There has been no dearth of prototypes of some form or the other showcasing displays exhibiting varying degrees of flexibility. However, it’s only now that bendable display technology seems to have matured enough to make the transition to a commercial entity. Both Samsung and LG have come up with smartphone which they claim to incorporate flexible displays. Of course Samsung … [Read more...] about The Coming of Age of Flexible Displays
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kid: Pre-order Starts Nov 1
Samsung got itself in the kid’s tablet segment with the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids which is essentially the Galaxy Tab 3 device that has been tweaked both internally and externally to suits its intended clientele, kids. Launched in August, the tablet now is ready for prime time action, with the pre-order process set to kick off in November 1st. The tablet has also been priced a quite … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kid: Pre-order Starts Nov 1
Smartwatch Predicted to Grow to $62 Billion by 2018, Could Incorporate Bendable Display In Future
If anyone thought smart watches were just a fad that would fade away soon, analysts are already predicting a multi-billion dollar growth for the segment. Generator Research, the UK-based research group, claims the segment will account for $62 billion by 2018. The research firm is further claiming that the segment will grow to $214 million within the next five years. The … [Read more...] about Smartwatch Predicted to Grow to $62 Billion by 2018, Could Incorporate Bendable Display In Future
New Smart Watches Announced at IFA
By now, most consumers should be aware that the humble wristwatch has become pretty smart. There have been smartphones and smart TVs so far, but manufacturers had waited this long for something as intimate as the watch to be given the smart treatment. Thankfully, it has happened, and the 2013 IFA has ample proof. Here are the smart watches launched so far: Samsung Galaxy … [Read more...] about New Smart Watches Announced at IFA
Kindle Fire Market Share Records Sharp Plunge
Amazon is already in the process of refreshing its Kindle Fire lineup. That’s perfectly normal considering the present crop of Kindle Fire devices are fast approaching the one year anniversary of their launch. However, there seem to be more reasons than just the calendar for Amazon to release something new, as the Kindle Fire devices have been fast seen losing out on favor with … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire Market Share Records Sharp Plunge
Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab 3 For Toddlers
Samsung has been up to some improvements with its flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, churning out several variations, including the S4 Zoom. Now, an unexpected new device, a kid friendly derivate of the Galaxy Tab 3, comes complete with enough padding along the sides to justify its use among the preschool-aged community. This marks the first attempt by a mainstream tablet … [Read more...] about Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab 3 For Toddlers
Back to School Tablet Buying Guide
It is that time of the year again when parents and students buy their supplies for the upcoming school year. With tablets being in vogue, these no doubt have superseded laptop and notebook devices as the preferred choice of mobile computing devices. However, with tablet devices that are to be used by the student community, it is perhaps those that come with an attached keyboard … [Read more...] about Back to School Tablet Buying Guide
Samsung Rumored to Develop 12 inch Tablet
Apple is not the only one thought to be developing a bigger tablet device at the moment. Sources also mention Samsung to be considering something similar as well. This latest revelation has come from the Korea Economic Daily, that mentioned a 12 inch tablet could be the newest addition to the South Korean company’s tablet lineup. Earlier, there was news that Apple is testing a … [Read more...] about Samsung Rumored to Develop 12 inch Tablet
Tablet Segment in China Grows Defying Global Downturn
Lenovo reported selling a higher number of tablet devices and smartphones than other forms of computing, despite the fact that the tablet segment in its home country of China itself has shrunk a bit. Total tablet sales during the second quarter have turned out to be 3.57 million, which represents a growth of 5.2 percent over the previous quarter. This represents a slight drop … [Read more...] about Tablet Segment in China Grows Defying Global Downturn
iPad the Most Shipped Tablet in Q1 2013
Tablet shipment figures for the first quarter of 2013 are already here and they present an interesting scenario. For instance, according to a Digitimes report, tablet shipment reached 31.93 million for the first three months of this year, which represents a decline of 26.1 percent on quarter but increased by 66.1 percent on year. However, IDC is reporting an even more … [Read more...] about iPad the Most Shipped Tablet in Q1 2013