gen.) On 3 January 2014, Acer launched a new Acer Iconia B1-720 that would be released in the middle of February 2014. It features a new 1.3 GHz processor, and an upgrade to 10-point touch screen. The release price is $129 in the United States. Iconia One 7 The Acer Iconia One 7 was launched in June 2014 as an Android 4.4 tablet with an Intel Atom processor, a 7-inch screen and HD display. The 2015 version retailed for £99 in the UK, with 1GB RAM and 16GB storage. The resolution of the IPS LCD screen was 1200x800, lower than competing tablets such as the Tesco Hudl 2. In early 2018, the Iconia One 7 was available in two models, designated B1–780 and B1–790. Both have a 1.3GHz MediaTek Cortex-A53 processor, a 1280x720 display, 1GB RAM and 16GB storage. Iconia One 8 The Acer Iconia One 8 was released in 2015. It was an Android 5.1 tablet with an 8-inch screen, 1GB RAM and 16GB storage. It had a 5megapixel rear camera and 0.3megapixel front camera. In early 2018, the Iconia One 8 was available under designation B1–850. This has the same Cortex-A53 processor as the One 7, a 1280x800 display, a 5megapixel rear camera and 2megapixel front camera. Iconia One 10 Released in 2017, the Acer Iconia One 10 has a 10.1-inch screen and an initial retail price of £180 in the UK. It offers Android 6.0, front-firing speakers and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. In early 2018, the Iconia One 10 was available in two base models designated B3–A30 and B3–A40. Both have a 1280x800 screen, 16GB storage and similar cameras to the One 8. The A30 model has the same Cortex-A53 processor as the One 8 and 1GB RAM, while the A40 has a Cortex-A35 processor and 2GB RAM. A "Full HD" variant designated B3–A40 FHD improves the screen resolution to 1920x1200, runs the Cortex-A35 at 1.5GHz instead of 1.3, and has 32GB storage. Iconia Tab 10 A3-A50 Acer Iconia Tab 10 has a 10.1-inch screen. It runs Android 7.0. It's being the last Acer Iconia device ever released, unveiled back in May 2017. Reviews Initial reactions saw the devices as an attempt to challenge Apple's iPad. Former Acer Chairman claimed, in an article in Stuffmideast magazine, that Acer's foray into the world of touchscreen tablets would overtake the Apple tablet within the next 2–3 years. See also Comparison