LG has confirmed that it’s starting to push out a software update for the G-Slate that will bring Google Android 3.1 to the tablet. The G-Slate doesn’t get as much attention as some other Android tablets, but it was one of the first tablets to launch with an HSPA+ 4G radio, and it’s also one […]
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Asus Eee Pad Slider shows off USB host capabilities
The Toshiba Thrive isn’t the only Android tablet that can handle USB peripherals such as a flash drive or mouse. In fact, Google Android 3.1 includes USB host capabilities out of the box — but not all Android tablets feature full-sized USB ports like the Thrive. One upcoming tablet that will is the Asus Eee […]
Google Android 3.1 comes to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 limited edition tablet
When I met with Samsung VP Gavin Kim to discuss the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet last week, I asked him whether there was a plan to push Android 3.1 to the version of the tablet the company gave out at the Google I/O developer conference recently. The 5,000 limited edition tablets Samsung gave away […]
Android 3.1 over-the-air update coming to the Asus Eee Pad Transformer tomorrow
Asus has announced that it will roll out a software update for the Eee Pad Transformer tablet tomorrow updating the operating system from Android 3.0 to Android 3.1. Sure, a leaked copy of the update already hit the web this weekend, but if you’ve been waiting to go through official channels, it looks like the […]
Leaked Android 3.1 update for the Asus Eee Pad Transformer hits the web, official update on the way
Asus is expected to push a firmware update for the Eee Pad Transformer tablet soon, bringing the new and improved Android 3.1 operating system to the tablet. But if you’re the impatient type, it looks like you can install Android 3.1 today. A leaked copy of the update is already making the rounds. Android 3.1 […]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to ship with Google Android 3.1
Samsung has updated the spec sheet for the company’s upcoming 10 inch tablet to show that it will ship with Google Android 3.1. Originally Samsung had expected to launch the Galaxy Tab 10.1 with Android 3.0, but that was before Google released the latest version of its tablet operating system. All references to Android 3.0 […]
StreakDroid7 brings Google Android 3.1 to the Dell Streak 7
That certainly didn’t take long. Shortly after demonstrating that Google Android 3.1 could run on the Dell Streak 7, independent developer DJ-Steve has released StreakDroid7 HD v1.0 for anyone to install on the tablet. The software has a few quirks. For instance, if you let the Streak go to sleep while it isn’t plugged in, […]
Google Android 3.1 comes to the Dell Streak 7 (unofficially)
The Dell Streak 7 features a dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, just like pretty much every tablet shipping with Google Android 3.x Honeycomb. But the Streak 7 comes with Android 2.2 which is looking a bit dated. Last month we saw that a hacker had figured out how to install custom ROMs with Android […]
Acer, Asus confirm Android 3.1 updates for their tablets
A few days ago we saw evidence that Asus was working on a software update for the Eee Pad Transformer that would bring Google Android 3.1 to the tablet. Now Asus has posted confirmation on the company’s Italian Facebook page. According to Asus, an over-the-air update will be available for all Transformer users. The company […]
First look at Google Android 3.1 Honeycomb on the Motorola XOOM
Google Android 3.1 is now rolling out to Motorola XOOM tablets, and my test unit received the update this morning, so I thought it was time for a little tour. Overall the tablet feels faster thanks to improved hardware graphics acceleration, smoother system animations, and improved web browser performance. Interestingly, while the tablet scored higher […]