Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 certified by TENAA

The China Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center (TENAA) has certified the 8.0-inch model of Samsung's upcoming high-end Android tablet, and successor to the Galaxy Tab S, known as the Galaxy Tab S2. Early last month, the 9.7-inch model of the tablet was revealed, and the other day, another photo of the 9.7-inch model, and a bumper back case was also revealed. Thanks to TENAA, we now have our first look at the 8.0-inch model.

Specs wise, the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 has similar specs as its 9.7-inch sibling. It feature an 8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1536 x 2048p and a 4:3 aspect ratio, octa-core 1.9GHz processor (probably the Exynos 7420), and 3 GB of RAM. There's an 8MP camera at the back and a 2MP camera in front. Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is pre-installed. The tablet weighs 260g and measures 198.2 x 134.5 x 5.4. It's quite thin at just 5.4mm and could become the world's thinnest tablet for 2015.

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and 9.7 soon.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 spotted in a case leak

Earlier this month, Samsung accidentally confirmed the existence of the Galaxy Tab S2, the successor to the Galaxy Tab S, and on that same day, an image of the 9.7-inch model of the tablet
leaked showing a Galaxy S6-like design. Now, another image has surfaced, revealing a bumper back case for the 9.7-inch model again. Note that the Galaxy Tab S2 will also have an 8-inch model just like its predecessor. These images makes it clear that case manufacturers are a step ahead of Samsung, and will start offering their cases immediately the tablets are announced.

In terms of specs, both the 8-inch and 9.7-inch models of the Galaxy Tab S2 are expected to feature the same screen resolutions of 1536 x 2048p, same aspect ratios 4:3, same octa-core Exynos processors and 3GB of RAM. They will both run Android 5.0.2 and are expected to be announced in June.

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Verizon's LG G Pad X 8.3 launches tomorrow

Early this month, it was reported that Verizon will replace its LG G Pad 8.3 tablet from 2013 with a brand new tablet from LG called the G Pad X 8.3 this month's end, and now, the carrier has announced the new tablet just as reported.

Unlike its predecessor, the G Pad X 8.3 features better specs like an 8.3-inch Full HD IPS display, Octa-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16 GB of built-in storage that can further be expanded with a microSD card. Other specs of the tablet includes an 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, a full-sized USB port, LTE support, and a 4800mAh battery.

Verizon will start offering the tablet starting from tomorrow, May 28, for $129.99 on contract or $299.99 off contract. There's also an option to get the tablet for $12.49 per month for 24 months from the carrier. Furthermore, the LG G4 smartphone can also be pre-ordered from Verizon starting from tomorrow as well for $22.91 per month for 24 month or for $549.99 off contract. Tomorrow is a big day for Verizon customers who are buying the LG G4 from the carrier, because they'll be able to purchase the LG G Pad X 8.3 for as low as $49.99 on contract.

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Samsung ‘CHOPIN’ tablet spotted on Geekbench with Intel Atom processor and 4GB RAM

Samsung is said to be working on several new Android-powered tablets which it intends to announce in 2015, and one of those tablets, codenamed ‘CHOPIN-LTE’, has been spotted on Geekbench.

The tablet will spot a 64-bit Intel Atom x5-Z8500  processor that is manufactured on the company’s 14nm Cherry Trail process, with 4-cores clocked at 2.24GHz, Intel 8th generation GPU and 4GB of RAM. It will run Android 5.1 Lollipop. Other details like screen size, camera, battery capacity etc. are unknown.

As you can see in the image below, the tablet has a single-core score of 1005 and multi-core score of 3426, and if all these numbers finds there way to the final consumer units and not just the prototype, this could be one of the best Android tablets of 2015.

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Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE receives Android 5.0.2 Lollipop

Samsung has started updating the Galaxy Note 12.2 LTE to Android 5.0.2. The update is rolling out over in Switzerland right now with build number P905XXUABOD7. The update includes all the features of Lollipop, including a Lollipop inspired Material Design, Performance Improvement, Heads Up Notification, New Lock Screen, Battery Life Improvement and more. As usual, it will take days, even weeks before every user of the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE gets it OTA. However, if you can't wait, the update is also available to download via Samsung Kies or SamMobile's Firmware database.

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Sharp unveils the Aquos Pad SH-05G, the world's second tablet to use the Snapdragon 810 SoC

In addition to announcing the Aquos ZETA SH-03G handset, the device that comes with a unique slow motion video recording feature, Sharp unveiled an Android tablet dubbed Aquos Pad SH-05G, which happens to be the world's second Android tablet equipped with Qualcomm's latest SoC offering, the Snapdragon 810.

Design wise, Sharp's newly found talent of trimming the upper bezel of its handset display found its way to the Aquos Pad SH-05G, making it look like the bigger brother to the aforementioned Aquos ZETA SH-03G handset. Other specs of the tablet includes a 7-inch IGZO display with a resolution of 1200 x 1920p, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, microSD card slot, 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2.1-megapixel front camera. A 3,900mAh battery powers the tablet. Software wise, it runs Android 5.0 Lollipop.

The Aquos Pad SH-O5G will be released mid-June in Japan through local carrier Docomo, and as of now, no pricing info has been released by Sharp. Moreso, there are no words on the international release date of the tablet yet.

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LG G Pad X to come to Verizon this month's end

Verizon is preparing to replace its LG G Pad 8.3 with a new LG tablet dubbed the LG G Pad X. Inspired by the G Pad 8.3's design, the G Pad X features a brushed aluminum back panel with a dual speaker setup. The tablet will support LTE and judging from the looks of the screen, its resolution could be higher than that of the G Pad 8.3. The tablet could be announced on May 28th in New York as the weather info on the screen indicates.

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AT&T's Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Lollipop update begins

AT&T has started rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop update for its Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5.

The update weighs about 1.1 GB, and as usual, users are advised to connect to a WiFi network before downloading the update. It has software version T807AUCU1BOD4 and will bring the tablet up to Android 5.0.2. The updates comes bundled with all the features of Lollipop, including a refreshed user interface, improved notification, many performance improvements and stability enhancements.

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Huawei unveils the MediaPad M2, an 8-inch Android tablet

Huawei has unveiled its flagship Android tablet, the MediaPad M2. The tablet will first be available in France this month before making it to other countries around the globe in June. It will be priced at the equivalent of $391.

The MediaPad M2 features an 8-inch display with a resolution of 1200 x 1920. Instead of the popular Snapdragon 810 CPU, Huawei used its in-house 64-bit octa-core 2GHz Kirin 930 CPU in the device. The device also features 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB internal storage, microSD card slot, 8-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front camera, LTE support and Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box. A 4,800mAh battery sits inside its 7.8mm thick silver body.

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