NexPhone Combines the functionality of smartphone, tablet, laptop and PC

With so many tech gadgets available today, it often becomes hard to keep track of all the data across all these devices. For your 24/7 work, you need to have a smartphone. A laptop needed for more professional tasks whereas a tablet has to be there to be carried along. Finally, a PC is also a must-have for some heavy-duty work and hard-core gaming.

Asus tried to come up with an apt solution when it unveiled its PadFone. PadFone is essentially a smartphone-tablet-laptop. It is basically a smartphone which can be turned into a tablet, and finally into a laptop with the help of additional extensions. But the NexPhone Project aims to take things a step even farther. (more…)

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ASUS Padfone receives new OTA update

ASUS PadfonePersonally, I don’t know too many people who own the ASUS Padfone, but if you’re one of them, expect a new over the air update to start rolling out to your device this week. The new update brings your phone/tablet up to Android 4.0.4 (no Jelly Bean yet) in addition to some important changes. The update improves system stability and optimizes operating performance, dynamic display switch performance, power consumption, camera performance and quality; improves the message/email edit function, input method optimized, increased SD card support to up to 64GB, added Super Note, and adds device tracking and data protection support.

Very useful features that Padfone users will no doubt find helpful. If you haven’t received any notification updates on your device yet, go to Settings > About > System Firmware Update > Check Update, or download it manually from ASUS’ website. Do let us know how the update goes for you.

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