As the new school year approaches, parents search for the latest gear to prepare their kids for the first day. While school supplies and clothing strain family finances, adding tech gadgets can throw the household budget off track. With the current cost of living, many parents question whether investing in technology is worth it. Experts suggest that notebooks, e-readers, … [Read more...] about Back to School: Embracing Elearning Technology
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Google announces tweaks in the search algorithm to prioritize tablet-oriented apps
Now that the Google Pixel tablet is out of the wild, the next thing the Mountain View company will have to deal with is setting its house in order. That points to making its app ecosystem more conducive to supporting large screen devices, something that can be considered to be of prime importance besides making available a well put-together tablet hardware. Fortunately, changes … [Read more...] about Google announces tweaks in the search algorithm to prioritize tablet-oriented apps
Foldable phone are poised to witness a 50% jump in shipments in 2023
Foldable smartphones, it seems, are shaping out to be the future. It is also turning out to be the perfect meeting ground between smartphones and tablet devices given how they can both be the same simultaneously. Samsung also seems to have the lead here, having quite a few foldables to offer in the form of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 or the Galaxy Z Fold 4. No wonder, all of it has … [Read more...] about Foldable phone are poised to witness a 50% jump in shipments in 2023
Lenovo Yoga Paper E Ink tablet now on pre-order
The Lenovo Yoga Paper E Ink tablet that has been in the making for a while now is finally up for pre-sale via JD. The e-note is priced at $599 and is available from the Good e-Reader Store. It also has 4 gigs of RAM and 64 GB of storage for the model listed. The device comes with a 10.3-inch E Ink display which Lenovo is describing as a light-sensitive E Ink screen with … [Read more...] about Lenovo Yoga Paper E Ink tablet now on pre-order
Tablet sales decline as work- or study-from-home trend reverses
The sale of tablet devices has already fallen flat post a period of robust growth during the past few years. Much of that is being attributed to the easing of most of the restrictions that were in force during the pandemic. Work from home or study from home, both considered the primary drivers of tablet sales are not strictly enforced anymore. Workers are back on the work front … [Read more...] about Tablet sales decline as work- or study-from-home trend reverses
Dedicated WhatsApp application for tablets coming soon
WhatsApp might be working on an app that would be specifically suited for Android tablets, since the main app they have is more suitable for phones. As WABetaInfo stated, the WhatsApp beta that was launched earlier and was compatible with Android 2.22.21.6 included a companion mode that enabled users to link the Android tablet to an existing account. This way, users could … [Read more...] about Dedicated WhatsApp application for tablets coming soon
Why a tablet can never replace an e-reader
The tablet vs e-reader debate will linger for perhaps as long as they both exist. This is in spite of the fact that each exists in its own realm which is vastly different from that of the other. Maybe it is the form factor but beyond that, it is almost chalk and cheese. Here are reasons why you should never opt for a tablet or otherwise depending on what your priorities … [Read more...] about Why a tablet can never replace an e-reader
Apple rumored to be developing foldable iPhone with an external E Ink display
Apple has long been rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone device, one that would serve as a smartphone in its folded state and a tablet when unfolded. Now there are reports of Apple including a color E Ink display on the outer surface. Kuo made the revelation in a Twitter post claiming Apple is in the process of testing a color E Ink Electronic Paper Display that would … [Read more...] about Apple rumored to be developing foldable iPhone with an external E Ink display
Tablet shipment in Q1, 2022: Both IDC and Strategy Analytics reports give conflicting results
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
Upcoming Android version for tablets might include a new Hub Mode
Google is keen to make up for the years of neglect that it subjected its tablet segment to. The company had earlier announced the launch of the Android 12L version which it said has been specifically designed for tablets and dual-screen devices. However, it isn't stopping at that but is working to include other tablet-friendly features as well. As Esper revealed, those include … [Read more...] about Upcoming Android version for tablets might include a new Hub Mode
Huawei MatePad Paper set for launch in China on March 16
Huawei had earlier announced the MatePad Paper E Ink tablet will launch around mid-March. Now the company has officially confirmed it is happening on March 16 at the '2022 Huawei Whole House Smart and Whole Scene New Product Spring Conference', HuaweiCentral reported. The company had launched the international version of the tablet on February 27 though at the March 16 event, … [Read more...] about Huawei MatePad Paper set for launch in China on March 16
Huawei MatePad Paper E Ink tablet gets Best of MWC2022 award
The Huawei MatePad Paper E Ink tablet has been adjudged the Best of Mobile World Congress 2022 award. The E Ink tablet shares the award with a host of other Huawei products which includes the flagship notebook MateBook X Pro, the all-in-one MateStation X, the 2-in-1 notebook MateBook E, the printer PixLab X1, and the portable speaker Sound Joy. The MatePad Paper runs HarmonyOS … [Read more...] about Huawei MatePad Paper E Ink tablet gets Best of MWC2022 award
Pixel tablet renders – too ambitious or realistic?
The tablet segment is suddenly alive and kicking thanks to the pandemic, something that has made Google to stop and take notice. The company announced they are ready to infuse new life into the Android tablet segment which it had neglected for years. The first move in this regard could be the launch of the Android 12L - L stands for Large - which the company said has been … [Read more...] about Pixel tablet renders – too ambitious or realistic?
Get $100 off the Remarkable 2 this holiday season
The incredibly suave and beautifully optimized Remarkable 2 made its debut back in June 2020. Following its launch, the device became exceedingly popular owing to its brilliant UI and easy-to-use customer experience. While the large E Ink note-taking tablet usually costs $399, you can currently score one for significantly lesser. If you're planning on getting the unique … [Read more...] about Get $100 off the Remarkable 2 this holiday season