Notebook and tablet sales are down for 2015
TrendForce is anticipating notebook shipments to fall by 6.4 percent and tablets by 14.9 percent year-over-year.
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Imagination PowerVR GT7xxx in the Apple A9X
384 PowerVR Rogue cores
Specifications and benchmarks of the Imagination A9X / PowerVR GT7xxx graphics card for tablets (iPad Pro 2015).
Apple A9X teardown shows off dual-core processor
The A9X chip on the iPad Pro has received the teardown treatment in order to see what is inside.
NVIDIA Shield tablet gets TWRP support
Last year's tablet for gamers now gets the ability to install new ROM images and backup existing firmware using an official solution.
Online shoppers found to prefer smartphones over other devices
It seems as though consumers who are shopping online this holiday season are more inclined to use a smartphone than a tablet or desktop.
Panasonic updates Toughpad FZ-Y1D with Broadwell and AMD FirePro M5100 options
Business-centric FZ-Y1D will incorporate HDMI 2.0-in with HDCP 2.2 for $4229.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 is now official
Xiaomi announced that it will launch a Windows 10 based version of the tablet in addition to the Android one by the end of this month.
Samsung Galaxy Tab E hits US Cellular
The carrier offers this 8-inch tablet online and in retail stores for $129.99 USD when tied to a two-year contract or 24 monthly payments of $8.75 USD, while the prepaid version is not available yet.
Samsung's Android Marshmallow update schedule leaks online
According to the leaked documents, the Note 5 will get the new firmware next month, Galaxy S6 in January, but Samsung has no plans to update the Galaxy S4.
Reviewers impressed by iPad Pro, but criticize high price
It's clear that Apple's first shot at an oversized iPad could use one or two more generations to be an easier recommendation.
Asus Transformer Book T100HA convertible now available
Prices start for as low as 300 Euros for 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage and up to 440 Euros for 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Core i5, 128 GB) Tablet Review
One step forward, two steps back? Who can benefit from the more powerful i5 version? How big is the difference compared to the Core m3 and how does the 12-inch device hold up against regular notebooks? Our performance update will provide the answers.
Intel Core i5-6300U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 12.30" | 1.1 kg
Intel Core i5-6300U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 12.30" | 1.1 kg
Samsung Marshmallow OTA rollout plans revealed
The leak shows no Android 6.0 plans for the Galaxy Note 3 or Galaxy S4 smartphones.
Handheld launches Algiz RT7 rugged tablet
While this new rugged tablet from Sweden does not have high-end features, it complies with the IP65 and MIL STD 810G specifications and is priced accordingly.
HP Elite x2 to face off against the Surface Pro 4 early next year
Don't like the Surface Pro 4? The 12-inch Elite x2 will soon be the alternative that core business users may be looking for.
Acer Iconia Tab 8 W launches tomorrow in Japan
This 8-inch Windows tablet is powered using the Atom Z3735G SoC by Intel, next to 1 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, all fed using a 4600 mAh battery.
Nvidia announces new Tegra K1 Shield tablet
A new tablet from Nvidia is on the way.
Xiaomi Mi 5 launch event hinted for November 24th
Xiaomi has sent out a limited number of invitations for a press event next Tuesday. The announcement is currently unknown, though possible candidates include the Mi 5 "Gemini", Redmi Note 2 Pro, or Mi Pad 2 tablet.
AT&T starts selling the Microsoft Lumia 950
This Qualcomm Snapdragon 808-powered handset can be acquired from AT&T starting at $149.99 USD (with a two-year contract).
Toshiba Satellite Click 10 LX0W-C-104 Convertible Review
Netbook alternative. Despite a high display resolution (1920x1200 pixels), you do not have to waive long battery life with Toshiba's 10-inch detachable. Two batteries make this possible. In addition, it does not put a big dent in the wallet with a price of just under 400 Euros (~$425).
Intel Atom x5-Z8300 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 10.10" | 1.1 kg
Intel Atom x5-Z8300 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 10.10" | 1.1 kg
Galaxy View coming to AT&T this week
This 18.4-inch Android device can be acquired from the carrier for as low as $99.99 USD, when tied to a new two-year wireless contract and the DIRECTV service.
Chuwi Hi8 Pro tablet retails for less than $100 USD
This Intel Atom x5-Z8300-powered slate runs Windows 10 and can be acquired for roughly $95 USD.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Core m3) Tablet Review
Fourth Time's a Charm. The highly-anticipated fourth rendition of Microsoft’s Surface Pro is finally here, and it brings some valuable refinements. Thanks to a low-power Core m3 CPU, our review unit is completely devoid of moving parts—making this more tablet than ever before. But is it finally the tablet than can replace your laptop, or is it just another product of compromise?
Intel Core m3-6Y30 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 12.30" | 1.1 kg
Intel Core m3-6Y30 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 12.30" | 1.1 kg
Verizon launches Ellipsis 10 tablet
This new 10.1-inch slate is powered by an unnamed 1.5GHz quad-core processor, runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, and has a price of $299.99 USD.
iFixit teardown shows a difficult-to-repair iPad Pro
The battery is now easier to access and replace compared to the Surface Pro 4, Surface Book, or even older generation iPads.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 spotted online
Interestingly, looking at Geekbench results, Xiaomi's new tablet seems to perform a bit worse than its predecessor.
Logitech launches Logi CREATE accessories for iPad Pro
The backlit keyboard case with Smart Connector retails for $149.99 USD while the protective case with any-angle stand costs $79.99 USD, both expected to be available in a variety of colors.
Dell XPS 12 now available for purchase starting at $999 USD
This Skylake-powered Windows 10 2-in-1 convertible tablet can be acquired directly from Dell, starting at $999.99 USD.
Acer Predator 8 now up for pre-order
This Intel Atom x7-Z8700-powered tablet for gamers hits the market as previously announced - just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Gold iPad Pro now up for pre-order from Goldgenie
The luxury custom Apple slate comes in gold, platinum, and rose gold, for a price of around $2,800 USD.
Xiaomi intros the 20,000 mAh Mi power bank
This new power bank supports Quick Charge 2.0 and has enough capacity to fully charge even a laptop once, or an average tablet 3 times.
Samsung Galaxy View now available in the US
The WiFi model of the long-awaited 18.4-inch Android tablet can be acquired for $599 USD, but the cellular version still has to hit the market.
iPad Pro orders start tomorrow
The device will start arriving at Apple Stores, select carriers and authorized resellers later this week.
Onyx Boox flexible e-reader delayed until next spring
This 13.3 inch flexible e-reader was expected to launch last month, but its makers have only released a few images of the prototype for now.
Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet Review
Tough. Rugged devices sometimes have to operate under the most adverse conditions. Dell's Latitude 12 Rugged tablet presents itself as a robust workhorse with stamina.
Intel Core M-5Y71 | Intel HD Graphics 5300 | 11.60" | 1.8 kg
Intel Core M-5Y71 | Intel HD Graphics 5300 | 11.60" | 1.8 kg
Verizon Ellipsis Kids tablet launching next week
This slate comes with a free premium subscription to Zoodles Kid Mode, 4G LTE connectivity, a generous 5000 mAh battery, as well as multiple parental control features.
Global tablet shipments to shrink by 15 percent
Analysts from TrendForce expecting high growth from Microsfot, Amazon, and Apple for Q4 2015.
HP TouchPad gets unofficial Marshmallow update
This 9.7-inch tablet launched almost 5 years ago loaded with webOS and never got an official Android update, but its hardware is capable to run Android 6.0.
Huawei MediaPad M2 Tablet Review
Metal head. Unlike its precursor, Huawei's MediaPad M2 8.0 is now covered in a metal casing. Once again, the tablet scores with a potent HiSilicon Kirin Octa-core processor, decent HD IPS touchscreen, and great battery life. The latest Android 5.1 operating system and fast Wi-Fi round off the couch surfer - a good deal for around 280 Euros (~$306).
HiSilicon Kirin 930 | ARM Mali-T628 MP4 | 8.00" | 330 g
HiSilicon Kirin 930 | ARM Mali-T628 MP4 | 8.00" | 330 g
Customers prefer detachables over tablets says IDC
Global tablet shipments have declined for Q3 2015 by 12.6 percent.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Core m3) First Impressions
Tablet meets notebook. Finally, we have Microsoft's latest model, the Surface Pro 4, under review. In response to many readers' requests, we will share our first impressions and compare it to its Surface Pro 3 predecessor as well as the brand new Surface Book, which we also have under review now.
Intel Core i5-6300U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 12.30" | 1.1 kg
Intel Core i5-6300U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 12.30" | 1.1 kg
Apple iPad Pro to hit the market on November 11
Inside information places the launch date of this large slate in mid-November, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
Samsung Galaxy View coming this November for 650 Euros
The huge 18.4-inch tablet gets a final launch date and price.
Microsoft Arrow Launcher is now out of beta
This app became publicly available back in June as a beta and now its first public release can be freely downloaded via Google Play Store.
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-Y1 Performance 20-inch tablet coming this December
The tablet is designed for 3D and CAD engineers and offers a 4K UHD 3840 x 2560 resolution display.
Samsung unveils Galaxy View
This long-awaited device will soon become the largest Android tablet to be released so far, having a full HD screen that measures no less than 18.4 inches.
Microsoft VP confirms Surface Mini Tablet
The Surface Mini tablet was once just a tall tale, but a Microsoft Manager has now admitted its existence.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 - Rumors, Facts and Dates
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 will be available on October 12th starting at 1000 Euros (~$1137). We offer the first international review results as well as official technical specifications compared to the earlier rumors.
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 10 2nd Generation Tablet Review
Hot flushes. The ThinkPad 10 2nd Gen is Lenovo’s second attempt to establish a mainstream business tablet. Besides the convenient features of the old model, once again, there are big issues in terms of performance.
Intel Atom x7-Z8700 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 10.10" | 595 g
Intel Atom x7-Z8700 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 10.10" | 595 g
Samsung Galaxy Tab 9.7 S2 now available in gold with matching cover
The thin-and-light tablet gets a new shine starting for 520 Euros.
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