Acer has already made it clear they are aiming for a larger slice of the tablet pie in 2013. The company has also stated its Iconia B1 tablet targeted at the budget segment is important towards achieving that. With that in mind, Acer launched a slightly enhanced model of the budget tablet with 16 GB of storage at the on-going MWC. The rest of the specs continues to be the same … [Read more...] about Acer 16 GB Iconia B1 Tablet Launched at the MWC
Tablet PC and E-notebook News
Google Reportedly Developing Music Streaming Service
Spotify, the online music streaming company, might soon have a new competitor in Google. The search giant is reported to have already initiated talks with several music publishers to give shape to a music streaming service for Android. Google is said to have something similar with its YouTube video site that is also reported to be in negotiations with music companies for … [Read more...] about Google Reportedly Developing Music Streaming Service
Tool to Run Legacy Windows Apps on Microsoft Surface RT Emerges
While it has become clear that the Surface RT has failed to deliver on the initial hype and hoopla surrounding it, it's no secret that the device was let down by its software though it excelled on the hardware front. The lack of apps compatible with Windows RT together with its inability to run legacy Windows apps (hundreds of thousands of which already exists in the system) … [Read more...] about Tool to Run Legacy Windows Apps on Microsoft Surface RT Emerges
Asus 10 Inch MeMO Pad Tablet Will Go on Sale in Taiwan from Feb 25th
Asus has stated it will begin selling the 10 inch MeMO Pad Smart ME301 in Taiwan on February 25th. The tablet will be priced NT$11,900 in local currency, which converts to around US$402. However, will probably drop for the US, since electronic goods generally come cheap in that part of the world, though, Asus has not revealed when it plans to launch the MeMO Pad in the … [Read more...] about Asus 10 Inch MeMO Pad Tablet Will Go on Sale in Taiwan from Feb 25th
Rumor: Apple Might Launch iPad 5 in Q3 2013
Taiwan based research firm TrendForce has stated Apple might be readying its fifth generation iPad for a launch in Q3 2013. Also, the new iPad 5 will come with several new features which will mark its first complete overhaul since it was launched almost three years ago. These include a thin bezel design that Apple introduced in the iPad Mini along with the incorporation of … [Read more...] about Rumor: Apple Might Launch iPad 5 in Q3 2013
Tablet Sales Increase by 78% in 2012
We all know the tablet segment is booming and the juggernaut is showing every sign of devouring everything that comes its way, including the notebook and desktop segments. But just how big is the segment? Research firm IDC has some answers. IDC stated tablet PCs have made up 10.7% of the total smart connected devices segment that comprises of smartphones, portables, and … [Read more...] about Tablet Sales Increase by 78% in 2012
26% of Canadians Use a Tablet PC
Tablet PCs make for the youngest segment in the computing scene, but they are witnessing the most activity right now. Media Technology Monitor has come up with a report that provides insight into tablet usage in Canada. While the report points out the explosive growth in the usage of tablet device in the last few years, what has become evident is the overwhelming majority of … [Read more...] about 26% of Canadians Use a Tablet PC
Sesame Street Apps Make their Way to the Kindle Fire
Sesame Workshop, the creators of dynamic children's content for a variety of media, have now introduced a number of their children's interactive book apps for the Kindle Fire. Three of the titles, Elmo Loves 123s, Another Monster at the End of This Book, and Potty Time with Elmo, can now be found in the Amazon App Store, enabled for its Android device. All three titles are … [Read more...] about Sesame Street Apps Make their Way to the Kindle Fire
iPad Mini Display Production Increased and Next Gen Display Being Developed
Apple for the first time has been able to come to terms with the demand for its iPad Mini device ever since it was launched three months back. All models of the iPad Mini are being shown as ‘In Stock’, a positive development over the 1-3 business days that it took Apple to ship the device so far. This comes on the back of news from Taiwan that AUO has finally managed to up its … [Read more...] about iPad Mini Display Production Increased and Next Gen Display Being Developed
Introducing the Good e-Reader Kids APP Store for Android
Good e-Reader is proud to introduce the only dedicated Android App Store for Kids! This is a standalone Android App that you can install on your smartphone or tablet. We feature thousands of games, art, ebooks, and educational content that is geared specifically for children. This app is perfect for kids ages 1-10 and parents who want a safe place to grab great new … [Read more...] about Introducing the Good e-Reader Kids APP Store for Android