If rumours can be believed, Apple is set to release a new iPhone this fall --equipped with a durable and resilient synthetic sapphire glass screen. If this fancy new screen performs as expected, Apple may just deliver a scratch- and shatter-resistant phone (leaked videos indicate that torsion force isn't even a problem). Fortunately for Android OEMs, Kyocera has an innovation … [Read more...] about Kyocera Sapphire Shield to Rival Corning Gorilla Glass
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Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be launched in Australia + new 7 inch Galaxy Tab with AMOLED under development
It seems Samsung has found a way out to make available its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia after all. This after stories of how Apple had been able to clampdown on sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia made headlines worldwide. However, in less than 24 hours, Samsung moved in to clarify the agreement it reached with Apple concerned the version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 that is … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be launched in Australia + new 7 inch Galaxy Tab with AMOLED under development
Qualcomm Mirasol Displays Might Replace OLED Screens in Tablet PCs
The CEO of Qualcomm Paul Jacobs has recently indicated there are plans afoot in the company to come out with brighter screens. The latest smartphones and tablets are using displays based on OLED technology. Qualcomm with their Mirasol technology screens hope to create some competition. The specialty of the Mirasol display technology pioneered by Qualcomm is that the display … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Mirasol Displays Might Replace OLED Screens in Tablet PCs
Samsung Reveals Elecrowetting Displays at SID 2011
We almost became accustomed to the elecrowetting displays that Liquavista has been enticing us with all these years. However, after Samsung's takeover, the first time we are getting to see the Liquavista electrowetting display is at the SID 2011. Also, this time, there is a new addition to the display lineup as there is a new monochrome model, whose claim to fame is its low … [Read more...] about Samsung Reveals Elecrowetting Displays at SID 2011
Apple mainly responsible for Blackberry Playbook launch delay
Research in Motion is all set to launch the PlayBook on the 19th of April, though it now seems evident we shouldn't have been kept waiting so long to lay our hands on this wonderful PlayBook tablet PC. Believe it or not, Apple had a lot to do with the delay. Inadvertent though it might be, it's a matter of serious debate if Apple is really lamenting the way things have worked … [Read more...] about Apple mainly responsible for Blackberry Playbook launch delay
Here is what the iPad 2 display looks like
What you are looking above is rumored to be what will make up the front of the new iPad2 expected to break cover soon. However, the uncertainty apart, the good thing is that the new display that the new iPad2 has is expected to come with is one millimeter thinner than the current iPad. Being thin also has the obvious advantage of the display being lighter too while the bezel … [Read more...] about Here is what the iPad 2 display looks like