Microsoft’s tablet business may be off to a slow start. Rumours back in November suggested that Microsoft had reduced its 2012 orders from 4 million to 2 million units. UBS analyst Brent Thill now expects that Microsoft may have only sold about 1 million Surface RT tablets in Q4 2012. Thill cites two reasons for the low sales: “Surface RT […]
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Windows RT Samsung ATIV Tab tablet to skip U.S.
It appears that Samsung is having second thoughts about Windows RT. The company this week revealed that it will not launch its Samsung ATIV Tab tablet in the U.S. Its plans for other global markets are also in doubt at this point. Mike Abary, the Sasmung senior vice president who heads up the company’s US PC and tablet group, told […]
Microsoft releases Surface With Windows RT firmware update
As part of its regular “Patch Tuesday,” Microsoft yesterday released an update for the Surface RT. It’s a maintenance release that provides System Firmware (UEFI) improvements including: Improvements to audio playback when in Connected Standby Additional capabilities for handling firmware updates during low battery situations While many were hoping for some pesky Wi-Fi issue fixes, Microsoft is still “working on […]
Apple’s “Do Not Disturb” iOS 6 bug to fix itself on January 7th
Apple today posted a support document acknowledging that the “Do not disturb” feature is currently not deactivating itself at the scheduled end time. The bug first surfaced on New Year’s Day. In the document, Apple explained that the feature will resume working correctly on January 7th: Do Not Disturb scheduling feature will resume normal functionality after January 7, 2013. Before […]
LG to unveil Tab-Book hybrid tablet-notebook device at CES 2013
LG has taken the unusual step of announcing its new 2013 PC lineup ahead of CES 2013. The new devices will be on display at the show, including the LG Tab-Book, a hybrid tablet-notebook device. “This year, we are introducing several innovative PCs designed with one goal in mind — to meet the needs and desires of consumers in an […]
Upcoming Nokia Windows RT tablet to sport battery-equipped keyboard cover?
New details have emerged about Nokia’s rumoured 10-inch Windows RT tablet. Most interesting is that Nokia will offer a battery-equipped cover accessory for the tablet. Wrapping around it like a book cover, it will come with a keyboard and kickstand. Its built-in battery will kick in once the tablet’s own battery runs out. It will also sport two USB ports. […]
HTC working on Windows RT tablets for 2013?
After being rebuffed by Microsoft earlier this year, it now appears that HTC will launch some Windows RT tablets next year. Citing “people familiar with the matter,” Bloomberg reports today that HTC is working on both a 12-inch model as well as a 7-inch one with phone capabilities. Both will be powered by Qualcomm chipsets. HTC could be among the […]
Google Nexus 7 docking station coming soon for US$39.99
Despite the success of the Google Nexus 7, Google and ASUS have been slow to offer accessories for it. So far, we have only seen a cover (available in three colours) and a charger. Earlier this month, we got a peak at an upcoming docking station. It is now listed on the B&H for US$39.99 (or CA$39.53). It is not […]