The iPad, now in its third iteration, continues to be the biggest selling tablet device even two years after its launch. While this is not news, survey research firm ChangeWave set out to ascertain what the consumer reaction is towards the ever changing tablet landscape and how firm the iPad's dominion is over the tablet segment. The results are pretty much as we expected, … [Read more...] about Who Is the iPad’s Biggest Competitor? ChangeWave Attempts to Find Out
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Rumor: Amazon to Build 10.1 Inch Kindle Fire Variant, Ad Supported Kindle Fire Coming
Amazon, it seems is more keen to take on the iPad than anything else. At least, that is how industry experts are explaining the latest rumors claiming the online retail giant is more eager to proceed with the development of a 10.1 inch sibling of the Kindle Fire than an 8.9 inch sized device. The Kindle Fire was launched amid much fanfare in the middle of November. The 7 inch … [Read more...] about Rumor: Amazon to Build 10.1 Inch Kindle Fire Variant, Ad Supported Kindle Fire Coming
Amazon Kindle Fire Shipments Plummet in Q1 2012
The Amazon Kindle Fire enjoyed copiously robust sales in the last quarter of 2012 that propelled it into one of the most sought after Android devices. Around 4.8 million Fire tablets were sold in the last few months of 2011 and things have not been the same since. In the first quarter of 2012 shipments have dramatically decreased to only 728k tablets shipped. Research firm … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire Shipments Plummet in Q1 2012
Amazon Finally Allows In-App Purchases for Kindle Fire
Amazon has followed suit from popular ecosystems like Google Play and iOS with the ability to buy things within an app. Starting today, developers will be able to add in-app purchases such as virtual currency, expansion packs, or take out subscriptions. This is not just applicable to the Amazon Kindle Fire but all apps available on the Amazon Android App store. The ability … [Read more...] about Amazon Finally Allows In-App Purchases for Kindle Fire
E-Readers, PCs Facing the Heat from Tablet PCs
Amazon had lit the Kindle Fire with the hopes of blazing into the booming tablet market. While it has been largely successful (the second largest selling tablet after the iPad and the best selling Android tablet so far), an unlikely victim of the raging Amazon Fire has been its very own stable mate, the Kindle Touch. In fact, Amazon is already reported to have scaled down on it … [Read more...] about E-Readers, PCs Facing the Heat from Tablet PCs
Rumor: Kindle Fire 2 Set for Debut in May
There is a new Kindle Fire coming our way if early rumors are to be believed. The current Kindle Fire continues to burn bright and attract new buyers in increasing numbers in the few months that it has been in the market. So while an upgrade to the current 7 inch Kindle Fire is in the cards, Amazon is also keen to enter a whole new segment with a 9 inch sized Kindle Fire … [Read more...] about Rumor: Kindle Fire 2 Set for Debut in May
iPad Holds More Value Than the Kindle
Apple and Amazon are the two biggest players in the tablet and e-book reader segment respectively, though it's the iPad that might just have edged past the Kindle as far as the product's age and resale worth is concerned. A recent research report suggests that the iPad has more value then Kindle products. So what type of value do these devices hold? The Apple iPad will lose … [Read more...] about iPad Holds More Value Than the Kindle
Kindle Fire All Set to Play Host to the SlingPlayer App
Sling Media's Sling Player app has been available on almost all tablet devices one can think of except the omission of one key tablet device -- the Kindle Fire. However, all of that is set to change with the Sling Player finally ready to make its presence felt on what can be termed the flag bearer of the Android tablet bastion right now. Apart from of course the Amazon tablet, … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire All Set to Play Host to the SlingPlayer App
Kindle Fire updated to version 6.2.2
The Amazon Kindle Fire was updated today and only provides a minor enhancement but if you surf the internet a ton, it is worth it. The Amazon Silk Web Browser was enhanced to give you the ability to browse in full screen mode. The ability to surf the internet with a full screen is a boon to many users and will give you a more robust experience. Like many updates, if you have … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire updated to version 6.2.2
Amazon Kindle Fire Hits India via Tradus
The Amazon Kindle Fire continues to take the world by storm and the company expects to sell close to six million units this holiday season. There is also good news for people living in India who want to get their hands on the hottest Apple iPad alternative. Retail website Tradus is now offering the tablet for around Rs 13,000, which is down from the initial 16,000. Amazon is … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire Hits India via Tradus