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Archos: five Android tablets and media players

Published on: 2nd September, 2010

Archos has almost entirely modernized its device line by bringing five new Android-based models. They will all ship with the version 2.2 of Android and Flash 10.1 and will support tethering as well as hotspot sharing on the 3G devices. They have minimum specifications in common like the use of an ARM Cortex A8 processor [...]

Gartner says netbook market share go on falling due to tablets

Published on: 2nd September, 2010

It is likely that netbook market share keeps falling mainly due to tablets and this could last a few years, according to a study by Gartner. The portables have lost market share during the first two quarters of this year and they are supposed to be on a long slide leading to a drop to [...]

News Corp. expected to allow TV show rentals for 99 cents

Published on: 2nd September, 2010

According to LA Times, the TV shows’ future on iTunes and perhaps the future of TV itself depend on the decision News Corp. will make whether or not to back Apple to offer 99 cent show rentals. The TV rental industry has been wrestling with Apple’s initiative for several weeks, because although expected to generate [...]

Staples stores get Amazon’s Kindle this fall

Published on: 1st September, 2010

On August 31, 2010, Staples declared that it would be the second US retailer to sell the third-generation of Kindle. The office store will bring the six-inch Wi-Fi and 3G variants of the Kindle, but also the Kindle DX. The company plans to stock the hardware too and offer users a chance to try the [...]

Android brought to MP3 players through Philips GoGear Connect

Published on: 1st September, 2010

Philips has unveiled the possibly first full-fledged and globally available, Android-based media player. Providing full Android and access to Android Market and Google Maps, the GoGear Connect focuses on media applications. Some phone-like features are also built-in, by using a camera and the option of synchronizing wireless media over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
The Dutch company aims [...]

Sources claim that Apple’s new iPod nano will not dislocate shuffle

Published on: 1st September, 2010

Some people who are familiar with Apple’s plans claim that the sixth-generation Nano will not force the Shuffle out of the maker’s iPod product line. According to AppleInsider, the size of the new Nano will most likely shrink considerably; it will be a little larger than a 1.7-inch display (probably a touchscreen). In fact, the [...]

Orange France may be working on an Android-powered tablet

Published on: 1st September, 2010

According to a Twitter post, the French wireless provider Orange, is currently working on launching a new Android-powered tablet, which will also benefit from a 3G data connection. Orange’s device will most probably be priced at the equivalent of $318 if purchased without a data plan, or almost $127 if on contract. Even if who [...]

Comprehensive iPhone insurance offered by Worth Ave Group

Published on: 1st September, 2010

Worth Ave Group is undoubtedly a top competitor among companies that offer insurance as well as warranty coverage for Apple’s iPhones. It offers, at only a fraction of the prices AT&T and Best Buy charge for extended warranties, a very comprehensive and flexible insurance, one of the most appreciated. While traveling, enrolees benefit from full [...]

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab may only get 100K units per month

Published on: 1st September, 2010

According to part suppliers, despite the fact that Samsung’s Galaxy Tab has been setup as an iPad rival, the maker may have modest ambitions for the tablet. They have estimated for DigiTimes that the initial production for Samsung’s Android tablet sits at 100,000 units per month, which means less than a tenth of Apple’s sales [...]

Apple event focused on new music discovery in iTunes, with 60-second samples possible

Published on: 1st September, 2010

Apple’s event scheduled for September 1st may significantly focus on new music discovery in iTunes. A major component of this event may be associated with the “music discovery experience”. Other details have not been provided, but it is expected that song samples will be doubled to a full minute.
Samples have been settled on 30-second length [...]

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