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ASUS Fonepad available now for pre-order in the UK

, Apr 12th 2013 Discuss [0]

As expected a few days ago, ASUS has opened up pre-orders for its new Fonepad phone/tablet hybrid in the UK, with availability starting on April 26. You can reserve your own unit right now from Carphone Warehouse, Amazon, or Sainsbury’s for just £179. Of course, this device isn't to be confused with ASUS's PadFone tablet line. Read The Full Story

Computer shipments decline 14% in Q1 says IDC

, Apr 11th 2013 Discuss [0]

The computer market has been taking an absolute beating as more and more consumers opt for mobile devices rather than traditional laptop and desktop computers. Research firm IDC issued a report on the computer industry for Q1 of 2013 this week that illustrates a market in significant decline. The report showed that worldwide shipments of laptops and desktop computers declined 14% in Q1 2013. Read The Full Story

Chrome Beta for Android updates with full-screen mode and improved Omnibox

, Apr 11th 2013 Discuss [0]

Google rolled out a Chrome Beta update yesterday, bringing with it a couple of improvements that have been long-anticipated, and that provide Android users with some much-needed functionality. After updating, Chrome Beta for Android users will have easy full-screen Web browsing and improved search via Omnibox. The update can be grabbed now from the Play Store. Read The Full Story

Microsoft reportedly planning 7-inch line of Surface tablets

, Apr 11th 2013 Discuss [0]

Sources have tipped off The Wall Street Journal about a new line of Surface tablets being produced by Microsoft, these ones measuring in at 7-inches and being slated for production some time towards the end of 2013. Expounding on this was one source who said the 7-inch line of Surface devices is a somewhat knee-jerk reaction by Microsoft, whose plans didn't include them last year, to the popularity of competing 7-inch slates. Read The Full Story

Apple patent suggests convertible MacBooks on the way

, Apr 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

An interesting new patent has made its way through the US patent office, and it suggests that Apple is looking into convertible MacBooks of sorts, showing off the technology in a recent patent application. However, this particular type of convertible laptop with a removable display would boast wireless display technology. Read The Full Story

Apple iPad was released 3 years ago today

, Apr 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

The cellphone may have turned 40 years old today -- just in time for its mid-life crisis, but another product is having a birthday as well, celebrating three years of being on the market. The original Apple iPad was released to the public for the first time exactly three years ago today, on April 3, 2010. Read The Full Story

Wacom releases Bamboo Stylus mini, cute is now in

, Apr 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Wacom makes some pretty great drawing tablets, but they also make several different types of capacitive styli. The company's newest addition to its stylus lineup is the Bamboo Stylus mini, and a small stylus that sits at just 1.85-inches long, and comes with a nifty plug that you can stuff into your device's headphone jack for storage and quick retrieval. Read The Full Story

HP Slate 7 and Sony Xperia Tablet Z delayed [UPDATE]

, Mar 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

We saw some pretty cool stuff at Mobile World Congress this year, and there definitely wasn't a shortage of tablets. Two slates in particular that we got our hands on were the HP Slate 7 and the Sony Xperia Tablet Z. However, you'll be waiting longer than expected, as both tablets have been delayed into June and May, respectively. Read The Full Story

Windows 8 hardware requirement update hints at 7-inch tablet

, Mar 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

A recent change in Microsoft's hardware requirements for Windows 8 is creating a lot of speculation on what Microsoft has planned in the future. Previously, Windows 8 could only run on displays with a resolution of at least 1366x768. However, that requirement has been lowered to only 1024x768, which means that we could see smaller form factors of Windows tablets in the future. Read The Full Story

Google now offering Nexus 7 in India

, Mar 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

In an effort to make its products more widely available across the world, Google has released its ever-popular Nexus 7 tablet in India, just roughly one month after launching Google Play Books in the country. For now, only the 16GB WiFi-only model of the Nexus 7 is available to India customers, at a price of 15,999 rupees (just south of $300). Read The Full Story

Archos GamePad now available in the US for $179

, Mar 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

The Archos GamePad goes all the way back to early December, when the gaming tablet released in Europe, leaving those in the US still yearning for a gaming-specific tablet with physical tactile buttons. However, after seeing a bit of a delay, the tablet is now finally available in the US for just $179. Read The Full Story

American Airlines gets approval for iPad-equipped cockpit

, Mar 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

The Federal Aviation Association announced back in 2011 that it would be rolling out what they call iPad Electronic Flight Bags for use in the cockpit to replace all of the flight manuals and paperwork. Finally, American Airlines is the first airline to get approval for the iPad, and they've given eager minds a chance to take a look at the new system. Read The Full Story
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