Archos is set to roll out a whole slew of new Android devices at the IFA trade show in Berlin next week. That includes new tablets with quad-core processors, high-resolution displays, and keyboard covers and a new flagship smartphone The company also says that future plans include other connected objects, “including a unique Smart Watch […]
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Lilbits (8-21-2013): Internet.org wants to get the world online
Google isn’t the only internet giant concerned that it’s not easy for everyone to get online. While Google is experimenting with providing broadband access in hard-to-reach areas through a network of ballons, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is taking a different approach toward reaching the two-thirds of the world that’s not already online. Today Zuckerberg introduced Internet.org, […]
Lilbits (8-20-2013): Google Maps gets crowd-source traffic updates
It’s been a few months since Google acquired mobile mapping service Waze and promised to bring crowd-sourced data about traffic accidents and other conditions on the roads to Google Maps. Now it’s available. Waze incident reports about construction, road closures, and other conditions will start showing up in Google Maps for Mobile in the US, UK, […]
Next-gen Archos GamePad tablet hits the FCC
There’s good news for folks who were underwhelmed by the first gaming tablet from Archos. It looks like the company is already working on an Archos GamePad2. The bad news is that’s about all we know about the new tablet so far. It showed up at the FCC website this week, but there’s no word […]
Archos to launch 7 Android smartphones this fall
French tablet maker Archos recently announced plans to get into the smartphone game. Now the company, which is best known for making cheap tablets, is promising to deliver 7 Android phones this fall, which is about 4 more than the company has mentioned so far. Archos, which is best known for making low-cost tablets, also […]
Archos TV Connect now available in Europe for €150
The Archos TV Connect is an Android box that you stick on top of your TV to run games, stream videos, or interact with other Android apps on your TV. It also comes with a wireless remote which you can use as a keyboard, game controller, or media remote. Archos introduced the TV Connect in […]
Archos Arnova 101 G4 tablet his the FCC
A new 10 inch tablet from budget device maker Archos showed up at the FCC website this week. The Arnova 101 G4 is expected to be an Android tablet with a 10.1 inch display and 802.11n WiFi — and that’s about all we can tell from the FCC listing. But as the second tablet in […]
Archos introduced 97b Platinum tablet with RK3188 quad-core CPU
Archos is showing off its first Android tablet with a Rockchip RK3188 processor. That’s one of  the fastest ARM Cortex-A9 chips around, and I’ve been pretty impressed with its performance in Android tablets and TV boxes. The Archos 97b Platinum features a 9.7 inch display. Archos hasn’t announced a release date or price, but the […]
Archos launches a kitchen tablet called the ChefPad
French tablet maker Archos won’t rest until there’s a tablet for every conceivable situation. Over the last few years the company has introduced dozens of Android tablets with screens as small as 2.8 inches and as large as 13.3 inches. We’ve seen specialized models designed for children, or as glorified alarm clock replacements. Now Archos […]
Archos 80 Xenon 3G tablet pops up in Europe
European budget tablet company Archos is adding an 8 inch tablet with built-in 3G capabilities to its lineup. The Archos 80 Xenon is up for pre-order in Germany for about 226 Euros ($296 US) including VAT. Â Other retails are charging as little as 170 Euros ($223 US). The tablet has a 1.2 GHz processor and […]