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Nexus 7 3G Reportedly In Production, To Ship In Around Six Weeks
The Google-branded Nexus 7 tablet made by Asus is one of the hottest Android tablets currently available on the market. It has a low price and the latest version of Google's mobile operating system, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, as well as the promise of timely updates in the future.
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Lenovo Updates Lineup for Windows 8: What's New On The IdeaPad Front?
The IFA trade show in Berlin has been a busy week for product announcements, with all the major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) unveiling and launching new tablets, smartphones, laptops and gadgets. Lenovo joined the party with its lineup of products, including three new IdeaPad laptops designed for budget-conscious customers looking for an Ultrabook-like device without the steep price tag of Ultrabooks.
ASUS Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT: New Windows 8 Tablets Launched
The Taiwanese company ASUS rolled out its two new Windows 8 tablets, which were previously unveiled at Computex in June 2012. The ASUS Vivo Tab and ASUS Vivo Tab RT, formerly known as the ASUS Tablet 810 and ASUS Tablet 600 respectively, are expected to hit the shelves in October.
iPad Mini Evidence May Lay In Instapaper's Device Stats
Instapaper developer Marco Arment may have found evidence of the rumored iPad Mini, a smaller and cheaper version of Apple's market-leading tablet. Arment found signs indicating that two new iPad 2 models have been accessing his app, and the models may be the much-rumored new tablet.
iOS 6: App Store Redesign Hints Towards Chomp Acquisition
The latest version of the iOS 6 beta includes a redesign of Apple's App Store, which has been compared to the design of Apple-acquired app search engine Chomp. The two big features are the reinclusion of Genius, the app and music recommendation service, and changes to the way apps display in search results.
Walmart Tests iPhone App Checkout Feature
Wal-Mart Stores Inc is testing a system that would allow shoppers to scan items using their iPhones and then pay at a self-checkout counter, a move that could trim checkout times and slash costs for retailers.
Apple Targets More Samsung Products in Patent Suit
Seeking to capitalize on a major legal victory over its rival Samsung Electronics Ltd, Apple Inc has asked a federal court in a separate case to find that four additional Samsung products, including the Galaxy S III, infringe Apple's patents.
U.S., Canadian Zoos Use Apps to Teach Apes
Humans aren't the only species on the planet with a penchant for electronic gadgets. Zookeepers across the United States and Canada are discovering that apes also get excited about apps.
Samsung Series 9 Prototype Challenges Apple's High-Resolution Retina Display: 2560x1440 On Matte Display
The IFA convention has made for an interesting week in the tech world, with all sorts of exciting devices and announcements. In an unusually shy and descrete manner, Samsugn has smuggled in a super-high-resolution Ultrabook at IFA, aiming to match Apple’s high-resolution Retina display.
Microsoft Surface RT vs ASUS Vivo Tab RT: Battle Of The Windows 8 Tablets
With popular tablet makers launching a gamut of devices, enthusiasts have much reason to rejoice. Microsoft recently unveiled its Surface tablets - Surface Pro and Surface RT. Joining in the race of Windows 8 powered tablets is ASUS, one of the top 5 tablet makers, who launched its Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 With 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED Display And S-Pen Support Unveiled
Samsung took the IFA 2012 by storm when it announced the Galaxy Note 2, the company's latest superphone with a massive 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display that is bound to capture the eyes of many.
Amazon's Revamped Kindle Fire To Ignite The Tablet World
Rumors previously indicated that Amazon will unleash a 10-inch tablet, making inroads into the larger tablet domain. However, a recent report from CNET suggests that Amazon will instead launch two new redesigned version of its 7-inch Kindle Fire.
New Kindle Fire To Feature Nokia Navigation, Not Google Maps – Report
Amazon is joining forces with Nokia to offer mapping services in its new Kindle Fire lineup, according to an exclusive Reuters report citing "two people familiar with the situation." The partnership may surprise consumers, considering that the original Kindle Fire runs on a customized version of Google's Android, and many expected the tablet to run Google Maps. However, while Kindle Fire users can access Google Maps via the Web browser, it is not an integrated app.
