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Acer Announces Android 4.0 Release Timing For Iconia Tab A500

– February 15, 2012Posted in: Acer, NewsFeed, Tablets

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Acer’s New Zealand division announced today via their Facebook profile that the Android 4.0 update — currently rolling out to A200 models — will be coming in April to the A500 as well.

Great news, everyone! We’ve just got confirmation from HQ that the Iconia Tab A500 will be getting Ice Cream Sandwich in April. No exact date yet, but we’ll let you know when we have it. What are you looking forward to most in ICS?

Seeing how the announcement didn’t exactly come from Acer in the US (or even the UK for that matter), we can’t be too sure if the planned date will apply for us here in the states. Let’s hope this Ice Cream Sandwich announcement was a general release date for all regions.

[Facebook]

Acer Iconia Tab A510 Priced at 399 Euros, Coming in March, Runs Android 4.0

Radu Iorga

– February 14, 2012Posted in: Acer, Android, NewsFeed

Acer Iconia Tab A510 is a tablet that has been shown at CES 2012 and now it has been officially launched in France. The new model features a 10.1 inch display, runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and it’s rumored to launch in March in the rest of the world.

The tablet features a Nvidia Tegra 3 quad core processor and it has an incredible battery life of up to 18 hours, thanks to a 9800 mAh battery and a technology that allows it to keep 20-25% of its energy stored. The device also benefits from the use of stereo audio technology Dolby Mobile 3+ and its features also include 32GB of storage, a SIM card slot, WiFi, Bluetooth, miniUSB and mini HDMI ports.

A 5MP camera is to be found at the back of the slate and if you’re looking for custom software, we have the Acer Ring, that gathers all the main functions of the tablet in a circular shape that’s placed on top of Android 4.0.

Acer Iconia Tab A200 Updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Radu Iorga

– February 13, 2012Posted in: Acer, Android, Featured, NewsFeed

The number of tablets that run Android 4.0 has just climbed to 3, as the Acer Iconia Tab A200 got its share of Ice Cream Sandwich. Previously, the ASUS Transformer Prime and Motorola Xoom received their updates, last month. The update brings the user Andorid 4.0.1 and the version number here is Acer_AV041_A200_1.037.00_PA_CUS1.

If you haven’t been prompted to perform this update, you should go to the Settings area, then About Tablet, System update and Check now. For those of you who think that the Acer Iconia Tab A200 is a solid purchase now, know that this model uses the design style of the A500, but it loses that cheap feeling of the predecessor. We get a 10.1 inch WXGA LCD display on it, sadly with poor viewing angles, a custom Acer Ring UI, that I really wonder if it was kept in Android 4.0 and a 1GHz dual core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor.

Know that this tablet comes in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB storage versions, with WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1, plus aGPS. So, if you’re into such a lower end device, buy it, get the update and enjoy Android 4.0, its sweet multitasking system, the Face Unlock and the new icon design and Roboto font.

Acer Iconia Tab A200 getting Android 4.0 update now

Edgar Cervantes

– February 12, 2012Posted in: Acer, NewsFeed, Tablets

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When the Acer Iconia Tab A200 was released, last month, the manufacturer promised that an update to Ice Cream Sandwich would follow up, coming February. And just as we expected, without previous notice, the delicious update has just started to hit A200 tablets.

This update brings you up to Android 4.0.3, and the version number is Acer_AV041_A200_1.037.00_PA_CUS1. So if you have not yet been prompted to update your tablet, it might be a good idea to start tapping away in the settings. Just go to Settings > About tablet > System update > Check now and you should be set.

Go ahead and let us know how everything goes, and enjoy your new update!

[Via: Android Police]

Android 4.0 Acer CloudMobile headed for MWC

Kevin Krause

– February 10, 2012Posted in: Acer, Handsets, NewsFeed

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Acer has taken the wraps off of one of their products headed to Mobile World Congress a couple weeks early. The Android 4.0 Acer CloudMobile will be among the first devices to support the AcerCloud service and will be available to consumers in late 2012. The handset sports a 4.3-inch HD display, will feature Dolby sound, and measures in at 9.9mm thick.

What little we know of the phone comes from the announcement that it has picked up a nod from the IF Design awards. Acer is looking towards the CloudMobile to be their flagship Android device, and we’ll be live in Barcelona with a first look. MWC is only two weeks away now. Can you feel the excitement?

[via PocketLint]

Apple Users In Uproar Over Foxconn Labor Conditions – Why Are Android Users Silent?

Chris Chavez

– February 1, 2012Posted in: Acer, Amazon, ASUS, Industry News, Lenovo, NewsFeed, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Toshiba

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Apple has long been the target of criticism over their labor practices, specifically, at overseas factories like Foxconn where harsh working conditions, accidents and suicide rates for Chinese laborers working in these factories have all made headline. Foxconn even had to go as far as installing safety nets along the sides of their buildings to help thwart would-be jumpers. A few months ago, there was also an app “game,” later pulled from the App Store, attempting to shed light on this issue, only to eventually find itself land in the Android Market, where it currently remains.

After news that Apple was sitting on a $97 billion cash pile, twiddling their thumbs, a renewed effort is being led by Apple “fanboys” no less, who have taken to online petitions to raise even more awareness. The hopes are that Apple will use some of this money to force suppliers like Foxconn into improving their working conditions. But as so often is the case, that’s easier said than done.

The thing is, it’s not only Apple who uses Foxconn to make their products. That shiny new Kindle Fire you received for Christmas — guess what? It was built in a Foxconn factory just like the iPad 2. It’s true. Many of your favorite Android OEM’s (and even console manufacturers) are current Foxconn employers. To show you Apple isn’t alone in this, here’s a list of a few of them, 10 of which are US based, and mixed in with other big name manufacturers.

Acer Inc. (Taiwan)
Amazon.com (United States)
Asus (Taiwan)
Barnes & Noble (United States)
Dell (United States)
Hewlett-Packard (United States)
Intel (United States)
IBM (United States)
Lenovo (China)
Logitech (Switzerland)
Microsoft (United States)
MSI (Taiwan)
Motorola (United States)
Netgear (United States)
Nintendo (Japan)
Nokia (Finland)
Panasonic (Japan)
Philips (Netherlands)
Samsung (South Korea)
Sharp (Japan)
Sony Ericsson (Japan/Sweden)
Toshiba (Japan)
Vizio (United States)

And while it can be argued that Apple is a much more grueling task master, I think it’s safe to say the rest of these OEM’s aren’t really helping matters either. Keep in mind I’m not saying we should all run out and grab our picket signs but I just felt it was interesting that people seemingly hold Apple to some sort of “higher standard” than other big name companies like Nintendo or Motorola. Is it fair? Not really. Is there a need for change? 100% yes. Can Apple do it alone? Probably not.

Back in the day, apparel companies like Nike were forced to improve their labor conditions after public outcry and I can only hope these online petitions will catch the attention of Android OEM’s as well. Something needs to be done to improve working conditions for the factory workers at Foxconn and my heart most certainly goes out to them. Since most Android users already boycott Apple products out of devotion to all things Google, you can still further help by signing the online petitions linked below. It’s your duty as a world citizen (yep, I just went there).

Thanks, Noonehereyet!

[Change.Org | SumOfUs.Org]

Acer Iconia Tab A700 Tegra 3 Tablet Gets Pricing: $719 in Germany

Radu Iorga

– January 26, 2012Posted in: Acer, Android, NewsFeed

Acer Iconia Tab A700 surprised everyone at CES 2012, as one of the first 1080p slates on the market, with a quad core CPU. This device runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and should hit the market with a price tag of $719, at least in Germany, according to local website Tablet Test.

This price tag applies to the entry level 16GB version of the device, but there will also be a 64GB unit with a $981 price. Acer Iconia Tab A700 uses a quad core Nvidia Tegra 3 1.3 GHz processor, HDMI port, dual cameras, WiFi and a 9,800 mAh battery. The release of the slate is expected in Q2 2012 and since this is one of the first 1080p tablets, I’m sure many people will want to get on board.

Right now there aren’t many alternatives, as only ASUS has that Transformer Prime TF700 version with a similar display, but a more distant launch time frame. The choice will be yours in the end, but considering ASUS also announced a $250 7 inch quad core tablet at CES, you may want to hold out for that one.

Quad-core Acer Iconia Tab A510 coming to Europe in April

Kevin Krause

– January 24, 2012Posted in: Acer, NewsFeed, Tablets

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Though NVIDIA let the cat out of the bag at CES, Acer has made their Iconia Tab A510 official, pegging it for an April launch in Europe. The 10.1-inch tablet, announce at an event preceding the CeBIT show in Germany, features a Tegra 3 quad-core CPU at 1.3GHz, 1GB of RAM, and will launch with Android 4.0.3. It will be available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models with pricing most likely starting around €500, though the final cost could be lower. Acer has also introduced the A511, featuring the same specs as the A510 with the addition of a 3G modem.

[via Notebook Italia]

Acer Iconia Tab A510 and A700 Quad Core Tablets Coming in April, Prices Here!

Radu Iorga

– January 23, 2012Posted in: Acer, Android, NewsFeed

Acer Iconia Tab A510 and A700 have just been given launch dates for the European market. It appears that these slates will come in April and they both share quad core Nvidia Tegra 3 processors and 10 inch displays. The resolution is the primary difference here, with the A510 sporting a 1280 x 800 pixel res, while the A700 has that impressive 1920 x 1080 pixel display.

The A510 will have a starting price of $647, with tax included and Acer is aiming at $969 for the 64GB A700. Prices can go down if the competition is tough, says Tablet Community. There will also be an Acer A511 version with 3G connectivity available. Production for the A510 is expected to start in February or March and 16GB versions will be the basic ones for both units. I have to remind you that both these tablets were showcased at CES 2012 this month and that the A510 comes with a 5 megapixel rear camera, a 2MP shooter upfront, WiFi, a microSD card slot and the Tegra 3 1.3GHz CPU.

The A710 has the same processor, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as the OS, Bluetooth, a microSD card slot, HDMI, Acer’s software customization and 1GB of RAM. The customization part includes some specific homescreen widgets and the Acer Ring, a circular launcher menu with certain app shortcuts.

Best Buy now stocking the Acer Iconia Tab A200 for $349

Kevin Krause

– January 20, 2012Posted in: Acer, NewsFeed, Tablets

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Right on schedule, Best Buy has the new Acer Iconia Tab A200 on sale for $349. The price scores you the 16GB version of the Android Honeycomb tablet with 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 CPU and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. The 10.1-inc slate is expected to receive an upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich sometime in February. For the price, the Iconia Tab A200 should at least be a consideration for anyone looking for a combination of power and affordability in an Android tablet. If that sounds like you, head over to Best Buy’s site and see if this one tickles your fancy.

[via AndroidCentral]

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