Microsoft is no stranger to making huge mistakes with their Windows operating system. Beginning with Windows ME many moons ago, we all learned to be skeptical of the next best version that they have promised us. Even worse, some of us got so tired of Windows updates and service packs that we made the move to Apple and Mac OS. In a best effort to win back market-share and beg … [Read more...] about Microsoft Demos New Windows 9 Start Menu
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BBM Beta Live for Windows Phone
When smartphones began, BlackBerry ruled the land and everybody fell in love with their messaging app (fondly called BBM). It behaved like iMessage, long before such a thing existed, offering up multi-person chats, read notifications and other more dynamic features. These days, fewer (and fewer) people have BlackBerry devices, but the beloved BBM has been extended to work on … [Read more...] about BBM Beta Live for Windows Phone
Microsoft Aims to Ship 25 Million Windows Tablets in 2014
Microsoft is not content to let Android and iOS tablets dominate the landscape. The Redmond company is rather bullish with orders totalling 25 million units in 2014, from Taiwan manufacturers. This no doubt will be a tall order considering just five million of these got shipped in 2013 . Experts too have expressed skepticism at Microsoft being able to achieve the target and … [Read more...] about Microsoft Aims to Ship 25 Million Windows Tablets in 2014
Asus Transformer Book Duet Axed Due to Pressure from Microsoft and Google
The Transformer Book Duet was designed to offer the best of both worlds, Android and Windows. The device was first shown off at CES in Las Vegas and became one of the new computers that people started to obsess about.  Apparently, Google and Microsoft were not consenting bedfellows and made Asus cancel the device.The Book Duet  Transformer hybrid laptop and tablet concept … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Book Duet Axed Due to Pressure from Microsoft and Google
Android Beats Apple iOS to Emerge as Single Largest Tablet Platform in 2013
Android tablets are out on top, beating Apple for the first time ever and by a comprehensive margin. Figures revealed by analysts Gartner show that Apple has had a 36 percent share of the tablet market in 2013, almost half that of the 62 percent share that Android has had for the same period. Android accounted for 121 million tablet sales in 2013, compared to 70 million iPads … [Read more...] about Android Beats Apple iOS to Emerge as Single Largest Tablet Platform in 2013
Microsoft Slashes Windows 8.1 Price by 70%
Microsoft is said to have slashed license fees of Windows 8.1 by 70 percent to help companies roll out cheaper tablet devices. What this means is that companies will now be required to pay just $15 for each Windows device they sell against the $50 that it used to be. This is applicable to devices that are priced $250 or lower though there is no specific mention of this being … [Read more...] about Microsoft Slashes Windows 8.1 Price by 70%
Sony Sells Off PC Business, Will Concentrate More on Tablets, Smartphones
Sony has sold the PC segment to investment fund Japan Industrial Partners who will now be the new owners of the once famed VAIO brand. This line has been expected for some time now, more so after the PC segment witnessed a sharp 10 percent decline in 2013. Instead, the Japanese electronics giant has stated it would be focusing more on tablets and smartphones, the post-PC … [Read more...] about Sony Sells Off PC Business, Will Concentrate More on Tablets, Smartphones
Intel to be First to Offer 64 Bit Chips For Android Tablet, Bay Trail Powered Android Tablets Coming Q2, 2014
Intel has made it known that they would be the first to offer 64 bit computing on Android tablets. Intel CEO Brian Krzanich also said that the first Android tablets built around its quad core Atom chips would be a reality by Q2, 2014. Intel had earlier stated that the new Bay Trail Atom chip will be all about battery efficiency without compromising on performance … [Read more...] about Intel to be First to Offer 64 Bit Chips For Android Tablet, Bay Trail Powered Android Tablets Coming Q2, 2014
iPad Tops Tablet Sales in 2013, Chromebook Surprise Hit of 2013
With 2013 drawing to a close, it's that time of the year to look back at how the tech scene has fared. With special emphasis on the personal computing segment and tablet devices in particular, the iPad has emerged as the most used tablet, outselling every other brand by a comfortable margin. However, while this can be expected, what has come as a surprise is the rise in sales … [Read more...] about iPad Tops Tablet Sales in 2013, Chromebook Surprise Hit of 2013
Readly eMagazine App Allows Unlimited Reading For $9.99 PM
Readly launched a new app that follows the Netflix model for reading emagazines. The subscribers pay $9.99 a month, which allows them unlimited access to all the magazines listed on the Readly catalog. The app is available for Android, iOS, and Windows 8, which pretty much covers the entire mobile devices landscape. Readly also allows each subscription to its app to be shared … [Read more...] about Readly eMagazine App Allows Unlimited Reading For $9.99 PM
Bookviser eBook Reader App Announces New Update For Windows 8
Bookviser, the ebook reading app for the Windows Phone platform has announced an update that will make it compatible with the latest Windows Phone 8 version. Of course all the endearing qualities of the app that has made it among the most sought after ebook reading application for Windows Phone 8 remains intact while a few enhancements has also been added to the list.Among … [Read more...] about Bookviser eBook Reader App Announces New Update For Windows 8
Rumor: A Smartwatch From Nokia Coming Soon
After we have had enough of tablet devices, smartphones, and big screen smartphone devices, it was perhaps just a matter of time before the manufacturers turned to provide the smart treatment to the humble watch. Joining the mad rush from manufacturers to come up with their individual take on the smartwatch concept is Nokia. All of it is too uncertain right now, but is being … [Read more...] about Rumor: A Smartwatch From Nokia Coming Soon
Microsoft Announces the Purchase of Nokia
Microsoft are the new owners of Nokia. In a move which took many by surprise, Microsoft will now own the Finnish company’s devices and products division in a deal worth $5 billion. Another $2.2 billion will go towards acquiring licenses of all of Nokia’s patents so that the entire deal works out to $7.2 billion. All this, while everyone thought Nokia was working hard to regain … [Read more...] about Microsoft Announces the Purchase of Nokia
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
Tablets to Outsell Desktops by 72% by 2017
The traditional computing platforms, such as the desktops, laptops and notebook devices, face a continual threat from tablet PCs. However, new research from Gartner in this field has come up with some startling facts. What has emerged as the central theme is that consumers have always wanted the tablet PC for their everyday computing needs, but had been forced to make do with … [Read more...] about Tablets to Outsell Desktops by 72% by 2017
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