I'm impressed with any manufacturer willing to release a new product the day after a major Apple event. This go-around, Dell has announced that they have the "world's thinnest tablet" in their new Venue 8 7000 device. Featuring an 8.4" screen-size, the profile of the Venue 8 7000 is only 6mm thick (thin). There are other tablets that come in close: Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S … [Read more...] about Dell Launches Ultra-Thin Venue 8 7000 Tablet
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Apple May Add Anti-Reflective Coating to Next iPad
Following the Apple rumour mill is a favourite pass-time for many of us in the tech industry, but the suggestion that the next iPad (both the smaller format 7.9" mini and larger 9.7" version) will have an anti-reflective coating on the screen is worth getting excited about. I love my iPad, but I will still be the first to admit that in bright-light environments it is little … [Read more...] about Apple May Add Anti-Reflective Coating to Next iPad
T-Mobile Launches Free Data Plans for Tablets and Phones
The vast majority of tablets only employ WIFI connections to give you access to the internet. There are only a spartan few on the market in the USA that have data plans to not be so reliant with public hotspots. We reported a few weeks ago that data tablets are going to be hitting the market in greater numbers in 2014 and T-Mobile is ready. T-Mobile is offering $10 off its … [Read more...] about T-Mobile Launches Free Data Plans for Tablets and Phones
Emerging Markets Embracing Tablets with Cellular Technology
The vast majority of tablets on the market only have WIFI capabilities and only the odd one has cellular data. The Apple iPad is the most successful when it comes to not relying on wireless signals to surf the internet or download apps. Emerging markets are starting to embrace cheap Android tablets thanks to the prices coming down in China and Taiwan. Many indie companies … [Read more...] about Emerging Markets Embracing Tablets with Cellular Technology
Interest in Tablets Waning in the US, New Research Reveals
New research by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech has revealed Apple, Amazon, and Samsung are the key players in the US tablet market, controlling 43, 24,and 11 percent of the user base respectively. However, the market itself seems to be losing steam, with the slowdown being attributed to market saturation. The findings reveal tablet growth reached 37 percent, a 54 percent growth … [Read more...] about Interest in Tablets Waning in the US, New Research Reveals
Tablets Made Compulsory in Some Dubai School, Parents Cry Foul
Dubai is changing fast and the winds of change have invaded the city's educational infrastructure as well. ebooks and tablets are set to make a mark on Dubai's educational landscape, which should go well with its intended makeover as a "smart" city. Not everyone is pleased with the development, however, given the extra money that parents have to pay to procure tablets for … [Read more...] about Tablets Made Compulsory in Some Dubai School, Parents Cry Foul
Dolby Atmos Surround Sound to Launch on Tablets
Tablets have always been pegged as one of the best devices for personal entertainment, but it’s surprising how many of these offer just ordinary levels of sound quality. The explanation usually stems from lack of adequate space to fit a speaker big enough to offer decent levels of sound. Now, surround sound pioneer Dolby has taken it upon themselves to set things right. The … [Read more...] about Dolby Atmos Surround Sound to Launch on Tablets
PlayBook 2 Concept has Impressive Design Elements and Specs
Blackberry's only attempt at a tablet device, the first gen PlayBook, has already lived its life though no replacement was ever made available. Now, almost three years later and with new management in place, we could finally see some movement taking placing here. Former CEO Thorsten Heins had virtually ruled out a PlayBook successor, at least for the near future. However, the … [Read more...] about PlayBook 2 Concept has Impressive Design Elements and Specs
Android is the Fastest and Most Successfully Adopted OS in History
Android has emerged as one of the most popular operating systems in use today. That devices running Android has outsold all its competitors in 2013 is no doubt a good measure of its popularity, beating even Apple iOS in the process. The online search giant has now upped the ante claiming its mobile OS has proved to be the fastest to reach the top. “I mean, look, in the … [Read more...] about Android is the Fastest and Most Successfully Adopted OS in History