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Check whether device is phone or tablet(7" or 10")?

Sometimes we have requirements to check whether device is phone or tablet & even for tablet whether device is 7" or 10". Following method will help us if the device is tablet or phone. If device is tablet method will return true, otherwise it'll return false. public boolean isTablet(Context context) { boolean isTablet = (context.getResources().getConfiguration().screenLayout & Configuration.SCREENLAYOUT_SIZE_MASK) >= Configuration.SCREENLAYOUT_SIZE_LARGE; return isTablet; } If above method return true, which means the device is Tablet. Now we have to detect whether device is 10" tablet or not. If device is 10" following method will return true, otherwise it'll return false. public boolean isXLTablet(Context context) { boolean isXLTablet = (context.getResources().getConfiguration().screenLayout & Configuration.SCREENLAYOUT_SIZE_MASK) >= Configuration.SCREENLAYOUT_SIZE_XLARGE; return isXLTablet; }

Cisco's Android-Based Cius Tablet

Hi Readers, We all know that Android is a OS for mobile devices and we all are mostly expecting same. But on July 29, 2010 Cisco unveiled Android based seven-inch tablet PC named as Cisco Cius and redefine the Android space. The new Cisco Cius is an “ultra-portable, mobile collaboration business tablet that offers access to essential business applications and technologies.” Cisco's Cius has great feature list which brings it to the lime light with greatest & serious competitor to the Apple's iPad tablet. Apple iPad is best suited for content delivery and that's what it does best & used for by consumers. On the other hand Cisco Cius is all about enterprise. Now you are thinking that what features make it an enterprise tablet PC. Cisco Cius Enterprise Tablet PC Cius runs on Android and supports full integration of Cisco’s Telepresence technology with HD video conferencing support. The product and enterprise features are list for Cius Tablet PC as follows:- Produc...