Apple is expected to unveil the next version of its iOS mobile operating system later today as its World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) gets underway. Banners going up in preparation for the event pretty much confirmed that it would be known as iOS 6. A forum post at Chinese website WeiPhone now claims to have obtained the list of compatible […]
Tablets
ASUS confirms Google tablet and Transformer Pad Infinity to launch in late June?
While this is not quite the same as an official company press release, an ASUS representative allegedly told Android Authority during Computex that the long rumoured Google tablet will launch at the end of the month. It just so happens that Google I/O is scheduled for June 27th to the 29th. While the representative shared little else except to promise […]
Computex 2012: ASUS announces Windows 8 Tablet 810 and Windows RT Tablet 600
ASUS this week unveiled two new Windows tablet devices at Computex. The ASUS Tablet 810 will run the upcoming Windows 8 and the ASUS Tablet 600 will run Windows RT. Both will bring the concept (if not the brand name) introduced with its Transformer tablets to the Windows world. ASUS did not reveal all the specifications about its tablets but […]
RIM discontinues 16GB BlackBerry PlayBook model
Research In Motion is discontinuing the 16GB version of its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. The move was revealed in an email from RIM to a CrackBerry forum user. RIM was quick to point out that “we continue to remain committed to the tablet space and the 32 GB and 64 GB models of the BlackBerry PlayBook continue to offer great value […]
Rumour: Microsoft blocking HTC from building Windows tablets
HTC appears unlikely to be among the manufacturers to release a Windows 8 tablet later this year. Rather than HTC deciding to pass on the upcoming operating system, Bloomberg has learned that it was Microsoft that opted not to work with HTC. Microsoft is working closely with the manufacturers that will launch ARM-based Windows RT devices to ensure quality. Microsoft’s […]
Computex 2012: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 headed to Windows Phone 8 devices
Given that Qualcomm’s processors are the only ones you will find in Windows Phone 7 and 7.5 devices, it should come as no surprise that they will also make their way into Windows Phone 8 devices. Confirmation came from Rob Chandhok, senior vice president at Qualcomm, during Computex. These Snapdragon S4 chips will come with integrated LTE. The news gives […]
Rumour: Samsung to launch Galaxy Note 2 in October
With over 7 million Samsung Galaxy Notes sold to date, it’s no surprise that Samsung is working on a successor to its first phablet. Now a rumour suggests that Samsung will unveil this device in October, about a year after it announced the original version. According to UbuntuLife, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will come with a dual-core Exynos 5250 […]
E3: Microsoft announces Xbox SmartGlass
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 platform got a whole more integrated with other household devices today as Microsoft today announced Xbox SmartGlass at E3. The application will allow users to connect phones, PCs and tablets to their Xbox 360. With it, devices become remote controls and controllers as well as additional displays. Content can also be pushed two ways to and from […]