iPad hacked to run Chrome OS, what next?

Apple iPad running Chrome OS

We don’t have any production devices running the Google Chrome OS yet, but the interest levels on Chrome is tremendous. We have had several rumors in the past about various devices to be running on Chrome OS, including Samsung’s own Galaxy Tab.

There have also been several debates on the merits of running Chrome on a Tablet . . . → Continue reading iPad hacked to run Chrome OS, what next?

Samsung Galaxy Tab to come with Chrome OS next

Samsung Galaxy Tab with Chrome OS

The Samsung’s Galaxy Tab has not yet hot the store shelves, but there is already a lot of discussion about its choice of OS, leading to the rumors that the next version of the Galaxy Tab could be running Google’s Chrome OS instead of the Android 2.2 FroYo, again from Google, that it is currently running.

We first heard . . . → Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Tab to come with Chrome OS next

Google’s Chrome OS is for Netbooks, not Tablet PCs

We have posted earlier about plans by certain manufacturers to build a Tablet PC based on the Chrome OS, and also wondered why Google was developing two competing platforms – Android, and Chrome for the Tablet PC market, especially when Android seems to be working out so well, and will definitely do better with Android . . . → Continue reading Google’s Chrome OS is for Netbooks, not Tablet PCs

Android accounts for 25% of Mobile Web Traffic, iOS leads at 56%

Quantcast has reported their findings from interesting study on Mobile Internet consumption patterns and the OS of the device used for Mobile Web consumption.

As one would expect, the Apple iOS is the leader cornering 56% of the Mobile web consumption market share. However, what is notable is that Apple iOS had more than . . . → Continue reading Android accounts for 25% of Mobile Web Traffic, iOS leads at 56%

Is the Google Tablet going to be called Speedbook?

Bnet has reported that the Internet giant Google has filed an application seeking a trademark on the term “Speedbook” in the category of Computer hardware. This application was filed last week, with the priority date of February 19, 2010, but it is still not known what the name . . . → Continue reading Is the Google Tablet going to be called Speedbook?

Google Chrome OS based Netbooks, Tablets – Specs and prices out

This is as big as news can get – Netbook news have reported that Google, the Internet Giant, is in talks with several partners to bring a few $300 below options to the market next year that can run their non-mobile OS Google Chrome. Detailed specs of the . . . → Continue reading Google Chrome OS based Netbooks, Tablets – Specs and prices out

HTC’s Google Tablet with Chrome OS to be out in November

At this point in time, it just seems to be a lot of speculation, but the Inquirer have claimed that HTC is working on a Tablet PC to be based on Google’s Chrome OS that is likely to be out by the . . . → Continue reading HTC’s Google Tablet with Chrome OS to be out in November

Shogo tablet based on Freescale processor

The manufacturer of last year’s ‘Qooq’ tablet, ‘Realease’ have come up with a new 10″ tablet Shogo, that runs on Linux. This tablet is mainly designed to suit developers. There will be two variants, One is said to be available in August, and based on Freescale’s i.MX37 (ARM11) processor, and the second will be based on the Freescale’s i.MX51 (ARM Cortex A8) processor. It supports HTML5 web apps, Adobe Flash and should run on the Android or Chrome OS.

The hardware features include three USB 2.0 ports, two of which are external and one internal. A Ethernet connector, a microphone port and port for headphones. There’s an accelerometer, intergrated webcam of unknown MP  and motion sensor.

As this tablet is designed for developers, Realease would prefer to sell this tablet in bulk to businesses than individuals. The Shogo can be bought in bulk for $350 per unit from Realease.

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Innoversal Lattice tablet with pixel Qi display

The Innoversal lattice tablet should come with a 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 processor. The rest of the specs should include a 6 cell 58Whr 5300mAH battery, SSD upto 64GB, wifi b/g/n, bluetooth 2.0, and 3G modem, and it should be able to run a variety of OS including Android, Ubuntu linux, and Google Chrome.

However, its claim to fame, will be the 10.1″ 1024 x 600 capacitive panel Pixel Qi display, that can toggle between a full color LCD screen, and shut off the backlight to an e-ink display, readable under sunlight. With rumored delays hitting the Notion Ink Adam, could this be the first pixel Qi device to ship.

It should be available for sale around September for around $550.

Video of the Lattice in action after the break. The touchscreen seems to reflect a lot of glare though. Continue reading Innoversal Lattice tablet with pixel Qi display

24% of the tablets sold in 2010 will run Android

Apple has already taken a significant lead in the tablet market. They have already sold 3 million iPads, and should be ending up with around 15 million units sold by the end of the year. On the other hand, none of the popular android tablets are available for sale yet. There are only the . . . → Continue reading 24% of the tablets sold in 2010 will run Android