Winning?

Android tablets have grabbed 14 percent of tablet market share, according to new research. While Apple’s iPad is still king, with up to 55 percent of third-quarter tablet shipments, tablets running the Google Android system are gaining ground, and fast.

ABI Research found data that shows the iPad losing more of its dominant position to Android competitors, as reported on CNET today. The iPad is showing a decline of 14 percent, the lowest its been since the iPad was introduced two years ago. Samsung, Amazon, and Asus tablets were among the tablet manufacturers that account for that Android increase, with the Google operating system powering over 44 percent of all tablets shipped.

We’re already aware of the numerous tasks the superb Galaxy Note II can perform, but did you know interactive water art is one of them? I’m guessing you didn’t, and it’s likely something you’ll never perform using your Galaxy Note II, but for Daniel Kupfer, it was a creative inspiration.

Amazon Wireless has a pretty sweet deal for anyone looking to pick up the Samsung Galaxy Note II on AT&T. Although it’s currently back ordered, you can still order one at the low price of $174.99 for new customers and $199.99 for upgrades (both with 2-year agreements). That’s a cool $100 off what you’d pay if you were to pick one up directly from AT&T!

The Korean manufacturer that produced the large and in charge Galaxy Note II appears to have another large and in charge mechanical device literally sitting in one of their test labs. This mechanical device, which can only be described as Jennifer Lopez’s butt double, is used to stress test an array of Samsung mobile devices which I’m then assuming are branded as ASS certified.

It appears the last 24 days have been quite good to Samsung as they have reportedly sold over 2 million Galaxy Note IIs in that short amount of time. Earlier in the month we reported on the Galaxy Note II surpassing 3 million units sold, and now, that number has jumped to over 5 million thanks to what would appear to be a successful U.S. launch.