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A New Android Tablet From Rover Computers

Here comes a new Android tablet from a Russian-based company Rover Computers, the RoverPad 3WZ10. Specs-wise, the device packs a 10-inch 1024 x 600 resistive touchscreen display, a 1GHz ZT180 processor, a 256MB RAM, a 2GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, an accelerometer sensor, 1080p Full HD video playback support, WiFi, a mini-USB port, a 3.5mm headset jack, two built-in speakers and is pre-loaded with Android 2.1 OS. The RoverPad 3WZ10 retails for 11,900 Rubles (about $380). [Rover Computers]

Malata T2 Android Tablet

Folks in Japan are now able to buy the Malata T2 tablet, which is powered by the Google Android 2.2 Froyo OS and a 1GHz nVidia Tegra2 Cortex-A9 Dual Core processor. The gadget also has a 1GB of RAM, a 16GB of internal memory, a 10-inch (1024 x 600) display screen, a microSDHC slot (up to 32GB), GPS, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Wi-Fi, a 1.3MP camera and Adobe Flash Player 10.1 support. The Malata T2 is priced at 49,800 Yen or around $592. [Malata]

The One Android Gingerbread Tablet

Woow Digital revealed a slate of its own The One tablet with Tegra 2 and latest Google’s Android OS Andorid 2.3 Gingerbread coming in December for Christmas…..

WooW has joined the fleet of companies to produce an Android powered tablet device with the announcement of the 10-inch WooW Digital The One Tablet ahead of a pre-Christmas launch.WooW Digital The One Tablet will be rolled out across Taiwan, Hong Kong and European markets in the near future packed with the upcoming Google’s mobile operating system Android Gingerbread version 2.3 .Packing an NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor with 1GB of RAM, 16GB of flash storage and 1024 x 600p resolution 10-inch display, WooW’s attempt at a tablet device is no slouch on the specs front with integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G credentials completing the connectivity front.Set to go on sale in Japan within the coming weeks priced 42,000 YEN (£319), the WooW Digital The One Tablet will be one of the first tablet devices to come preloaded with Google Android Gingerbread.

HTC Desire HD: 10 Useful Android Applications

Here we have a list of some of the useful applications for your HTC Desire HD smartphone which has lot of potential in terms of its performance and functionality.

Opera Mobile 10.1:
This app is a standard web browser which works very fast on the HTC Desire HD and with all its authentic features this is a super browser which is a genuine showcase app but it unfortunately there is no Flash support but still this app manages the tabs in the browser very efficiently.

TweetDeck:
This is an app which is obviously related to the social networking site Twitter. This app can manage multiple twitter accounts and also it integrates the user’s Facebook account messages along with the efficient usage of Google’s Buzz service.

Skype:
This app allows the user to access Skype on the Android phones. Well contrary to the mobile networks the app allows the users to make calls through VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) with the use of Wi-Fi or 3G.

gReader:
This is an efficient RSS reader app which is designed for HTC Desire HD and it accomplishes the task of collecting all the Google reader feeds in one single superb interface and many other vital functionalities.

Data checker:
Well this is a very efficient and intelligent app which keeps track of the Wi-Fi and cellular data transfer statistics and related information. This widget called Data Counter or Data checker provides an easy option of deleting the recorded data and keeping the track of the data usage per day and is a pretty good option.

SwiftKey:
Well all the smart phones have virtual keyboard and even some of them have QWERTY keyboard which makes typing very easy. But there has been a new app designed for the HTC Desire HD called SwiftKey which is basically similar to QWERTY keyboard in terms of the placement of the keys.

But the best thing of the app is in its intelligent nature which efficiently guesses the next word during typing of a sentence and more often gradually it is in a learning process.

myPlayer:
This is a cool application which is designed for the HTC Desire HD and requires the latest Android 2.2 OS. The main feature of this application is that it efficiently downloads the popular shows from any channels like the BBC or from other UK TV channels. Well it is an improvement over the BBC’s iPlayer service.

No Lock:
No lock is a smart and simple widget which performs the enabling and disabling of the Desire’s locking screen. But there are some complicacies involved like this app lets the user to activate from standby mode and make it instantly usable which even start calling accidentally to other users.

Chrome to Phone:
This is another app which as it name signifies allows to ping links between desktop and mobile with ease. The user has to just install the app in the phone and install the extension on the Chrome Browser in the PC.

IM Plus:
This app is build for most of the platforms including android. It acts similarly to internet messenger to keep touch with your friends and it has pretty cool features. It supports most of the messengers on web and social networking sites.

To download any of the app for your HTC Desire HD, just search for the app in Android market.

Creative ZiiO 7-inch Android Tablet To Be Released In The States

The FCC has finally approved the Creative ZiiO 7 Android tablet, which means this gadget will be available in the US market very soon. Available in 8GB or 16GB model, the Creative ZiiO 7 features a 7-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 280 x 800 pixels, an integrated 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a microSD card slot for storage expansion. There is also an HDMI out, so you can connect this tablet to a bigger display screen. [SlipperyBrick]

A New Android Tablet From NEC

NEC is planning on launching their newest Android tablet ‘Smartia’ in Japan next month, which is basically the consumer-oriented version of its LifeTouch ‘cloud communicator’. Specs-wise, the device is equipped with a 7-inch 800 x 480 resistive touchscreen display, a 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor, a 384MB RAM, a 1GB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC card slot, a 3.0-megapixel camera, GPS, an accelerometer sensor, WiFi, Bluetooth and runs on Android 2.1 OS. The Smartia will become available in Japan from December 6th for around $510 via ISP Biglobe. [Android Community]

Woow Digital One Android Tablet

Japanese gadget manufacturer Woow Digital will release its latest Android Gingerbread tablet. Known as the One, the gadget comes equipped with a 10-inch (1024×600) display screen, an nVidia Tegra 2 processor, a 1GB of RAM and a 16GB of flash storage. This Android tablet also supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and WCDMA 3G. Woow Digital will launch the One in Japan before Christmas 2010 for 42,000 Yen or equal to $504. [Engadget]

Android based "Samsung Galaxy S2" to launch in India

Samsung, the second largest mobile handset maker of the world now has plans to launch a high-range Android based smartphone in India. It is the successor of Galaxy S and is called as Samsung Galaxy S2. It is certainly a good smartphone as it is made on similar lines as Galaxy S. Samsung Galaxy S2 is similar to high tech Android mobiles from HTC and Motorola. It is good looking and its first images are enough to seduce lot many buyers. Galaxy S2 has an array of features incorporated in it which will make it the first choice among all other smartphones available in the Indian handset market.

Samsung Galaxy S2 has a Super AMOLED display of 4.3” size and gives 1280x720px resolution. The wide and large touchscreen has cool features as accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity and ambient light sensors. It is powered by 2GHz CPU that also comes with 1GB RAM/4GB ROM. There is 32GB of built-in flash memory in the handset which may be expanded to upper limit of 32GB with use of microSD card slot. The multimedia features of Samsung Galaxy S2 are also one to envy such as its 8 MP camera.

The 8 MP camera of Galaxy S2 has capability to record videos in full HD. The images captured are sharp and true colours are retained in them when clicked with this awesome camera. Coming on to the connectivity features of Galaxy S2, we witness an array of impressive advanced features such as A-GPS, Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi b/g/n.To plug in the earphones, there is universal 3.5 mm audio jack in this handset. Samsung Galaxy S2 will probably land in India by March of next year. The reliable sources reveal that it will run on latest Android version Android 3.0 and also sport a front-facing camera for video calling. The presence of it will truly realize the potential of 3G capabilities of the phone.

Acer Announces New Android Products, A 10.1 And 7-inch Tablet And A 4.8-inch Smartphone

Looks like Acer is placing its bets on Google’s signature operating system, the Android, as it has announced that the company is going to produce a 10.1 inch tablet, a 7-inch tablet and a 4.8-inch smartphone that will all run on Google’s operating system, which has created quite a buzz since it was introduced. Many manufacturers have already rolled out products that run on Android, and no doubt, Google’s operating system has been a huge hit and has been accepted by consumers worldwide.

This yet to be named, Android running smartphone from Acer certainly has features that will easily make anyone drool which are in many ways similar to the Dell Streak, it however boasts more power and functionality. First off, is the seemingly impossible screen resolution of 1024×480 with an aspect ratio of 21:9. The device also has a whopping 8 mega pixel camera which comes with an LED Flash. The device will have loads of power on it as this Acer smartphone is powered by a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor. What adds the cherry on top is the fact that this device also features a Gyroscope/accelerometer which will truly turn this device into a portable gaming machine, and that it also has Bluetooth 3.0, 802.11n WiFi, HSDPA support, and a HDMI output. Sweet, isn’t it?

Now coming to the tablet, these (also yet to be named) tablets from Acer sport an impressive and unbelievable 1280×800 screen resolution coupled with1080p HDMI capacity. 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity is obviously on board. In terms of size, the 10.1” tablet is just 13.3 mm thick which makes it a tad wider than the iPad. The 10.1” tablet will also feature a 5 mega pixel camera at the back and will also be having a front camera.

In these times when almost every other manufacture is coming out with new and more innovative products such as tablets and smartphones, whose demand has risen considerably in the market over the past few years, Acer just might be able to leave a mark with these new products that it hopes to launch. All of these devices are expected to go on sale in April 2011, and the prices are yet to be announced.

via Mashable

Install APK Files On Your Android [How To Guide]

Android is one of the most promising mobile platforms currently available on the market.There are couple of ways to install apps in your Android phone.The first way is by installing applications through the online Android Market, which we have already covered and The second way is to manually install APK applications developed using the Android SDK on your Android phone.