There are about a thousand rumours surrounding various Nexus devices on hand at present and now it's a thousand and one. According to information given to CNET by industry analyst Richard Shim Samsung and Google are working together to produce a high-end, 10.1 inch Nexus tablet. The device's display is …
Read More »Lenovo release new laptop-tablet hybrids
Lenovo have launched a new series of Windows laptop-tablet hybrid systems that they hope will help boost sales in both business and consumer markets. The new devices will be running Windows 8 and Windows RT operating systems, and are touchscreen capable. These hybrids can easily transform between a tablet and …
Read More »Android 4.1.2 rolling out to the Nexus 7 today
Since the Nexus 7 launched in July users wanting to use the tablet in landscape mode on the homescreens or application drawer have been left wanting. Today a new Android build, JZO54K to be exact is slowly rolling out to Nexus 7 devices around the world. This new build also …
Read More »Google Nexus 7 set to get a storage boost
One of our biggest concerns about the ASUS-produced, Google-marketed Nexus 7 tablet in our review was the internal storage; or lack of it. However, the tablet is set to receive a 32 GB model, seemingly in the coming weeks. A Japanese customer bought a brand-new 16 GB model but on …
Read More »Sony Xperia Tablet S pulled from sale due to water resistance issue
Over the weekend, Sony has decided to pull its latest Android tablet, the Xperia Tablet S from sale in Japan and elsewhere. Originally launched last month with claims of splash-proof operation a manufacturing defect has been found where there is a gap between the display and the body. It is unknown if …
Read More »Rumours suggest a $99 Nexus 7 coming soon
Digitimes is reporting that two new Nexus 7 models from Google and ASUS are on their way. According to their sources one will be priced at $199 USD, the other at an impressive $99 USD. Both models are expected to be available by the end of the year and will …
Read More »ASUS set to announce Padfone 2 next month
ASUS' Padfone has not been the smashing success that they might have hoped for. Reviews of the device weren't overly positive but regardless ASUS sees enough potential in such a device to announce a successor. On October 16 ASUS will unveil the Padfone 2 in Milan and also Taipei. Not much …
Read More »Strong ARM bulges to take more market share
As we've said before on KitGuru, companies communicate in a lot of different ways. The press release is one and the annual report is another. While these don't normally contain downright lies, they are certainly spun in a very specific/positive way. But what about recruitment? It's tough to spin job …
Read More »Ballmer hints at Microsoft Surface pricing
In a recent interview, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was questioned over the upcoming Surface tablet launch. The passionate CEO believes they have a “very competitive product from the features perspective.” Ballmer also went on to hint at possible Surface pricing; from “$300 to about $700 or $800,” is the “sweet …
Read More »Mini iPad will drive down competitor tablet prices
When Apple release their upcoming 7.8 inch ‘Mini iPad', competitors will be forced to drop their prices to snag a percentage of the market. Industry rumours circulating in Taipei today have indicated that many companies will drop the prices of their tablets by up to 40%-50%. Apple will have a …
Read More »A school that replaced laptops with iPads regret the move
It doesn't take a genius to realise the amount of tweaks and changes needed to your typical exercises, some of which are near impossible, when switching from a Windows laptop to Apple's iPad. Regardless, this is what an unknown school has done and has come to regret it. While most …
Read More »Amazon allow ‘opt out’ advertising on Kindle Fire devices
Many people aren't too happy with forced ‘advertisements' on the Kindle devices and Amazon have said that customers can pay extra to opt out. For $15 extra in America, customers can avoid viewing the ads that will be presented on the devices at random intervals. The announcement is set to …
Read More »Amazon gun for Apple with new Kindle Fire
Amazon placed the spotlight on four new Kindle Fire computers yesterday, including some with a larger colour screen. They are clearly now trying to sneak a few sales away from Apple just in time for end of year sales. Amazon launched the new products just before Apple get the opportunity …
Read More »Amazon unveils three new Kindle Fire tablets
Amazon has today announced three new Kindle Fire tablets. The flagship of the series will be the Fire HD 8.9″, there is also the Fire HD 7″ and a refresh of the original Kindle Fire. The Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ has a very impressive 8.9 inch 1080p IPS display in …
Read More »ASUS rumoured to be releasing a Nexus 7 with 3G connectivity
Google and ASUS have undoubtedly set a fire under the sale of Android tablets in recent months with the launch of the Nexus 7. However, there are undoutedly those out there who may need extra features such as a rear camera, a larger 10 inch form factor or perhaps 3G connectivity. While …
Read More »Microsoft facing a partner revolt over Surface tablet
We spoke with industry insiders late last night in Taipei and it would appear that Microsoft are deep in negotiation with a handful of their leading partners. As we have reported before, Microsoft have irked many of their partners by announcing the release of their own Surface tablet, which will …
Read More »ASUS renames their Windows 8 tablets
At Computex earlier in the year ASUS unveiled the Tablet 810 and Tablet 600. These two devices were running Windows 8 and Windows RT respectively. Yesterday at IFA these tablets have reappeared, but have been renamed to the Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT. Both tablets will have an option …
Read More »Kindle ‘Paperwhite’ images leak online
Amazon are expected to announce a new Kindle next week however images of an upcoming tablet have leaked online, courtesy of The Verge. The images highlight the new device which looks very similar to older devices from Amazon. The button below the display has been removed and the bezel is …
Read More »Lenovo announces smarter, slimmer Android tablets at IFA
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced that it has expanded its Ideatab product line with the Ideatab S2110A, A2107A, and A2109A. Powered by the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system, the new product lineup provides smarter, slimmer tablet designs with a variety of multimedia options at attractive price …
Read More »Google Nexus 7 Indepth Review
ASUS is very familiar with the Android tablet game, in our opinion they produce the best Android tablets out there by combining hardware grunt, design and software functionality and frequent updates. Now, the Taiwanese manufacturer has teamed up with Google to bring all of this to an almost impulse purchase …
Read More »Microsoft partners likely to ditch Windows RT tablet
Following on from our report yesterday, it looks as if other Microsoft partners may ditch their plans to produce Windows RT tablet computers. Toshiba have already pulled out which has set the industry wheels in motion as other Microsoft partners analyse the potential for ‘failure'. Sources in Taipei who we …
Read More »Windows RT Surface (expected) $199 price causing partner concern
Microsoft are treading a fine line with their partners and the latest news out of Taipei last night is that sources close to the company are claiming that Microsoft are aiming for a $199 launch price. Their partners are already furious at the news which is circulating ‘behind the scenes' …
Read More »Kogan offering budget 10inch IPS tablet for £119
While many people are happy parting with £300 or more for a new tablet, there are some who can't justify this amount. Kogan might have the answer, as they are offering several budget tablets for £119-£129. We do like to try and point out some great bargains to our readers, …
Read More »Barnes & Noble axe Nook pricing
Barnes and Noble have decided to cut the pricing of their popular Nook Color and tablet computers as they face stiff competition from the likes of Google and Amazon. The Google Nexus will hit the market for only $199 and Amazon are expected to release an update to their Kindle …
Read More »Studies show that Galaxy Tab was ‘confused’ with iPad
Internal Samsung documents have shown that a percentage of the consumer audience were unable to tell the Galaxy Tab and iPad apart. Samsung admitted that this led to ‘strategical changes' in advertising. CNET reported that Samsung internal studies showed that consumers were confused over the Galaxy Tab tablet, mixing it …
Read More »Microsoft hiring a ‘Surface team’. Partners miffed.
There is no doubt about it, Microsoft are playing hardball. They want to become a part of the thriving tablet mobile space, even if it means annoying the partners who will be building similar tablets running Windows 8. Tech Radar spotted a raft of job advertisements over at the Microsoft …
Read More »Acer CEO warns Microsoft to ‘think twice’ about Surface tablet
Microsoft's Surface tablet has been in the news recently, however their partners don't seem to happy with the planned October release. We spoke to an industry insider a couple of hours ago who said that a handful of leading executives are thinking of pulling out of the Windows 8 tablet …
Read More »Samsung officially takes the cover off the Galaxy Note 10.1
After endless leaks in recent weeks Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 10.1. Just like the 5.3 inch Note smartphone a S Pen is included for all of your stylus requirements. It will also find itself at home in a slot in the bottom right of the tablet. Other …
Read More »RIM release BlackBerry Playbook OS 2.0.1.
Research In Motion have released Playbook OS 2.0.1 update, alongside their 4G version of the Playbook. The company are still dealing with a leak of Playbook OS 2.1 from a couple of days ago. The 2.0.1. update is primarily a performance related upgrade for Blackberry Playbook WiFi versions. RIM have …
Read More »HP and Dell preparing Windows RT tablet for Oct launch
Hewlett Packard and Dell are preparing to release Windows RT based tablet PC's for the October Windows 8 launch by Microsoft. Dell are using Qualcomm chips in their designs and Hewlett Packard have opted for Texas Instruments hardware. We spoke to an industry insider in the channel in Taipei last …
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