BlackBerry PlayBook now available for pre-order, launches April 19th for $499
We finally have a confirmed release date and price, ladies and gentlemen. RIM just announced that its first tablet device — the BlackBerry PlayBook — …
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Three UK’s summer lineup leaked; Galaxy S II Mini, Flyer, PlayBook and more
UK wireless provider Three has had the misfortune of having its entire summer handset lineup leak online, but its loss is our gain. What does the next …
Sprint confirms Froyo updates for Epic 4G, Galaxy Tab
Sprint on Monday confirmed that two of its popular Android devices, the Samsung Epic 4G and the Samsung Galaxy Tab, will receive software updates this …
Nokia’s tablet venture may exclude Microsoft
According to a report filed by Reuters, Nokia’s future tablet products may be lacking in one area, Microsoft software. Speaking to a source familiar with …
BlackBerry 4G PlayBook goes live on Sprint website; launches this summer
Following our exclusive report from this past Friday, Sprint has added preliminary information surrounding the BlackBerry 4G PlayBook to its website. A WiMAX-enabled version of …
Sprint’s CTIA announcements: HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO View 4G, Motorola XOOM, much more
We have just been informed of most of Sprint’s planned announcements at CTIA this year. There have been mumblings surrounding the two headline devices, but …
Flash 10.2 beta released for Android
Adobe Flash support was noticeably absent from the Motorola XOOM at launch, though it was because Adobe wanted to ship Flash 10.2 as opposed to …
Apple iPad 2 review
There’s so much to say about Apple’s new tablet, the iPad 2, yet it really boils down to a few short and sweet sentences. It’s …
Image of Sprint-branded Motorola XOOM surfaces online
Sprint Users forum member r0fl is at it again. This time, the sleuthy Sprint user has posted an image of what appears to be a Sprint-branded …
T-Mobile to release LG G2X, G-Slate on April 20th, suggests rumor
According to blog TmoNews, T-Mobile will release the G-Slate tablet and G2X smartphone next month on April 20th. The blog notes that the two LG …
Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi up for pre-order from Costco; $589.99, free case
Motorola announced the March 27th launch of its Wi-Fi-only XOOM on Wednesday, and now Costco has made the tablet available for pre-order. While Costco quotes …
Apple revamps online ordering system to disguise iPad 2 shipment figures
Apple may have revamped its online ordering system in an effort to prevent close-watchers from trying to figure out just how many iPad 2 units …
Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0 and 5.0 hands-on
We just returned from Samsung’s 2011 spring lineup press conference. During it, Samsung announced 4-inch and 5-inch models of its Galaxy Player personal media device. …
Foxconn owner’s revenue up 26% in February thanks to iPad 2, Kinect
Strong demand in the U.S. means strong revenue in Taiwan, and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., parent company of notorious manufacturer Foxconn, saw revenue …
Intel may be working with notebook OEMs on Android tablets
Intel is working with six to eight notebook manufacturers in an effort to push more into the Android tablet market, DigiTimes is reporting. Inventec and …
Nokia files patent for N8-like tablet
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published a patent filing that is both new and familiar. Initially submitted by Nokia in May …
Apple to postpone iPad 2 release in Japan in wake of earthquake, tsunami
In the wake of last week’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, Apple, Inc. has announced that it will postpone the release of its iPad 2 tablet in Japan. The …
HP TouchPad confirmed to launch in June
We exclusively reported that the HP TouchPad, the company’s first webOS tablet, would ship in June, and HP’s CEO has gone on record stating that. …
Apple Stores may replenish iPad 2 inventory, open early tomorrow [updated]
According to an unconfirmed report, numerous Apple Stores will be opening their doors one hour early on Tuesday as new iPad 2 shipments arrive across …
Users report bleeding backlight on iPad 2
Reports about some iPad 2 defects are beginning to surface from early adopters, and among those issues is a claim that some iPad 2 units …
iPad 2 and Smart Cover guts revealed in iFixit tear-down
iFixit got down and dirty opening up the iPad 2 Wi-Fi and its Smart Cover accessory over the weekend and has published specs and pictures …
HTC Flyer tablet production to exceed 1 million units in initial run
Citing industry sources, Taiwan Economic News reports that HTC has high hopes for its debut tablet, the HTC Flyer. Announced at Mobile World Congress last …
Apple: customer demand for iPad 2 is ‘amazing’
While Apple has not revealed initial sales figures for the iPad 2 launch this past weekend, one spokesperson has hinted that sales have been solid. …
Apple iPad 2 giveaway!
Apple’s iPad 2 just launched on Friday but you’d be hard-pressed to find a single iPad 2 in stores. Virtually every Apple store, AT&T store, …
Sears Canada: BlackBerry PlayBook shipping April 10th, pre-orders begin tomorrow
According to an email offer being sent to Sears Canada affiliates, Research In Motion’s highly anticipated BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will begin shipping on April 10th …
Motorola XOOM sales not very impressive, analyst claims
In a note to investors on Friday morning, an analyst from investment firm Morgan Keegan & Company claimed in-store sales of Motorola’s XOOM tablet are …
iPad 2 launch attracting crowds at Fifth Avenue Apple Store in NYC [video]
We just rolled through the Fifth Avenue Apple Store in New York City to get a feel for the hype surrounding Apple’s iPad 2 launch today. We …
Adobe Flash Player 10.2 for Android landing March 18
Adobe has announced that it will release Flash Player 10.2 for Android 2.2 (Froyo) and Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) devices, as well as a beta version …
82% of future tablet buyers will buy Apple’s iPad, survey suggests
According to an independent survey conducted by market research firm ChangeWave, Apple’s iPad still has no real competition in the eyes of consumers. ChangeWave released the …
Apple may sell 600,000 iPad 2 units this weekend, outpacing original
Several industry analysts estimate that Apple’s iPad 2, which became available online early this morning and will go on sale in stores this evening, should …
