We heard the other day that Samsung were reconsidering releasing the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the original Samsung Galaxy S and Samsung Galaxy Tab.

And now it would appear that the devices may not get the full version of Android 4.0, instead the update could include some of the features of Ice Cream Sandwich, sort of a ‘Lite’ version or ‘ValuePack’ version of ICS.

Of course this has yet to be confirmed by Samsung, I guess we will have to wait for some sort of official announcement to find out if these devices will get the full Android 4.0 update or not.

Sony has confirmed that the Sony Tablet S will be getting updated to the latest version of Google’s Android OS, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the news comes from a Sony Employee who posted the following on their support forums.

“We’re happy to confirm that an update to Android 4.0 will be available for Sony Tablet. Details including timing will be announced in due course, so please stay tuned.”

We don’t as yet have any official date for the launch pf the Android 4.0 update for the Sony Tablet S, as soon as we get some more information we will let you guys know.

we heard that Samsung had shipped over one million Galaxy Note handsets, and one thing we missed in the announcement was that Samsung has now officially confirmed that the Galaxy Note is headed to the US in 2012.

We have previously heard a rumor that the Galaxy Note would launch with US mobile carrier AT&T in January, this has still yet to be confirmed by AT&T, although now it looks like a possible date considering the recent Samsung announcement.

Samsung hasn’t given an exact release date as yet but we suspect the Galaxy Note will be available in the US sometime in January 2012.

Featuring the latest advances in computer technology, the Toshiba Tablet PC is a notebook style computer designed to allow interactive writing on the screen. Touch-screen technology enables users to write with either a stylus or a digital pen. Eliminating the need for a standard mouse and keyboard makes the Toshiba Tablet PC a real asset for executives on the go. For easy access and presentation capability, the Toshiba Tablet PC includes a swivel screen that can be turned out or in depending on the needs of the user. With all the power of a regular notebook PC and the advanced touch-screen capabilities, it represents the future of computer technology.

Features Available on the Toshiba Tablet PC

Just as with standard notebooks, the Toshiba Tablet PC can be customized to include the features that will be most applicable to each user. Selecting the options that will provide the most benefit allows for greater overall value. In addition to the normal applications available, the Toshiba Tablet PC can include:

* Versatile RAM Memory – Original and expansion memory can be added as necessary.

* Wi-Fi Capability – Get connected to the internet anywhere without the hassle of wires and dial-ups.

* Bluetooth Connectivity – Allows for optimum use of Bluetooth devices and synchronization.

* Flash Memory Drive – Increases the amount of mobile memory in your PC.

* Toshiba Custom Utilities – Created specifically for Toshiba PCs, utility software enables you to monitor and repair your system.

* Dual-Axis Accelerometer – Automatically detects the screen position and adjusts the visual accordingly.

* Docking Capability – Makes working with a Toshiba Tablet PC as simple to operate as any desktop PC.

Toshiba Tablet PC Models

Toshiba offers several models of their popular tablet PCs. Finding the right Toshiba Tablet PC is a matter of determining the power and utilities you most need. Tablet PCs range in price depending on the model and accompanying features. Some of the most popular models include:

* Toshiba Portege M200 Series – One of the most desired tablet PCs on the market, the Portege M200 series contains everything you from a notebook and tablet PC. Features on the Portege series:

+ 1.5GHz Pentium Processor

+ 256MB Expandable RAM Memory

+ 40GB Hard Drive

+ 12.1 Display Screen

+ 2 USB 2.0 and VGA ports

+ Network Connectivity: 10100 Ethernet, Modem or Wi-Fi

+ Storage: PC Card Type 1, SD Slot

+ Weight: 4.4Lbs

* Toshiba Satellite R15 Series – A step up from the Portege model, the Toshiba Satellite R15 Series gives you even more power for your applications. Features on the Satellite R15 Series:

+ 1.7GHz Pentium Processor

+ 256MB Expandable RAM Memory

+ 40-80GB Hard Drive

+ 14.1 Display Screen

+ 3 USB 2.0 and VGA, FireWire

+ Network Connectivity: 10100 Ethernet or Modem

+ Storage: DVD Double Layer Drive

+ Weight: 6.1Lbs

* Toshiba Tecra M4 Series – The top-of-the-line in tablet PCs, the Toshiba Tecra M4 Series supplies advanced power, memory and application capabilities for a complete tablet PC package. Features of the Tecra M4 Series:

+ 1.73Hz Pentium Processor

+ 256MB Expandable RAM Memory

+ 80GB Hard Drive

+ 14.1 Display Screen

+ 2 USB 2.0 and VGA, FireWire, S Video Ports

+ Network Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, Modem or Fast IR

+ Storage: DVD Double Layer Drive

+ Weight: 6.2Lbs

Texas Instruments and Brookstone have partnered to launch a new iPhone Pocket Projector case for iPhone 4 devices, which is equipped with Texas Instruments’s Pico projector technology to offer on-the-go video projection.

The iPhone projector case is fitted with a 2100mAh battery and powered by a 15-lumen-LED projection lamp which is capable of projecting a 50 inch image from around 8ft away with a 640 x 360 pixel native display resolution. Its even fitted with a small 0.5 watt speaker for audio output if required.
On the side of the case is a small dial that allows you to focus the image and an extra 3.5mm headphone socket is also included allowing you to attach larger speakers if required. When fully charged, the projector may also be used as a back-up battery for your iPhone 4 device.

The iPhone Pocket Projector case is currently available to pre-order for $230 and shipping is expected to commence next week. The design also looks very similar to the Monolith iPhone Projector case currently available in Japan.

The Insanely Great company has this week launched a new range of iPhone stands, most of which are equipped with a large powerful suction cup. Enabling you to attach your iPhone to windscreens, desktop or anything else you can think of.

One of the stands called the Willy and pictured above is constructed from sturdy acrylic, and is available in either : red, orange, yellow, green, dark blue, turquoise, violet and black, together with clear arms on which the suction cups are positioned.

The stands have been designed for use with Apples iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4, but will also work with other mobile devices with a smooth back, if required. There are six different varieties of stand available details on all are available from the Insanely Great website.

The iPhone would also be equipped with a specialised application which whilst docked in the case would allow you to tweak the lens settings, for your perfect shot. Unfortunately the design is still only a concept at the moment but we can always dream.

ADR Studio explains:

iPhone 4S was recently crowned as the best “point-and-click” photographic device but what could be iPhone 5? And an official accessory to transform the iPhone 5 in an Apple iCam?
The iPhone would also be equipped with a specialised application which whilst docked in the case would allow you to tweak the lens settings, for your perfect shot. Unfortunately the design is still only a concept at the moment but we can always dream.

ADR Studio explains:

iPhone 4S was recently crowned as the best “point-and-click” photographic device but what could be iPhone 5? And an official accessory to transform the iPhone 5 in an Apple iCam?

SofShell has designed a case for the iPad 2 which is equipped with a little more friction grip than most. Allowing you to place your iPad 2 on to angled surfaces without the worry of it sliding off and dropping on to the floor.

Its even been put to the extreme test just incase to forget your iPad 2 is placed on top of your car. Just remember to place it somewhere on the car where the wind won’t get underneath it and blow it off. Watch the video after the jump to see the SofShell case stick to a Porsche doing 60mph.

The second video below also shows the case gripping to glass, which is taken vertically over 90 degrees. To prove just how much grip the SofShell iPad 2 case has.

If you need that much grip on your iPad 2 case, the SofShell case is available to purchase for $50 from the SofProducts website.

Is everybody over the fact that Apple didn’t announce an iPhone 5? Did it not bother you in the first place? Great, let’s move on, because today’s the day you can put your pre-order in, assuming iOS is what floats your boat. Undecided on a wireless carrier? Well hey, if your pockets run deep enough, you don’t have to have to make a commitment, provided you can hold out until November.

As you go through the pre-order page, Apple reveals that unlocked iPhone 4S devices will ship out sometime next month. Pricing is a good chunk higher when you sidestep signing a two-year contract — $649 for 16GB, $749 for 32GB, and $849 for 64GB — but at least you have the option, right? There is, however, one caveat:

“The unlocked iPhone works only on supported GSM networks, such as AT&T in the U.S. When you travel internationally, you can also use a micro-SIM card from a local GSM carrier. The unlocked iPhone 4 will not work with CDMA carriers such as Verizon Wireless or Sprint,” Apple says.

For everyone else not opting for an unlocked model, the Phone 4S will deliver October 14th. Pricing is $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB, and $399 for 64GB, all with two-year service agreements and qualifying data plan.

I paraphrase Andy Warhol when I say: Eventually, everyone will build their own tablet computer.

Like the scourge of reality television, manufacturers far and wide are trying to muscle into the tablet world, each producing a machine about the same as the last.

Lenovo’s new Android Tablet, the IdeaPad K1, is at least a credible contender in an increasingly iPad world.

The curvy slate hardly breaks any new ground on the design front, but the rounded, rubberized, and textured back is nice, giving your fingers a more solid purchase than most tablets. Naturally, it auto-swivels as you rotate from landscape to portrait and back again, and a hardware switch lets you lock the screen rotation. While it’s on the heavy side at 1.63 pounds, it’s not so massive as to cause any real arm strain after sustained use.

Android 3.1 is standard, along with a host of preinstalled apps, part of a clear strategy to grab clueless consumers who otherwise wouldn’t be able to figure out how on Earth to get Angry Birds. Spec-wise, the K1 offers a (very bright) 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800-pixel screen, 1 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage (plus a microSD slot), and dual cameras (2-megapixel front-facing and 5-megapixel on the back). The 1-GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor is plenty powerful, driving solid benchmarks on all fronts and powering jitter-free video during all our tests.

Connectivity includes a monster 30-pin-to-USB connector, headphone jack and micro HDMI. As is becoming the unfortunate standard, you can’t charge via USB — the 30-pin connector has to be used with the included AC adapter to power the device.

If you’ve used other Android tablets, you’ll find a generally familiar interface here, although Lenovo’s custom skin atop Android Honeycomb makes things a little more confusing than they need to be. The task-focused launcher on the home screen (which gives you just four customizable buttons) is overly simplified and will quickly be outgrown (and disabled), while novices — which Lenovo is clearly going after — will be overwhelmed by the surplus of additional navigation options.

It’s a double-edged sword that Lenovo preinstalls so many apps for you. With several dozen out-of-the-box applications on board, I wonder if some users may not realize you can actually add additional ones or delete the ones you don’t want. And it probably doesn’t help that Lenovo has its own app store running alongside the regular Android Market.

The interface you can adapt to, but the only real problem I encountered with the device was screen responsiveness. Try as I might, I had real problems getting taps to register. The physical home button — a rarity on an Android device — was even more problematic. The button does double-duty within specific apps — pausing YouTube videos, for example — but I was more frustrated by it than anything else and eventually just stuck with the onscreen controls.

There’s nothing much else to complain about with the K1, but not much to get too fired-up about, either. In a rapidly expanding world of Android tablets, each one seems just about as good as the next. The K1 is a tough and pretty handsome entrant, though, and if you’re trying to extricate yourself from the Appleverse, it’s compelling enough to recommend.

WIRED Available in black, white or red. Largely thoughtful list of preinstalled apps will be of value to novice users. Solid performance. Textured back provides a nice grip; easy to hang on to. Relatively inexpensive at just $500 for 32 GB.

TIRED Navigation can be difficult. Just shy of six hours of battery life under full load. Volume buttons are tough to reach.

Photo courtesy Lenovo

See Also: Lenovo Storms Tablet Market With a Triple Threat Report: Lenovo to Debut Android Tablet This Summer Lenovo IdeaPad Slate Kicks Off CES Tablet Wars Hands-On With the Lenovo S10-3t Tablet

Article by Christopher Null (c) Product Reviews | Wired.com – Read full story here.