CES: Skiff, Que, Notion Ink e-readers take spotlight
Three new e-reader devices — Skiff, Que and Notion Ink — have made their debut at CES, as Apple is rumored to introduce a multimedia tablet that will also offer print content.
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AppleInsider Staff
Apple investigates slimmer, lighter dual-function touchscreens
A new patent application revealed this week suggests Apple is looking to improve its touchscreen displays with technology that could make them thinner, lighter and brighter.
Neil Hughes
Apple tablet speculation: production costs, internal components
With a rumored Jan. 27 event fast approaching, speculation regarding Apple's still-unannounced tablet continues to mount. This week, one analyst shared alleged information on the device's internal components, while another attempted to project the cost of its parts.
CES: Microsoft, HP introduce touchscreen 'slate PC'
During his keynote at CES Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled a new touchscreen tablet from HP running Windows 7, dubbed a "slate PC."
Katie Marsal
Former Apple marketing manager describes company's 'controlled leaks'
As vague "unidentified sources" continue to leak information about Apple's forthcoming tablet device, the company's former marketing manager has revealed supposed secrets on how the Cupertino, Calif., company operates.
Another report claims Jan. debut, Mar. sale for Apple tablet
More evidence surfaced this week to suggest that Apple will introduce its touchscreen tablet this month and make it available for sale in March.
Sam Oliver
Microsoft, HP to introduce touchscreen tablet Wed. - report
Previously seen only as a leaked concept, Microsoft and HP could unveil the dual-screen, book-like touchscreen device known as the Courier Wednesday at CES.
Quattro purchase seen as defensive move for iPhone, offensive for tablet
Apple is likely looking to get a piece of the mobile advertising space on its own App Store, but is also looking to dominate ads on its forthcoming tablet from the get-go with the purchase of Quattro Wireless, one analyst told AppleInsider.
Apple, Verizon in disagreement over CDMA iPhone pricing - report
As Apple and Verizon are rumored to be in negotiations for a summer 2010 CDMA iPhone launch, the nation's largest wireless carrier and the handset maker are believed to be at odds over pricing.
