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Apple to have iPad 3 display with dual-bar LED

Published on: 12th November, 2011

It seems that Apple’s choice for its iPad 3 display technology has narrowed down, according to recent rumors. Having to choose between two solutions, either a two chips, single LED backlight or two completely separate LED lights, the company may have chosen the latter solution, says Digitimes. It is supposed that backlight designers have solved [...]

Samsung claims Android 4.0 to hit Galaxy Note, Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab next year

Published on: 9th November, 2011

Samsung Italy put an end to doubts after revealing its plans to upgrade the higher-end devices to Android 4.0. Consequently, the Galaxy Note, Galaxy S II, and the Android 3-based tablets from the Tab 7.0 Plus through the Tab 10.1 would be upgraded by the spring of next year. HDBlog.it says that the original Galaxy [...]

Nokia chief says Windows 8 tablets are an interesting opportunity

Published on: 9th November, 2011

Stephen Elop, Nokia’s CEO, said, during an interview at Nokia World, that a Windows 8 tablet would be well received. He did not comment his company’s strategy but told the Financial Times that Microsoft’s desktop operating system was an “interesting opportunity”. Both the new Lumia phones and Windows 8 share the same basic tile-based interface [...]

Rumors say the iPad 3 could have a redesigned Dock Connector

Published on: 8th November, 2011

The iPad 3 may arrive with Apple’s first redesign of the Dock Connector, according to rumors. The design was mentioned to Macotakara. It would be electrically compatible and would still use thirty pins, but it would be considerably smaller. The new version is significantly different compared to the connector of the iPad 2. Further details [...]

Kindle Fire applications: tougher limits set by Amazon

Published on: 3rd November, 2011

The Appstore Developer Portal has been updated to include the requirements on the Kindle Fire, the recently introduced Android seven-inch tablet. The device will ship on November 15, so that all applications are submitted very soon to be sure they are approved and available on the launching day. Some key restrictions are imposed on Fire [...]

Dell reiterates tablets have no effect on PCs in enterprise

Published on: 2nd May, 2011

A few days ago, Dell published a self-conducted study made with the intention of determining companies to stay away from tablets. The results of the study show that only eight percent of workers consider the iPad or any Android tablet as one of the two devices they would want to have. While a similar number [...]

Lenovo to launch 7-inch Android 3.0 tablet in fall

Published on: 2nd May, 2011

It is believed that Lenovo plans more than its ThinkPad tablet for this year. Apart from the existing ThinkPad model, which is badged as “Think Slate”, and the already known LePad, it seems that a seven-inch tablet would appear in the fall. Although the This is my next description obtained was brief enough, it suggested [...]

Sony Ericsson creates controversy with own channel in Android Market

Published on: 2nd May, 2011

Sony Ericsson recently created some controversy by launching its own Android Market brand-specific channel. It contains official applications, recommended titles and also occasional exclusives. The channel will also serve as a sales pitch area and is expected to become a “highlighted market space” for selected developers’ applications. The move will finally limit the functionality of [...]

Sony unveils new Android 3.0 rivals of iPad

Published on: 2nd May, 2011

Sony has presented two of its new tablets running Honeycomb (Android 3.0) and meant to take on the iPad. The first one is only a formal unveiling of a previously leaked device, the 9.4-inch Sony S1, which features a distinctive curved top, with a shape reminding the shape of a folded open magazine. Powered by [...]

Acer’s Iconia Tab A100, designed for women, to be launched in May

Published on: 18th April, 2011

The so long discussed Iconia Tab A100 from Acer could finally be getting close to a release. Part builders have recently said that the smaller Android 3.0 slate could be launched in late April or May. The design benefits from the same Tegra 2 processor and dual cameras as the 10-inch A500, but both a [...]

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