Category: Tablet
BlackBerry boss predicts death of the tablet by 2018, keeps schtum on the PlayBook
It seems as though the early success of the keyboard-packing Q10 handset has gone to the head of BlackBerry boss Thorsten Heins. The CEO of the struggling mobile phone company has predicted the death of the tablet, saying that the…
iPad Mini 2 facing launch delays due to Retina display says analyst, may land 2014
The iPad Mini 2 is facing launch delays due to production issues relating to the high-resolution Retina display. That's according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the same industry watcher that's hinted at Haswell processor MacBook Pro models launching at…
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 officially revealed, plays it safe with specs
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 has gone official, with the South Korean tech giant confirming the specs of their upcoming Android tablet. And rather than wowing with top-notch specs, it looks more like a safe approach to compete against cheap…
Toshiba Portégé Z10t detachable ultrabook / tablet hybrid on the way
Looking to court business users who need both a laptop and a tablet, can't be bothered packing both into their neat little briefcases, Toshiba are preparing to launch the Portégé Z10t, an 11.6-inch detachable ultrabook/tablet hybrid. Running Windows 8 with…
Windows 8 inspired a Windows tablet surge, says research firm
Though Microsoft remain tight-lipped over just how many Surface tablets they've managed to flog around the world, new research from analytics firm Strategy Analytics suggests that the company's Windows 8 software has at least inspired consumers to take a punt…
Xbox SmartGlass now available in the US to Kindle Fire tablets through Amazon Appstore
After a long old wait, Microsoft's Xbox SmartGlass application is now available to Amazon's range of Kindle Fire tablets. Working in tandem with an Xbox 360 console, Xbox SmartGlass offers a second-screen complimentary experience to the mega-popular gaming machine, including…
ASUS Fonepad UK pre-orders now open ahead of 26 April release date
Pre-orders on the gigantic 7-inch ASUS Fonepad phone/tablet hybrid have now opened in the UK. Carphone Warehouse, Amazon and Sainsbury's will each be selling the Fonepad, priced at £179.99, due for release on the 26th April. First revealed back at…
Microsoft working on 7-inch Surface tablet
It's been a relatively slow start for Microsoft's Surface tablets, but that doesn't mean the Redmond company's enthusiasm for the line has been dimmed. According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, the company are working on a…
PC shipments continue to slide as tablets and smartphone sales soar
PC shipments worldwide continue to slide in the wake of the tablet and smartphone revolution, with the first quarter of 2013 seeing only 76.3 million machines ship, resulting in the PC market's biggest ever decline. IDC, which has tracked PC…
Alleged iPad 5 bezel leak hints at iPad Mini influence on new tablet
Did you like the thin-bezel stylings of the iPad Mini? Well you better have, as it seems Apple is rolling out that look across its next-generation full-size iPad offerings. That's what's been suggested by a spyshot of what's apparently a…
