Following a number of rumours suggested that Nokia would enter the tablet market, Marko Ahtisaari, Executive Vice President of Nokia Design, has confirmed to the Finnish magazine Kauppalehti Optio that the rumours are correct. “We are working on it,” he was quoted as saying. A third of his time is now being spent on the project. Ahtisaari revealed no details […]
Tablets
LTE and HSPA+ RIM BlackBerry PlayBooks clear FCC
RIM appears to be gearing up to launch some new PlayBook models. First came word that production of a 3G+ BlackBerry PlayBook had begun. Two FCC filings have now surfaced confirming that both it and an LTE version have obtained FCC approval. The FCC documentation reveals little about the tablets but confirms that one will come with LTE connectivity and […]
New iPad to go on sale March 16th at 0800
Apple today announced that its third generation iPad, the new iPad, will go on sale at 0800 local time on Friday, March 16th. It will be available in both Canada and the U.S. as well as eight other countries. Every customer who buys a new iPad at an Apple retail store will be offered free Personal Setup service, helping them […]
RIM introduces BlackBerry Mini Keyboard for PlayBook
Research In Motion today announced the BlackBerry Mini Keyboard, a new accessory for its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. It connects to the PlayBook via Bluetooth. The connection is encrypted for additional security. The BlackBerry Mini Keyboard is ultra portable and comes complete with a stylish convertible case that doubles as a stand for the tablet. In addition to a full QWERTY […]
Motorola updates Android 4.0 rollout plans
Motorola has updated its Android 4.0 rollout schedule page. To date, Motorola has confirmed that the DROID RAZR, DROID RAZR MAXX, DROID 4, DROID BIONIC, DROID XYBOARD 8.2 and 10.1, and MOTOROLA XOOM WiFi + 3G/4G will be upgraded to the latest version of Android but had yet to provide more detailed timelines. The only deployment that has taken place […]
Apple to use slim bezels on 7-inch iPad?
Last week, Digitimes reported that Apple’s upcoming mini iPad would sport a 7.1-inch display rather than a slightly larger 7.85-inch one. In its latest report, it seems to have changed its mind. Citing its “sources in the upstream supply chain,” it now suggests that Apple will use “slim bezel displays” for its 7.85-inch tablet. The report adds that the mini […]
Rumour: Nokia to launch Windows 8 tablet in Q4 2012
Nokia is working with Microsoft to launch a 10-inch Windows 8 tablet as early as the fourth quarter of 2012. Citing the usual “sources at upstream component suppliers,” Digitimes is reporting that Nokia will use an ARM-based dual-core Qualcomm ARM SoC. The report adds that production will be outsourced with Compal Electronics the likely manufacturer. The first shipment could reach […]
Rumour: RIM to launch 3G+ BlackBerry PlayBook in April?
Rumours of a 3G+ RIM BlackBerry PlayBook have resurfaced courtesy of N4BB. According to their source, the latest PlayBook model, with 42Mbps HSPA+ connectivity, is now in production. An April launch is scheduled. Rumours as far back as January had suggested such a timeline for the updated PlayBook. The 3G+ BlackBerry PlayBook will also sport a faster 1.5GHz dual-core processor […]