B&N announce Nook HD, Nook HD+ for late October
Barnes & Noble early this morning introduced a pair of new tablet/ereaders in the Nook HD and Nook HD+. Expected to ship in late October, the Nook HD is a a 7-inch model that starts at $199 while the Nook HD+ is a 9-inch variant …
Amazon enables developers to target devices in Kindle Fire family
Amazon just outlined a new Device Targeting feature which lets developers customize the Android application package (APK) to specific Amazon devices. Specifically aimed at providing a unique experience for the various members of the Kindle Fire family, it allows developers to optimize apps for screen …
Amazon offering GameCircle APIs to Android developers
Much of what makes the Amazon Kindle Fire HD such a compelling device comes in the user experience and the great stuff that you don’t get from other standard tablets. One such feature, GameCircle, makes for a great gaming experience that allows for leaders, achievements, …
Kindle Fire HD (7-inch) now available
Consider this a friendly reminder that the new Amazon tablet, the Kindle Fire HD, is now available. Priced at $199, the 7-inch tablet features a 1280×800 HD display, 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor, Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi, Micro-HDMI, a front-facing camera, and at least 8GB storage. While the specs are …
Tetris is today’s free app in Amazon Appstore (Sept 14)
One of the most popular video games of all time, Tetris, is today’s free app over in the Amazon Appstore. If you got the app installed on your Android handset or tablet then you’ll want to download this all-time classic. The same applies for those …
Galaxy S II Plus benchmark indicates 1.4GHz CPU
The rumored Samsung Galaxy S II Plus (GT-I9105) is making more noise today as word of its benchmarks hit the internet. Once expected to offer a single core 1GHz processor, new details suggest it may ultimately turn out to be a 1.4GHz processor with a PowerVR …
Comparing the Nexus 7 to the Kindle Fire HD
Until yesterday, the argument for low-cost tablets revolved, for the most part, around the Kindle Fire and the Nexus 7. Today, we’re swapping out the Amazon tablet for something a little more powerful. We thought we’d put together a quick head-head list of the details …
EA Mobile optimizes titles for Amazon Kindle Fire family
EA Mobile is sending out an email today to advise that their games are now optimized for the Kindle Fire, and that new Kindle Fire HD. Titles such as The Game of Life, Tetris, Madden 12 and Plants Vs. Zombies are just some of the featured games they have …
Barnes & Noble launching a successor to Nook Tablet?
Today is finally the day when Amazon will launch some new “amazing” stuff, and that event will make an impact on their competitors, forcing them to come up with new ideas and something that is “extraordinary”, and it seems Barnes & Noble is already planning …
Amazon announces Kindle Fire HD family
Amazon today confirmed that they Kindle Fire HD is a reality and it’s coming soon as the successor to last year’s Kindle Fire. The 7-inch 16GB Kindle Fire HD retails for $199 and ships on September 14 while a larger 8.9-inch model will run $299 and ship in November. …
Listen to AndroidGuys Podcast #128
It’s September 6, 2012 and we have just been given no less than three new Motorola Razr models. Nick and Scott dive into yesterday’s big announcements and grade Motorola for their efforts. Were they smart to unleash all of this in the final days of …
Kobo introduces 7-inch, Android 4.0 ‘Arc’ tablet
Kobo, in what seems like a preemptive attack on Amazon and their next Kindle Fire, has announced a new 7-inch Android-based tablet. Called the Kobo Arc, it is the $200 successor to the Kobo Vox. Details for the device are pretty decent when compared to …
Will Amazon introduce a Kindle phone?
As many of you know, Amazon has an event slated for today where we expect to see the successor to the Kindle Fire. Given all the stars that have lined up as of late, anything less would be considered a severe let down. But what …
Amazon partners with Epix
Amazon has not had much luck when it comes to competition in the movie-streaming business, but this might be changing in the near future because media-provider Epix is now becoming a partner with Amazon Prime. For $79 per year, users get the ability to stream content without additional …
HTC hosting September 19 event, expect new Android goodies!
HTC, in typical fall fashion, is hosting an event later this month where we hope to see new Android devices and/or services. This year’s gala takes place in New York on September 19, right in the thick of a bunch of mobile get-togethers. First Motorola, then …
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