT&T’s HSPA+, “faux-G” network.

The Aspire A0722 is powered by a dual-core, 1 GHz AMD Fusion C-50 processor, with 2 GB of RAM and a 320 GB HDD …

iPad 2 Jailbreak Finally Available

Jailbreaking your Apple devices has been a popular past time amoung iOS but up until now it’s been a challenge getting past Apple’s security.  It took them long enough but the Chronic Dev Team have released a tool called GreenPois0n Absinthe which can be used …

iPad 2 Wooden Smart Cover on Etsy is Today’s Lovely Accessory Find

When the iPad 2 first came out, a lot of people, including myself, were rather smitten with the “gadgetyness” of the Smart Covers. They attach magnetically, protect the screen, can lock and unlock the display just by closing or opening, and can fold into a …

Carbon Twitter App for Android Gets Previewed…On Twitter

Most webOS enthusiasts know and love the Twitter app called Carbon. We reported a while ago that the developers at dots & lines are also working on porting Carbon to Android. The arrival of Ice Cream Sandwich was the tipping point for them.
While a …

Notion Ink Adam II on the Way with TI OMAP 4 & ICS

Notion Ink has been busy as they’ve just announced plans for an Adam II tablet running a Texas Instrument OMAP 44xx processor with PowerVR SG5xx graphics running Android 4.0.
To remind you, the original Adam stole our hearts because it came to market with a …

ASUS Transformer Prime Gets Update That Improves GPS

We have to wonder why everyone is making such a big deal about the GPS issues on the Transformer Prime, it’s a 10 inch device, how often will you be using it for actual navigation? Anyways, regradless of my opinions on the matter those of …

Acer Iconia Tab A200 Now $350 at Best Buy in the US

There are already so many Android tablets to choose from. Acer is dropping another product to be considered by prospective buyers: the Iconia Tab A200, a 10-inch, 1280 x 800 tablet with a dual-core Tegra 2 processor inside. We got a quick glimpse of the …

Apple Goes After Slide to Unlock on the Galaxy Nexus

Apple hasn’t gotten tired of going after Samsung, but now in a twist this time they’ve also gone after Google…indirectly.  Apple is alleging that the use of a slide-to-unlock feature in the Android 4.0 flagship device infringes upon their intellectual property.
Samsung is named in …

CyanogenMod to Get Cydia-like App Market?

The Android Market is pretty open, especially compared to Apple’s iTunes App Store. However, recently certain apps that have somehow “infringed” against certain Google partners or carriers rights have been pulled from the Android Market.

For example, the ClockworkMod Tether app — which allowed users …

Tizen May Not Have a New Home With Samsung, Commitment Not Official

Last week Samsung revealed plans to merge Bada and Tizen, this week they are taking it back stating that the plans are not yet official.  According to a statement issued to AllThingsD things aren’t set in stone and they are singing the same tune they …

Acer Iconia Tab A200 with Official Ice Cream Sandwich Hands On

At an event in Germany our sister site TabletBlog.de got their hands on the Acer A200 running Ice Cream Sandwich.  This is Acer’s newest budget tablet as it features a dual-core Tegra 2 processor, a 1280 x 800 10.1-inch display, and 8GB and 16GB storage …

Apple iBook 2: Official Video Presentation

Apple has officially relased the next generation of its iBook sales platform with a new focus on education. The iBooks 2 for iPa is aimed at providing textbooks in schools. Apple’s textbook initiative already has the support of major publishers like McGraw Hill, Pearson and …