Oct 22


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

Oct 09


Rumors have been building for months that Apple would move into the lower-priced end of the tablet market by offering a 7.85-inch iPad version, which would most likely be announced this month and released next month. Now sources of the Guardian are saying that the “rumored” iPad Mini will only come in a Wi-Fi version. » iPad Mini Likely To Be Wi-Fi Only

Oct 05


A Wall Street analyst told investors that suppliers are frustrated by Apple’s specifications for the 7.85-inch tablet. According to Brian White of Topeka Capital Markets, building the smaller iPad design to respond to rival 7-inch tablets powered by Google’s Android operating system is no walk in the park for suppliers. However, the new iPad will “blow away what competitors are offering in this smaller form-factor tablet market,” he writes. » iPad Mini Suppliers “Frustrated” By Apple’s Product Requirements

Sep 07


The Verge reported that Amazon’s larger Kindle Fire has finally been unveiled. At a press event in Los Angeles, Amazon introduced the new Kindle Fire HD features an 8.9-inch 1920 x 1200, 254ppi display. It includes an HD front-facing camera, HDMI output, Bluetooth connectivity, and a laminated touch sensor for better visuals and 25-percent less glare. Under the hood, Amazon has dropped in a Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 processor, which it says outperforms the Tegra 3 and runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. » Amazon Introduced 8.9-Inch & 7-Inch Kindle Fire HD and Updated Kindle Fire

Aug 03


Going against his claim that a 7-inch tablet wouldn’t work out and that Apple wouldn’t go into the 7-inch market, Steve Jobs seemed receptive to the thought of a 7-inch iPad according to an email with Eddy Cue. The Verge reports: “Wow. Forstall is shown a 2011 email from Eddy Cue, in which Cue forwarded an article that a journalist wrote about dumping the iPad after using a Galaxy Tab. Cue writes “Having used a Samsung Galaxy [Tab], i tend to agree with many of the comments below… I believe there will be a 7-inch market and we should do one. I expressed this to Steve several times since Thanksgiving and he seemed very receptive the last time.”. » Email From Eddy Cue Notes Steve Jobs Interest In 7-inch iPad

Sep 27

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The rumor goes that Apple is creating a 7-inch device which may come later this year. Its not sure if it will be a small iPad or a oversized iPod Touch. Apple is also said to be working on the second-generation iPad, but it is not expected until next year. There are multiple prototypes floating around, so its not sure what kind of device we can expect later this year. » Can We Expect A 7-inch iPad Later This Year?