iFixit Posts Teardown of Microsoft's Surface Pro

iFixit Posts Teardown of Microsoft's Surface Pro

NEWS  /  14 Feb 2013  /  13 weeks ago

iFixit has posted a full teardown of Microsoft's latest Surface Pro tablet, finding inside, the 'Cadillac of batteries' but also criticizing its repairability.

HP to Re-enter Tablet Market with Android OS?

HP to Re-enter Tablet Market with Android OS?

NEWS  /  14 Feb 2013  /  13 weeks ago

If rumors are to be believed, HP might be making a return to the tablet market. But instead of trying to resuscitate WebOS, the new devices will feature Android OS and are expected to be powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 4 chip.

7-inch ASUS MeMO Pad Android Tablet Arrives in Singapore

7-inch ASUS MeMO Pad Android Tablet Arrives in Singapore

NEWS  /  08 Feb 2013  /  14 weeks ago

A 7-inch Android 4.1 Jelly Bean tablet, the ASUS MeMO Pad comes priced at S$249 and features a 350-nit brightness display with 10-point multi-touch and 1024 x 600 resolution.

StarHub Now Offers 128GB iPad with Retina Display

StarHub Now Offers 128GB iPad with Retina Display

NEWS  /  06 Feb 2013  /  15 weeks ago

Starting today, you can buy the Apple's iPad Fourth Gen at all StarHub shops and selected authorized retailers. Read on for more information on the price plans available.

Sony Releases Three New Xperia Tablet S Variants

Sony Releases Three New Xperia Tablet S Variants

NEWS  /  06 Feb 2013  /  15 weeks ago

The new versions - 16GB (Wi-Fi only), 32GB (Wi-Fi only) and 32GB (3G) - include the same features which the current model sports, such as the 9.4-inch 1280 x 800 pixel screen, an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, along with the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform.

Panasonic Adds FZ-G1 to Its Toughpad Line of Enterprise-Grade Tablets

Panasonic Adds FZ-G1 to Its Toughpad Line of Enterprise-Grade Tablets

NEWS  /  05 Feb 2013  /  15 weeks ago

Besides announcing that it has added two Toughbooks to its line of rugged mobile computers, Panasonic has also expanded its Toughpad line of enterprise-grade tablets with the introduction of the Toughpad FZ-G1.

New Keyboard App Fleksy Promises Accurate Blind Typing

New Keyboard App Fleksy Promises Accurate Blind Typing

NEWS  /  01 Feb 2013  /  15 weeks ago

New keyboard app Fleksy claims to have an autocorrect system that is so accurate that even blind users can type fast and accurately. Extreme mobile typists can even type without the keyboard being visible for maximum convenience.

Samsung Buys 5% Stake in Wacom

Samsung Buys 5% Stake in Wacom

NEWS  /  01 Feb 2013  /  15 weeks ago

Samsung bought a 5% stake in Wacom for $58.2 million.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (16GB, WiFi) Priced at €450 to €480?

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (16GB, WiFi) Priced at €450 to €480?

NEWS  /  30 Jan 2013  /  16 weeks ago

A recent price listing by Austrian online retailers has revealed that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (16GB, WiFi) will be priced between €450 to €480, with its 32GB counterpart at €490 to €550.

Microsoft's Surface Pro Will Ship with Much Less Free Storage Than Expected

Microsoft's Surface Pro Will Ship with Much Less Free Storage Than Expected

NEWS  /  30 Jan 2013  /  16 weeks ago

Microsoft's Surface Pro tablet will ship with less free storage than marketed because of the Windows 8 install, built-in apps and recovery partition.

128GB Apple iPad Fourth-Gen Announced (Updated!)

128GB Apple iPad Fourth-Gen Announced (Updated!)

NEWS  /  30 Jan 2013  /  16 weeks ago

The fourth generation Apple iPad will soon be available with a whopping 128GB of flash storage built-in. It will be available for purchase from selected Apple authorized resellers and the Apple online store from 5th February (US timing) with prices starting from just above S$1,000.

Understanding and Using Near Field Communications (NFC)

Understanding and Using Near Field Communications (NFC)

FEATURE  /  29 Jan 2013

Mobile device manufacturers are offering more NFC-enabled smartphones, tablets and even notebooks today. What is it? What do you need to do to activate the service? What can it do for you? Where can I use it? Is it secure to use? All these questions will be answered in our comprehensive tech guide to NFC.

Sony Xperia Tablet S review

Sony Xperia Tablet S (3G) - The First Xperia Tablet

REVIEW  /  29 Jan 2013

The Sony Xperia Tablet S is the first tablet from the Japanese company to bear the Xperia branding. How different is it from the Tablet S and Tablet P? What new features does it have to take on the Apple iPads? Read on to find out more.

Is This the Back Plate of the Fifth Generation Apple iPad?

Is This the Back Plate of the Fifth Generation Apple iPad?

NEWS  /  29 Jan 2013  /  16 weeks ago

A China-based iPad accessory maker sent 9to5Mac an image of the back plate of the alleged fifth generation Apple iPad.

Acer Sees Little Success in Windows, Looks Towards Google and Chrome

Acer Sees Little Success in Windows, Looks Towards Google and Chrome

NEWS  /  29 Jan 2013  /  16 weeks ago

Acer President Jim Wong is disappointed with Windows 8 and says his company must look beyond Microsoft and build its smartphone business if it is to succeed.

Kindle Fire King of the Android Tablets in the US

Kindle Fire King of the Android Tablets in the US

NEWS  /  29 Jan 2013  /  16 weeks ago

According to app analytics company Localytics for Android devices, the US accounts for 59 percent of Google's tablet market. Furthermore, one out of three Android tablets in the US is a Kindle Fire from Amazon.

Apple Rakes in Record Revenue and Profits, Yet Shares Prices Continue to Dip

Apple Rakes in Record Revenue and Profits, Yet Shares Prices Continue to Dip

NEWS  /  24 Jan 2013  /  16 weeks ago

Despite raking up record revenue and profits in Q1 2013, Apple's share prices continue to fall.

Samsung Moves Past Apple As World's Leading Chip Customer

Samsung Moves Past Apple As World's Leading Chip Customer

NEWS  /  24 Jan 2013  /  16 weeks ago

A new report by Gartner shows that Samsung has surpassed Apple in 2012 to become the world’s leading buyer of semiconductor products.

Introduction to Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology

Introduction to Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology

FEATURE  /  23 Jan 2013

What is near field communication (NFC) technology? What are its uses and functions? Is it only available in Singapore? In this article, we cover the basics of what NFC is about and how has it been evolving locally and beyond.

Acer Announces Availability of Its 7-inch Iconia B1-A71 Tablet

Acer Announces Availability of Its 7-inch Iconia B1-A71 Tablet

NEWS  /  23 Jan 2013  /  17 weeks ago

Announced earlier at the CES 2013, the Acer Iconia B1-A71 is a 7-inch entry-level tablet which comes with a triangular corner grip on the lower left side that improves single-hand usage. It is priced at S$249 (8GB version) with the option to top up your storage with a microSD slot.

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Following last month's announcement of Ubuntu smartphones, MWC 2013 saw the launch of a new version of Ubuntu Linux operating system for tablet devices. We managed to get a neat walkthrough to better understand how the OS functions across both devices and it looks promising.

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