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Acer Warns Microsoft’'s Surface May Hurt Tablet Ecosystems & Force Acer to Find Alternatives to Windows
Acer, the world's third-largest computer maker, took a stand against Microsoft and publicly criticized the software giant'0s Surface tablet project, with Acer CEO JT Wang saying the Microsoft-branded tablet will likely "create a huge negative impact" for the Windows 8 and tablet ecosystems, and it would significantly affect manufacturers such as Acer.
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Apple Won't Include Youtube App in New Mobile Software
Apple Inc's new version of its iPhone and iPad software will not include a pre-loaded app for Google Inc's popular video website, YouTube, Apple said on Monday.
Amazon Launches iTunes Match Rival with Bigger Storage
After making it big as the top-notch online retailer, Amazon has now unveiled its new update for the Cloud Player storage service, using which the Amazon clients can store upto 250 songs for free. This is a significant update to Amazon's Cloud Player service and is posing a direct competition to iTunes and its popular "scan and match" technology.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Lineup Gets Android 4.0 in UK, U.S. to Follow Suit
Samsung Galaxy Tab owners have been long waiting for Android Ice Cream Sandwich to arrive. At last, Samsung is rolling out Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for its Galaxy lineup of Android tablets, but only in UK and Italy. According to recent reports, the update will reach U.S. shores soon.
eBay Now iOS App Offers Same-Day Delivery, if in San Francisco
eBay has launched the beta of an iOS app, eBay Now, supporting same-day delivery for items from local stores in San Francisco. Registration is open without restrictions; however, eBay is selecting users.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet Goes On Sale Globally This Month
Korean electronics giant Samsung has confirmed that its Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet will go on sale globally this month, with an LTE version set to arrive later this year. Unveiled back in February at the Mobile World Congress, Samsung’s 10.1-inch stylus-enabled Android tablet is essentially a larger version of the company’s similarly-named smartphone, sporting a 1280 x 800 display and stylus support.
Apple ad Samsung Take Australian Legal Battle to the 'Hot Tub'
Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd are embroiled in a high-stakes patent battle in several countries around the world, but only in Australia are they also engaged in "hot tubbing."
Amazon Takes on iTunes by Launching Instant Video on iPad App Store
Amazon doesn't want to leave any stone unturned to maintain its top position as online retailer and for this; the giant can go to any extent. In its another move, it has recently released an iPad version of its Instant Video App. Using the app, the Prime and non-Prime subscribers are entitled to purchase or rent more than 1,20,000 videos available of the Amazon online video store.
Android Jelly Bean 4.1 Runs on HP TouchPad – Early Build Now Available But Has Glitches
HP TouchPad tablet may have gone past its 15 minutes of fame as a webOS device, but Google's latest version of its Android operating system, Jelly Bean, may bring the TouchPad back to life. According to news surfaced on Thursday, Aug. 2, on the XDA-Developers forum, an unofficial port of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean CyanogenMod (CM) 10 custom ROM is available for the discontinued TouchPad.
7-Inch ‘iPad Mini’ Favored by Apple Executives, Leaked E-Mail Reveals
Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs denied that a 7-inch iPad would happen, describing the current 10-inch form factor as ideal. However, leaked e-mails (that surfaced during the ongoing Samsung-Apple trial) revealed that executives at Apple thought differently and were in favor of a 7-inch tablet.
iPad Mini Rumors Bolstered by New Evidence in Apple vs. Samsung Patent Trial
Apple and Samsung are currently battling it out in a high-profile patent case, granting Silicon Valley an unprecedented peek behind the stage of Apple's secretive design and culture. One of the highlights of the giants' day in court (on Friday, Aug. 3) was the release of internal e-mail in which Apple executives discussed a smaller version of the popular iPad, which bolsters iPad Mini rumors.
Apple's Jobs Was Open to Making a Smaller iPad: Executive
Steve Jobs was receptive to Apple Inc making a smaller tablet, a senior executive said in a 2011 email revealed on Friday, fanning speculation it plans to make a mini-iPad to take on cheaper gadgets from Google Inc and Amazon.
RIM to Launch 4G LTE PlayBook Aug. 9 – Could This Turn Things Around?
BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) announced on Thursday, Aug. 2, that it is finally launching a new PlayBook tablet, this time with built-in support for cellular networks - a vital feature its poor selling initial models lacked.
