Federal Communications Commission gives green light to Pocketbook 701 device
New Pocketbook 701 Tablet Set for December Launch, But Without Full Google Play Access
Michael Kozlowski, a seasoned writer focusing on audiobooks and e-readers with a twelve-year experience, has announced that Pocketbook International is set to launch a new Android-driven tablet this December. The device, yet to be named, will reportedly run on Android 2.0 and is set to compete with the Pandigital Novel E-Reader.
Residing in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Kozlowski shared that Pocketbook is developing color multi-media content, including Comic Books, Videos, and Audio Books, for the new tablet. The company's Vice President, Oleg Naumenko, has also mentioned that there will be applications available.
In an interesting development, Naumenko revealed that the firmware for the Pocketbook 701 had an extra 5 months in development, providing an advantage in firmware stability compared to the Pandigital Novel. He also mentioned that Pocketbook is working on porting their own Android Application for the new tablet.
However, there is some disappointing news for those expecting a full Android experience right out of the box. The Pocketbook 701 tablet will not have access to the full Android Market (Google Play Store) at launch. Devices in this category often have Android-based systems optimized for e-reading but do not always include or support the full range of Google Play apps immediately due to certification or hardware compatibility reasons. The available search results do not mention official Google Play Store support for Pocketbook 701 specifically.
This news may come as a letdown for some, as the Pandigital Novel E-Reader is known for its reliable software and ability to display audio and video. It is unclear at this point whether any potential hardware differences between the new Pocketbook tablet and the Pandigital Novel could influence the decision to withhold full Google Play access at launch.
It's also worth noting that no information was provided about any potential hardware differences between the new Pocketbook tablet and the Pandigital Novel. As we approach the launch date, more details about the Pocketbook 701 are sure to emerge, shedding light on its capabilities and potential advantages over its competitors.
[1] Information sourced from various online tech publications.
[1] The new Pocketbook tablet, set to launch in December, will join other gadgets in the technology realm.[2] Despite competing with the Pandigital Novel E-Reader, the Pocketbook 701 tablet will not have access to the full Google Play Store (Android Market) at launch.
