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Gmail for Android Update Brings Ice Cream Sandwich Experience to Honeycomb Users

April 5, 2012 By 8 Comments
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You may have noticed an update to Gmail in the Google Play Store. Those with phones probably won’t be able to tell the difference between the previous version and this one except by version number, but tablet users – specifically those on Honeycomb 3.2 – will. This update brings the Android 4.0 Gmail features to Android 3.2. Things like swiping to switch between email, tapping your account to access recent labels, and being able to set custom notifications for individual labels are all … [Read more...]

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Bobsled Calling for Tablets brings the free VoIP service to Honeycomb devices

March 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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  If you have been looking for a good VoIP application to use with your tablet, this may be the one that hits the note. Bobsled (by T-Mobile and Vivox) has recently released a new Honeycomb optimized application, bringing all its services to the larger display. For those that haven’t heard of it, Bobsled is a free VoIP service that uses Facebook as its backbone. You can make calls, leave voicemails and send messages. And if the user is not a Bobsled subscriber, everything gets … [Read more...]

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Poweramp update brings ICS lockscreen support, Honeycomb notification controls, and more

February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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  Music enthusiasts have probably heard of Poweramp before. If not, it is about time you check it out. It is arguably one of the best music players in the Android Market, offering features like full EQ settings, lyrics support and stereo "eXpansion.” But today, this app has just gotten a bit better, with its latest update to version 4.0.5. This update is quite significant, and should get many of you music lovers quite excited. Here are the newest features to … [Read more...]

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Honeycomb on a Budget: Sprint debuts the $99 ZTE Optik

February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Sprint today announced the wallet-friendly ZTE Optik, a $ 100 Honeycomb tablet with respectable hardware.  Running Android 3.2 and powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, additional specs include 1GB RAM and 16GB storage.  The Optik features a 7-inch capacitive touch display with 1280x800 (WXGA) resolution and also offers a 5-MP/2-MP camera combo. In other words, this is one of the best budget tablets available. In terms of connectivity, the ZTE Optik supports Sprint's … [Read more...]

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$99 ZTE Optik Heading To Sprint In February – 7-inch, Dual-Core, Honeycomb Tablet

January 26, 2012 By 3 Comments
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  We first told you of a possible ZTE tablet making its way to Sprint back in October after the V55 popped up in an FCC filing and now it looks like things are getting a little more official with this leaked internal Sprint doc. Dubbed the ZTE Optik, the 7-inch tablet will be available on contract for only $ 100 starting February 5th online through Sprint online and in stores March 11th. Specs revealed in the leaked doc are as follows and take note of a complete lack of either 4G LTE … [Read more...]

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Google Updates Search on Froyo, Gingerbread and Honeycomb to Bring ICS Interface, Features

January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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  Google has updated theirGoogle Search application for Froyo and later devices. Well, this does exclude Ice Cream Sandwich since Ice Cream Sandwich has already had much of the features in this search application. It adopts the style and features from Ice Cream Sandwich’s implementation but Google gives us a convenient run down of what’s actually being added here: Faster, smoother performance, with an updated and simplified user interface. Suggestions for your search grouped … [Read more...]

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Sprint deploys Honeycomb update to Evo View 4G

December 23, 2011 By 2 Comments
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Sprint today announced that Android 3.2 has been deployed for the 7-inch Evo View 4G tablet.  Available immediately, the update brings Honeycomb features to the device including customized, resizable widgets, large display optimization, and more.  Although Sprint won't be pushing the update until 2012, users can manually download and install Honeycomb. Sprint offers a word of caution for the update, advising that the device will revert to its "out of the box" state on the desktop and remove … [Read more...]

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Official: HTC EVO View 4G Honeycomb Update Rolling Out Tomorrow – Available Now For Download

December 22, 2011 By 3 Comments
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  Just as promised, the HTC Evo View 4G — Sprint’s version of the HTC Flyer — is receiving it’s Honeycomb OTA update (software version 2.23.651.1), finally pushing the tablet up to the more “evolved” version of the Android OS optimized just for tablets. Even little tablets. The 217MB update brings about a number of fixes and all the enhancements from Android 3.2 such as: Physical Hard keys replaced with on screen Soft keys New Google search, available on every … [Read more...]

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ARCHOS 70b Brings Honeycomb at a $200 Price

December 21, 2011 By 9 Comments
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  What’s better than a $ 200 tablet? A $ 200 tablet with Honeycomb. ARCHOS has unveiled their latest budget-priced tablet, the 70b Internet Tablet, a slate featuring a 1.2GHz processor, 1024 x 600 7-inch capacitive display, 8GB of storage, and 512MB of RAM. The ARCHOS 70b also sports WiFi connectivity, HDMI output, and expandable microSD memory. The tablet’s hardware is complimented by Android 3.2 and full access to the Android Market. Move over Amazon Kindle Fire? It’s unlikely … [Read more...]

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Logitech deploys Honeycomb update to Revue

December 8, 2011 By 2 Comments
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Logitech confirmed today that the Android 3.1 update has been initiated for Google TV Revue units. Speaking from the official blog, Logitech's Vice President and General Manager, Digital Home Group, Ashish Arora, tells us that existing users should be on the lookout for a notification on the screen. New buyers and users, on the other hand, will be prompted to grab the Honeycomb update upon setup. Some of the key developments include more entertainment choices such as access to Android Market; … [Read more...]

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