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Dell's Streak 7 Android tablet coming to T-Mobile's 4G network

Dell's Streak 7 Android tablet coming to T-Mobile's 4G network

January 6, 2011 12:20 PM Devindra Hardawar

LG isn’t the only company with a 4G tablet for T-Mobile on the horizon. The carrier announced today that Dell will be bringing its Streak 7 tablet to its 4G network in the next few weeks.

The 7-inch Streak 7 …

Motorola and LG announce 4G tablets running Android 3.0

Motorola and LG announce 4G tablets running Android 3.0

January 5, 2011 11:53 PM Devindra Hardawar

Tablets, tablets, tablets. That’s what the Consumer Electronics Show has felt like so far, and both Motorola and LG continue the craze with their newly announced 4G Android 3.0 tablets.

Motorola is calling its long-awaited tablet the Xoom, a …

Android 3.0 for tablets looks like a leap beyond iPad for Google (video)

Android 3.0 for tablets looks like a leap beyond iPad for Google (video)

January 5, 2011 9:43 PM Devindra Hardawar

Google today previewed its upcoming tablet-friendly Android 3.0 update at the Consumer Electronics Show, and it looks unlike any version of Android we’ve ever seen.

The video shows off a slick new user interface that Google describes as a “truly …

Asus goes tablet crazy at CES: Launches Android-powered Eee Pad Slider, Transformer and more

Asus goes tablet crazy at CES: Launches Android-powered Eee Pad Slider, Transformer and more

January 4, 2011 5:45 PM Devindra Hardawar

We’re expecting tablets to be a dime a dozen at CES this year, and Taiwanese computer manufacturer Asus hasn’t exactly been shy about teasing its tablet wares over the past year. Now we know exactly what sort of tablets Asus …

With Google's involvement, digital newsstands set to make their mark in 2011

With Google's involvement, digital newsstands set to make their mark in 2011

January 3, 2011 7:58 AM Devindra Hardawar

With Apple readying subscription options for digital newspapers and magazines, it was only a matter of time before Google took its own stab at a digital newsstand — and that’s exactly what seems to be happening now, according to a …

VentureBeat's top 10 tech trends of 2011 (vote for your favorite)

VentureBeat's top 10 tech trends of 2011 (vote for your favorite)

January 3, 2011 7:00 AM Dean Takahashi

As we begin 2011, optimism is on the upswing. And we’ll need it: The technology industry has a lot of potential, as embodied in these 10 trends we’re seeing, but it will take continued growth — and a lot of …

Vizio looks to Android phones and tablets for leap past cheap TVs

Vizio looks to Android phones and tablets for leap past cheap TVs

January 2, 2011 9:49 PM Devindra Hardawar

We’re expecting to see many new tablets and phones this week at the Consumer Electronics Show, and one new player in the market has already made  its plans public: Vizio will be rolling out its Via Android phone and tablet …

Apple to announce Verizon iPhone within next few weeks?

Apple to announce Verizon iPhone within next few weeks?

December 30, 2010 8:20 AM Devindra Hardawar

Apple may be gearing up to announce its long-rumored iPhone for Verizon’s network within the next few weeks, “maybe by Valentine’s Day”, reports BusinessWeek.

Even if the announcement doesn’t happen, the mere rumor of its possibility will cast a shadow …

Nook Color easily hacked to run Kindle for Android, other apps

Nook Color easily hacked to run Kindle for Android, other apps

December 29, 2010 7:56 AM Devindra Hardawar

Leave it up to hackers to unlock the full potential of Barnes and Noble’s Nook Color, a device that is effectively an Android tablet currently trapped in e-reader clothing.

The hacking process involves “rooting” your Nook Color, which lets you …

Verizon iPad 2 to join the Verizon iPhone in 2011?

Verizon iPad 2 to join the Verizon iPhone in 2011?

December 28, 2010 7:55 AM Devindra Hardawar

Apple still hasn’t confirmed that it’s releasing a CDMA version of the iPhone next year for Verizon’s wireless network (and other CDMA networks globally), but at this point we can rest assured that it’ll happen.

Now there’s word that Apple …

iPads, super angels, and Facebook's trip to the movies: VentureBeat's 10 biggest stories of 2010

iPads, super angels, and Facebook's trip to the movies: VentureBeat's 10 biggest stories of 2010

December 23, 2010 2:12 PM Anthony Ha

Now that 2010 is almost over, we’re looking back at the year in tech business news. Any “top stories” list that’s not based purely on traffic is going to be ridiculously subjective, but with the help of VentureBeat’s writers, I’ve …

The best and worst in mobile 2010: It's all about Apple and Android

The best and worst in mobile 2010: It's all about Apple and Android

December 22, 2010 9:44 AM Devindra Hardawar

It’s been a big year for mobile news. Android continued its strong growth in the smartphone market, Apple shook things up with the iPhone 4 and completely rejuvenated the tablet market with the iPad, and former mobile titans like RIM, …

Amazon's Kindle sales to surpass 8M this year?

Amazon's Kindle sales to surpass 8M this year?

December 21, 2010 9:05 PM Devindra Hardawar

We knew that Amazon was making a killing with its $139 third-generation Kindles, but since the retailer doesn’t discuss Kindle sales numbers, it’s always been unclear just how well it’s doing.

Now it looks like the Kindle is set to …

Microsoft may break Intel's monopoly by launching Windows for ARM chips

Microsoft may break Intel's monopoly by launching Windows for ARM chips

December 21, 2010 4:48 PM Dean Takahashi

In a move with huge implications for chip makers, Microsoft is expected to announce a version of Windows that will run on chips based on ARM designs for the first time.

Bloomberg reported that Microsoft will make the announcement at …

HP to show off its PalmPad webOS tablet next month?

HP to show off its PalmPad webOS tablet next month?

December 21, 2010 1:05 PM Devindra Hardawar

HP is gearing up to unveil its long-awaited tablet running Palm’s webOS software. It will show off the device at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next month, according to Fox News’s Clayton Morris, who also managed to dig …

Survey: 1 in 5 Americans will own tablets by 2014, and one-third will use them for business

Survey: 1 in 5 Americans will own tablets by 2014, and one-third will use them for business

December 21, 2010 6:00 AM Matthew Lynley

Enterprise applications continue their charge into the mobile market and are set to take over about a third of all tablets in the next few years, according to a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive.

More than 1 in 5 …

Our favorite stocking stuffers for phones and tablets

Our favorite stocking stuffers for phones and tablets

December 20, 2010 3:44 PM Devindra Hardawar

So you’re still looking for gifts. Well fret not — thanks to our increasingly close relationships with our mobile devices, accessories for phones and tablets also make great gifts. Here are a few cool stocking stuffer ideas that will appeal …

Surprise, surprise: Apple's iPad expected to dominate tablets into 2012

Surprise, surprise: Apple's iPad expected to dominate tablets into 2012

December 17, 2010 9:44 AM Devindra Hardawar

Even though we’re seeing a slew of Android tablets on the horizon, Apple’s iPad is expected to maintain its leading place in the tablet market into 2012, according to J.P. Morgan analyst Mark Moskowitz.

This, of course, should surprise no …

Apple's PC market share expected to grow – if you consider iPad a PC

Apple's PC market share expected to grow – if you consider iPad a PC

December 14, 2010 12:34 PM Dan Mitchell

Could the iPad be Apple’s key to gaining a bigger slice of the global personal computer market? If you consider it a PC like Goldman Sachs does, then yes.

Goldman Sachs on Monday resurrected its analyst coverage of Apple with …

Nook Color to become a real Android tablet with January update? (Updated)

Nook Color to become a real Android tablet with January update? (Updated)

December 14, 2010 9:21 AM Devindra Hardawar

Update: Barnes and Noble reps are now saying that it has no plans to offer full access to the Android Market on the Nook color. That doesn’t mean the device won’t be getting a major Android update, but its …

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