Topic: iPad
First look: Google's Chrome browser comes to iPad, iPhone
2012/28/06, 04:06 pm
Google's popular Chrome browser, previously available across a wide range of platforms, finally came to Apple's iOS App Store on Thursday, offering cross-platform syncing and connectivity with Google services.
Google Nexus 7 seen as threat to Microsoft Surface, not Apple's iPad
2012/28/06, 11:06 am
Google's new Nexus 7 tablet will increase competition in the tablet market and threaten Amazon's Kindle Fire and Microsoft Surface, but isn't expected to have an effect on sales of Apple's iPad.
Analyst: Apple can 'relax,' as Google Nexus 7 is 'just another' Android tablet
2012/28/06, 01:06 am
One financial analyst says Apple's iPad is in little danger of losing its top spot on the tablet heap to Google's newly-announced Nexus 7, as he believes the device is "just another Android-based tablet."
Google unveils Android-powered 'Nexus 7' tablet starting at $199
2012/27/06, 01:06 pm
Asus and Google have partnered to build the new "Nexus 7," a 7-inch tablet running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean that will start at $199 when it launches in July.
Google, Asus expected to unveil $199 tablet this week at I/O conference
2012/26/06, 11:06 pm
Google is believed to be "taking direct aim" at Apple's iPad this week with the anticipated unveiling of a $199 tablet at its Google I/O conference, a new report claims.
San Diego school district buys 26K iPads for students
2012/26/06, 08:06 am
The San Diego Unified School District has purchased nearly 26,000 iPads that it will provide to students in classrooms this fall, making it one of the largest programs of its kind to date.
Microsoft faces 'major dilemma' pricing Surface tablets against iPad
2012/25/06, 12:06 pm
In order to compete with Apple's iPad, Microsoft may have to price its Surface tablet models so low that it will alienate its longstanding PC partners, according to a new analysis.
Developers reporting changes to Apple's App Store search algorithm
2012/23/06, 09:06 pm
Developers with apps published to Apple's iOS App Store are reporting that search results have changed drastically and may be a result of a change in the weighting of the number of downloads and "topic detection."
PC makers hope Apple's iPad is delaying, not replacing notebook purchases
2012/22/06, 11:06 am
Notebook manufacturers are hopeful that the recent debut of Intel's Ivy Bridge processors, as well as the forthcoming launch of Windows 8, will boost laptop sales and counter the effect of Apple's iPad.
Apple's new iPad estimated to cost $1.36 per year to charge
2012/22/06, 01:06 am
It costs less to recharge a fully-drained Retina Display-toting iPad every other day for a year than it does to run a 60-watt-equivalent (13W) compact fluorescent light bulb continuously over the same period, a new study finds.
Apple initiates employee hardware discount program
2012/21/06, 02:06 am
As promised early this year, Apple on Wednesday began its new Employee Purchase Plan+, offering an extra $500 discount on eligible Macs and $250 off the iPad to its employees.
Australian judge approves $2.3M fine against Apple for 4G iPad marketing
2012/20/06, 10:06 pm
An Australian judge has approved an A$2.25 million fine for advertising claims Apple made about 4G compatibility for the third-generation iPad.
PC makers hint at feelings of 'betrayal' over Microsoft's Surface tablet
2012/20/06, 02:06 am
Some within the PC industry are experiencing a "sense of betrayal" over the secrecy behind Microsoft's recently-unveiled Surface tablet, which will compete directly with Windows licensees, a new report claims.
Stanford partnering up with Piazza to add social layer to iTunes U course
2012/20/06, 12:06 am
Stanford University has teamed up with social learning startup Piazza for a first-of-its-kind iTunes U course that will be tied in with peer-to-peer social features.
Google to introduce low-priced Android tablet in 'coming weeks'
2012/19/06, 12:06 pm
On the heels of the unveiling of the Microsoft Surface tablet, Google is reportedly planning to take another stab at Apple's iPad with a new, low-cost Android tablet the company is expected to introduce in the near future.
Aggressive pricing seen as key to Microsoft Surface's chance of success
2012/19/06, 08:06 am
Microsoft's new ARM-based Surface tablet will likely need to undercut the price of Apple's iPad in order to have a fair chance in the marketplace, analysts believe.
Apple touts iPad versatility with new 'Do It All' commercial
2012/19/06, 02:06 am
Apple on Monday released a new commercial for the iPad that highlights the breadth of functionality that the device has.
Microsoft warned PC partners it was entering tablet hardware space
2012/19/06, 12:06 am
On the heels of the unveiling of Microsoft's Surface tablet, CEO Steve Ballmer has revealed that his company gave PC partners a heads up that it was going to begin producing its own tablet hardware.
Microsoft rumored to build its own tablets to take on Apple's iPad
2012/15/06, 01:06 pm
At a media event in Los Angeles next week, Microsoft is expected to show off a new tablet that the company has built itself in an attempt to better compete with Apple's market leading iPad.
New Amazon Kindle Fire will push price of current model to $149 - report
2012/15/06, 10:06 am
Amazon is expected to release a new 7-inch Kindle Fire with a higher resolution screen for $199, which would push the current model to an even lower price of $149, according to a new report.

