Samsung Considering 10 inch Galaxy Tab

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According to a report, Samsung may be considering developing a model of the Galaxy Tab that measures up at 10 inches. This is the same size as the iPad, and would more directly put the tablet against Apple's device. This news seems contradictory to what Samsung has previously said, when it stated that according to a survey, the consumer would prefer a 7 inch device over a 10 inch device.

According to a report, the tablet will come with Android 3.5 (Honeycomb), which would suggest that the 10 inch tablet is still a long way off, as Honeycomb is not expected to be released until at least mid to late 2011. This does show that the tablet race is heating up however, and there will probably be many more rumors from multiple manufacturers about these potential tablet devices.

On another note, Samsung has released a new 9 minute video showing off what the Galaxy Tab can do (Watch below). Obviously Samsung is trying to hype up this device with it being the first Android based tablet on the market. As I stated earlier, it is very apparent that the tablet race is heating up. Stay tuned, because its going to be exciting.

HTC Tablet Rumor is Impressive

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Another tablet rumor has been floating around lately about a HTC branded tablet. Now some specifications have surfaced and they are extremely impressive. To begin with, the tablet is expected to have a 1 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor and 720p multi-touch screen. These details alone are very impressive but it doesn't stop there.

Here is a list of what is speculated:
     -1 Ghz NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor (with a powerful GPU)
     -720p (1280x720) multi-touch screen
     -2 GB of RAM
     -32 GB SSD (Solid State Drive) for storage
     -Front facing camera
     -WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth
     -Support for Android Market

These specs are impressive and are certainly going to attract geeks all over. However, these impressive specs are going to come at a price. The likely price is just shy of $800, which is much more expensive than the WiFi only iPad. However, the HTC tablet will have the ability to provide a much better multimedia experience than the iPad thanks to its impressive processor.

Also, with the new HTC Sense coming, the tablet could be much more compelling than Samsung's Galaxy Tab.

As of right now, HTC's tablet is not expected to have 3G service, but it is still early, and anything could happen. Nonetheless, the tablet will surely bring much hype to the tablet battle.

*Note: Another rumor suggests that HTC's tablet could come with Chrome OS instead of Android, and is expected around Black Friday.

iPhone 4 Officially Arrives in China September 25th

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Shortly after last Friday's China iPad launch, it has been announced that the iPhone 4 will be released in China September 25th through wireless carrier China Unicorn. China Unicorn carried the iPhone 3GS so it was not surprising that they would be the carrier to get the iPhone 4.

Those in China looking to get this phone will be looking to pay roughly $740 for the 16 GB model or $890 for the 32 GB model through the Apple Store. Those looking to cut that cost can by directly through China Unicorn for subsidized pricing.

The Chinese version of the iPhone 4 is identical to the U.S. model. Now, Apple can attempt to make a bigger splash into the Chinese smartphone market, in which it currently holds a 7.1 percent market share.

Samsung Galaxy Tab to Come to 3 of 4 Major Carriers

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab, the tablet based on Samsung's Galaxy S smartphones and the first real competitor for the iPad, is now just a few weeks away and is expected to be released on 3 of the 4 major U.S. carriers. Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon have all reportedly reached deals with Samsung to carry the device, leaving T-Mobile the odd one out.

Samsung is expected to unveil the tablet in the U.S. September 16th in New York City.

The Galaxy Tab is expected to a smaller device than the iPad at 7 inches (the iPad is 9.7 inches), but functionality wise it will be a more capable device. The Galaxy Tab will have run Froyo 2.2, have both front and rear cameras, as well as have the ability to function as a phone. An additional feature the iPad is missing that the Galaxy Tab has is full Adobe Flash support (although with Apple's loosening of App Store restrictions, this could change).

Altogether, the Galaxy Tab is a worthy competitor for the iPad. The question remains is will the average user prefer the larger screen and for user friendly OS of the Apple iPad, or will users prefer the flexibility of Android and the ability to video conference and make phone calls.