New Nexus 7 rumored to launch in July for $229
A new version of the Nexus 7 tablet was expected to be the highlight of Google’s I/O Developers Conference last month, but the device was a no-show. According to …
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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8.0 coming exclusively to AT&T
AT&T has scored exclusive rights to carry Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8.0 on its network, the company announced on Wednesday. AT&T did not announce pricing or …
Just three years after first iPad’s debut, 34% of Americans own tablets
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that tablets have only been around for a little more than three years. The New York Times reports that the …
$99 Android tablets could begin launching this year
When Google unveiled its Nexus 7 tablet with respectable specs and a $199 price tag, it opened up the Android tablet market to a whole new group …
Intel reportedly willing to pay 75% premium for online TV programming rights
Intel’s plan to shake up the pay-TV industry looks like it will come at a heavy price. Reuters reports that Intel is willing to pay …
Galaxy Note with 12.2-inch display reportedly launching in Q3
Samsung is reportedly preparing to release its biggest tablet yet. According to ETNews, the company plans to launch a Galaxy Note tablet with a 12.2-inch, 2560 …
Video: Hot new Android tablet taking North Korea by storm
A new promotional video about a North Korean tablet called Achim went viral on YouTube on Tuesday, racking up a whopping 231 views by 8:00 p.m. …
Microsoft will give away Office on smaller Windows 8 tablets
Microsoft is starting to get creative when it comes to selling Windows-based tablets. We learned late last week that the company had started giving away …
Qualcomm partners with Microsoft to power quad-core Windows RT 8.1 tablets
Qualcomm at the Computex 2013 trade show in Taipei on Tuesday announced that it has added support for Microsoft’s upcoming Windows RT 8.1 operating system …
Completely redesigned iPad to launch in Q3, Retina iPad mini reportedly postponed
Apple’s fifth-generation iPad will by all accounts feature a major design overhaul and according to a new report, it will launch in the third quarter …
Microsoft tries to stave off Windows RT flop by slashing fees
Microsoft’s struggles to make inroads in the tablet market with Windows RT are well documented, but the company still seems to think it can make …
Samsung debuts two new Galaxy Tab 3 tablets for June launch
Just when we think Samsung’s branding can’t get any more convoluted, the electronics giant pitches another curveball and surprises us yet again. Last week the company …
Intel looks beyond Windows, will reportedly supply chips for Samsung Android tablets
Like many in the PC manufacturing and component supply business, Intel has been caught flat-footed by the rise of tablets, which have been eating away …
Microsoft finally realizes keyboards are essential to the Surface, gives them away for free
It’s taken a while but Microsoft has finally realized that it’s futile to charge customers an extra $100 just so they can use a keyboard …
Panel for next-gen iPad purportedly leaks, shows iPad mini design influence [updated]
One of the most intriguing aspects of Apple’s next-generation iPad is how much it will incorporate the design of its popular iPad mini, especially its …
‘Weak demand’ reportedly forces HTC to cancel Surface-sized Windows RT tablet
Windows RT has for a while been the awkward third wheel of the Windows family and consumers have so far avoided buying devices based on …
The hard truth for Microsoft: Windows may never work as a tablet OS
Windows-based tablets haven’t been big successes so far, whether they use the desktop-centric Windows 8 or the tablet-centric Windows RT. iMore’s Rene Ritchie does some …
Microsoft doubles Surface Pro storage to 256GB following user backlash
Microsoft has been accused of being misleading regarding the way it has advertised the internal storage in its Surface tablets. The 64GB Surface Pro model ships with only …
Apple said to be under pressure to release $200 iPad mini
While much of the concern about Apple’s margins has come from speculation about the company’s plans to release a cheaper version of the iPhone, the …
iPad shipments expected to decline for first time ever in Q2
Shipments of Apple’s iPad line may soon see a year-over-year decline for the first time since Apple debuted the iPad in 2010. With Apple’s cheaper …
Apple device maker Hon Hai to launch Firefox tablet
Reports emerged on Monday suggesting consumer electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn intended to build and launch its own devices as Apple’s growth begins to slow. Now, …
Amazon brings the Kindle Fire HD to more than 170 countries, expands Appstore to nearly 200 countries
Amazon on Thursday announced expanded availability of its Kindle Fire HD tablet lineup. Both the 7-inch and 8.9-inch models are now available for preorder in …
Video: Microsoft bashes iPad’s multitasking ability in latest commercial
Microsoft has released a second advertisement targeting Apple and its popular iPad this week. The company compares the iPad to an ASUS VivoTab RT, noting …
Next-gen iPad will likely launch after iPhone 5S, feature iPhone 5-style rear mic
In addition to scoring rumors about the low-cost iPhone on Thursday, Japanese blog Macotakara also published the latest news on the fifth-generation iPad, which it says will …
Samsung may turn to Intel for Galaxy Tab 3
Samsung is rumored to be preparing a new Galaxy Tab tablet to debut in the coming months. Earlier reports claimed the device would be equipped …
New details on redesigned next-gen iPad emerge
It’s never surprising when Apple decides to make new versions of its products lighter and thinner than earlier models but a new report from Digitimes …
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 image, specs leak
A purported image of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 tablet was published on Friday along with supposed specs. SamMobile obtained the image of the …
BBM will reportedly not support iPad or Android tablets at launch
Earlier this week, BlackBerry announced the arrival of BlackBerry Messenger for Android and iOS. A new report suggests that the messaging service will have some …
Microsoft reportedly prepping 7.9-inch Surface for June launch, Samsung to supply displays
Microsoft is building a smaller Surface tablet according to multiple reports, and a new rumor on Thursday suggests it will feature a 7.9-inch display when …
HP announces two new dockable Android and Windows 8 tablets
HP on Wednesday announced the Android-powered SlateBook x2 and the Windows-powered Split x2. The SlateBook x2 is equipped with a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1200-pixel display …
