The iPad Mini has made it past FCC regulations, which means it has been certified for regular everyday use in the US. Both the new Apple tablet devices have been granted approval in their "singular WiFi and dual cellular editions." What this means is that the iPad Mini has been approved in its Wi-Fi only mode as well as for worldwide "HSPA+, EV-DO, and LTE coverage." The … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Mini, iPad 4 Clears FCC
The Amazon Kindle Touch Is Phased Out
The old makes way for the new, or so the saying goes, and it seems to be ringing true for the Kindle Touch. The Kindle Paperwhite is Amazon's current flagship e-reader and it is proving to be one of the bestsellers. Amazon is already hard pressed to keep up with the demand, so much so that there is already a demand backlog that ranges from 4 to 6 weeks. With the holiday … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle Touch Is Phased Out
Top Tablet PC News — October 23, 2012
Dell Windows 8 TabletThe new Dell tablets running Windows 8 and Windows RT are now up for pre-order. The Dell XPS 10 running Windows RT and based on Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 chip has a starting price of $499.99. What you get at that price is a 10.1 inch device with 1366 x 768 pixel density, 32 GB of storage, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. The tablet will also come pre-loaded with … [Read more...] about Top Tablet PC News — October 23, 2012
Google Nexus Tablet – Forthcoming Releases
The Nexus 7 has provided Google with just the kind of start that the online search giant had set out to achieve. With some solid sales figures to its credit (although exact figures are yet to be made public), it’s now time for Google to further consolidate its position in the tablet market, and it aims to do so with a slew of new launches. This comprises of a mixed bag that … [Read more...] about Google Nexus Tablet – Forthcoming Releases
Top Tablet PC News – Weekend Edition – October 20th 2012
A 32 GB version of the Nexus 7 has been doing the rounds of the web (with occasional stops at various tech sites), though Google does not seem to be in a hurry to acknowledge the existence of such a thing. In fact, Google seemed unconcerned even when a Nexus 7 buyer in Japan was sold the yet unofficial 32 GB version. However, the online search giant has lined up an event on Oct … [Read more...] about Top Tablet PC News – Weekend Edition – October 20th 2012
Top Tablet PC News – October 18th 2012
Among the top tablet news of the day, the one that has been attracting a lot of attention is a Nexus 7 variant that would cost a measly $99. This is a new low for tablet costs after Amazon first popularized the $199 price tag with the first gen Kindle Fire. While Amazon bettered that with a $149 price tag on the new refurbished Kindle Fire, Google’s attempt will be a new … [Read more...] about Top Tablet PC News – October 18th 2012
Tablet PC News Roundup
The biggest tablet news right now is the Surface tablet's pricing. It starts at a decent $499, which may be disappointing for those who perhaps were hoping for the device to be priced at $199. For $499, what you get is the basic 32 GB version of Surface RT, sans the keypad, while the tablet and keypad combo has been priced $599. The top of the line version with 64 GB storage … [Read more...] about Tablet PC News Roundup
Microsoft Surface Ad Released
We all know the Microsoft Surface tablets are scheduled for an Oct 26 launch and preparations to introduce the device on to the big stage are already afoot. An advertisement blitzkrieg is a surety and there are reports of that having kicked off already. Microsoft is reported to have set a budget of 400 million to promote the Surface tablets, while a whopping 1.5 to 1.8 billion … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Ad Released
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and the Limitations It Brings
The Kindle Paperwhite might be among the top selling ebook readers right now, though it is not without its share of shortcomings. In an impressively honest development, Amazon has posted a disclaimer citing all the areas where the Paperwhite has been found wanting in its abilities.To begin with, and what can also be termed as the single biggest consumer grouse against the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and the Limitations It Brings
Rockstand eBook App Launched at Frankfurt Book Fair
Rockstand is the newest ebook reading app that readers can look forward to checking out. The app is currently compatible with the Android, iOS, and Windows platform, though representatives have stated that the company wishes to expand its reach to other operating systems like Blackberry as well in the future.Mr Praveen Rajpal, CEO, handygo Technologies Pvt Ltd said: "We are … [Read more...] about Rockstand eBook App Launched at Frankfurt Book Fair
Amazon Continues with Its No Profit Policy with Sales of the Kindle Fire HD and Paperwhite
It has been a tried and tested strategy at Amazon to sell the hardware at cost (or even less) and then make money through the content that users buy from the expansive ecosystem. It's not surprising the company is keeping the same strategy for its latest devices, the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kindle Fire HD."We want to make money when people use our devices, not when people … [Read more...] about Amazon Continues with Its No Profit Policy with Sales of the Kindle Fire HD and Paperwhite
New Update For Jelly Bean Released
There is a new update for Jelly Bean which changes its designation to Android 4.1.2 from the 4.1.1 it currently is. However, before anyone get's too excited with expectations of new feature additions and such, Google's chief release engineer Jean-Baptiste Queru has stated the update as a minor one with performance enhancements and stability as it primary objective. Then there … [Read more...] about New Update For Jelly Bean Released
Douglas County Libraries New iOS App Allows In-App Purchases
Douglas County Libraries has come up with a new iOS app with the unique ability of allowing in-app purchases while most of its peers force users to do the same via a browser. The app is also easy to use though the fact that is based on Adobe’s Digital Rights Management technology does dampen things a bit as this limits the use of the app in a limited number of devices. Of … [Read more...] about Douglas County Libraries New iOS App Allows In-App Purchases