On Google’s Android Event, that takes place on October 29 in New York (same day as the Microsoft event), a 32GB version of the seven-inch Nexus 7 tablet will be announced and the long-expected cellular version of the device. But The Next Web reports that Google has also been working with Samsung to launch a 10-inch tablet. This 10-inch tablet “Codename Manta” runs Google’s new Android 4.2 and will offer a 2560×1600 pixel (16:10) resolution, which we believe will offer around 300 pixels per inch (PPI) compared to the new iPad’s 264 PPI. » October 29 Google Event: New 7-Inch Nexus and 10-Inch Nexus To Compete With The iPad
According to 9to5mac sources, the base model of the smaller iPad, (which “according to the latest rumors” will be announced on October 23 and released on November 2) will likely be priced at a minimum of $329 in the United States. They also noted that two higher capacities WiFi-only models will likely be priced at $100 premiums over each other at a minimum of $429 and $529. The iPad Mini WiFi + Cellular line will be priced at $459, $559, and $659. » iPad Mini Pricing Start At Approximately $329
It turns out that the iPhone is not that big in every country as most people think. The iPhone market share in India was only 1.2 percent of all handset sales during the second quarter of this year, half the level a year earlier. Of course the reason for this low market share is the low average income of the 1.24 billion people living in India.
Meanwhile, cheap Android handsets have taken India by storm and now enjoy a commanding 50+ percent market share. Today The New York Times wrote about a sub-$50 Android tablet specifically made for students in India, called Ubislate 7Ci, made by London-based Datawind. » A $40 Android Tablet Wants To Conquer Schools In India
Apple has only just send out invites to a special event next Tuesday the 23rd of October where they are expected to announce their new iPad Mini, as well as a new 13 inch Retina MacBook Pro and possibly a new Mac Mini. Now Geeky-Gadgets received details about the iPad Mini release date from a trusted source, saying that it will be released in the US and UK on November 2. » iPad Mini Launch Date Is November 2