Tag: Google

The HP TouchPad Lesson: Lenovo's new Ideapad A1 tablet will cost only $199.

Lenovo tests Android tablet demand at $199 – price war looms

End of 2011 will be remembered for its massive tablet price war.
iriver Story HD: goes on sale July 17 at Target.

Google targets Amazon Kindle with new iriver e-Reader

It's an interesting move. Here we have Amazon reportedly building a tablet that will run Android. Meanwhile Google is making a big move into the e-Reader space, which will potentially cut into Amazon's sales. Can you say co-opetition?
Speak Now, or forever hold your mouse

Google Voice Search: It works

Us Android users will feel right at home with the new capability.
Google IO 2011 - Day 2 in San Francisco

Google Chrome OS is here

If you love the cloud, and find yourself spending time doing things such as email, social networking, and listening to music, then it could be ideal.
Google opens movie rental business

Google upgrades Honeycomb, enters movie rental business

The biggest news so far is Google's entry into the movie rental business that will put the company into competition with Netflix, Amazon and Apple iTunes most notably.
Sony Tablet” S1 (Left), S2 (Right)

Sony enters tablet wars with two Android-powered devices

Will Sony's move into the market be a success, and possibly take away share from the Apple iPad?
Test Drive - preview Android apps before buying.

Hands-on: Amazon Appstore for Android (Verdict: Winning!)

The Amazon Appstore is not going to change the world, but it's the best alternative to Google's stock Android store that we've yet seen.
Nostalgia: Motorola Xoom - 15 minutes of fame at CES in January.

Google closes Honeycomb to developers – signals shift in strategy?

My suspicion relates to the underwhelming Motorola Xoom.
Google Android

Android leads with 29% smartphone OS market share according to new report

No matter how you slice it, Google has done a remarkable job with Android. In only three years they have entered the smartphone market, established a new brand and quickly positioned themselves as a major force alongside Apple and RIM.
Motorola Xoom on Verizon

Motorola Xoom (Verizon) now shipping – Will it impact the iPad 2?

iPad 2 is the pinnacle of design. Jobs calls it the "Intersection of Technology and Liberal Arts." Kool-aid? Probably. But for now I'm guessing it's the drink of choice.