Tablet sales in MEA region dropped in Q4 2015
While shipments in the region dropped 3.1 percent for 2015 as a whole, tablet sales in Q4 were 8.8 percent lower than the same period of the year before.
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Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro 10 Tablet Review
Well-conceived. The Pro version of Lenovo's 10-inch Yoga tablet is in a completely different price range than its smaller members. This is also noticed in all areas, starting with the casing over the screen, the integrated projector - even the accessories are higher quality. Moreover, the good battery life makes the device a really decent tablet.
Intel Atom x5-Z8500 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 10.10" | 665 g
Intel Atom x5-Z8500 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 10.10" | 665 g
iPad 2 users facing iOS 9.3 activation problems
Due to what appears to be activation server problems, iPad 2 users all over the world seem to be having issues when trying to activate the last-gen operating system by Apple.
Apple iPad Pro 9.7 may be underclocked and with only 2 GB RAM
The A9X SoC is expected to be a tad bit slower on the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and with as little as half the RAM of its 12.9-inch counterpart.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 hits FCC
This new slate is expected to be a direct successor of last year's Galaxy Tab S2, offering a similar design and shipping loaded with Android Marshmallow.
The new iPad Pro is slower than its larger sibling
Although the two iPad Pro tablets share the same processor, the smaller one is also slower since it has less memory and the processor is slightly underclocked.
Apple unveils 9.7-inch iPad Pro
The new slate packs a new pro Retina display, a 64-bit A9X SoC, as well as the four speakers mentioned by many in rumors in the last weeks.
Apple releases iOS 9.3
Although a minor release, iOS 9.3 brings many improvements to both iPads and iPhones, the most important one being the Night Shift mode.
Vkworld 6 rugged tablet to hit the market soon
This Chinese slate takes ruggedness to a whole new level, as it promises to whitstand even boiling water.
Mid-month security patch coming to Nexus devices
The discovery of an exploit that could harm the Nexus 5 and the Nexus 6 has led to the release of a new security patch, the second to go live this month.
Xiaomi MiPad 2 Tablet Review
iPad Mini clone. The Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi launches a 7.9-inch tablet dubbed MiPad 2 on the market that is a carbon copy of Apple's iPad Mini. Unlike its Cupertino twin, the MiPad 2 is powered by Google's Android operating system and is relatively affordable. It has quite a lot to offer for its price...
Intel Atom x5-Z8500 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 7.90" | 332 g
Intel Atom x5-Z8500 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 7.90" | 332 g
Irbis TW81 is a $79 USD 8-inch Windows tablet
Although it only has 1 GB of memory, this MegaFon-exclusive slate is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom processor and has a single SIM slot with 3G support.
The new iPad Pro might start at $599 USD
The upcoming 9.7-inch slate from Apple is expected to push the starting price up to $599 USD, but will also offer 32 GB of storage space compared to the 16 GB of the $499 USD iPad Pro 2.
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S coming to BestBuy tomorrow
This convertible is powered by an Intel Core M processor and will also retail via Samsung.com and The Microsoft Store, but starting on April 4th.
Samsung Galaxy Tab E 7.0 LTE hits FCC
Since the Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) got a silent release, the Tab E 7.0 (2016) might get the same treatment soon, as it has just been spotted in a FCC listing.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 2016 now available
The Galaxy Tab A 7.0 is an affordable 7-inch tablet for a low starting price of 170 Euros.
BQ Aquaris M10 to hit the market soon
Canonical's first Ubuntu tablet will be sold via the BQ Store and features a quad-core MediaTek processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and microSD support.
Amazon now holds third place in the tablet market
In Q4 2015, Amazon managed to ship about 5 million tablets, thus controlling 11.5 percent of the global market.
Samsung Galaxy View finally hits Verizon
This 18.4-inch Android device can be purchased from Verizon for $399.99 USD with a new two-year contract or for $24.99 per month for 24 months.
ZTE Grand X View sales stopped in Canada
This slate has been withdrawn from sale due to a radio frequency-related issue and current owners got a software update to fix the problem.
Apple confirms March 21st launch event
The 9.7-inch iPad Pro and a 4-inch iPhone should be unveiled during this event, next to new Apple Watch versions.
Notebookcheck: Rating update v5 online
Significantly higher performances of new processors and graphics solutions have made it necessary to revise our rating criteria.
March security update available for Nexus devices and BlackBerry Priv
This new patch addresses six critical bugs and eight high severity issues, as well as two "moderate" problems.
Lenovo Yoga 500-14ISK Notebook Review
Don't expect too much! Lenovo's Yoga 500 is another 2-in-1 convertible with a 14-inch screen on the market. It is supposed to continue the success of the Yoga series from last year. The Lenovo Yoga 500 is equipped with a Skylake Intel Core i5, and there are also configurations with a GeForce 920M GPU.
Intel Core i5-6200U | NVIDIA GeForce 920M | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Intel Core i5-6200U | NVIDIA GeForce 920M | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Xiaomi announces 10,000 mAh USB Type-C power bank
The new Mi Powerbank Pro is lighter and smaller than its predecessors, offering support for fast charging with 5V/2A, 9V/2A, and 12V/1.5A configurations.
Huawei plans to sell 400,000 MateBook convertibles this year
Although various analysts placed their initial expectations above the 1 million units mark, Huawei expects to ship only about 400,000 MateBook units this year.
Sony Xperia Z4 tablet gets Android Marshmallow
This slate just received firmware version 32.1.A.1.163, the same that reached the Xperia Z5 lineup and a few other Sony Android devices as well.
Amazon removes encryption from its Fire devices and then decides to bring it back
Only one day after removing full disk encryption from Fire OS 5, Amazon reconsidered this decision and revealed they are bringing the feature back in an update "coming this spring."
Microsoft closing several stores in Brazil
Although Brazil outperformed the rest of the world for Microsoft back in 2014, things changed rapidly and the company has decided to shut down "several of its physical stores" in the country.
Barnes & Noble apparently leaving the app store market
While the NOOK Store will no longer offer sales of third-party apps starting March 15th, they have just launched a big promotion that ends on the 14th.
AT&T LG G Pad X 10.1 gets updated
The new firmware is still based on Android Lollipop but packs several security updates and AT&T’s NumberSync support plus the Phone application.
HP Pro Tablet 10 EE G1 Tablet Review
Robust. HP's tablet is designed for use in educational institutions. It is accordingly robust. The equipment is also in line with the intended purpose: A bright, high-contrast IPS screen and 3G modem are installed.
Intel Atom Z3735F | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 10.10" | 850 g
Intel Atom Z3735F | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 10.10" | 850 g
New Samsung Galaxy Tab A now up for pre-order
This new affordable 7-inch slate has been spotted on a Polish website, where those interested can place their orders and the price displayed is about $150 USD.
Micromax launches Canvas Tab P702 4G tablet
This 7-inch Android slate with 4G connectivity is powered by a quad-core MediaTek SoC, runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, and retails for less than $120 USD.
iPad Pro 9.7 might feature a 4K video-capable 12 MP camera
The tablet that was expected to be iPad Air 3 will be a new Pro slate, namely iPad Pro 9.7, one of its most interesting specs being the 4K video-capable camera on the back.
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S detachable now available
The 12-inch 2-in-1 convertible starts with a Core m3-6Y30 CPU, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD, and a 2160 x 1440 resolution display for less than 1000 Euros.
HP Pro x2 612 G1 Convertible Review
Business hybrid. HP's 12.5-inch detachable is designed primarily for business users. It is designed to be tablet and notebook in one device, and it actually works pretty well. However, you will not get the latest components. The device has been available since the summer of 2014 and has not been updated.
Intel Core i3-4012Y | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | 12.50" | 1.9 kg
Intel Core i3-4012Y | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | 12.50" | 1.9 kg
Teclast launches four Tbook 2-in-1 tablets
All the four new convertibles use Intel Atom processors, have display sizes between 10.1 and 12.2 inches, and run Windows 10 (one is also dual boot).
New images of upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab A leak online
Evan Blass released new images of this cheap Android tablet that is expected to come out soon and will apparently retail in the US as Galaxy Tab E 7.0.
Samsung is now fourth largest smartphone processor maker in the world
With around 50 million Exynos chips shipped last year, Samsung follows Qualcomm, Apple, and MediaTek, who are the world's top three smartphone processor makers.
Microsoft adds camera, pinning, ink jotting to Office 365 on mobile devices
This month's update focuses on mobile platforms, bringing Box integration on iOS and multiple features for Windows-powered handsets.
Apple to launch a new iPad Pro next month
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro currently on the market will get a 9.7-inch sibling on March 21st, while iPad Air 3 will show up at a later date.
HP Pro Tablet 408 G1 Tablet Review
Interesting. An 8-inch Windows tablet that is furnished with Windows 8.1 and a Bay Trail processor is no longer awe-inspiring in 2016. Particularly since the device is aimed at professional users. Nevertheless, the tablet is compelling. Not least thanks to its good battery life and the integrated 3G modem plus a monthly data volume.
Intel Atom Z3736F | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 8.00" | 375 g
Intel Atom Z3736F | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 8.00" | 375 g
MWC 2016 | Panasonic unveils Toughpad FZ-F1/N1 rugged smartphone
The FZ-F1 and FZ-N1 are the same device, but one runs Windows while the other runs Android, both offering the notorious ruggedness of the Toughpad family.
MWC 2016 | Microsoft Surface Pro 4 wins "Best Mobile Tablet" award
Microsoft's tablet is widely regarded as one of the best slates of 2015, and now it has just won an award by the Global Mobile Awards in Barcelona.
MWC 2016 | Fujitsu Stylistic Q736 tablet for business coming next month
Sporting palm vein sensor, next-gen contactless and classic SmartCards, the Q736 is Fujitsu's most secure 2-in-1 tablet to date.
MWC 2016 | Imagination unveils PowerVR Series8XE GPUs
These new mobile GPUs aim the low-end sector market, providing more than 50 percent better performance than competing solutions and adding support for OpenGL ES 3.2 and Vulkan.
MWC 2016 | Alcatel unveils Plus 10 2-in-1 tablet
The Alcatel Plus 10 is a 10.1-inch tablet with 1280 x 800 pixels IPS display, powered by Intel Atom x5-Z8350 processor.
MWC 2016 | Huawei launches MateBook convertible
The Huawei MateBook will be available with a range of accessories, including a foldable, backlit, spill-resistant keyboard cover and a MatePen stylus.
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 10 Tablet Review
Entertainer. Lenovo touts its 10-inch Yoga Tab 3 10 Android-based tablet as a first-rate video tablet and treats it to an interesting configuration. Among other things, we find an integrated kickstand and Dolby Atmos sound system.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 APQ8009 | Qualcomm Adreno 304 | 10.10" | 665 g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 APQ8009 | Qualcomm Adreno 304 | 10.10" | 665 g
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