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New iPad's battery life (nearly) the same as the old iPad's pple claims the larger battery found in the new iPad will go a long way toward compensating for the tablet's dramatically increased pixel count. This weekend I got the chance to put the battery's compensation to the test. by Eric Franklin March 18, 2012 10:20 AM PDT It took the better part of my day to get to that 10 percent point. Damn long-lasting tablets. (Credit: Eric Franklin/CNET) Over the.. 더보기
New iPad's HD display: The future of killer mobile visualization Summary: The High-Definition QXGA “Retina” display on the new 3rd-generation iPad will usher in a new generation of sophisticated mobile visualization apps. The new iPad is here, and legions of consumers are ready to line up to purchase one as soon as it goes on sale on March 16th. The new tablet’s ability to render super-crisp fonts, high-resolution graphics as well as play HD video content is .. 더보기
Ericsson CEO: Your city is the network's biggest hurdle All that time you spend doing stuff on your phone at the downtown mall is a network infrastructure problem that equipment providers like Ericsson want--and need--to solve. Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg shows off a connected bike at MWC 2012. (Credit: Jessica Dolcourt/CNET) BARCELONA, Spain--Today at Mobile World Congress, Ericsson CEO Hans Vestbeg, saunters over to a bicycle on the far edge of his .. 더보기
iPad 3 with hi-res display coming 'early' 2012, says WSJ Summary: Don’t be looking for an iPad 3 this holiday season as its rumored Retina display is proving a handful for Apple’s Asian suppliers like Samsung and LG. Looking for the next iPad this holiday season? You will have to wait until “early” 2012 as the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple’s manufacturing partners in Asia are still building the next-generation device. According to WSJ’s .. 더보기
Top Android tablet apps — early 2012 edition Summary: These apps for Android tablets provide both content consumption capabilities as expected, but also make it a breeze to create content. It has been a while since I shared my top apps for the Android tablet so no time like the present. This list contains the apps I spend most of my Android tablet time using, and includes some familiar apps and some not so well-known. Top apps for Android .. 더보기
iPad 3 to come in March--maybe a 7" iPad, too Summary: The iPad 3 is all but officially confirmed. What will it sport and will we see an iPad mini? There are some features of the iPad 3 that we have been expecting for a while now. Most notably, the Retina Display. Well, the wait may soon be over with analysts and sources tellingAllThingsD that the next iPad will be announced at an event the first week in March. Of course, it will probably s.. 더보기
What AMD's new roadmap means for users Summary: At its long-awaited analyst day AMD’s new executive team presented a bright future, but also pushed out or canceled several products on its roadmap. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to buy a new PC or tablet this year. Chipmaker AMD’s long-awaited analyst day turned out to be a mixed bag. On the one hand, AMD’s new executive team presented a vision of a bright future including a.. 더보기
iPad 3 to feature a Retina Display? Images leaked from the iOS 5 SDK show double the resolution of the current iPad, leading some to believe that the next iPad could sport a high-resolution 2,048x1,536 Retina Display. Will the iPad 3 sport a Retina Display? Will the next iPad offer a Retina Display? (Credit: Apple) Images found in the software development kit for iOS 5 have kicked the rumor mill back into gear. Tech site TechUnwra.. 더보기
How to sync iTunes with Android Syncing your iTunes library to an Android device is easier than you may think. DoubleTwist is a two-part application that can allow your iTunes (Windows | Mac) library to journey into Android land (and back) with ease. One part of the application, including a media player for your convenience, runs on your Android device. The other runs on your computer and automatically locates your iTunes libr.. 더보기
Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab 2, its first Android 4.0 tablet Say hello to yet another tablet from Samsung. The latest from the company is the Galaxy Tab 2, a follow-up to the Galaxy Tab and the Galaxy 7.0 Plus, which was announced last September. The Galaxy Tab 2 includes a 1GHZ dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, a pair of cameras, and the choice of either 16GB or 32GB of RAM. Those numbers make it more or less identical to the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, which shoul.. 더보기
Can the education-focused OLPC XO 3.0 tablet teach consumer manufacturers anything useful? Will the OLPC XO 3.0 start a trend of inexpensive, waterproof, low power tablets? I hope so, just as long as I don't have to deal with the consequences. (Credit: Eric Franklin/CNET) Nearly 18 months ago, One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) laid out plans to introduce a $100, education-focused tablet. While the design and features of that original mockup have changed, at CES 2012, OLPC and Marvell finall.. 더보기
Dell undecided on whether to put Android or Windows 8 on late-2012 consumer tablets Summary: ‘Choice’ is the key word. Here’s the biggest indication yet as to how unconvinced OEMs are when it comes to Windows 8’s suitability for tablets - PC giant Dell is still undecided as to whether it wants to use Windows 8 on its consumer tablets or Android. Speaking with Reuters, Dell chief commercial officer Steve Felice says that the OEM giant learned from the mistakes its rivals such as.. 더보기
Can Apple really beat Android in the courts? Can Apple really beat Android in the courts?By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols | January 12, 2012, 1:44pm PST Summary: According to one analyst, Apple is certain to smash Android on the smartphone and tablets markets and will win billions. Really? I don’t think so. Android is more than ready to meet Apple in court. If you buy the analysis of Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Whitmore, Apple is almost certai.. 더보기
Samsung slate PC coming later this year Samsung will be the latest to jump on the tablet PC bandwagon. The Korean electronics company said at a technology forum in Singapore Monday that it will sell a slate-like device starting in the second half of this year, according to a report in APC Magazine. Samsung's slate will be intended for the consumer market, though details like size, operating system, and other tech specifications were n.. 더보기