Microsoft is said to be actively exploring the idea of dropping license fees for its Windows RT and Windows Phone operating systems. This they hope will help device manufacturers to ward off the twin challenges posed by the Apple iOS on the one hand and Google Android on the other. The above is still being deliberated upon though seems to be the only way to keep Windows Phone … [Read more...] about Microsoft Considering Waiving Windows RT and Windows Phone Licensing Fees
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Nokia 8 Inch Tablet Rumors Gain Steam
Unconfirmed reports point out an 8 inch tablet from Nokia may be in the making for a release in the coming months. Sources maintain a limited number of the device, codenamed RX-115, were shipped by Indian importer Zouba to a testing center in Bangalore. Details are sketchy at the moment, though it is believed the tablet will feature a 8.3 inch full HD display and includes a … [Read more...] about Nokia 8 Inch Tablet Rumors Gain Steam
Nokia Tablet Running Windows RT Leaked
Microsoft is not the only one to be fiercely backing its Windows RT platform, for it has an ally in Nokia, who also said to be readying a tablet based on the beleaguered Windows version. Interestingly, it’s not the first time that the Finnish phone maker has been associated with a tablet running Windows RT, though Nokia loyalists surely hope this is the last time they see Nokia … [Read more...] about Nokia Tablet Running Windows RT Leaked
Nvidia CEO Confirms Development of Surface RT 2 Device
We now know what chip the new Surface RT device will be built around. It’s going to be Nvidia Tegra 4, of course, after the revelation by their Chief Executive claiming they are working hard with Microsoft on the successor of the present Surface RT device. That Microsoft is working on the next generation of the Surface RT has long been rumored, with some sources pointing out … [Read more...] about Nvidia CEO Confirms Development of Surface RT 2 Device
Dell to Launch New Windows 8 and Windows RT Tablet this Fall
Dell is reported to have started developing the successor to its XPS 10 and Latitude 10 tablet devices running Windows RT and Windows 8 respectively. The new tablets are likely to be launched during the fourth quarter and will come come with 10 inch or larger displays. "We have plans to significantly increase investment in our PC and tablet business to enhance our ability to … [Read more...] about Dell to Launch New Windows 8 and Windows RT Tablet this Fall
Can a Price Reduction Save Windows RT?
Speculation is rife that Microsoft might look to cut licensing fees of its Windows RT to help manufacturers compete better with the plethora of low cost tablets currently available in the market. The entire tablet market seems to have settled down into two broad segments; a low cost one ruled by Android, and the Apple iPad ruling the roost in the higher priced segment. Windows … [Read more...] about Can a Price Reduction Save Windows RT?
Flash Now Enabled on IE10 for Windows 8 and RT
Internet Explorer for Windows 8 and Windows RT is now flash enabled thanks to an update that has been made available today. Microsoft has been delaying flash compatibility for IE10 as it conducted tests on how flash enabled sites worked on the new tough-enabled Windows 8 and RT platforms. Microsoft had to make sure flash programs didn't have an unusually adverse effect on … [Read more...] about Flash Now Enabled on IE10 for Windows 8 and RT
Microsoft Surface RT Tablet Available in Japan, Soon
Microsoft intends to launch its Surface RT device in Japan soon, or as Nikkei news has reported, it can happen as early as next month. However, no specific dates are mentioned and the most that Microsoft has confirmed to CNET is that "Surface will be coming to Japan in the near future." As for the tablet's pricing, it is speculated that the base 32 GB version of the Surface … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface RT Tablet Available in Japan, Soon
Tool to Run Legacy Windows Apps on Microsoft Surface RT Emerges
While it has become clear that the Surface RT has failed to deliver on the initial hype and hoopla surrounding it, it's no secret that the device was let down by its software though it excelled on the hardware front. The lack of apps compatible with Windows RT together with its inability to run legacy Windows apps (hundreds of thousands of which already exists in the system) … [Read more...] about Tool to Run Legacy Windows Apps on Microsoft Surface RT Emerges
Nokia Possibly Revealed Its Windows Tablet Ahead of MCW
Nokia might have already provided us with a sneak peek of its upcoming tablet offering on an on-stage screen at an event in Pakistan. The tablet looks to be in the 7 inch genre and runs Windows. This surprised many as the mobile phone maker was expected to launch the tablet at the upcoming MWC event later this month. The tablet was tucked in between a Nokia 620 smartphone and a … [Read more...] about Nokia Possibly Revealed Its Windows Tablet Ahead of MCW
Nokia Tablet Might be Launched During MCW 2013
A tablet device from Nokia might finally become a reality after being shrouded in rumors for several years now. The Finnish company is sending out press invites for an event scheduled on the first day of the Mobile World Congress. This does whet our appetite for a tablet device from Nokia, coming as it does after a recent statement from the company chief executive Stephen Elop … [Read more...] about Nokia Tablet Might be Launched During MCW 2013