A new leak has revealed the existence of two new ASUS Transformer Pad hybrid devices. Known as the Asus TF103 and Asus TF303, these tablets will reportedly arrive in the markets soon with a respectable hardware on board. The TF303 is rumored to pack Android 4.4 along with an Intel made chipset, promising a true notebook like experience. The TF103 however is expected to feature a slightly toned down hardware. Unfortunately there’s no word on other specifications of the two devices.
Samsung unveiled its second scaled-down portable Galaxy Tab 3 variant, the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0, back in June, 2013, and a month later the device was available to purchase in the United States from several independent retailers for $299. However, if you haven’t had the opportunity to get your hands on one before now, it may be of interest for you to know that Best Buy is currently offering the slate with a $50 discount.
Earlier today, Sprint posted a series of upgrade documents on its website for an over-the-air update that it’s already in the process of pushing out to all its carrier-branded Galaxy Tab 3’s currently located in the United States. Sadly, this upgrade doesn’t bring any major software modifications, such as Android 4.4.2, but it does bring the usual multitude of bug fixes and stability improvements.
Chinese manufacturer OnePlus recently announced that its upcoming smartphone, the OnePlus One would be priced under $400. However, there was no word on the expected launch date of this device. The company answered that and several other questions during a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) conducted recently.
Samsung is currently rolling out the much-anticipated Android 4.4.2 KitKat update to all International models of its former flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, located in parts of Asia and Europe including Poland, Malaysia and the Philippines. This rather hefty upgrade is a fairly major bump up from Android 4.3, bringing support for the Galaxy Gear, together with the usual multitude of bug fixes, stability improvements and speed optimizations.
