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Article | 10/04/2013 Microsoft pushes yet another Surface RT update meant to fix Wi-Fi woes

The third time might be the charm for Microsoft, which just released a third update in as many months meant to fix Wi-Fi connectivity issues plaguing ...

Article | 10/04/2013 Google's Play Store gets major UI overhaul

Google has begun rolling out an updated Play Store app on Android devices, with a new design that focuses on "bigger images that jump off the page".

Article | 9/04/2013 New Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 may be a tough sell at US$399

The Galaxy Note 8.0 is Samsung's stylus-equipped answer to the iPad Mini, but it'll be a tough sell when it launches April 11 for US$399.

Article | 8/04/2013 Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 goes on sale in UK for £339

Samsung has put its Galaxy Note 8.0 phablet on sale in the UK at £339.

Article | 4/04/2013 iOgrapher turns your iPad mini into a video rig

Teacher Dave Basulto knows first hand what shrinking budgets can mean to school arts programs. His solution? Pair an inexpensive iPad mini with the iO...

Article | 4/04/2013 iOS 7 reportedly delayed due to significant UI overhaul, but iPad event still set for April

An interesting thread between various tech reporters over on discussion site Branch has hinted that Apple could be behind schedule with its significan...

Article | 3/04/2013 Dell to release new Windows tablets later this year

Dell will release Windows tablets later this year that could potentially include devices with screen sizes larger than 10 inches.

Article | 3/04/2013 Nexus 7 refresh tipped for July: Is cheaper better for Google?

The Nexus 7 tablet will turn one in July, and a new report claims that Google plans on giving the popular slate a makeover to celebrate. Annual makeov...

Article | 3/04/2013 iPad 5 rumour rollup for the week ending April 3

If you don't know what the Next iPad will be like, you can at least know when it's going to be announced. This week: the iPad 5 Dating Game, iOSphere-...

Article | 3/04/2013 Second-gen Nexus 7 coming around July; it will run Qualcomm chip, sources say

The second-generation Nexus 7 tablet, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, will be launched around July, according to two unnamed sources in a ...

Article | 2/04/2013 Prices of Windows RT tablets drop, point to failure of OS

Prices of Windows RT devices have started falling, signaling an attempt by PC makers to quickly clear out stock after poor adoption of tablets and con...

Article | 27/03/2013 iPad 5 rumour rollup for the week ending March 26

In the iOSphere one doesn't need sources for rumours. Just unhinge one's imagination, propose a couple of untenable hypotheses, and deduce.

Article | 27/03/2013 Microsoft collects 13 design patents for Surface, keyboard covers

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office yesterday awarded Microsoft 13 design patents for its Surface line of tablets, including their innovative Touch k...

Article | 21/03/2013 iPad 5 rumour rollup for the week ending March 20

God bless you Mr. (or Ms.) "Inside Source at Apple," who has revealed to the Chosen One that iPad 5, and more, will be announced June 29, complete wit...

Article | 20/03/2013 Google pushing Nexus 10 with new commercial

Google has released a new international commercial for its Nexus 10 tablet, attempting to highlight a number of Jelly Bean specific Android features.

Article | 19/03/2013 Nvidia unveils new Tegra chips for smartphones, tablets

Nvidia wants to bump up graphics and application performance on tablets and smartphones with the two new Tegra mobile processors.

Article | 19/03/2013 In Pictures: 9 cheap Nexus 7 alternatives

Everyone from HP to Polaroid to Alcatel takes aim at Google's 7-inch tablet

Article | 15/03/2013 Microsoft Surface sales underwhelm, at an estimated 1.5 million units

Microsoft's Surface RT and Surface Pro haven't made much of a dent in the tablet market, according to unofficial sales estimates.

Article | 15/03/2013 Snapshot: Archos GamePad tablet

There are a lot of different 7-inch tablets you can buy. Our current favourite is the Kobo Arc, which skirts a fine line between multipurpose tablet a...

Article | 14/03/2013 iPad 5 patent: inductive Smart Cover contains battery

New Apple Patent describes Smart Cover that acts as inductive charging point. New cover set to provide wireless electricity to iPad and other devices.