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Acer Iconia A1 tablet unveiled with 7.9″ display and quad-core processor

By Robert Nelson
on 3 May, 2013

Coming just a few days after the leak, Acer has officially announced the Iconia A1 tablet. Much of the specs hold the same as what we saw from the leak, however we now also have a confirmed price and an expected release timeframe. To begin with, the Iconia A1 tablet will be sporting a 7.9-inch IPS display, which Acer will be pushing as a"full-featured one-handed tablet for everyone."

Acer Iconia A1 tablet specs revealed in leak

By Robert Nelson
on 30 Apr, 2013

Acer has the Iconia B1 tablet, however it looks like they may soon be releasing the Iconia A1. We have yet to see an official announcement from Acer on the Iconia A1, however a recent leak is offering a look at the specs and pricing. Looking back, the Iconia B1 was introduced in January during CES and was touted as having a price point of less than $150.

Acer Liquid E2 smartphone gets official

By Shane McGlaun
on 24 Apr, 2013

Acer has officially unveiled its latest smartphone offering running the Android operating system. The smartphone is called the Liquid E2 and is the first quad-core smartphone from Acer to feature optional dual SIM card slots. Having two SIM card slots means that users have the functionality of two mobile devices in one easier to manage handset.

Acer Liquid S quad-core 4.7-inch smartphone in the works

By Cory Gunther
on 1 Mar, 2013

This week at Mobile World Congress the folks from Acer had a pretty mild showing, but we all had a feeling more was coming as they've continued their Android push. Today though, reports are surfacing that Acer's president revealed a quad-core smartphone from the company is in the works and coming soon. This will be their first quad-core smartphone.

Acer projected to ship 7 million Android tablets in 2013

By Robert Nelson
on 1 Mar, 2013

Acer may end up with a rather large increase in terms of tablet shipments during the remainder of the year. According to a recent report, Acer may end up shipping a total of 10 million tablets in 2013. This includes a mix of Android and Windows tablets, however the Android side is the larger of the two groups. Assuming Acer meets the 10 million number for the year, that would mean a 400 percent year on year increase.

Acer Liquid E1 and Z2 smartphones announced ahead of MWC

By Robert Nelson
on 20 Feb, 2013

This isn't the first time we are hearing about the Liquid E1 smartphone, however Acer has recently come forward with an official announcement. More specifically, Acer has announced a pair of smartphones, the Liquid E1 and the Liquid Z2. Both are entry-level devices that are expected to begin rolling out in various countries.

Acer tips quad-core low-cost tablets for 2013

By Eric Abent
on 29 Jan, 2013

Acer has already received some positive attention for its Iconia B1 tablet, which is a 7-incher that's aimed at the budget crowd. Looking to take a slice of Google's Nexus 7 pie isn't easy, but it seems that Acer wants to push forward by offering new budget-friendly tablets in 2013. Specifically, it appears that Acer CEO Linxian Lang told the China Times that it will have low-cost 8 and 10-inch tablets coming up later this year.

Acer unveils the Liquid E1 smartphone with 4.5″ display and Jelly Bean

By Robert Nelson
on 24 Jan, 2013

Acer isn't necessarily known for unveiling high-end smartphones so this latest shouldn't arrive with much surprise. The newest Acer handset is the Liquid E1 which will bring goodies to include a 4.5-inch display and dual-core 1GHz processor. Taking a step back from the mid-range specs though, we do have to give Acer some credit for the exterior design, which does seem to be an improvement.

Acer Iconia B1-A71 tablet gets an official announcement

By Robert Nelson
on 7 Jan, 2013

We have seen a few leaks in the lead up to CES, and well, it looks like Acer has come forward with an official announcement for the Iconia B1 tablet. Or a bit more specifically, the Iconia B1-A71 tablet. This is a 7-inch device that will arrive running Jelly Bean. Perhaps key for some, the price will be relatively low.

Acer Iconia Tab B1 leaks ahead of CES

By Cory Gunther
on 4 Jan, 2013

As you all should know, budget tablets are expected to be a huge part of 2013 after the success of Google's Nexus 7. One in particular that we've heard about a few times is the upcoming arrivals from Acer. First spotted back in December the Acer B1 looks to rival Google and B&N, while offering a budget Jelly Bean tablet possibly for $99. Today some hands-on photos have appeared so check it out.