A new 7-inch iPad rumour adds a few new wrinkles to the other rumours floating about. According to a source which has proven reliable in the past, Apple’s new tablet will be priced between US$200 and US$250. Apple’s strategy with this aggressive pricing is clear: Shut out its competitors from the tablet space. The 7-inch iPad (likely a 7.85-inch panel) […]
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Rumour: Apple places orders for next-generation iPhone and 10-inch iPad
According to Digitimes supply chain sources, Apple has placed orders with Pegatron to manufacture both the next-generation iPhone as well as a larger 10-inch iPad. The manufacturer has already completed the necessary facilities expansion and hired additional workers to start production. According to the report, the new iPhone will launch in the September time frame with the 10-inch iPad to […]
Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Apple today released iOS 5.1.1 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This is a bug fix release that addresses a number of issues: Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback […]
Samsung planning mobile company acquisitions
Unseating Samsung as the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer will not be an easy task. And the company is moving to make it even more difficult. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, J.K. Shin, the company’s President and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division, revealed some new directions to keep it at the top. Samsung has recognized the […]
WordPress for PlayBook gets update
WordPress today announced an update for its WordPress for PlayBook app. Version 2.1 adds some “totally radical stuff” including: Comment editing: tap the new ‘Edit’ button when viewing a comment and you will be taken to a new screen where you can edit the comment information including the name, email, URL, comment text, and status. Post Autosave: to better protect […]
Nokia to launch tablets and “hybrid” smart mobile devices
Nokia’s plan to turn its fortunes around will not rely on smartphones and feature phones alone. In an interview with The Financial Times, outgoing chairman Jorma Ollila indicated that the company is planning to launch a range of tablets and “hybrid” smart mobile devices. Ollila mentioned “Ollila said Nokia was had some “exciting form factors” and exclusive services in the […]
Samsung Canada begins pushing out Android 4.0 updates
Samsung Canada today announced that Android 4.0 updates have now begun here in Canada. While Samsung is planning to upgrade a number of devices, it has not yet provided details as to which ones (and on which carrier) have begun to receive the much expected update. The rollout is expected to continue through the quarter. “We are passionate about providing […]
Microsoft and Barnes & Noble form Nook e-book platform partnership
Microsoft and Barnes & Noble today annnounced a new partnership in a new Barnes & Noble subsidiary focused on e-reading technologies. The new subsidiary, called Newco until a final name is found, will consist of the Nook unit as well as Barnes & Noble’s college textbook business. Microsoft will make a US$300 million investment in Newco for a 17.6% equity […]