There were a lot of really great smartphones in 2012, many that pushed the boundaries of what we thought was possible—a sure sign of innovation and forward momentum. We saw the introduction of quad-core devices, phablets, sharper screens, better cameras, and designs that melted our eyes. But, without a doubt, tablets were the more exciting segment of the technology market. We didn’t...
This year is coming to a close and there were plenty of big headlines from Apple, Samsung, Google, Microsoft, Nokia and many other major tech companies. Apple had plenty of major headlines, from the maps fiasco to the introductions of the iPhone 5 and the iPad mini. Despite the introduction of several new products, rumors are still rampant about the Apple TV, a possible smart watch that...
Wow, there were so many leaks that I thought I knew what I was getting into when I picked up the new iPad mini. It's just a smaller iPad, right? Well, not really. Sure, it has a smaller 7.9-inch display, the same software and a similar look than its larger brethren. Until now, however, Apple had not entered the smaller tablet space. In fact, the late Steve Jobs even suggested it would...
Apple announced on Friday morning that it will begin selling the iPhone 5, the fourth generation iPad and the iPad mini in China beginning next month. The fourth generation iPad and the iPad mini will be available on December 7th while the iPhone will be be available a week later on December 14th. The prices are in line with U.S. pricing, too. Apple's fourth generation iPad and iPad...
A new report from ABI Research that suggests Apple's tablet market share fell 14% during the third quarter of this year to an all-time market share low of 55%. Is that bad news for Apple? Are its Android competitors finally catching up? Based on the figures alone, the simple answer is yes. Apple clearly doesn't have as firm a grip as it used to have, especially now that Amazon, Samsung...
The Walking Dead: The Game Episode 5 Some really fantastic games have been released this year but, dare I say, nothing quite as exceptional as The Walking Dead: The Game. This episodic content has consistently challenged players to do the right thing under less than desirable circumstances, making for a gaming experience that truly stands out. This isn’t about blood and guts and gore...
Putting together my holiday gift guide is probably one of the hardest things I do in preparation for the holidays. There are so many awesome things out there, it’s not easy to pick just eight items. But I’ve managed to put together a list of gifts that I think I’d be more than delighted with come Christmas morning — and I think a lot of you would, too. Money is No Object ProTee Golf...
We just swung by Best Buy in New York City and picked up the iPad mini to put it through its paces. The store was already out of the 16GB model, so we picked up a 32GB iPad mini in black and just had a chance to unbox it. We’re immediately impressed by the beautiful design; it’s one of the most gorgeous tablets we’ve ever held in our hand. While competing devices, such as the Nexus 7,...
Apple’s latest tablet offerings will be available for pre-order on Friday, October 26. If this process is anything like past pre-orders, then it will probably go live at midnight PST/3AM EST tonight. Not sure if you should pre-order or just wait for the retail locations to snag your device? We don’t blame you. Midnight to 3 AM (or later) can be a tough timeframe, especially for a school...
Apple just unveiled its fourth generation iPad today, as well as the iPad mini, but it also basically just screwed over anyone who bought an iPad recently. A good friend of mine pinged me yesterday asking if her father, who had just purchased "the new iPad" the day before was going to want to return it. "I honestly don't know," I replied. It was hard advice to give, because we weren't...