By Ron Duwell |
It’s been five months since the launch of the Nexus 10, and Google has finally made an official accessory for it available through Google Play. The first flip-case comes with “rounded corners” to give it an “ultra-slim fit”. It will be available in two colors:…
By Brandon Russell |
While the PC market continues to flounder, Microsoft needs to find new footing if it wants to keep pace with the competition. Samsung, Apple and others have found great mobile success over the past several years—with both tablet and smartphones—and it’s a sweet spot Microsoft…
By Brandon Russell |
Usually you expect tree debris and other materials littered on U.S. highways, but consumer electronics? Much more rare. The photo you see above is the aftermath of what one Georgia woman experienced while simply driving down the road. Apple’s iPad is so durable that it’s…
By Todd Haselton |
Yesterday a report said that Apple’s iPad 5 will enter production in July or August. Today we’re treated to yet another rumor, and this time it’s a photo of the alleged fifth generation iPad. There’s not much to discern from it, but if you look…
By Adriana Lee |
We can talk leaks, rumors and specs all day long — and we do — but every once in a while, it’s good to step outside the tech industry and see how these devices can have a deep and meaningful impact in the real world.…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple’s manufacturing partners will reportedly begin production of the fifth-generation iPad in July or August, DigiTimes said on Tuesday. Partners include TPK, LG, Sharp, Teijin and Nitto Denko. Apple is also expected to announce its iPhone 5S during the same time period, so it’s possible that…
By Todd Haselton |
Samsung announced that its Galaxy Note 8.0 will launch in the United States on April 11 for $399.99. The tablet will be available from several retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy/Best Buy Mobile, h.h. gregg, Newegg, P.C. Richard & Son, Staples and TigerDirect.com. As we noted in…
By Todd Haselton |
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8.0 recently arrived so we decided to give you an unboxing to take a quick look at the tablet and what’s included when you pick one up. Samsung sent us the 16GB Wi-Fi only model, but a 32GB option and connected options…
By Sean P. Aune |
The Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 looks like it will be hitting this summer in both Wi-Fi and 3G versions, but you had better be a fan of white devices. SamMobile did some sleuthing this weekend and discovered that Samsung is going to be changing up…
By Brandon Russell |
A new report from Gartner announces what we’ve expected for the last year, probably more. PCs sales are falling, and tablets are flying off the shelves that much faster. As a result, Gartner expects tablet shipments to eclipse that of desktops and laptops combined as…
By Adriana Lee |
Whenever tech companies are about to release an updated version of a technology, prices on previous models usually get cut. That makes sense. There’s no better way to make room for the new than to clear the shelves of the old. And that’s why the…
By Brandon Russell |
It only took Apple eight months to introduce a successor to the iPad 3. In Apple time, that’s an incredibly quick turnaround. For all the hoopla made over the iPad 3’s impressive display, many people were miffed about how their cherished tablet was suddenly obsolete.…
By Todd Haselton |
Google is largely expected to unveil its next generation Nexus 7 tablet during its developer conference in May, and a report from Reuters on Wednesday suggests the device will be available to consumers in July. That differs from earlier reports that the tablet will launch in May.…
By Todd Haselton |
The Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 with AT&T 4G LTE will be available beginning on April 5 for $249 with the proper two-year agreement, the carrier announced on Monday. To take advantage of that price you’ll need to purchase the tablet from an AT&T retail store within…
By Todd Haselton |
We published a BlackBerry roadmap over the weekend that suggested BlackBerry has two new smartphones and a new tablet coming down the pipeline. The first new smartphone, aside from the already announced BlackBerry Q10, will launch either in Q4 of this year or Q1 of…
By Todd Haselton |
The United States recently denied Apple a trademark for the “iPad mini”. It might seem bizarre on the surface, especially because the general public is already used to the product name and the device has been on the market for many months now, but BBC said…
By Todd Haselton |
Microsoft recently updated its hardware guidelines for Windows 8 to now support devices with a resolution of 1024 x 768, ZDNET’s Ed Bott discovered. Ultimately, that means we may see smaller displays. Right now Microsoft’s hardware partners need to provide a display with a resolution of 1366…
By Todd Haselton |
Samsung is reportedly working on a new tablet with an 8-inch AMOLED screen that it hopes will compete against the iPad mini 2 and the second generation Nexus 7, SamMobile said on Thursday. Samsung recently announced its Galaxy Note 8.0 (pictured above), but this new tablet would…
By Todd Haselton |
Apple has reportedly cut shipments of the first generation iPad mini in anticipation of a third quarter iPad mini 2 launch, according to a recent report published by DigiTimes. The news outlet said parts suppliers revealed that Apple’s shipments are down to 10-12 million units in…
By Brandon Russell |
Similar to Amazon’s fun little X-Ray feature introduced last year, Google is adding “info cards” to its Google Play Movies & TV app. When watching a movie, the new feature will show actor bios and full filmographies with one simple touch, eliminating those “where have…
By Sean P. Aune |
At long last we have a date for when consumers outside of Japan will be able to get their hands on the Xperia Tablet Z. If you live in the U.K., May 20 is your day. Clove listed the Xperia Tablet Z today for £499.20…
By Todd Haselton |
Global shipments of “smart connected devices,” including smartphones, tablets, PCs and notebooks, surpassed 1 billion units shipped last year according to a new report from IDC. The company said total unit shipments increased 29.1 percent over 2011 and that the estimated value of all devices…
By Todd Haselton |
Barnes & Noble said Monday that consumers will soon be able to purchase in-app content on its Nook HD and Nook HD+ products. In-app purchases have been huge revenue generators for Apple and Google, and essentially allow consumers to buy additional content from inside an…
By Brandon Russell |
A fresh rumor suggests Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 3, which we heard about just the other day, will get a Plus iteration complete with high-end specs and eye-pleasing Super AMOLED Full HD display. The news actually isn’t all that surprising, and we know Samsung is capable…
