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iPad Mini with Retina display ‘likely’ coming this year – with a little help from Samsung

The WSJ reported Wednesday that the next version of the iPad Mini will "likely" launch with a high-resolution display. It appears the tech giant has overcome reported display-related supply issues after doing a deal with arch-rival Samsung.
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Report: Amazon’s Kindle Fire lineup is getting an upgrade this fall

Likely launching new models in order to keep up the pressure on Apple and Google, Amazon is reported to be working on new versions of the Kindle Fire tablets that could launch within the next two months.
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New Nexus 7 hits Best Buy for pre-order ahead of official unveiling

Google's head of Android and Chrome, Sundar Pichai, is expected to unveil the next iteration of the company's Nexus 7 tablet at a special event in San Francisco this morning. Trouble is, Best Buy appears to have beaten him to it.
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iPad Biggie? Apple testing larger screens for iPads, report claims

Although Apple is highly unlikely to launch a very-large-screen iPad anytime soon, a report Monday suggests the company is at least looking into the idea of building such a device – one with a display of almost 13 inches diagonally.
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The Windows 8 Match Game: Which device best fits your workplace personality type?

What computer best fits your personality? Is it a Windows 8 tablet, hybrid, or laptop? We've found the right device for you based on how you really work.
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Google event next week suggests launch of next-gen Nexus 7 as new images hit Web

Speculation is growing that a special event hosted by Android chief Sundar Pichai in San Francisco next week could see the new Nexus 7 tablet unveiled. The news come as images hit the web apparently showing the new version.
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Microsoft slashes price of Surface RT tablets by up to 30 percent

Microsoft has slashed the price of its Surface RT tablets by up to 30 percent, with the entry-level 32GB model now selling for $349, down from $499. The 64GB version has also been reduced, and now retails for $449, down from $599.

256GB Microsoft Surface Pro coming to America today, today, today, today, today [Updated]

An eagle-eyed shopper noticed the 256GB model of the Microsoft Surface Pro, the Windows 8 flagship tablet, on CDW's site with a price tag of $1,200.

Gartner: PC shipments to slip 10 percent as tablets see 68 percent boost in 2013

Gartner posted information regarding the current state of PCs and tablets, showing a decline in traditional PC shipments and an increase in tablets.

At last! Lenovo’s IdeaPad Yoga 11S convertible laptop now available

Lenovo is finally shipping its anticipated Yoga 11S convertible laptop/tablet hybrid to pre-purchasers and store shelves.

Lenovo unveils slim ‘Miix’ tablet, new touch-enabled IdeaPad laptops starting at $430

Lenovo unveiled a new, slim tablet yesterday, called the Miix, as well as an update with touch and Haswell to some of its IdeaPad U- and S-series laptops.

Samsung’s ATIV Book 9 Lite and Plus laptops have pixels to spare, ATIV One 5 Style AIO targets families

Samsung revealed three new additions to its ATIV PC lineup at its premier event in London. We got a glimpse at the ATIV Book 9 Lite and Plus and a new AIO.

Samsung’s insanely high-res ATIV Q notebook-tablet hybrid laughs at mere 1080p

Samsung rolled out its brand new ATIV Q notebook-tablet hybrid at this year's premier event in London, England.

Microsoft education promo massively cuts Surface RT price to $200

Microsoft is pushing to sell the Surface RT even more by offering bundle packages to K-12 schools and higher-education institutions for $250 off.
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Can a tablet replace your laptop? We used an iPad for three months to find out

Have tablets matured enough to become a true threat to PCs? To find out we purchased an iPad and used it as a laptop replacement for three months.

Lenovo enters the affordable tablet market with the A Series

Lenovo unveiled its new A Series tablets, a collection of affordable devices now ready for pre-order.

HP planning to release fanless Haswell tablet sometime this year

HP's planning to unveil a fanless tablet with an integrated Haswell-processor. The tablet was reportedly on stage at Computex 2013 but shown no attention.

7-inch Windows 8 Bay Trail tablet from Inventec unveiled at Computex

Inventec unveils its own 7-inch Windows 8 tablet codenamed Lyon at Computex 2013. The tablet features a Bay Trail chip and a 1280 x 800 IPS screen.

Intel expects Bay Trail-powered tablets to start at $200

Intel's introducing Bay Trail tablets sometime in the near future and it plans to roll them out at a price point that is "well below the $199 price point."
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Dell takes on Lenovo’s Yoga with its convertible XPS 11 Ultrabook/tablet

The Dell XPS 11 made waves at Computex with its intelligent design and pleasing aesthetics, featuring an 11.6-inch, 2560 x 1440 resolution display.

HTC scraps plans for large Windows RT tablet, report says

Citing high production costs as well as low demand for Windows RT tablets, mobile maker HTC has reportedly abandoned plans to build a 12-inch device running Microsoft's tablet-specific OS.

LG says no Nexus 5 and no to flexible screen smartphones this year

In a recent interview, an LG vice president has covered a lot of things the company won't be doing anytime soon, including building another Nexus phone, and releasing a smartphone with a flexible screen.

Possible Samsung flexible tablet concept leaked, shows bendy screen in action

A leaked image could have given us our first look at a Samsung tablet with a flexible display. The device's bendy screen allows a flip out stand to be incorporated into the chassis.
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AMD reveals next-gen processors for tablets and laptops, but can they compete with Haswell?

AMD has revealed its new mobile APU line which covers everything from tablets to workstation laptops. Can these parts give the company a chance Intel?

By 2017 there will almost be as many smartphones as literate adults

A new study shows that PC sales and usage are dropping dramatically, while demand and use of mobile devices is rising exponentially.

iPad 5: More talk of a thinner, lighter tablet

The design of the iPad 3 and 4 surprised many in that it was thicker and heavier than the iPad 2. With the iPad 5, however, Apple has apparently found a way to once again slim down and lighten its popular tablet.

Google Play Store in-app purchases jump 700 percent in one year

At this year's Google I/O conference, the technology leader announced that revenue from in-app purchases via its Play Store jumped 7x in one year.

Archos announces the quad-core, 3G, 80 Xenon Android tablet, out in June for $200

Archos has added another budget Android tablet to its range. The 80 Xenon has an 8-inch screen and a decent quad-core processor, plus it has a SIM card slot for data-on-the-go, and a very reasonable price tag.
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Samsung patents show tablet designs with built-in kickstands and flexible screen

Samsung was recently granted patents for two different tablets, both with built-in kickstands, one with a flexible display.
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Asus to finally release Transformer Book hybrid PC on May 21

Asus is finally unleashing the Transformer Book, a Windows 8 Ultrabook-tablet hybrid announced almost a year ago. It'll be available in the U.S. May 21.

Surface Pro gets May 23 UK release date, starts at £719

Almost a year after it was first announced by Microsoft and just over three months since it hit stores in the US, consumers in the UK interested in the Surface Pro tablet will at last be able to get their mitts on the device from next week.

Nokia’s interest in tablets continues, but it still isn’t ready to share anything with us

Speaking at the launch of the Lumia 925, Nokia's VP of design said the company is still interested in tablets, but isn't ready to share any details. Her comments add to several years of speculation regarding such a device.

Asus already promoting its Computex 2013 event, hints at Galaxy Note-challenging tablet with a stylus

Asus has traditionally introduced a variety of exciting and innovative products at the Computex show, and this year looks to be no different. Its first teaser video hints at new devices in its Transformer range, and a tablet with a stylus, ready to challenge the Galaxy Note.

Acer executive tips the W3 Windows 8 tablet for launch on June 4

An Acer executive has tipped the Acer W3 Windows 8 tablet for launch on June 4. Recently leaked through Amazon, the W3 is set to be one of the first, small Windows 8 tablets, and could cost just $380.

Acer challenges the iPad Mini with the 7.9-inch, quad-core Iconia A1 tablet

Acer has launched a new tablet at a special event in New York, the Iconia A1. It runs Google Android and is equipped with a 7.9-inch screen and a quad-core processor.

Sorry BlackBerry! The Pentagon may start using iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices

The Department of Defense seems poised to approve iOS 6 and Samsung Galaxy devices for official use in the Pentagon.

Latest research shows a surge in the global tablet market, and Microsoft as one of the top five manufacturers

The latest market research figures from IDC, regarding the global tablet industry, shows considerable growth over this time last year. It also sees Microsoft hit the top five manufacturers, although it's still well behind the competition.

Promate introduces LumiTab, the first-ever tablet with a built-in projector

Electronics manufacturer Promate recently announced its newest tablet, which it says is the first-ever with a built-in projector.