Microsoft has yet to reveal any Surface for Windows RT tablet sales numbers but but CEO Steve Ballmer may have given us our best hint so far how things are going. In an interview with French-language Le Parisien, Ballmer described initial sales as “modest” but did not provide specific numbers. Ballmer went on to explain that this modest start is […]
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Google Nexus 7 Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update coming in mid-November?
Google was originally expected to start pushing out Android 4.2 Jelly Bean to its Nexus 7 tablet in late October. Clearly that did not happen and owners are still waiting for an indication as to when they can now expect it. ASUS, the tablet’s manufacturer, explains that the update “is expected shortly” but provides no specific dates. According to an […]
Canadian wireless industry takes on smartphone theft
The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) and Canada’s wireless carriers today announced a new iniative to combat smartphone and tablet theft. Starting next September, carriers will block service to devices identified as being stolen. Essentially, GSM or LTE wireless devices reported stolen will have their IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number blackflagged and will be denied cellular service. “After comprehensive […]
Indigo begins selling Google Nexus 7 tablet
Indigo’s transformation from a traditional bookstore took another step forward today as the company announced it has now begun selling the 32GB Google Nexus 7 [specifications] both at its stores as well as online. The Android tablet will be sold alongside Kobo eReader devices (including the upcoming 7-inch Kobo Arc tablet [specifications]). “We’re excited to add a premium device like […]
Microsoft working on an Xbox Surface tablet?
Microsoft’s plans to build more hardware products appear to extend beyond its rumoured Surface smartphone. The Verge has learned that the company is also working on a 7-inch gaming tablet. Rumours of such an Xbox Surface tablet first surfaced back in June and appear to be accurate according to the report. Rather than a smaller version of the Surface tablet, […]
Android makes inroads in tablet market in Q3 2012
The tablet market continued to show strong growth in Q3 2012. Shipments reached 27.8 million units, a 49.5% growth over the same quarter a year ago and 6.7% over Q2 2012. Apple continued to dominate despite slowing sales (tied in part to anticipation for the iPad mini). Android made strong gains thanks in large part to Samsung and ASUS. “After […]
Apple sells 3 million new iPads in first three days
Apple began selling both the iPad 4 and iPad mini this past Friday. Not surprisingly, their debut weekend was strong with three million iPads being sold over the past three days. A breakout of how many iPad minis were sold was not provided though. “Customers around the world love the new iPad mini and fourth generation iPad,” said Tim Cook, […]
Rumour: Google still expected to launch entry-level Nexus tablet
Rumours persist that Google will release an entry-level Nexus tablet priced below its currently cheapest model, the 16GB Google Nexus 7, which currently sells for CA$209/US$199. Digitimes still expects the company to unveil this cheaper tablet and predicts it will “have the strongest influence on its competitors.” Earlier rumours suggested that this tablet could sell for as low as US$99. […]