Market research firm ABI Research predicts that tablet shipment is expected to reach 200 million units by end of 2014, which will mark a 20 percent increase in sales for the year. The report also stated it’s the developing markets that will be adding to the numbers this year, given the saturation that the more matured markets have already reached. As such, the bulk of new … [Read more...] about Next Wave of Tablet Growth to be Fueled by Developing Markets
Ramos to Launch Android/Windows i10 Pro Tablet on March 25
Microsoft and Google may not approve Windows and Android dual booting devices at the moment, but that isn't stopping Ramos from launching such a tablet, as the Ramos i10 Pro is designed to dual boot Windows 8.1 and Android Jelly Bean 4.2. The tablet will be powered by the Intel Z3740D Bay Trail chip, matched up with a 2 GB RAM along with 32 GB internal memory. The 10.1 inch … [Read more...] about Ramos to Launch Android/Windows i10 Pro Tablet on March 25
Dolby Atmos Surround Sound to Launch on Tablets
Tablets have always been pegged as one of the best devices for personal entertainment, but it’s surprising how many of these offer just ordinary levels of sound quality. The explanation usually stems from lack of adequate space to fit a speaker big enough to offer decent levels of sound. Now, surround sound pioneer Dolby has taken it upon themselves to set things right. The … [Read more...] about Dolby Atmos Surround Sound to Launch on Tablets
Pebble Sold a Staggering 400,000 Units in 2013
Pebble is off to a solid start, if the over 400,000 smartwatches it sold in 2013 is any indication. Â Unofficial estimates put revenues earned at an impressive $60 million, something that is expected to double by the end of the year.One of the factors leading tothe success of Pebble is the robust development team comprised of 1,200 developers who continue to make and refine … [Read more...] about Pebble Sold a Staggering 400,000 Units in 2013
Medium Launches Read-Only App For iPhone
Medium, the popular blogging platform has made its iOS debut today.  The app is fairly simple and users can read articles from the site. After signing in, the app presents you with a list of stories based on what's popular and what you have already chosen to follow from the main website. It tells you about how long it will take to read each story, and if you get bored partway … [Read more...] about Medium Launches Read-Only App For iPhone
New PlayBook Update in the Works, BlackBerry Bridge Update Available
BlackBerry is reported to have come up with an update to its Bridge app but, it’s not expected to be an extensive update. The last news of an update to the BlackBerry Bridge was late February when a minor update to fix a notification issue was released. It’s not yet known what this latest update is about.However, in what should be even more exciting news for current … [Read more...] about New PlayBook Update in the Works, BlackBerry Bridge Update Available
PODG eBooks Now Available on Flipkart in India
Publish On Demand Global (PODG) today announced a partnership with Flipkart.com to offer all digital content from PODG networks for sale in India. The deal allows PODG to tap into the vast market of English speakers in India. The deal was finalized during the Word Book Fair held in New Delhi a few weeks ago.“It has been three weeks since we left Delhi and our books are … [Read more...] about PODG eBooks Now Available on Flipkart in India
Apple Re-launches iPad 4 as Replacement For iPad 2, Priced $399
The old iPad 2 has reached the end of the road, three years its March 2011 launch, but its void is going to be filled by the more recent but not the latest iPad 4. Interestingly, this will be akin to a re-launch of the iPad 4, which was launched in November 2012 before being replaced by the latest iPad Air in October 2013. According to Apple, the iPad 4 will serve as the new … [Read more...] about Apple Re-launches iPad 4 as Replacement For iPad 2, Priced $399
The Rise of the Smartwatch: Google, LG, Moto 360
Google is going in for a no holds barred approach to the smart wearable segment, which the giant has claimed as the next hot zone, high stakes battleground for all the biggest tech companies. To that end, Google has come up with an Android smartwatch concept. Dubbed Android Wear, it will no doubt spur companies to develop smartwatches based on the Google OS. The manufacturers … [Read more...] about The Rise of the Smartwatch: Google, LG, Moto 360
Leaked iOS 8 Screenshots Reveals New Healthbook App
Apple is tipped to launch iOS 8 at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) scheduled this June though there already is a sneak peek of what’s in store with the next upgrade thanks to a leak from Chinese site Weibo. As revealed in the leaked screenshots, there is going to be at least two new OSX apps – Preview and TextEdit – that will make its debut in the mobile OS. Both of … [Read more...] about Leaked iOS 8 Screenshots Reveals New Healthbook App
FireFox For Windows 8 Project Axed Due to Low Demand
Mozilla has announced they have put an end to the Firefox for Windows 8 project just weeks of launching the beta version because there just aren’t enough testers who volunteered to test the new touch-friendly Metro avatar of Firefox. Mozilla also stated they are not going to risk launching what could be a buggy version of the browser. This applies to only the touch screen … [Read more...] about FireFox For Windows 8 Project Axed Due to Low Demand
Amazon Issues New Update For its Kindle App For Android
Amazon has come up with an update to its Kindle app for Android. The update doesn't introduce any new fancy features but brings about some interesting enhancements to the existing set up. The changes include the introduction of several new fonts to choose from, along with easy access to the table of contents when reading a particular book. The update also promises faster cover … [Read more...] about Amazon Issues New Update For its Kindle App For Android
Asus Transformer Book Duet Axed Due to Pressure from Microsoft and Google
The Transformer Book Duet was designed to offer the best of both worlds, Android and Windows. The device was first shown off at CES in Las Vegas and became one of the new computers that people started to obsess about.  Apparently, Google and Microsoft were not consenting bedfellows and made Asus cancel the device.The Book Duet  Transformer hybrid laptop and tablet concept … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Book Duet Axed Due to Pressure from Microsoft and Google
Microsoft Establishing an Internal Date on Office for iOS
Microsoft is believed to be in a position of unleashing its popular productivity suite, the MS Office across iOS platform any day now. Experts predicts it’s no longer a matter of if, but when.  Microsoft stands the risk of losing market share of its Office software suite. The scenario in some ways is akin to BlackBerry holding on to making its BBM  to rival platforms for fear … [Read more...] about Microsoft Establishing an Internal Date on Office for iOS