Samsung’s iPad mini rival, the Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet, revealed in leaked images
While Samsung (005930) has had tremendous success over the past year with its Galaxy brand of smartphones, the company hasn’t been able to generated the …
Tablets
Samsung may be prepping a new 7-inch tablet that’s cheaper than the Nexus 7
Samsung (005930) may have plans to undercut its software supplier Google (GOOG) with a new 7-inch tablet that will launch this year starting at just …
iPad mini won’t help Apple’s sliding tablet share, according to new report
Apple’s (AAPL) share of the global tablet market will continue to drop this year despite the launch of the iPad mini, a new report claims. …
Microsoft Surface Pro to launch February 9th starting at $899
Microsoft (MSFT) previously announced that the Windows 8-powered version of its Surface tablet would launch in January starting at $899. The company was unable to …
Sony Xperia Z tablet announced with HD display and quad-core processor
Following the announcement of the Xperia Z smartphone earlier this month, Sony (SNE) on Monday unveiled the Xperia Z tablet. The 10.1-inch slate is equipped …
Samsung mobile chief confirms 8-inch Galaxy Note tablet to debut next month
Samsung (005930) will show off a new 8-inch device at the Mobile World Congress trade show next month, and thankfully it will be a tablet …
Google may upgrade the Nexus 10 with a quad-core CPU, 8-core GPU
Google (GOOG) may be preparing a major upgrade for its flagship 10-inch tablet. The Nexus 10 is equipped with a 1.7GHz dual-core Exynos processor and …
Samsung updates Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 2 to Jelly Bean
Owners of the Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 2 will be happy to learn that Samsung (005930) has begun to update their tablets to …
Samsung may debut an 8-inch Galaxy Note tablet at Mobile World Congress
While there’s been some speculation that Samsung may announce the Galaxy S IV at Mobile World Congress next month, it would seem the company is planning …
Nexus 7 reportedly dethrones iPad as top tablet in Japan
Sales of Google’s (GOOG) low-cost Nexus 7 tablet have reportedly topped Apple’s (AAPL) iPad over the holiday season in Japan. Nikkei cites market research firm …
Fifth-generation iPad to be ‘significantly lighter and slimmer,’ incorporate iPad mini bezel design
You may not believe this, but Apple (AAPL) is planning to make the next generation of one of its products lighter and slimmer than the …
Tablet shipments in 2013 could be lower than previously expected
It has been suggested that tablet shipments could surpass notebooks in 2013, however recent reports contradict those estimates. Tablet shipments were expected to reach 240 …
Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 comes to AT&T for $200 with no contract
AT&T (T) on Friday announced the addition of the Lenovo (LNVGY) IdeaTab A2107 to its line of tablet PCs. The 7-inch slate is equipped with …
Your Windows RT tablet can now be jailbroken with a simple batch file
Tablets that run Windows RT are currently limited to apps from the Windows Store. Thanks to a new jailbreak exploit, however, the operating system has …
Samsung cancels Windows RT plans in U.S.
In a major blow to Microsoft (MSFT), Samsung (005930) revealed that it has canceled plans to launch Windows RT devices in the United States. The …
Next-generation iPad, iPad mini tablets reportedly due in March
Anyone holding off on buying an iPad mini because it doesn’t have a Retina display might not have to wait much longer. Topeka Capital analyst …
Amazon and Samsung are running away with the Android tablet market
Following the successful launch of Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablet, Android vendors saw a beacon of hope in a market that had been dominated by Apple’s …
Polaroid’s Jelly Bean tablets could give Google a run for its money
Polaroid isn’t typically a name that comes to mind when people think of Android. While the company has released a few Android-powered cameras, it has …
Tablet sales expected to surpass notebooks in 2013
While some have pegged 2013 as the year of the phablet, the latest report from NPD DisplaySearch paints a different picture. The firm estimates that …
Acer unveils $150 tablet with Android Jelly Bean and 7-inch display
Acer on Monday unveiled the latest addition to its Android-powered tablet lineup, an entry-level device with a sleek design and affordable pricing. The Iconia B1 …
Lenovo shows off enormous 27-inch ‘table tablet’ at CES
Forget the battle between 7-inch and 10-inch tablets — Lenovo’s (0992) got something much bigger in mind. Per AllThingsD, Lenovo will show off its 27-inch IdeaCentre Horizon at the Consumer …
Business customers could save the Surface Pro from bombing like the Surface RT did
Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface has, by all indications, been a dud in the consumer market so far. And while it’s unlikely that Microsoft’s $899 Surface Pro …
iPad still dominates tablet Web traffic; Microsoft Surface has smaller share than PlayBook
The iPad is still by far the most widely used tablet for surfing the Web in North America, but it can no longer claim to …
Apple still said to account for 87% of North American tablet traffic as Kindle Fire, Nexus 7 gain
Apple’s (AAPL) share of the global tablet market is in decline now that low-cost Android slates are proliferating, but the iPad still appears to be …
Apple still can’t build enough iPad minis
A common issue often presents itself when Apple (AAPL) launches new products: it can’t build them fast enough. We’ve seen it time and time again, …
Microsoft Surface trampled at the bottom of the tablet pile this Christmas
While it does have drawbacks just like anything else, Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface is a great slate for those looking for a fresh new take on …
Acer’s $99 Android tablet might not launch in the U.S.
Taiwanese PC vendor Acer (2353) is indeed making a cheap $99 tablet, but it may never go on sale in the United States. Unnamed sources have told …
Mattel and Hasbro said to be ‘terrified’ as more kids seek high-tech Christmas gifts
Back in the old days, American kids only wanted a Barbie doll or a G.I. Joe action figure for Christmas and all was right with …
Nokia Windows RT tablet will reportedly have a Surface-like keyboard cover, 10-hour battery life
New details on Nokia’s (NOK) rumored 10.1-inch Windows RT tablet have leaked out from The Verge. The tech blog says Nokia’s tablet will go head-on with Microsoft (MSFT) Surface tablet with …
Fifth-gen iPad reportedly due in March along with Retina iPad mini
Rumors that a second-generation iPad mini with a Retina display is set to launch ahead of Apple’s typical annual schedule next year have been swirling, and …
