Looks like Google is planning to release a series of Nexus devices this year, including some tablets, on Google Android 5.0. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google is planning to partner with a variety of OEMs (in order to have up to five Pure Google Nexus devices available at once. All of these devices will ship with Android 5.0 Jelly bean

This move is likely to be announced at the next Google I/O conference.

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Asus has announced a major rebranding of its Transformer lineup of dock-able tablets, now to be called the Asus Infinity Pad. The first in this release lineup is the TF700T with a dual-core Qualcomm MSM 8960 Snapdragon S4 CPU and an optional LTE radio. For wifi only versions there is a Tegra 3 option,  the 3G / 4G versions will have a S4 chip.

A lower end 16GB option will also be available, the specs are the same, including a quad-core Tegra 3 SoC, dual 8MP / 2MP cameras, 1GB of RAM, HDMI and a 10.1-inch, 1920 x 1200, Super IPS+ Gorilla Glass 2 display.

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The Asus Transformer prime with Nvidia Tegra 3 and Ice Cream Sandwich has gone up for preorder in the United States. Making it the first Nvidia Tegra 3 tab and the first tablet with Ice Cream Sandwich. This Hybrid tablet will be available in December and will feature a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, an 8 megapixel rear camera and a 1.2 megapixel front camera. It will initially come with Android 3.2 which will be later upgraded to ICS.

It will be available in two color options of amethyst gray or champagne gold and two storage sizes 32 GB for US$500 and 64GB for US $ 600 (Rs 25000 and 30,000 [...]

Asus has officially announced its revision to the Asus EeePad Transformer, this one dubbed the “Transformer Prime” will feature enhancements inside out. The major changes include the all new Nvidia Tegra 3 SOC with quad core processors and 12 core GPU, the enhanced 10.1 inch Super IPS LCD display. The new tab will also feature a 8.3mm-thick/ thin body, mini-HDMI output, microSD slot ( for next Gen. upto 64GB) 

The pricing has also been revised to tackle the market by surprise, the tablet launches worldwide in December for a price of US $ 499 for the 32 GB version ( Approx. Rs 25,000/-) and US $ 599 for the [...]

The air has been cleared over the tablet to Android 4 controversy and it seems all but most Honeycomb tablets will be updated to the latest build of Android from their companies. The only thing that lies in the middle is the timeline, and since we all know that companies like to take their own sweet time ironing out the kinks, we would say it should be a while.

 

The newest version of Skype i.e 2.5 now supports video calling over 14 new devices and leftover Honeycomb tablets. The list of major tablets includes

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 HTC Nexus One HTC Shooter Sony Ericsson Xperia Live with Walkman Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V LG Optimus Black LG Optimus 3D LG Optimus 2x Motorola Photon Motorola Droid 3 Motorola Bionic Motorola Xoom Motorola Atrix Acer Iconia

It also works flawlessly on our Asus Transformer.

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Why do companies do this to us, on one hand mobile phones arrive to India faster than the US. Whereas technology arrives later, The Sony made Tablet S, which is gathering a lot of attention in the US, especially because of its bookish design, is all set to arrive 16th September in the US and UK.

Bharat plans to get his hands on with the device since he is there for a Tech-Confrence and meeting. But in the meantime for those who are already in the US can get a glimpse of the tablet at Best-Buy who are displaying the device prior to launch.

Fujitsu is all prepped to launch a waterproof Tablet, making it the first company with such a device. The waterproof tablet called the Arrows Tab for some wicked reason, is completely soak proof. The device also boasts decent specs

10.1-incher WXGA display Dual-core processor running Android 3.2 1.3 megapixel front-facing / 5 megapixel rear camera Up to 32GB of storage  Waterproofing seals and air tight vents. The interesting bit would be how Fujitsu prices this device, the fact that is might as well be the first waterproof tablet. But also it won’t be the last [toggle title_open=”Press Release” title_closed=”Press [...]

The recently launched HTC Jetstream tablet has gone on sale in the US. The price you ask? A whopping 700 dollars and that too with a full fledged two year contract. The tablet boasts a 10.1-inch display, a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, an 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video chats. 

You can also get one for US $ 850 (about INR 42,500) without contract – a bit pricy if you ask us.