By Brandon Russell |
Not only is Canonical working on getting Ubuntu for smartphones ready for consumers, but a tablet-optimized version in in the plans as well. The company put up a teaser on its website on Monday, pointing to an announcement on Feb. 19—the same day HTC is…
By Todd Haselton |
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is hardly a secret at this point. We’ve already seen leaked images and Samsung even treated us to a massive model of it in one of its promotional images. We’re expecting to hear the full details during Mobile World Congress,…
By Maximum PC |
iFixIt’s teardown of the Surface Pro reveals that it’s even more difficult to service than Apple’s iPad. Our diabolical friends at iFixIt gave Microsoft’s Surface Pro notebook/tablet the teardown treatment, and as always, they documented the surgery with plenty of pics every step of the way. It’s a given that…
By Brandon Russell |
Archos has three new affordable tablets that, on paper, actually sound quite excellent. If you’re in the market and want alternatives to devices like the Kindle Fire, Nexus 7, iPad mini, or even then Nexus 10, Archos’s new “Platinum Range” might be something to consider.…
By Todd Haselton |
Samsung’s expected to announce the Galaxy Note 8.0 during Mobile World Congress at the end of this month, but we’ve already seen it. We think, anyway. The sharp eyes over at SammyHub just pointed out that an image of the new red Galaxy Note 10.1 actually had a…
By Todd Haselton |
Microsoft’s Surface RT and Surface with Windows 8 Pro tablets currently have 10.6-inch displays, but that doesn’t mean Microsoft isn’t interested in going smaller. The company’s chief financial officer Peter Klein said that it’s actually very possible for Microsoft to release smaller Windows Surface tablets,…
By Sean P. Aune |
Toshiba has announced the REGZA AT501 tablet, but it leaves a lot to be desired at its price point. Announced for the Japanese market at a price of ¥40,000 (approx. $424 USD), the new REGZA AT501 features a 10.1-inch screen (1280×800 IPS), Android 4.1 Jelly…
By Todd Haselton |
Samsung recently released a garnet red version of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, and now it’s following up with a new Galaxy Note 10.1 in the same hue just in time for Valentine’s Day. (It’s tomorrow, so don’t forget to pick up the flowers). The…
By Brandon Russell |
Microsoft’s Surface Pro, which just recently went on sale, has been a hard item to come by thus far. Whether that’s because of low supply or huge demand—it sounds like a bit of both—remains to be seen. However, the device should become available soon. Like…
By Jon Rettinger |
Pro. One word—three simple letters—in Microsoft’s Surface lineup makes an enormous difference. Where the Surface RT faltered, Microsoft is hoping the Pro model can be the Windows 8 device we’ve been waiting for all along. This is a braver example of where the tablet/PC markets…
By Todd Haselton |
You’re probably familiar with the ongoing spec wars in the tech space. Is a 13-megapixel camera better than a 5-megapixel shooter? What about a quad-core processor versus a dual-core chip? It all depends on the internals, the sensors and the inner workings of every part.…
By Todd Haselton |
Whether your like Apple or not, the company has very clearly stirred up the tech industry with several innovations over the past several years. It totally revamped and spurred a revolution in the smartphone market with the iPhone. It did so again in the tablet…
By Todd Haselton |
We’ve already seen leaked press shots and even an unboxing of the Asus MemoPad 10, but now the tablet is official. Contrary to popular belief, the device is being marketed under an entirely different name, at least in Thailand where it was recently introduced as…
By Todd Haselton |
Mobile World Congress, the global trade show focused primarily around mobile phones and tablets, kicks off at the end of February. We’ll have our boots on the ground bringing you the latest news from Nokia, Samsung, Asus, HTC and dozens of other firms. Plenty of…
By Brandon Russell |
Microsoft’s Surface RT was the gadget of 2012—not the best, nor most popular. But it was hugely exciting thanks to its incredible design and divergent approach to software. It didn’t quite usher in the future—there’s still unfulfilled potential—but it certainly shows that an exciting segment…
By Brandon Russell |
When Samsung releases the Galaxy Note 8.0, it should arrive in three iterations: Wi-Fi-only, Wi-Fi + 3G and Wi-Fi + 3G + LTE. And, according to Bluetooth SIG information, the devices will at the very least arrive in Europe. Of course, we’d expect such a…
By Brandon Russell |
One analyst believes Google will turn its back on NVIDIA and make nice with Qualcomm for the next Nexus 7. Pacific Crest analyst Michael McConnell on Thursday claimed the search giant will favor the Snapdragon S4 Pro because Qualcomm is willing to offer a banging deal,…
By Sean P. Aune |
Do you find yourself using your tablet and/or smartphone to do tasks you once did on your computer? You are very definitely not alone. According to a new report from the NPD Group research firm, computer owners are spending more and more time with their…
By Brandon Russell |
In addition to the company’s Touch and Type covers for Surface, Microsoft is entertaining the idea of much more interesting accessories. During a Surface AMA on Reddit Wednesday, the company hinted that a keyboard with built-in battery might be on the way, or possibly some…
By Sean P. Aune |
Just how big will the iPad 5 be when it arrives this year? These renders give you some idea of what to expect. The folks over at MacRumors teamed up with the folks over at CiccareseDesign to come up with some pretty convincing renders. All of the…
By Ron Duwell |
Although already available for the iPhone for the longest time, a new patch updating the iOS version of Steam Mobile will now make the popular video game digital distribution network available with an edition for the iPad. Valve’s world renowned service, which peaks at roughly…
By Sean P. Aune |
Right on schedule, Apple has released the fourth generation iPad with a 128GB memory option. Announced last week by Apple, after much speculation had already circulated, the 128GB version of the fourth generation iPad is now a reality. The new option for the popular tablet…
By Todd Haselton |
Nokia has been hinting that it’s interested in developing a tablet for over a year now (the company even confirmed it at one point) and the company’s CEO just gave yet another reminder that such a move is on the company’s radar. Speaking with AFR recently,…
By Todd Haselton |
Asus announced its 7-inch MeMo Pad tablet on Jan. 13 when it gave us a quick overview of the device and when to expect it (in just a few months), but we haven’t had a chance to play with one just yet. In the meantime,…
