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The new Net Applications NetMarketShare report says that the iPad now accounts for over 1% of worldwide web browsing and 2.1% in the US. Moreover the figures suggest mobile browsing is on the rise all around the world, accounting for 5% globally and more than 8.2% in the U.S. of A. iPad mobile web usage…
After some extended testing and a false launch back in May, AT&T BlackBerry owners can now use Bridge with the PlayBook. Bridge, as you might have heard, is the only way you can get core PIM applications on RIM’s 7-inch tablet, including e-mail, address book, memopad, and calendar. The web browser and app store offer…
Sharp is looking to enter the overhyped tablet market with its own product. The rumor says it that the Japanese company will launch not one but few tablets, all of which will rely on the Android platform. Now we have FCC to confirm there is some merit in these stories, with a 7-inch tablet called…
We’ve all seen the Asus Eee Pad Slider (pictured above) though not all of us want to have one. The Transformer is easier to carry around thanks to its detachable keyboard, which you may not need every day. However, it seems Acer likes the idea of a slider tablet and is apparently preparing to introduce…
Just a friendly reminder, folks, that the HP TouchPad, that sexy webOS tablet we’ve been waiting months for, is now available for purchase. If you’ve been longing for a decent alternative to the iPad or the swatch of Android tablets floating around, you might want to give the HP TouchPad a try. Early reviews have…
Acer launched a new version of its 10-inch tablet, Iconia Tab A500, in the UK. Unlike the original model which comes with 32GB of built-in storage, this one rocks “only” 16 gigs. The good news is that the amount of memory is directly proportional to the price of the device and in that sense this…
The HP TouchPad has been reviewed by the tech press at large, and as the first webOS tablet, there’s a lot riding on it. Unfortunately for HP, it looks like it has failed to meet the expectations of many. The TouchPad has a 9.7-inch 1024 x 768 touchscreen, with a 1.3 megapixel camera on the…
The Samsung Galaxy Tab seems like it has been left in the dust by its sexier Android tablet counterparts – the Motorola Xoom and its successor, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 8.9. The latter tablets are sporting Honeycomb, a version of Android meant for large screens, while the more portable Galaxy Tab with its 7-inch…
With so many Android Honeycomb tablets on the way a company needs to stand out to get noticed. Whether is tweaked software, a super thin and light design, or incredible pricing, there are many routes companies are going in. Sony is taking a different approach with its S2 Android Honeycomb tablet and decided to throw…
The HP TouchPad is the sexy webOS tablet we’d all been waiting for. With Android tablets failing to make a huge splash, the HP TouchPad was really our only hope against the reigning king of the tablet world – the Apple iPad. When HP presented it during its webOS conference, it looked incredibly hot and…