It isn't often you hear of a tablet being released with a full Core i3 processor, but Motion Computing are due to release the Motion F5v Tablet PC which features one of Intel's high powered processors. “Motion is committed to offering our customers a broad range of price and performance …
Read More »Toshiba Android tablet hitting retail to challenge iPad 2
Toshiba are joining the hordes of manufacturers bringing a new tablet to market. None of them have yet even dented a hole in iPad sales, but perhaps Toshiba will have better luck. Best Buy have already listed the Acer Iconia Tab A500, and they have also just placed a ‘coming …
Read More »Steve Wozniak would return to Apple, if asked
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said in an interview that he would consider going back to Apple in an active role if the company asked him. During an interview in England this week he said ‘I'd consider it, yeah', when asked if whether he would like to play an active role …
Read More »Microsoft release BING for iPad: rave reviews
Yesterday, Microsoft released BING for the iPad. So far it is getting rave reviews from the public who have downloaded it, and even critics are feeling inspired by the software implementation. Bing for the iPad is similar in structure to the iPhone version, however there are many differences incorporated. The …
Read More »iPod touch photos showing capacitive home button leaked
Images of an iPod touch with a non physical home button have leaked on the internet. Many are claiming that this is an upcoming model of the iPod with a capacitive home button. Apple have sold over 55 million iPod Touch players since they were introduced in 2007. Four generations …
Read More »iPad 2 success causing problems for Xoom sales
Apple seem to be unchallenged so far in the tablet market, and with the recent release of the hot selling iPad 2 it appears that other companies are really struggling to shift units. The Motorola Xoom, on paper is a stunning device, but sales are really poor so far. Analysts, …
Read More »Is Android becoming less ‘open source’ ?
Google have been under some criticism lately from various corners with many saying that they are trying to lock down Android to become less and less an ‘open source' project. Andy Rubin, the head of the mobile software team said that he and the company are still committed to keeping …
Read More »Apple awarded patent for dock connector: USB 3.0, Thunderbolt
Apple have been granted a patent for a new modified dock connector which is compatible with new high speed communication standards, such as USB 3.0 and a dual lane Displayport, or Thunderbolt connector. This connector is called the ‘Reduced Size Multi Pin Male Plug Connector' has been published by the …
Read More »Apple aim to take delivery of 4.5 million iPad 2’s each month
The original iPad was a massive seller for Apple, shifting millions of units in a short time. Everyone expected the new model to sell well, but Apple are still struggling to keep up with the universal sales. Apple took delivery of over 2.5 million units in March and they are …
Read More »Android Music 3.0 app with cloud streaming leaked
TechFrom10 have managed to find out information about the upcoming music streaming functionality thanks to a ‘failed' Android update. “So on our Galaxy S Vibrant today we went to do a routine update of apps from the Android Market, only to discover that, for a completely unknown and frankly bizarre …
Read More »Android continue to take market share
In a three month period between November 2010 and February 2011, ComScore show Android taking another 7 percentage points from 26% to 33% within the US market. Android have taken most of this from Research In Motion who have lost 4.5% from 33.5% to 28.9%. Android have also taken from …
Read More »iPad 2 is rated as the best tablet yet
Comparison organisation Consumer Reports has posted the results of their first round up of tablet PCs which is going to be welcomed by Apple lovers. Consumer Repotrs is similar to the UK's Which magazine and their report shows that the iPad2 is the best tablet on the market. The original …
Read More »Apple release the first iPad 2 commercial – ‘we believe’
Apple have launched the new iPad 2 commercial, three weeks after the product shipped. The ‘We Believe' advert focuses on how to use the iPad 2 to empower users instead of detailing the hardware specifications. Yes, Apple haven't mentioned the faster, dual core processor or the hardware improvements, instead taking …
Read More »Macbook Pro SSD Upgrade Guide – Kingston SSDNow V+100 64GB Review
At KitGuru we spend a lot of time testing the latest and greatest components on the market for PC enthusiasts across the globe. But today we have set aside some time for Mac users, namely those who want to make the most out of their machine. Anyone who has looked …
Read More »iPod Nano – leaked images show camera to come
Taiwanese Apple related blog site Apple.pro have published a leaked photo of the seventh generation iPod Nano – which is under development. It shows a camera hole in the chassis. The new model will be the same size as the current model and questions have been asked as to how …
Read More »Google Android phones selling 1 in 3 in US
Android has been a runaway success story for Google and the latest reports in from Comscore show that Android based phones are still taking a chunk out of the market share of competing devices. Statistics from America are staggering, with a 33 percent adoption figure, or in laymans terms … …
Read More »Sony confirm 8MP camera in iPhone 5
Sony CEO Howard Stringer has let it slip that they are preparing to supply Apple with a powerful 8 megapixel camera which is likely to be used in the iPhone 5. Stringer told the Wall Street Journal how Japan's terrible earthquake and tsunami has affected 15 Sony factories. One of …
Read More »Photoshop gets airing on iPad 2
It is hard to escape the iPad on a daily basis, and Adobe clearly feel that there is a good money making potential for Photoshop on the tablet. The Photoshop for the iPad was demonstrated yesterday at the Photoshop World Conference and Photography Bay posted a video which highlights some …
Read More »iPad 2 stock shortage causes Apple to shift strategy
I may be a lowly news guy, but even I knew months ago that Apple's iPad 2 would sell well. Apple have been caught napping, yet again and are having to reevaluate how they get more stock into the supply chain. Apple are reportedly taking on a new supplier of …
Read More »Apple stock running out for original discounted iPad
Apple have run out of stock of the original 16GB iPad, which was selling at a reduced price as the iPad2 was launched to replace it. The Apple online store in America no longer offers the Wi-Fi only version of the original iPad in their clearance section and has run …
Read More »Windows 8 to copy Apple’s Time Machine: ‘History Vault’
A leak has shown that Microsoft are planning to imitate the behaviour of Apple's popular Time Machine which has been built into Mac OS X now for many years. Windows 8 will have the new feature, called ‘History Vault'. History Vault is based around the Shadow Copies feature that has …
Read More »Apple iPod to be charged by human heart
Scientists are working on a new power system which can use the human body to supply enough power to charge electronic devices. This new milestone can use tiny movements such as the pinch of a finger to generate power. The team involved are presenting their findings at the National Meeting …
Read More »Mozilla release Firefox 4 for Android OS
Mozilla have released Firefox 4 mobile browser for Android OS based phones. The new Firefox 4 for Maemo and Android mobile platform based devices offers tabbed browsing, bookmarks, Firefox Sync support and even addons. The new Firefox 4 doesn't however support old ARM v6 CPU based phones and Adobe Flash. …
Read More »Dell exec says Apple iPad will eventually fail
Executives from both Dell and Hewlett Packard have spoken out against Apple this week, with the Dell executive saying that the iPad will fail. The Hewlett Packard executive claims that Apple have less than ideal relationships with their partners. Andy Lark, Dell's global head of marketing spoke to Lisa Banks …
Read More »Nokia attack Apple with yet more patent claims
Honestly, if we could make this into a soap opera it would be more popular than Eastenders in the UK. Nokia have taken the gloves off again, and have responded to Friday's ITC determination by filling another complaint against Apple, this time they are claiming that seven new patents are …
Read More »Brenthaven 15″ ProStyle Macbook Sleeve Review
When you spend way over £1000 on a new 15″ Macbook Pro, it is important that you keep it in the best possible condition by protecting it when you're carrying it around. While some users may prefer a full-size laptop bag, there are many people for whom this is just …
Read More »Apple iPad 2 sell out ‘down under’
This won't come as a shock to many, but the iPad 2 has sold out right across the globe. Latest reports highlight that Australia have run out of stocks, with the Sydney flagship store turning away potential customers. Some customers had waited for more than 50 hours at the Sydney …
Read More »Apple iPad 2 hammers Motorola Xoom: is it due to marketing?
Well it wouldn't have taken a clairvoyant to predict that the Apple iPad 2 would be the biggest selling tablet this year, sales figures already show that it is selling out, even within the space of a few days. In the UK there are 3 week delays now when ordering …
Read More »Stunning queue for Apple iPad 2 – Brent Cross
In practical/scientific terms, the difference from iPad 1 to iPad 2 is minimal. So why the huge desire to own the new one and get rid of the old one as soon as you can? KitGuru spies sent in some pictures last night that made us do a double, then …
Read More »iPad2 price in UK is strong, but US is still best
Well, for once it appears that ‘ripoff Britain' is getting a good deal on the iPad2. KitGuru reported that UK pricing would be £399, and it appears that we were right. The 16GB Wi-Fi model costs £399, which is cheaper than the previous model, which cost £25 more. People in …
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