Texas Instruments became the first partner to achieve the Netflix Silicon Reference Implementation (SRI) certification for the Netflix HD application on Android. TI’s OMAP 4 platform, complete with M-Shield security technology and TI’s quad-radio WiLink 7.0 connectivity combo solution, met the Netflix requirements for mobile content streaming, including the ability to run up to full high-definition (HD) 1080p video within strict security measures. This milestone reflects the strength of TI’s M-Shield …

ViewSonic expanded its tablet offerings with the launch of the ViewBook tablet line and new ViewBook 730.

Designed for the value seeker who doesn’t want to compromise on features, the ViewBook 730 makes it easy for anyone to make multimedia mobile. This Android 2.2 OS tablet combines a fast and powerful ARM Cortex-A8 1Ghz processor with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support in a convenient 7″ form factor. Whether experiencing 1080p video playback via …

Sprint announced the June 24 availability of HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO View 4G on America’s Favorite 4G Network. America’s first ‘glasses-free’ 3D 4G device will be available for $199.99, and HTC EVO View 4G, the first 4G tablet in market, will be available for $399.99. Both prices exclude applicable taxes, and the devices require a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade.

Customers can pre-order HTC EVO 3D or HTC …

Perfect for first-time smartphone users, the Pantech Crossover is the first Android smartphone from Pantech in the U.S.
Crossover boasts a slide out full keyboard, a 3.1-inch touchscreen display, 600 MHz processor, 3-megapixel digital camera with camcorder, the popular AllSport GPS app and Mobile Hotspot support.

Pantech Crossover will be available from AT&T at company-owned stores and online on June 5 for $69.99 with a two-year contract and minimum monthly data plan.

Pantech Crossover …

Linaro welcomes the news that developers will be able to buy low cost, high performance ‘Origen’ development boards using Samsung’s Exynos 4210 chipset, and run free open source software and tools that have been optimized by Linaro.

Software developers now have low cost access to the high performance Exynos mobile computing platform that packs features such as the latest multi-core Cortex-A9 CPU and multi-core Mali400 GPU, with 1GB of high end DDR3 …

Barnes & Noble announced an updated version of its popular, free NOOK for Android eReading application that brings the most comprehensive selection of digital periodicals to customers with Android tablets including more than 140 top magazine and newspaper brands from ESPN The Magazine and The Economist to Food & Wine and Us Weekly. To take advantage of large and extra large, high-resolution Android tablet screens, NOOK for Android now offers customers …

Samsung announced its stylish Series 5 Chromebook, the world’s first Chromebook built on the principles of speed, simplicity and security.

Elegant Design, Power Performance
With its elegant shape, slim 0.79-inch body and simple Titan Silver or White finish, the Samsung Series 5 Chromebook embodies fashion and function.

The 12.1-inch Super Bright display is both anti-reflective and anti-glare for a consistently vibrant visual experience across a variety of light conditions, from outdoors to dimly …

Motorola XOOM users on the Verizon Wireless network will soon be able to rent movies, use a Bluetooth headset during video chats, resize their widgets and more with an over-the-air software update for Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) that makes the Motorola XOOM experience even more powerful than before. The software update, coming first to Motorola XOOM and rolling out this week, delivers a wide range of new features and expanded functionality, including:

Support …

Telefónica and ZTE today unveiled the new Light Pro tablet which combines Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity with impressive multimedia capabilities at an appealing price. Movistar will sell the Light Pro tablets exclusively in Spain from May for between 0 and 19 euros for individuals and 0 and 119 euros for businesses, with contract, making modern tablet computing available to all its consumer and business customers.

In launching this product, ZTE is adding …

Best Buy Mobile has the most smart phones under one roof and, this holiday, it is adding to that selection with several exclusive smart phones as well. Best Buy Mobile, the mobile specialty retail unit of Best Buy Co. Inc (NYSE: BBY), today proudly announced the exclusive launch and pre sale of four dynamic new smart phones. The lineup includes:

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 in White on AT&T with the Essential Taylor …