This year's first quarter tablet sales figures are out though the findings are hardly anything to be too surprised of. Just as it is in every quarter of every year, Apple continues to dominate the show and returned the highest tablet shipment figures of 15.8 million units this year that making for 39 percent of the market share. The above finding revealed by the market research … [Read more...] about Tablet shipment in Q1, 2022: Both IDC and Strategy Analytics reports give conflicting results
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Fresh Pixel Watch rumors gain steam, launch seems imminent
Rumors of a Pixel branded smartwatch have been there for perhaps as long as the Pixel brand itself. Google has been offering a dedicated smartwatch platform in the form of the Wear OS for years now but never actually came out with the hardware that can be considered the ideal depiction of what it thought a smartwatch running its software should be like. That said, things seem … [Read more...] about Fresh Pixel Watch rumors gain steam, launch seems imminent
Surface tablets registered positive growth in Q4 2020 even though the iPad remained dominant
The latest PC and tablet shipment figures in the US as revealed by Canalys present an interesting scenario, what with the segment registering a steep 28 percent decline in shipments in Q4, 2021 even though the segment as a whole grew by 1 percent in 2021. Overall, there has been a total of 33.8 million PCs sold in the US last year, which comprises of desktops, notebooks, … [Read more...] about Surface tablets registered positive growth in Q4 2020 even though the iPad remained dominant
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 flagship tablet series officially launched
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 tablet series is finally here. This also brings to an end the months of leaks and speculations that we have had on this, which ensured there perhaps isn't anything that we aren't already aware of the tablet so far. So, we know there are three tablets in the flagship series this time, the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra which … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 flagship tablet series officially launched
Tablet sales tanked 25% in Q4, 2021 even though demand remained strong
The once booming tablet segment seems to have hit a rough patch, what with shipments declining 25 percent in Q4 2021, market research firm Strategy Analytics revealed. Supply constraint is being considered the prime culprit though the research firm also pointed out that the constraint that has been capping demand towards end-2021 is showing signs of easing already. That said, … [Read more...] about Tablet sales tanked 25% in Q4, 2021 even though demand remained strong
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 tablet prices leaked ahead of launch
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is clearly among the more anticipated tablet devices at the moment. We have also had several leaks of the tablet trio in the recent past, including one that was claimed to be the first official renders of the Samsung flagship tablets. Now, the latest leak courtesy of Sudhanshu Ambhore claims to reveal what the tablets might cost in … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 tablet prices leaked ahead of launch
Samsung is showing off a new generation of foldable devices at CES 2022
Having already made its mark in the foldable phone segment, Samsung now has a couple of seemingly more advanced foldable devices to show off at the CES 2022 event. Named Flex S and Flex G, both are concept devices though and are unique in that they are in reality tri-fold devices where a single large display is folded thrice to make it achieve a compact form … [Read more...] about Samsung is showing off a new generation of foldable devices at CES 2022
Will the foldable iPhone go on to replace the iPad Mini?
The Apple tablet range right now starts with the iPad Mini 6 though that seems set for a change what with rumors of a foldable iPhone joining the line-up soon. According to a report in the Display Supply Chain blog, analyst Ross Young claimed that Apple could be in a position to launch a foldable iPhone as early as 2023 or latest by 2024. Of course, there isn't a lot of … [Read more...] about Will the foldable iPhone go on to replace the iPad Mini?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 trio official renders leaked
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 trio has been among the more anticipated tablets in recent times. Fortunately, we have had a fair sprinkling of leaks of the said tablets, with the latest one here revealed by none other than the serial leakster and often quite reliable, Evan Blass who is also claiming it to be official renders of the tablet. The leaks provide us with a good look at … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 trio official renders leaked
Upcoming tablets slated for launch in 2022
While the tablet market witnessed a resurgence of sorts thanks to the pandemic, the same is set to reach new heights in 2022. Companies have lined up quite a few tablet devices of different shapes and sizes for launch next year. The upcoming tablets will also cater to different price segments, from or usage scenarios, from being pure entertainment devices to being geared … [Read more...] about Upcoming tablets slated for launch in 2022
Tablet news snippet: Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 specs leaked, Huawei Surface competitor to launch soon.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is going to be the budget tablet offering from the company and is lined up for launch in early 2022. With that being just months away, noted leakster Evan Blass has come up with a rendering of the upcoming tablet and is believed to be from official sources as well. That is not all as Blass also has a few of the tablet's specs to share as … [Read more...] about Tablet news snippet: Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 specs leaked, Huawei Surface competitor to launch soon.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Ultra production starts in Jan-end, launch around spring 2022
Samsung is already tipped to launch its next flagship tablet offering, the Galaxy Tab S8 series sometime in early 2022. Now, there are reports of Samsung starting with mass production of the tablets in late January 2022. This has been revealed by Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants who stated in a tweet message that production of the Galaxy Tab S8+, the S8 … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S8 Ultra production starts in Jan-end, launch around spring 2022
Tablet demand stronger than pre-pandemic days, chip shortage plays spoilsport
Tablet shipments witnessed a 10 percent decline the world over in the third quarter compared to the same period a year ago, research by Strategy Analytics revealed. The slump however has not been due to a lack in demand but is being attributed to the global chip shortage as well as other supply chain constraints owing to the pandemic. That said, Apple and Lenovo managed to … [Read more...] about Tablet demand stronger than pre-pandemic days, chip shortage plays spoilsport
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra renders reveal a notched display
A new render purported to be that of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has appeared online and provides a good glimpse of what the final thing could be like. The render courtesy of leakster OnLeaks and 91Mobiles reveals a nice looking tablet though the one thing that will make it special is the presence of a notch at the top. That would be akin to the one that the MacBook Pro is … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra renders reveal a notched display