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Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 Tablet with iPad-Like 4:3 Aspect Ratio Display Visits the FCC

Lenovo has already showcased a wide number of Android-powered smartphones and tablets this year, but it now seems like the company has yet another Google-powered slate in the works which is dubbed the IdeaTab S2109. The device made its appearance in FCC’s product database, where it was spotted by engadget earl...

13 March 2012
19:01 GMT

Verizon Offers Free Hotspot Capability for the New iPad

Verizon is gearing up for the release of Apple’s new iPad model on its airwaves, with a few treats packed inside for those who will choose its LTE network over that of competitors. The wireless carrier has confirmed plans to provide owners of the new iPad with free Mobile Hotspot capability on its network. ...

9 March 2012
07:51 GMT

The New iPad Will Not Support European LTE Networks

The new iPad recently announced by Apple seems to be mostly targeting the North American market. Although the slate is advertised as a 4G LTE device, the feature is only available in some regions. Obviously, this is not entirely Apple’s fault, as both international and AT&T variants have been confirmed to supp...

8 March 2012
11:00 GMT

Rumor: Samsung Galaxy Tab 11.6 Launching Tomorrow

It appears that Samsung is about to launch a new Galaxy Tab tablet. This time the Korean company plans to announce an 11.6-inch slate that seems to be Samsung’s answer to Apple’s new iPad tablet. We already reported yesterday about Samsung’s “special announcement,” but until recently we...

8 March 2012
10:35 GMT

Pre-Orders for AT&T 4G iPad Sold Out

Yesterday, Apple made official a new version of its highly popular iPad device, and announced that it would be available in the United States on the airwaves of AT&T and Verizon starting with March 16th. On that day, users in the US will be able to purchase the new tablet PC with support for the LTE networks of these...

8 March 2012
08:56 GMT

Everything Everywhere and Three UK Confirm Plans for the New iPad

Two wireless carriers in the UK have already confirmed plans to add the newly launched iPad model from Apple to their offering, namely Everything Everywhere and Three. Three UK has already placed a registration page on its website, so that users interested in the new device can receive info on when it becomes avail...

8 March 2012
07:15 GMT

The New iPad Connects to AT&T’s and Verizon’s 4G Networks

The new iPad is now official. Apple announced it on March 7th and plans on making it available for purchase starting with March 16th. In addition to the usual WiFi-only flavor of the device, Apple also announced that users would be able to enjoy the capabilities of a WiFi + 4G version of the new iPad. The new ta...

8 March 2012
03:00 GMT

Windows on ARM Is Older Than the iPad, Photos Unveil

Windows on ARM is not something new for Microsoft, it seems. In fact, the company has been working on this for the past couple of years, if not for longer. The first ARM devices to run under Windows are expected to arrive on shelves later this year, when the next-generation Windows 8 is made available for purchase...

13 February 2012
05:32 GMT

Asus Has No Plans to Build a Tablet Using 4:3 Screen Aspect Ratio

Asus is not interested in building a tablet using a screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio, similar to that of the iPad, in the near future, as the company believes this would lead to an important increase in the production costs of the tablet.When asked during a local press event if Asus has any plans for such a tablet, a c...

18 December 2011
08:41 GMT

Samsung Requests Ban on iPhone 4S Sales in Italy and France

It looks like the patent war between Samsung and Apple continues with the former filing requests in Paris, France and Milano, Italy to ban iPhone 4 sales in these two countries.Those who thought that Samsung lost the war against the Cupertino-based giant after losing several battles will be disappointed or thrilled t...

5 October 2011
04:59 GMT

Mophie Intros Range of External Batteries for Apple's iPhone and iPad

Mophie has announced earlier today the availability of its next generation of external portable batteries including the reserve, boost and powerstation, designed to be used with the Apple iPhone and iPad.Compared to their predecessors, these Mophie accessories feature some new design elements as well as increased bat...

20 September 2011
09:45 GMT

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 3G Goes Live at Vodafone UK for £299

The battle of the slates has just started in the UK, as Vodafone introduced the Galaxy Tab 10.1 3G tablet. Samsung's device is the second tablet from the carrier's portfolio, after Apple's iPad.Currently, only the 32GB version is available for purchase at Vodafone for as low as £299 with a two-ye...

8 September 2011
04:45 GMT

Kingston Intros the Wi-Drive, a Wireless SSD for Apple Devices

Showcased for the first time at the beginning of the year during the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, Kingston's Wi-Drive, wireless storage device, has just been made official by the company and is compatible with a wide series of Apple devices. Compared to the version that Kingston demonstrated at CES, the ne...

2 June 2011
04:32 GMT

webOS and BlackBerry to Benefit from Android 3.0 Issues

Google's Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system might be impacted by the rise of Hewlett-Packard's webOS platform, and by the launch of Research In Motion's own tablet PC, the BlackBerry PlayBook, some of the latest reports around the Internet suggest.Apparently, the Android 3.0 operating system comes...

8 April 2011
13:41 GMT

LG Optimus Pad Confirmed in India for June 2011

After surprisingly launching the Optimus 2X and Optimus Black in India ahead of other important markets, LG has now revealed plans to bring its first Android tablet, the Optimus Pad in the country. According to Vishal Chopra, LG Electronics business head for mobile communications, the Optimus Pad will be available...

6 April 2011
06:17 GMT

Stream HD Content Wirelessly to Your iPad with the JetStreamHD

Given the fact that streaming HD content to one's iPad is something many owners of the iPad tablet are genuinely interested in, a company called Nuvyyo has released the JetStreamHD, a solution that enables fast and easy wireless streaming, with the help of one's own Wi-Fi network.The core of the JetStreamHD...

28 February 2011
07:21 GMT

Asus Details Its 2011 Notebook Plans

With the recent popularity gain achieved by tablets and entry level ultra-portable laptops, notebooks don't seem to have a chance, but this isn't what Asus thinks as the company plans to launch three or four new devices during 2011, not including upgraded models.According to Asustek's Eee PC Business G...

20 January 2011
09:45 GMT

Joby Unveils New GorillaMobile Yogi and Ori iPad Cases at CES 2011

Although Joby is best-known for its highly-innovative adjustable tripod solutions for digital cameras, Joby seems to be quite keen on expanding its product lineups into other market segments as well, as the company has just unveiled at CES 2011 a couple of new GorillaMobile cases designed specifically for Apple'...

10 January 2011
08:30 GMT

Verizon Cuts Galaxy Tab Price, Existing Customers Get Refund

Even though Samsung has stated that it is more than content with Galaxy Tab sales overall, the device is still way behind its main competitor, the iPad. The main reason behind this is the tablet’s high price, which doesn't offer the same value for money as other devices in its range. Numerous polls have...

3 January 2011
03:21 GMT

Sony Has No Plans of Developing a Color eReader to Rival the iPad

Although the iPad has proven to be wildly successful in the short time sine its release, a senior Sony representative recently stated that the Japanese company isn't interested in developing a color eReader destined to take on Apple's slate, dismissing yet again speculations regarding a future Sony Vaio tab...

28 December 2010
14:01 GMT

Apple iPad WiFi + 3G Now Sold at Online by AT&T

AT&T has started offering Apple’s 3G-capable iPad online. The prices for 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models are identical to the ones found at Apple’s own store - $629, $729 and $829 respectively, while data plans are unchanged from current pre-paid options - 250MB for $15 and 2GB for $25. AT&T has been carryi...

22 December 2010
09:48 GMT

iPhone 4 Available for $197 at Walmart, Plus $50 Gift Card Bonus

Walmart, the multinational corporation well-known for its large chain of discount stores, has recently introduced Apple's flagship smartphone, the iPhone 4 to its catalog. The 16GB version of the device is now available through Walmart for as little as $197 with an upgrade or new 2-year contract. Customers wh...

22 December 2010
04:32 GMT

Verizon's FiOS Mobile App Hits Apple iPad Too, Available for Free

Owners of an Apple iPad who enjoy wireless connectivity on Verizon Wireless' airwaves have now the possibility to download and install on their devices a new free application from the wireless carrier, namely the FiOS Mobile App.The same as the versions released for other mobile devices on the wireless carrier&...

22 December 2010
03:32 GMT

Strategy Analytics: Apple May Be Forced to Slash iPad Price

According to a survey of 4800 US and European consumers conducted by Strategy Analytics’ Tablet and Touchscreen Strategies service, two-thirds of potential iPad buyers expect to pay less than $500 or a maximum of 500 Euros. “Two thirds of people who are thinking of buying an iPad in the next 12 months ...

7 December 2010
09:19 GMT

New Adesso Compagno Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad Has a European Look

Protective cases for Apple's iPad that also pack a Bluetooth keyboard seem to be among the hottest accessories of late 2010, since we've come across quite a few products of this type over the past couple of weeks, the latest to join this expanding family being Adesso's Compagno Bluetooth Keyboard. T...

7 December 2010
04:35 GMT

Three UK Intros More Pricing Options for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G

Today, wireless carrier Three UK announced the introduction of additional pricing options for its customers interested in the purchase of an iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G with a contract agreement with the wireless carrier. Three is only one of the wireless carriers in the UK which put the new device on sale on its airwaves ...

3 December 2010
09:43 GMT

Orange UK Puts Apple's iPad on Sale

Orange UK is one of the wireless carriers that unveiled specific data plans tailored to fit the needs of its customers interested in the purchase of an Apple iPad not too long ago. Today, the company announced the availability of these plans and of the iPad on its airwaves. Three iPad with WiFi + 3G models were adde...

3 December 2010
06:31 GMT

Keep Your iPad Safe and Dry with the New Drycase Folio Vacuum-Sealed Case

Given the fact that Apple's iPad is, after all, a portable device, there's some clear and present danger of it getting wet or splashed with various liquids, and in order to help the tablet's owners avoid all sorts of (potentially costly) mishaps, CS ideas has recently announced the Drycase Folio waterp...

24 November 2010
03:07 GMT

iPad 16GB Sold for only $399.99 by T.J. Maxx Discount Store

The best selling tablet in the world, Apple's iPad, just got a consistent discount from its recommended price and is now available for only $399.99. The Wi-Fi only 16GB iPad is sold by T.J. Maxx stores with a $100 discount compared to other retail stores that are selling Apple's product.The sale hasn't...

22 November 2010
03:40 GMT

Stream HD Video from Your iOS 4.2 Apple iPad to Your HDTV with the iXtreamer

It would seem that more and more manufacturers of HD and streaming media players are starting to realize the huge potential of Apple's iPad (and iPhone too) as a source of multimedia content (audio and video as well), the latest to come up with a product that leverages the iPad's capabilities being Xtream...

18 November 2010
02:34 GMT

SPB TV Lands on Apple iPad, Gets Updated on iPhone

Leading mobile applications developer SPB Software has just announced the launch of a new version of its SPB TV for iPhone software solution, which also comes with native iPad support. The SPB TV application was designed so as to work on existing 3G smartphones, and it already managed to reach a number of 2 million ...

17 November 2010
13:01 GMT

E-Book Sales to Total $1 Billion This Year in the US Alone

The e-book industry is growing at a solid pace and is on track to drive almost $1 billion in sales this year in the US alone and this with only a small percentage of book readers buying e-books. According to a Forrester report, the sales figure will triple in the next five years."2010 will end with $966 million in eB...

9 November 2010
12:16 GMT

Galaxy Tab GT-P1000 Materials Cost $205.22

Galaxy Tab GT-P1000, Samsung's first Android-based tablet PC, carriers a Bill of Materials (BOM) of $205.22, a recent report from iSuppli states. According to the company, this report is based on preliminary results from iSuppli’s Teardown Analysis service.When compared to the the 16Gbyte 3G version of th...

2 November 2010
03:14 GMT

XtremeMac Play-Through Sleeve for iPad Targets the Active iPad Users

Right from the start, Apple's iPad has been designed to cater to the needs of people looking for an ultra-portable portable computing solutions, that specific niche looking for a device providing more screen space than the iPhone, but roughly the same level of functionality.And given this situation, there's...

28 October 2010
04:59 GMT

Mophie Touts the Workbook As the 'Perfect iPad Case'

There's definitely something about Apple products that just screams cover me inside a protective case judging by the impressive number of such solutions to hit the market on a daily basis, mophie just releasing its workbook protective iPad folio touting it as the “perfect iPad case.”So what makes it ...

26 October 2010
10:46 GMT

Verizon Details Its iPad Data Plans

On Thursday, mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless announced that it would start selling the highly popular Apple iPad via its stores all around the country starting with October 28th, and some more info on the matter emerged, including details on the data plans it has put in place for the new device. Starting with ...

15 October 2010
02:31 GMT

Verizon Launches Apple's iPad on October 28th

Wireless carrier Verizon and Cupertino-based Apple have just announced that the popular iPad tablet PC should become available for purchase on the operator's network starting with Thursday, October 28. The device would become available for purchase via the wireless carrier in three bundles, the duo announced. B...

14 October 2010
09:29 GMT

iPad Owners Might Be Charged by Apple for iOS 4 Upgrade

According to an anonymous source cited by Stuff.tv, Apple is about to give a fillip to iPad owners, by charging them for upgrading their tablets to iOS 4. Asked about how high is the chance for this to happen, the anonymous source replied “Definitely”. If the rumor will be confirmed by an Apple official a...

20 July 2010
12:04 GMT

Verizon and Google Plan iPad Competitor

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless seems set to come to the market with a device that would prove a competitor for the newly launched Apple iPad. Although no specific details on the said device were unveiled, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam has already confirmed that the company is working with Google for the launch of...

12 May 2010
07:51 GMT

Win an Apple iPad with Tales of Fantasy

On March 9, IGG successfully launched the official Alpha Test client for Tales of Fantasy and after getting more than positive feedback both in-game and on the official forums, they decided to reward their dedicated followers with some very interesting gifts.According to their forum, all you have to do to qualify for...

22 March 2010
04:34 GMT

iPad Missing Some Default iPhone Apps

Pundit John Gruber, of Daring Fireball, picked up on a story by Wired’s Brian X. Chen on the default applications that should have been present on the upcoming iPad. Actually, the pundit claims, it’s not a technical issue, but rather a design problem. We agree. Wired’s guy acknowledges that, &ldquo...

9 March 2010
04:57 GMT


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