Aakash 2 Will Get App Support From GetJar

Will ship with the GetJar app store and allow access to select premium apps for free.

Kamakshi S, 25th Apr 2012 15:26

Aakash 2 Will Get App Support From GetJar

Aakash 2, the second generation of the world's cheapest tablet from DataWind, will now come preinstalled with the GetJar app store. Through the this app store, users can access and download well over 350,000 applications, free of cost. However, this also leads us to deduce that low-cost tab may not come with the Android Market support out of the box, or it could offer stunted Market support as has been seen with a devices such as the NOOK Color and Kindle Fire, without rooting.

Chris Dury, CEO GetJar says, "Low-cost tablets open the capabilities of applications and the Internet for millions of people...

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Aakash Maker Sues Indian Cellular Association, Claims Defamation

Datawind's CEO accuses ICA and Indian rival of spreading false reports in media and govt.

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Jayesh Limaye, 23rd Apr 2012 19:40

Datawind, the UK-based manufacturer of the world's cheapest tablet Aakash, has issued a legal notice to the Indian Cellular Association (ICA),...

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Aakash Tablet Reaches Only 366 Students In Six Months

Devices were given out for testing and feedback during the October launch.

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Jayesh Limaye, 18th Apr 2012 20:04

After all the hullabaloo over the past several months, it has been reported that the Aakash tablet has reached just 366 students. The low-cost tablet was...

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Aakash Hits Another Snag Over Legal Dispute

Maker and assembler file lawsuits against each other, could leave customers stranded.

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Jayesh Limaye, 13th Apr 2012 10:46

As if it hadn't had enough of controversies already, the Aakash tablet project has reached yet another roadblock with the manufacturer and assembler trading lawsuits. Manufacturer DataWind and assembly partner Quad...

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Aakash 2 Will Get ICS Update By July

Also likely to get dual-core CPU upgrade by end of 2012.

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Kamakshi S, 11th Apr 2012 11:11

Aakash 2 (fingers crossed) is likely to be available next month, and if...

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Aakash II Will Be Available By May: Sibal

Enhanced version of India's cheapest tablet will be launched on a trial basis.

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Kamakshi S, 03rd Apr 2012 11:23

Do you remember the old Panchantantra tale about the proverbial tiger? Well, the government's Aakash tablet seems to be on a similar path. After HRD Minister Kapil Sibal claimed that the new version of the low-cost tablet will be...

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New Aakash Tablet Will Launch Next Month

Will feature capacitive screen, faster CPU, and twice the RAM as before.

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Chandrakant 'CK' Isi, 16th Mar 2012 22:25

The new and improved Aakash tablet is all set for an April launch. According to HRD minister, Kapil Sibal, despite the hardware upgrade, the new version will have the same price tag as that of the original....

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Aakash Maker Refutes Reports Of Split With Govt

DataWind claims that Kapil Sibal been misquoted.

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Jayesh Limaye, 22nd Feb 2012 21:28

A day after it was reported by several media outlets that DataWind will no longer be associated with the Aakash tablet project, the company has issued a press release...

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Aakash Tablets "Literally Free" For University Students

Subsidised costs to be borne by universities.

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Kamakshi S, 07th Feb 2012 10:08

As students continue to wait to get their hands on the low cost Aakash tablet, the government has...

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HRD To Scrap Aakash 2 Deal with IIT-Rajasthan

Says PSUs are better suited to handle large tenders and vendor expectations.

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Kamakshi S, 02nd Feb 2012 12:52

After initial reports suggested that the HRD Ministry might terminate its contract with DataWind to manufacture the Aakash tablets, it seems the government will be pulling out the procurement ...

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Indian War Heroes Come To Aakash Tab

Tales on Indian martyrs in comic book format will be preloaded on the device.

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Kamakshi S, 25th Jan 2012 12:06

As the nation gears up for the 63rd Republic Day, a bit of patriotism is in store for users of the Aakash Tablet. The device will offer digital versions of Indian War Comics (IWC...

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Students To Get Faster Aakash For The Same Price

DataWind rectifies issues in tablet as government threatens to cancel order.

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Jayesh Limaye, 17th Jan 2012 14:23

The government has decided to make the new and faster version of the Aakash tablet available to students at the same cost as its predecessor. The Aakash 2 is said to be thrice as...

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Aakash Tablet May Be Shelved

Reports suggest that HRD ministry will not extend DataWind's letter of credit.

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Kamakshi S, 16th Jan 2012 19:40

One look at the specs and you can't be blamed for thinking that DataWind's first generation Aaskash tablet is destined to be a no-show. It now seems that the curtains may be pulled down on the country's cheapest tablet soon!...

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Datawind Invites Students To Make Apps For Aakash

Winners will be awarded one lakh each apart from ad revenues earned by the apps.

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Jayesh Limaye, 13th Jan 2012 22:55

Datawind, maker of the Aakash tablet has announced a contest to develop apps for its product, according to a press release. The company has invited students to submit innovative software applications to bring out the potential productivity of the world's cheapest Android tablet.

Suneet Singh Tuli, CEO of Datawind said that the best applications...

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Aakash, UbiSlate 7+ Sold Out

Bookings closed for now.

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Jayesh Limaye, 05th Jan 2012 22:42

After an overwhelming response, Aakash tablet has been officially sold out. Its official website mentions...

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14 Lakh Aakash Tablets Booked In Just 2 Weeks

Datawind to open three manufacturing units in India to meet the demand.

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Jayesh Limaye, 03rd Jan 2012 15:35

The Aakash tablet seems to be very high in demand, considering that it has registered 14 lakh bookings online in just a couple of weeks. The low cost computing devices for the masses is...

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Aakash Tablet Available On Ncarry.com

Available again after initial stocks were lapped up quickly from the official website.

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Nachiket 'therapist' Mhatre, 26th Dec 2011 18:40

If you missed out on purchasing the Aakash tablet when it was available on the official website, Ncarry.com now offers you a second chance. This time, however, the Android tablet will cost an additional Rs...

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Aakash Tablet Available Online Now

Promises home delivery within a week, with cash-on-delivery.

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Nachiket 'therapist' Mhatre, 14th Dec 2011 16:07

Good news for those seeking the Aakash tablet. You no longer have to kidnap some snotty kid to own one. A whole two months after its official launch, the tablet is now open for all to purchase through...

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Aakash Gets 3 Lakh Pre-Orders

Outstrips the total tablet PC market in India.

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Jayesh Limaye, 17th Nov 2011 20:09

Aakash, the heavily hyped cheapest tablet in the world from India, has received a whopping 300,000 pre-launch bookings ever since it was...

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