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Rumors suggest that production of Apple's alleged new tablet, the iPad Mini, is already underway at Foxconn's factory in Brazil. Reports from a Japanese blog also suggest that the iPad Mini will be shipping before Christmas.
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Apple's launch event for a smaller iPad, dubbed the "iPad Mini," could happen on Oct. 17 if rumors are accurate. This is why the device could be a killer device for Apple.
Apple appears to be on track to launch its much-awaited iPad Mini soon. Rumors suggest that iPad Mini's event invites will be sent out on Oct. 10.
Microsoft's partnership with bookseller Barnes & Noble is bearing fruit, as some of the e-reader technology used in the new Nook HD and HD+ slates will make its way to Windows 8 and a new reading app specifically designed for Windows 8, which is set to launch this month. Barnes & Noble and Microsoft announced their partnership back in April, with Microsoft investing $300 million for a 17.6 percent equity stake in the company.
Hewlett Packard (HP) has unveiled a next-generation Windows 8 tablet, the ElitePad 900, which will hit the shelves in early 2013. The HP ElitePad 900 is touted as an ultra-thin tablet that balances functionality and design.
Amazon launched its latest e-reader, Kindle Paperwhite, earlier in September, aimed to compete directly with rival Nook GlowLight. Now Barnes & Noble has reduced the price of its Nook GlowLight just ahead of the shipment date of Kindle Paperwhite on Oct. 1.
Amazon has posted a new YouTube video showing its team of engineers who have worked on the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader, explaining the technology that makes it a top device.
With the iPhone 5 release and the whole iOS 6 maps and Wi-Fi dramas, the iPad Mini has been left in the shadows for a while, but a new video has now surfaced.
Barnes & Noble revealed its new 7-inch tablet, the NOOK HD, on Sept. 25. The NOOK HD is one of the lightest tablets currently available and sports the highest resolution in the 7-inch tablet domain. Loyalists of Amazon have appreciated the recently launched Kindle Fire HD.
Sony has released Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the U.S. version of the Sony Tablet S on Saturday, Sept. 28, adding a significant number of Sony features to the device.
AT&T recently unveiled three Android-powered Samsung smartphones: Galaxy Express, Galaxy Rugby Pro, and the much-awaited Galaxy Note 2. In addition to the smartphones, customers will also find Samsung's tablet Galaxy Tab 2 on offer from the carrier. AT&T announced the addition of Samsung devices to its portfolio on Sept. 28.
Intel kicked off its mobile push at a Windows 8 event in San Francisco on Sept. 27, unveiling the 1.8GHz dual-core Atom Z2760, the first chip from its Clover Trail family. The new Atom chip is specifically designed for Windows 8 tablets and hybrid devices, as Intel is pushing to compete with the ARM-based chips currently dominating the smartphone and tablet markets.
Google is rumored to be planning two new versions of its 7-inch tablet, the Nexus 7, with a speculated starting price of $99.