Amazon bashes iPad Air in new ad for Kindle Fire HDX
Although the iPad's share of the tablet market has diminished over time, it still sells in such huge numbers that rival tablet manufacturers feel compelled to knock it in ads for their own slates. Amazon rolled out such an ad over the weekend....
Surface: Microsoft takes aim at iPad Air and Galaxy Tab 3 in wave of comparison ads
With tablet sales expected to go through the roof this holiday season, Microsoft is hoping to persuade gift hunters that its revamped Surface slates are worth a look with the rollout of several ads pitting them against the iPad Air and Galaxy Tab 3 10.1.
Laptops and desktops to take a backseat to tablets in 2014?
We all know that tablets are popular. Well, they may be even more popular than you think.
Apple’s new ‘Life on iPad’ minisite shows off the tablet’s more unusual uses
With consumers beginning to think about what gifts to get loved ones, Apple is hoping to grab a few extra sales for its iPad with a new section on its website showing off the myriad of ways in which people use its popular tablet.
Google Play update puts tablet-optimized apps front and center for slate users
An update rolled out Thursday for the Google Play Store has put tablet-optimized apps front and center for slate users. Although a 'designed for tablets' section has been on the Play Store for a while, this update establishes it as the default view.
iPad Mini with Retina display now available, 16GB and 32GB models shipping in 1-3 days
Launching a couple of weeks later than expected, Apple's new iPad Mini with Retina display is now available for purchase. The two cheapest models are currently shipping in 1-3 business days, though reported supply issues mean this could quickly lengthen.
Verizon tries its hand at a $250 7-inch Android tablet with the Ellipsis
Verizon has announced the Ellipsis 7, an own-brand Android tablet with a 7-inch screen, a quad-core processor, and 4G LTE connectivity. It's available from today, but faces stiff competition elsewhere.
Monsters unite as Shaq becomes Monster’s latest spokesperson
Monster announced today it is hiring Shaquille O'Neal as its newest pitchman.The basketball legend's first order of duty is to market Monster's M7 tablet.
Profit potential: iPad Air costs from $274 to make, teardown reveals
Apple made a net profit of $7.5 billion in its most recent quarter. If research on the cost of making the new iPad Air is accurate, the company could be in for another bumper quarter – provided people decide to fork out for the tablet, that is.
Can an iPad stand make you a better cook? It can’t make you a worse one …
William-Sonoma might not be the first place you'd look for an iPad stand, but its latest is a boon for the kitchen-challenged.
Verizon Ellipsis 7 tablet leaked, could have modular design with optional 4G
A tablet known as the Verizon Ellipsis 7 has been leaked, and while no firm details about its features are known, there's a chance it may come with the option of adding a 3G or 4G connectivity module after purchase.
Accidental Nexus 10 leak shows Snapdragon 800 chip and slimmer design
A leak, supposedly taken from the Google Play store, may have provided us with extensive information regarding the 2013 Nexus 10 tablet. If the information is correct, the screen will stay the same, but the processor and tablet's design may change.
LG’s G Pad 8.3 Android tablet comes to America on November 3, will cost you $350
Having announced its new tablet, the LG G Pad 8.3, in September, the company has finally given it a price and release date for America. It's coming to Best Buy at the beginning of November.
MyTablet: UK retail chain Argos enters tablet market with budget device
Another UK-based non-tech firm is about to launch its own budget-priced tablet. Retail chain Argos will start selling its MyTablet device at its 700+ stores from Wednesday, a month after supermarket giant Tesco launched the Hudl.
Archos launches the Gamepad 2, its second attempt at a dedicated Android gaming tablet
Archos has announced its second attempt at a dedicated Android gaming tablet, the Gamepad 2. It has been given a considerable spec boost, and now comes with a higher-res screen, a quad-core chip, and improved physical controls.
UK supermarket Tesco launches the Hudl tablet, takes aim at Amazon’s Kindle Fire
UK supermarket Tesco has launched its first own-brand tablet. Named the Hudl, it runs Android 4.2 and has a 7-inch screen, plus a quad-core processor. Like the Amazon Kindle Fire, it provides quick access to the company's online stores and services.
Nokia Sirius tablet leaked with 1080p screen, quad-core chip, and $500 price tag
The rumored Nokia tablet has been leaked again, this time under the codename Sirius, and again has a 10.1-inch, 1080p screen and a quad-core processor. If the reports are correct, we'll be officially seeing it at the end of the month.
Acer’s new Iconia A3 tablet knows which way is up, ready for launch in October
Acer has announced the Iconia A3 Android tablet, which is equipped with a 10-inch screen, a quad-core processor, and a clever feature called IntelliSpin which can tell which way round the screen should be even when it's flat on the table.
If the Galaxy Note 12.2 exists, this may be a photo of it….
No one knows for sure if Samsung is prepping a tablet suitable for eating a (big) dinner off, but a photo claiming to show the rumored Galaxy Note 12.2 (that's 12.2 inches) tablet certainly appears to suggest it has something up its sleeve.
Watch out Samsung, LG’s back with the G Pad 8.3 tablet, on sale before the end of the year
After a series of leaks and a teaser video, LG has officially announced the G Pad 8.3 tablet. The medium-sized slate runs a quad-core processor and Android 4.2.2, and will go on sale before the end of the year.
Hawaii’s biggest airline to offer iPad Minis to passengers – at a price
Hawaiian Airlines has become the latest carrier to announce the introduction of tablets for in-flight entertainment. The islands' largest airline says it'll roll out 1500 iPad Minis to 14 aircaft in the coming days.
Samsung targets toddlers with new Galaxy Tab 3 Kids tablet
In its quest to launch mobile devices in every shape, size and specification, Samsung this week took the wraps off the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids tablet, an Android slate targeted at toddlers.
LG’s new ‘G Pad 8.3’ tablet teased in video, ready for Sept. release (Updated with specs)
LG has released a teaser video which confirms we'll be seeing a new tablet from the company very soon. It'll be named the LG G Pad 8.3, which fits in with previous rumors concerning both the name, and the 8.3-inch screen size.
New Nexus 7 goes on sale in UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Japan
Google has started rolling out its refreshed Nexus 7 tablet in markets outside of North America, with consumers in the UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Japan now able to get their hands on the device.
Tablets for bookworms? Kobo unveils three reader-centric slates and new Aura e-reader
Kobo has unveiled a range of new devices, including three tablets designed with readers squarely in mind. The Arc 10HD tablet and two 7-inch models come with features such as Reading Life and Reading Mode to put the reading experience front and center.
How ‘Minecraft’ is shaping the future of touch interfaces
The iPad and 'Minecraft' are both revolutionaries that have a common trait responsible for their success – and hints at the future of computing.
NPD: Consumers planning to buy HDTVs, tablets in the near future
Another good sign for economic recovery, family budgets for consumers electronics purchases has grown year over year. These future purchases are specifically focusing on devices that provide video playback.
Turns out, nobody wants to touch Windows 8 (and Microsoft is screwed)
Touchscreen market share is projected to be just 15 percent (or less) by the end of 2013. Does this mean Windows 8's focus on touch was for naught?
Going large? Samsung looking to launch 12-inch tablet in October, report claims
With the tablet market awash with small- and medium-size devices, it looks as if a load of larger slates could be on the way. A new report suggests Samsung is looking to launch a 12-inch tablet, while Apple is also said to be working on a larger tablet.
RoboDesk lets people in wheelchairs finally geek out with tablets and smartphones
Engineers at Purdue University have developed the RoboDesk, a motorized tablet mounting system, which has been designed for people with disabilities who use a wheelchair.
LG has an G Android tablet coming, may be called the ‘G Pad’
Could LG be about to release a new Android tablet? If the latest rumor is correct, it is, and we could see the device - currently known as the LG G Pad - at the IFA show in Berlin early next month.
Thinner iPad and Mini with Retina set to launch by year-end, report says
Apple looks set to unveil refreshed iPads by year-end, according to Bloomberg. Its report confirms what many expect – that the next full-size iPad will weigh less heavily on your biceps, and that the Mini will finally get a 'proper' display.
Surface 2: Nvidia boss confirms Microsoft is prepping second iteration of its tablet
Microsoft will be hoping to have better luck with the second version of its Surface tablet, a device that the Nvidia boss this week confirmed the company is working on. The computer giant has struggled with sales of the first iteration of the device.
Mauling the Mini: Microsoft attacks Apple’s smaller iPad in new ad for Acer tablet
Microsoft appears to be enjoying knocking the two iPads. In its latest ad designed to take some of the shine off Apple's popular tablets, the computer giant goes after the iPad Mini by comparing it with Acer's Iconia W3, the smallest slate to run Windows 8.
Quit bragging and put away the ruler: Gigantic tablets are absolutely worthless
New all-in-one/tablet crossovers have appeared, impressing consumers with huge displays. Don't be fooled! These plus-sized tablets must be avoided.
Google’s new Nexus 7 to hit UK shores August 28
Google's new Nexus 7 tablet will be rolled out to UK consumers on August 28. The refreshed device, which launched in the US last month, has been praised for its thinner and lighter design, super-sharp full HD screen, and speedy Android 4.3 OS.
New Microsoft ad wants you to know why the Surface RT is better than the iPad
While the Surface RT tablet has recently been part of promotions and price cuts, Apple's iPad continues to sell in big numbers. But Microsoft appears determined, on Wednesday rolling out a new ad letting us know why it thinks its slate is better than the iPad.
Surface Pro discount: Microsoft reduces tablet by $100 in August-only promotion
In a bid to boost sales and possibly to clear inventory before the launch of a refreshed device, Microsoft is offering a $100 discount on its Surface Pro tablet throughout this month – but will that be enough to persuade those in the hunt for a new slate?