ANDROID TABLETS HAVE TAKEN OVER!

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ANDROID TABLETS HAVE TAKEN OVER!
#SundarPichai #Android43 #Nexus72 #Apple #iPad #Acer #IconiaA1

Good afternoon, Synapse Circuit Readers! I know... I know... You Apple Fanboys and Fangirls must hate for what you see as me taking shots at Apple but nothing can be further from the truth... Check this out...

ANDROID TABLETS HAVE BEATEN APPLE’S iPAD TO TAKE THE MARKET SHARE!
I predicted long ago that Android tablets will take over iPad’s market share and my reasoning then wasn’t rocket science. Just like Android has dominated the mobile business through the sheer number of manufacturers and models available it follows that the Android tablet was bound to take over.

I wasn’t joking when I said that this year, 2013, would be the year of the Android tablet. We’ve just seen Google announce the second generation Nexus 7 tablet with a killer spec that it has surpassed the iPad and iPad mini. But there are many more tablets to come from the Android stable. Check out this Acer Iconia A1 tablet spec:



Operating System              Android™
Processor & Chipset
Processor Manufacturer       MediaTek
Processor Model                  MT8125T
Processor Speed                 1.20 GHz
Processor Core                    Quad-core (4 Core)

Memory
Standard Memory                1 GB
Memory Technology            DDR3 SDRAM
Memory Card Reader          No

Storage
Flash Memory Capacity      8 GB
Display & Graphics

Screen Size                        20.3 cm (8")
Display Screen Type           Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD
Screen Mode                       XGA
Screen Resolution               1024 x 768
Backlight Technology          LED
Touchscreen                        Yes
Multi-touch Screen               Yes

Network & Communication
GPS                                        Yes
Wi-Fi                                       Yes
Wi-Fi Standard                       IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth                                 Yes
Bluetooth Standard Bluetooth 4.0

Interfaces / Ports
HDMI                          Yes
Input Devices
Keyboard Type         Touchscreen Keyboard

Built-in Devices
Microphone   Yes

Software
Operating System    Android™ Jelly Bean 4.2.2

Battery Information
Number of Cells        2-cell
Battery Chemistry     Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity       4960 mAh

Power Description
Maximum Power Supply Wattage 10 W

Physical Characteristics
Height                                     11.1 mm
Width                                      145.7 mm
Depth                                      208.7 mm
Weight (Approximate)            410.0 g

Miscellaneous
Additional Information       
Wi-Fi: Acer Nplify 802.11b/g/n
Green Compliance Certificate / Authority RoHS

That is pretty good spec for £149.99! It’s rocking Jelly Bean too! I am looking forward to reviewing it.

It is tablets of that nature which makes the availability accessible to just about anyone! The same cannot be said for the iPad and its mini counterpart.

WHAT? WHAT? WHAT?
Again, I just do not understand where Tim Cook gets his statistics from. Sadly, the Apple Fanboys and Fangirls think that I am being unfair and heavily biased against them (Apple) yet nothing can be further from the truth. As you should know by now, what I am against is corporate lies and bullying. Cook and co just looks desperate when they make up their statistics and it could possibly lose them customers / supporters. Besides, it isn’t about the numbers alone. No! It’s about the experience and satisfaction. In terms of quality apps I do think that Apple is slightly ahead of the game – their apps look amazing! However, the quality of Android tablet specific apps will keep getting better as it continues to dominate.

Roll on!

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THE BREAKFAST WITH SUNDAR FALLOUT PART ONE: THE ANDROID TABLET RISING

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THE BREAKFAST WITH SUNDAR FALLOUT  PART ONE: THE ANDROID TABLET RISING
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Good afternoon, Synapse Circuit Readers! Are you still buzzing from the Google event yesterday? I am!

HARD TO SWALLOW
It certainly looks as though my prophecy has been fulfilled with regards to 2013 being the year of the Android tablet. According to Sundar Pichai, it has taken 3 years for to reach almost 80 million Android tablet activations. I am certain that this figure will rise further with the brilliant new Nexus 7.

In comparison to the mighty iPad it seems as though sales are in decline recently and I attribute this to the following:

1. A 6 month period between the iPad 3 and iPad 4 which included the new Lightning connection.

2. The Lightning connection; I think the introduction of this new connection made many iPad fans angry as it meant that accessories based on the old 30-pin would be incompatible with the fourth generation.

3. The introduction of the iPad mini. I believe that the iPad mini has cannibalized the iPad somewhat just like the iPad has cannibalized sales of Mac computers.

It is very interesting to see what the next generation of iPads will do on the marketplace. As you may know from reading my articles I think that Apple’s Tim Cook and Phil Schiller do a great job on exaggerating their market worth and I bet you that upon the release of the Nexus 7 mark II there will be press releases and adverts that exaggerates the amount of iPads that have sold and are being sold. I guess that’s just Apple’s way of trying to keep a firm grip on the market.

Now I am wondering what the second generation Nexus 10 will bring. I am determined to get a hold of a tablet this year and if the Nexus 7 mark II is anything to go by I think Samsung will rule again for Google on the 10 inch tablet front.

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BREAKFAST WITH GOOGLE’S SUNDAR PICHAI.

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BREAKFAST WITH GOOGLE’S SUNDAR PICHAI.  
#SundarPichai #Android43 #Nexus72 #Chromecast

Good afternoon, Synapse Circuit Readers! Did you see the live streaming event launching the second generation Nexus 7, Android 4.3 and Chromecast? No? Ok, let me fill you in...

NEXUS 7 II
After the recent “leaks” of the eagerly awaited successor to the original Nexus 7 the second generation came is no surprise in terms of the look. I think the design shows an overall improvement and there’s a 5MP back-facing camera that is capable of capturing 1080p video.

What is a little disappointing with the Nexus 7 II is no expansion via a microSD card. Other than the lack of expansion the price remains relatively low for an HD tablet.

On the upside the screen is sharper and displays true full HD 1920 x 1200 resolution with a pixel density of 323! WOW! I like it! And that’s not all... It is enhanced by stereo surround sound speakers designed by Fraunhofer. 

The 16GB Nexus 7 II is listed at $230 and the 32GB model is $270, $30 more than the first edition. The 32GB LTE version is $350. UK prices have yet to be announced.

The Nexus 7 will arrive 30 July in the US through the Play Store, and in the UK "in the coming weeks", Google said.

ANDROID 4.3
Yes, as expected, this was not a major advancement but a very good tweak. For example, if you intend to share the tablet with a family member it is possible to create restrictions that disables in-game-purchases so that you won't get a surprise spend on your credit card.

Bluetooth Smart allows one to connect to Bluetooth devices such as a heat monitor without draining the battery.

OpenGL ES 3.0 is supported to get the most out of videogame graphics. Google apps such as Maps, Drive, Calendar, YouTube, etc have been optimised for the HD screen and they look great – stunning! Chrome for Android now features web page translation like the desktop version. Excellent!

As you’d expect Nexus devices such as the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One Google editions will be getting the upgrade very soon. 

GOOGLE PLAY
Google Play has been enhanced with Game Play Services. Furthermore, students can purchase or rent text books.

Google Play users will be able to see specific apps meant for the tablet; there has been an increase in apps meant for the tablet display! Roll on!

 

CHROMECAST
Chromecast was a very pleasant surprise... If you have seen my review on the Honestech  nScreen device for sharing mobile and computer screen content and was impressed then prepare to be impressed even more! Chromecast is a HDMI dongle that can be connected to any HDMI enabled screen such as a computer monitor and television. Once Chromecast is connected to a television you will be able to broadcast YouTube, Google Music and Netflix content straight from a mobile, tablet, PC, Chromebook and Macbook to the Chromecast enabled TV. What is not clear is if you are able to broadcast a video or image file i.e. a slideshow made from your pictures other than going through the Chrome web browser. The good news is that it’ll only cost $35! Very nice! It is expected to come to the UK soon.

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