Computers

Report: Kindle Fire Clinches No. 2 Spot in Tablet Wars

December 2, 2011 7:00 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Just two weeks after its introduction, the Kindle Fire has taken second place in the global media tablet business in the fourth quarter...

Australian Court Extends Ban on Galaxy Tab Sales

December 2, 2011 6:58 am | by Kristen Gelineau, Associated Press | News | Comments

Apple won a small victory on Friday in its global patent battle with rival Samsung after Australia's highest court temporarily extended a ban...

Australian Court Clears Sale of Samsung Galaxy Tab

November 30, 2011 7:11 am | by Kristen Gelineau, Associated Press | News | Comments

Samsung Electronics Co. is closer to selling its new Galaxy tablet computer in Australia after a court on Wednesday overturned a ruling...

Amazon Boasts Black Friday Fire Sales

November 28, 2011 7:05 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

While it's not releasing any hard numbers, Amazon.com yesterday announced that this past Black Friday was the best ever for its Kindle family...

How the Nook Tablet Compares to the Kindle Fire

November 22, 2011 6:26 am | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

A comparison of the major features of Barnes & Noble Inc.'s Nook Tablet computer and Amazon.com Inc.'s Kindle Fire...

Research Firm: Amazon Tablet Costs $201.70 to Make

November 18, 2011 6:59 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | Comments

Amazon.com's Kindle Fire tablet, which started shipping this week, costs $201.70 to make, a research firm said Friday.

AT & T Meets LTE Goal with 6-City Launch

November 15, 2011 7:57 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | Comments

AT&T will beat one of its LTE goals on Sunday when it turns on its mobile broadband network in six new cities and begins selling the LTE-capable Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9.

Adobe Launches Touch Apps for iOS

November 15, 2011 7:45 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Adobe today announced the availability of the Adobe Touch Apps in the Android Market.

Review: Kindle Fire Sacrifices to Get under $200

November 14, 2011 7:04 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | Articles | Comments

The Kindle was always an odd product name. Amazon used a verb to name a thing, raising the question: Kindle what? Now we have the answer: Kindle Fire.

Lack of Cellular in Tablets Begs Use Case Question

November 9, 2011 10:56 am | by Andrew Berg | Articles | Comments

Barnes & Noble's Wi-Fi only Nook Tablet adds one more media slate to the mix that doesn't have a 3G or 4G modem at launch. The Kindle Fire doesn't have one, either.

T-Mobile to Carry Galaxy Tab 7 Plus with HSPA+

November 8, 2011 7:13 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

T-Mobile USA today announced that it will offer the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus in time for the holidays.

Review: iCloud 'Just Works' for Songs, So Far

October 20, 2011 8:40 am | by Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer | Articles | Comments

Syncing music from your iPhone or iPad across computers has got to be one of the least enjoyable experiences in Apple's computing ecosystem.

U.S. Cellular Launches HTC Flyer Tablet

October 7, 2011 8:00 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

The Flyer will retail for $399.99 after mail-in rebate with purchase of U.S. Cellular's 5 GB data plan for $54.99, and...

Report: Amazon Sells Kindle Fire at a Loss

October 3, 2011 7:56 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Amazon is selling the Kindle Fire tablet at a loss, according to research from IHS iSuppli.

Big Sales Forecasts for Fire

September 30, 2011 8:12 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Some believe it's an iPad contender, while others say it's nothing of the sort.

Samsung Adds Plus to Galaxy Tab 7

September 30, 2011 8:07 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Samsung today unveiled a significantly revamped 7-inch Galaxy Tab, appropriately dubbed the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus.

Amazon Drops Kindle Touch, Fire Tablet

September 28, 2011 8:19 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

It was an Apple-style event that Amazon held today, with CEO Jeff Bezos announcing the arrival of four new devices...

Mobile OS Meets Desktop OS

September 25, 2011 1:23 pm | by Andrew Berg | Articles | Comments

Efforts are under way to bring the ease of smartphone and tablet computing to the desktop.

Report: iPad to Reign Supreme through 2014

September 22, 2011 8:02 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Apple's iPad will continue its dominance of the media tablet market well into the future, according to a report released by Gartner today.

Philly Papers Kick off Android Tablet Initiative

September 13, 2011 8:13 am | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

The owner of Philadelphia's two major newspapers is offering discounted tablet computers...

Germany Bans Sale of Galaxy Tab 10.1

September 9, 2011 8:19 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

A German court has sided with Apple to uphold a preliminary injunction of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1...

Report: Media Tablets, Weak Economy Slow PC Sales

September 8, 2011 8:13 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Research firm Gartner today downgraded its forecast for the PC market in 2011 and 2012...

Samsung Yanks Tab 7.7 from IFA Floor

September 6, 2011 8:15 am | by Andrew Berg | News | Comments

Samsung is having a hard time pitching its Galaxy Tab 7.7 at the IFA electronics conference in Berlin...

Many U.S. Schools Adding iPads, Trimming Textbooks

September 6, 2011 8:11 am | by Stephanie Reitz, Associated Press | News | Comments

Hefting a backpack weighed down with textbooks is about to give way to tapping out notes and flipping electronic pages on a glossy iPad tablet computer.