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Android e-reader to land mid-April

Android-based e-reader the Alex to launch April 14
March 17, 2010 Written by James Middleton

The makers of the Alex, an Android-based dual screen e-reader, showcasing the adaptability of the Android platform, have solved their technical hiccups and will be shipping devices just weeks after the Apple iPad hits shelves.

Tags; e-reader, iPad, Spring Design, Americas, Android, Handsets & Devices, News & Analysis

‘Magical’ iPad arrives April 3

The iPad arrives in the US on April 3
March 8, 2010 Written by James Middleton

Apple’s crack at the e-reader market, the iPad, will become available in the US on April 3 as a wifi only version, and then in late April for the wifi and 3G model.

Tags; e-readers, iPad, Spring Design, Americas, App Stores, Apple, Asia Pacific, Europe, Handsets & Devices, News & Analysis, iPhone

Android making waves across multiple form factors

Android making waves across multiple form factors
January 7, 2010 Written by James Middleton

Hardware manufacturer HP has been making waves at CES, taking place in Las Vegas this week, with the unveiling of an Android-based smartbook and a Windows 7-based slate device.

Tags; Android, ereader, hp, netbook, Qualcomm, Smartbook, Spring Design, Africa, Americas, Android, Asia Pacific, Europe, Handsets & Devices, Middle East, News & Analysis