A few months ago Apple fired the first salvo in filing a patent for the ebook page turn. It caught the eyes of many developers and companies making Android and iOS apps, in that they might soon have to license the technology from Apple. Samsung obviously could not let Apple get away with monopolizing the animated page turn and filed its own patent for a different way of … [Read more...] about Samsung Files New Patent for the eBook Page Turn
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The Slow Demise of the Japanese Electronics Industry. Here’s Why.
There have been a silent but far reaching changes in the consumer electronic scene over the last few years. It's the slow but steady decline of the once mighty Japanese electronics industry; what we see today can be considered just a shadow of what it once was. Unfortunately, the shadow is only growing longer, which implies the sun might well be setting in the Land of the … [Read more...] about The Slow Demise of the Japanese Electronics Industry. Here’s Why.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Will Make US Debut on April 11, Priced $400
Samsung's contribution to the 8 inch tablet segment, the Galaxy Note 8.0, will finally be making its market debut in the US on April 11th. The price is a bit steep at $400 for the Wi-Fi only model with 16 GB of storage. However, that's the price without any carrier support, which means the carriers can chip in to sweeten the deal further. As for its features, the US version … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Will Make US Debut on April 11, Priced $400
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Launching in Canada April 29th
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is one of the most anticipated tablets to hit the streets this year. It has the same sort of S-Pen software that has made the phone a hit in the business world. Getting a little bit more screen real estate than your standard 7 inch device is a big selling factor, as well. The Galaxy Note 8.0 now has an official release date in Canada for April 29th, … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Launching in Canada April 29th
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Goes on Sale in the UK For £340
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is now finally on sale in the UK, where the Wi-Fi only version has been priced at £339.99. A 4G compatible model will be launched soon, though those who are eager for the wi-fi only Note 8.0 need to head over to the Samsung Experience Store at the Westfield Stratford City shopping center located in central London. Samsung is also offering a few … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Goes on Sale in the UK For £340
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Plus Revealed
A new tablet from Samsung with a HD AMOLED display almost stands confirmed now, with a formal launch likely to happen later in the year (maybe IFA in September). However, official images of the device or information on its specs have been elusive so far, though the efforts of SamMobile has helped illuminate the picture. SamMobile has built a good reputation with reporting … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Plus Revealed
Amazon Hires Microsoft Smartphone Expert
A smartphone from Amazon has long been a hot topic for rumor mongers. Now that has got a fillip on the back of news about Amazon having poached a smartphone expert who has rendered 2 decades of service at Microsoft. Charlie Kindel's most recent attachment at Microsoft was the Windows Phone Division. His LinkedIn profile mentioned he had been associated with the Richmond based … [Read more...] about Amazon Hires Microsoft Smartphone Expert
Samsung Developing 8 Inch Tablet to Take on iPad Mini
Samsung is reported to be developing a new 8 inch tablet to take on the iPad Mini or Nexus 7. This will be in addition to the Galaxy Note 8.0 the company unveiled at the MWC in February, the pricing for which is still being withheld. Also, according to Sammobile, the tablet will sport a HD AMOLED display that will put it in a better position against the upcoming iPad Mini, … [Read more...] about Samsung Developing 8 Inch Tablet to Take on iPad Mini
Tablet PCs Predicted to Outsell Notebooks by 2014
Tablet PCs are all the rage these days and none are more aware of this fact than desktop PCs and netbook devices. While the former is already predicted to be over shadowed by the tablets within this year itself, research firm IDC is claiming netbook PCs will be outsold by tablets in 2014. Of course, these are estimates and are based on the growth rate the tablet segment has … [Read more...] about Tablet PCs Predicted to Outsell Notebooks by 2014
Samsung Lunches ATIV Smart PC Pro Win 8 Tablet
Samsung has launched a new enhanced version of its Ativ Smart PC Pro 700 that now comes equipped with LTE 4G radio for enhanced connectivity. Needless to say, the added functionality comes at a price. Quite a hefty one at that, with it being around $400 more than its Wi-Fi only version. The Ativ Smart PC Pro 700 in its non LTE avatar commands a price tag of around $1,199.99, … [Read more...] about Samsung Lunches ATIV Smart PC Pro Win 8 Tablet