Archos has released a software update for its Gen8 line of tablets including the Archos 28, Archos 32, Archos 43, Archos 70, and Archos 101. The update includes a new YouTube applications, improved media apps, and higher quality 720p video recording on devices with HD cameras. But the most impressive update is a feature which […]
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Archos release Android 2.2 Froyo update for Gen8 tablets
Archos has pushed out an update for the new Archos Gen8 tablets. That includes the Archos 28, Archos 32, Archos 43, Archos 70, and Archos 101. Some of those tablets haven’t even been released in the US yet. The update from Android 2.1 to Android 2.2 brings a faster JIT compiler which should improve the […]
Archos 28 Android portable media player now shipping for $100
The Archos 28 isn’t the most impressive Android device you’re likely to find. It has a small 2.8 inch, 320 x 240 pixel resistive touchscreen display. It has just 4GB to 8GB of storage space. And it doesn’t have a video-out port like its bigger siblings. But here’s what the Archos 28 is: Cheap. You […]
Google Marketplace hack for the new Archos tablets
Well that didn’t take long. A member of the ArchosFans community has launched a new app that lets you install the Android Market and the full suite of Google apps on the new Archos tablets including the Archos 28, Archos 32, and Archos 43. People have been installing a hacked version of the Google suite […]
New Archos tablets show up on B&H retail web site
The Archos 32 portable media player is the first of five new Android powered internet tablets that Archos introduced a few weeks ago to actually go on sale. You can order the 3.2 inch device for $149.99 from the Archos web site. But the rest of the new Archos tablets aren’t expected to hit the […]
Closer look at the Archos 28 Android handheld
The other day I provided a brief overview of 5 new Android devices from Archos, with displays ranging from 2.8 inches to 10.1 inches. Today I want to start taking a closer look at these tablets one by one. I’ll have more details in the coming weeks after I have some time to play with […]
Hands on with the new Archos tablets – video
Archos introduced 5 new Android powered tablets this week. Yesterday I met with Archos North American General Manager Ron Ferguson to get a closer look at the devices. It’s pretty easy to divide the new tablets into two camps. The Archos 70 and Archos 101 are full fledged internet tablets with (almost) all the trappings. […]
Archos introduces 5 new Android tablets
Archos has been cranking out Google Android powered tablets since they were just a glint in… well, everybody’s eye. Today the company added 5 new models to its lineup, with screens ranging in size from 2.8 inches to 10.1 inches. Every last one of them will come with Google Android 2.2, but the rest of […]