Leading up to the launch of the new tablet, rumors were circulating that the new device would have a screen with resolution more lifelike than the human eye; enhanced capabilities that would make the need for real friends obsolete; and come in various sizes to meet the needs of every living soul on the planet.
Apple’s decision to include LTE in its latest iPad device was the first serious move by the consumer electronics giant into the world of mobile broadband and could have a significant impact on the uptake of services that have so far been more a...
If a picture is worth a thousand words, Apple's decision to invest in the new iPad's graphics capability is a smart decision. "Images will be fantastic," says semiconductor analyst Linley Gwennap. "Apple really did invest in the graphics side so the quad-core graphics will...
Apple (AAPL) finally set the record straight on its latest iPad device, with a majority of pre-launch predictions falling flat as usual. The new model, dubbed the “New iPad,” will begin shipping on March 16.
Apple’s new tablet device will look very similar on the...
The rumor mills seem to be running overtime in cranking out news Apple iPad related. This includes the name for the device (iPad 3? How original), specifications (faster, smaller, bigger) and release dates (tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, never).
The iPad will remain on sale in Shanghai for now, after a local court denied efforts by China's Proview to force retailers to remove the tablets from their stores. Proview, which makes computer monitors, is fighting Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in courts all over China...
Reports that Foxconn will make the next version of Amazon's popular e-reader are gaining credence as chinatimes.com reported that Amazon is finalizing a deal with the Taiwanese manufacturing giant. Foxconn has been under fire for abusive labor practices at the plant in China where...
Amid reports that Apple's newest iPad will launch next month, Samsung is unveiling its Galaxy Tab 2, set to go on sale about the exact same time. Samsung says the new tablet will launch around the world next month, starting in the United Kingdom....
Microsoft Windows is the software language of choice for business, and the Redmond company is making sure that language translates to tablets. The company says key Windows applications will run on tablets powered by ARM-based chips, the processors that power most tablets and smartphones...
Almost exactly a year after the late Steve Jobs returned from a medical leave to unveil the iPad 2, Apple (AAPL) could be introducing the next version of its blockbuster tablet. All Things Digital is reporting that Apple will debut the new tablet at...
Companies are embracing the "consumerization" phenomenon and addressing “bring your own device” policies to accommodate younger employees and attract the best new recruits. However, although iPhones and iPads have been synonymous with the consumerization of IT, they are far from alone in driving the...
The concerns of healthcare IT executives trying to meet the demands of supporting consumer-grade computing devices are growing. A study -- conducted by BizTechReports and published as a white paper by Panasonic (download here)-- found major operational issues for media tablets in healthcare, with...
AT&T Mobility (T) stirred up the market late yesterday announcing changes to its mobile data plans that increases both the cost and yield of those packages.
The carrier said that its formerly entry-level data package that provided 250 megabytes of data for $15 per month...
One of the biggest stories of 2012 will be whether anyone credibly challenges Apple and Google in mobile phones and the apps, content and services ecosystems that support them. Time is running out for Microsoft and RIM to convert consumers upgrading from featurephones; stealing subscribers away from iOS and Android will be an even more difficult task.
Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs us the wrong way....
The company that manufactures the Apple iPad will start manufacturing in Brazil, said the Science and Technology Minister Aloizio Mercadante. Yesterday the Brazilian government reported that president Dilma Rousseff had a meeting with Foxconn president Terry Gou. The company expects to invest an estimated...
Last week, the mobile industry lost a great hero and villain with the passing of a single person, Steve Jobs. Companies like Apple and Pixar have toppled industry leaders in their respective markets by delivering disruptive user experiences that raised the expectations of consumers...
Reuters | August 31, 2011 | Liana Baker, Nicola Leske
Sony Corp took the wraps off its long-awaited tablets on Wednesday with price tags that could hurt the company's chances to compete for the No. 2 spot in the tablet market.
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Reuters | August 31, 2011 | Liana Baker, Nicola Leske
Sony Corp took the wraps off its long-awaited tablets on Wednesday with price tags that could hurt the company's chances to compete for the No. 2 spot in the tablet market.
Read the full article here...
Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.In less than 200 words, CEO Steve Jobs rocked the tech world with a sudden yet not...
Apple Inc. is expected to increase its iPad shipments at a rapid clip, according to IHS iSuppli. Tablet shipments are expected to rise to 60 million units worldwide in 2011, marking a 245.9% jump from 17.4 million in 2010, the firm calculated.At the time...
Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs us the wrong way....
Not too long ago we heard some evidence that eReaders - specifically Barnes & Noble's Nook Color - were being snapped up by the world's womenfolk. Now according to some official numbers from Nielsen, women are buying almost two thirds (61%) of all eReaders sold.
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