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iPad Mini Could Be A Killer Device: Why?
Apple's launch event for a smaller iPad, dubbed the "iPad Mini," could happen on Oct. 17 if rumors are accurate. This is why the device could be a killer device for Apple.
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Nook HD & HD+ Technology Headed To Windows 8, Including Microsoft Surface
Microsoft's partnership with bookseller Barnes & Noble is bearing fruit, as some of the e-reader technology used in the new Nook HD and HD+ slates will make its way to Windows 8 and a new reading app specifically designed for Windows 8, which is set to launch this month. Barnes & Noble and Microsoft announced their partnership back in April, with Microsoft investing $300 million for a 17.6 percent equity stake in the company.
Windows 8: Analysts Say Microsoft Is Taking Long-Term View On App Development
Analysts are remaining cautious about Windows 8's likelihood of convincing developers to adopt the operating system. Some have suggested that Microsoft is thinking about building quality apps in the long-term, perhaps avoiding immediate impressions at launch.
HP Launches ElitePad 900 Windows 8 Tablet, To Hit The Shelves In January
Hewlett Packard (HP) has unveiled a next-generation Windows 8 tablet, the ElitePad 900, which will hit the shelves in early 2013. The HP ElitePad 900 is touted as an ultra-thin tablet that balances functionality and design.
Nook GlowLight Gets A Price Cut Ahead Of Kindle Paperwhite Shipment
Amazon launched its latest e-reader, Kindle Paperwhite, earlier in September, aimed to compete directly with rival Nook GlowLight. Now Barnes & Noble has reduced the price of its Nook GlowLight just ahead of the shipment date of Kindle Paperwhite on Oct. 1.
Kindle Paperwhite Technology Explained In Simple Amazon Video
Amazon has posted a new YouTube video showing its team of engineers who have worked on the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader, explaining the technology that makes it a top device.
iPad Mini Rumors: New Mock-Up Surfaces On Japanese Blog (Video)
With the iPhone 5 release and the whole iOS 6 maps and Wi-Fi dramas, the iPad Mini has been left in the shadows for a while, but a new video has now surfaced.
Kindle Fire HD 7" vs. NOOK HD: Specs Shootout
Barnes & Noble revealed its new 7-inch tablet, the NOOK HD, on Sept. 25. The NOOK HD is one of the lightest tablets currently available and sports the highest resolution in the 7-inch tablet domain. Loyalists of Amazon have appreciated the recently launched Kindle Fire HD.
AMD & BlueStacks Team Up To Spike Windows 8 With Android Apps
AMD has teamed up with BlueStacks to integrate the startup's App Player technology into the newly launched AMD AppZone, a marketplace that will make more than 500,000 Android apps available to desktop and laptop users.
Apple Apologizes For Maps Fiasco, Recommends Rival Services
Apple CEO Tim Cook apologized Friday, Sept. 28, for the flawed iPhone mapping application the company released last week with iOS 6. Cook reckoned the company "fell short" of meeting expectations, and suggested users try rival map apps until Apple fixes its software.
Sony Tablet S Gets A Taste Of Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Sony has released Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the U.S. version of the Sony Tablet S on Saturday, Sept. 28, adding a significant number of Sony features to the device.
AT&T Reveals Samsung's Latest Line-up: Note 2, Express, Rugby Pro, And LTE Tab 2 10.1
AT&T recently unveiled three Android-powered Samsung smartphones: Galaxy Express, Galaxy Rugby Pro, and the much-awaited Galaxy Note 2. In addition to the smartphones, customers will also find Samsung's tablet Galaxy Tab 2 on offer from the carrier. AT&T announced the addition of Samsung devices to its portfolio on Sept. 28.
Intel Unveils Windows 8 Tablets, Touts New Atom Processor
Intel kicked off its mobile push at a Windows 8 event in San Francisco on Sept. 27, unveiling the 1.8GHz dual-core Atom Z2760, the first chip from its Clover Trail family. The new Atom chip is specifically designed for Windows 8 tablets and hybrid devices, as Intel is pushing to compete with the ARM-based chips currently dominating the smartphone and tablet markets.
