BlackBerry PlayBook now available from Sprint for $499
We had heard early rumors, but now it’s official — the 16GB Wi-Fi edition of RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook is now available from Sprint for $499.99. …
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Sprint to launch HTC EVO 3D ($199.99), EVO View 4G ($399.99) on June 24th
Sprint on Monday announced pricing and availability for the two latest addition to its successful EVO line of Android devices. Both the HTC EVO 3D …
iPad competitors may be spinning their wheels, slowing production
Companies that have introduced consumer tablets to compete with the iPad are dialing back production as demand for their tablets is failing to meet expectations. A …
Sprint’s HTC EVO View 4G tablet landing June 24th
Sprint’s HTC EVO View 4G could land on June 24th — the same day the EVO 3D is set to make its debut — according …
Verizon outs 4G LTE Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, pre-orders start June 8th for $529.99
Verizon Wireless on Thursday announced that it will carry a 4G LTE version of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Honeycomb tablet. The device — currently …
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 launches at Best Buy in NYC, national availability soon
While Samsung and Google gave out limited edition Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 units to Google I/O attendees, the general public hasn’t yet been able to …
HP TouchPad gets unofficial demo at Computex from SanDisk, SanDisk no longer friend of HP
Are you waiting to get your hands on HP’s first webOS tablet, the TouchPad? We reported it would hit the shops and streets this month, …
Microsoft demos tablet-friendly Windows 8 at D9 conference
During the D9 conference in California, Microsoft’s Steven Sinofsky began showing off Redmond’s upcoming Windows 8 operating system, fully optimized for tablets. According to AllThingsD, …
Motorola XOOM 2, Slimline smartphone, Tracey XL watch phone and more leaked
Motorola inadvertently went live with an upcoming website redesign on Tuesday evening, revealing six unannounced devices set to be released in the near future, reports claim. Before …
Windows 7 can be tablet-friendly after all [video]
Microsoft doesn’t have plans to release its upcoming tablet-friendly Windows 8 operating system until some time next year, but that doesn’t mean Windows fans have …
Intel discusses new ‘Ultrabook’ notebooks, Atom roadmap
During the Computex trade show in Taiwan on Tuesday, Intel’s executive vice president Sean Maloney discussed a new category of laptop computers called “Ultrabooks” that …
Samsung preps 4G LTE Galaxy Tab for 2011, Galaxy S III for first half of 2012
It’s one thing to acknowledge that consumer electronics product lifespans are always shrinking, but it’s another thing entirely for a gadget maker to tell you …
ASUS Padfone unveiled at Computex [video]
ASUS on Monday unveiled its second convertible tablet just ahead of Computex 2011 in Taipei, Taiwan. Using what ASUS calls the “n+1” concept, which refers to …
Back to business: RIM will lose consumer market, analyst says
“We no longer anticipate Research in Motion recovering to participate in the mainstream of smartphone industry growth.” Those are the words of Matthew Robison, an …
ASUS may unveil convertible smartphone-laptop combo at Computex
Earlier this week, ASUS teased a new device to be unveiled at the annual Computex trade show. The question it raised, “pad or phone?” lead …
ASUS teases new tablet to be unveiled at Computex
While consumers the world over are still busy trying to get their hands on ASUS’s Eee Pad Transformer, ASUS is prepping a new slate to …
HTC Flyer tablet hands-on
HTC’s first tablet is now on sale exclusively at Best Buy, and we’ve been playing with one for the last couple days. We first saw …
Gingerbread is lurking inside your Honeycomb tablet [video]
Gingerbread is lurking deep in the recesses of your Honeycomb, Android tablet. According to a report filed by mobile blog Pocketables, the interface you’re presented …
BlackBerry PlayBook sales miss targets by over 90% at major retailer, ‘much higher’ return rate than XOOM
According to a trusted source from a major big box retailer, sales of RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook have fallen far short of expectations. In addition, we’re …
HP TouchPad to cost $599 from Walmart
According to a purported screenshot of an internal Walmart inventory system, the retail giant will soon offer HP’s first webOS-powered tablet at its stores across …
Wi-Fi HTC Flyer landing in Best Buy on May 22nd
Best Buy announced on Thursday that it will be the exclusive retailer of the Wi-Fi HTC Flyer when it lands in stores and online on …
Details on Dell Streak Pro 10-inch Android tablet leaked, possible AT&T 4G LTE support in tow
Rumor has it Dell has a new 10-inch Android Honeycomb tablet up its sleeves, and a few details about it have been leaked. The Dell …
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 pre-orders start at $499.99
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Honeycomb tablet is now available for pre-order from J&R. The 16GB tablet is priced at $499.99 while the 32GB version …
Magazines hit Android Market with new apps from Next Issue Media
You no longer need an iPad to purchase and read some of your favorite magazines on a tablet. On Wednesday Next Issue Media — an …
BlackBerry PlayBook battery life may have been weakened by recent OS update
According to a report from CIO, BlackBerry users who installed RIM’s latest update for the tablet’s QNX operating system are now experiencing weakened battery life. …
Slacker intros ‘Slacker Premium Radio’ for $10 a month
On Tuesday Slacker introduced a new subscription service called “Slacker Premium Radio.” Slacker Premium allows you to search for artists and play songs, or even …
LG Optimus Pad now available in Canada from Rogers
LG and Rogers on Tuesday announced the release of LG’s Optimus Pad in Canada. Available for $449.99 CAD with a three-year data contract, $649.99 CAD …
BlackBerry PlayBook landing in the U.K. on June 16th, pre-orders start now
RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook will make its U.K debut on June 16th. The 7-inch QNX-powered tablet will be available from a number of retailers, including Phones …
Barnes & Noble making ‘special announcement’ during May 24th press event
We just received an invite from Barnes & Noble for a press event that’s being held in New York City on Tuesday, May 24th. We …
HTC Puccini to bring 10-inch form factor, LTE to AT&T?
Chinese blog 911Sniper has uncovered evidence of a new, HTC tablet with a 10-inch form factor. Being called the HTC Puccini, the Android 3.0.1 slate …
