One thing I’m learning about Android is that there are tens of thousands of apps available and most of them have multiple versions floating around as they are continually updated and improved. The strange thing I’m finding is that some older versions of certain apps actually work better on some systems than the new updated […]
Tablets
Cruz Reader T301 by Velocity Micro – Kindle Tablet in Disguise
Velocity Micro has quietly introduced a new 7″ Cruz Reader Tablet. And get this: unlike the previous Cruz Reader that connects with the Borders ebook store, this new one ships with the Kindle app as the main ebook provider of choice. While you can get the Kindle for Android app on virtually any app-friendly Android […]
Notion Ink Adam Video Demo
When Notion Ink decided to put their mysterious Adam tablet up for pre-order on December 9th, they had a lot of problems with their servers being overloaded and a lot of issues with their payment system that only accepted Visa and American Express cards and even caused some banks to suspect fraudulent activity.
Nextbook Launches 8.4″ Next3 Android Tablet with Borders eBook App
A new Android-powered ereader/tablet combination was released today called the Next3, a WiFi-equipped touchscreen-enabled device that ties in with the Borders ebook store. Update: Check my hands-on Next3 review for more details on the Nextbook 8.4″ ereader. There’s a video review and instructions for installing apps as well. The Next3 is selling from HSN for […]
Pandigital Novel 9″ Color Multimedia eReader
Pandigital has quietly released a new Pandigital Novel color multimedia ereader. This one has a larger 9-inch screen, whereas the other two color models have 7-inch screens. The Pandigital Novel 9″ ereader has a lot of the same features and functions and the 7″ models, like the white model I reviewed earlier this year, just […]
Notion Ink Adam Going up for Pre-Order
The first major competitor to the Apple iPad has finally arrived in the form of the Notion Ink Adam, which will go up for pre-order tomorrow December 10th, unless you happened to leave a comment on their blog. In that case you will receive an email shortly to place an advanced pre-order (they are rewarding […]
Nook Color Hacked to Run Android Apps – Videos and Instructions
The Nook Color has been out for a couple of weeks now, plenty of time for hackers to root the device and find a way to install a number of 3rd-party Android apps. To clarify, the new Barnes and Noble Nook Color runs on the Android operating system, but B&N elected to close the Nook […]
PocketBook IQ: A Detailed Review
This is a quick update to mention that I posted the PocketBook IQ review earlier today. The review isn’t exactly complete just yet; I’ll be updating and adding some screenshots to it over the next week as the new firmware is released and I learn more about the finer details of Android. Please feel free […]