Samsung Offers Apple A Secret Compromise, Sign Of A Truce Ahead?
Samsung — which has had to delay the launch of its much-anticipated Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia because of its ongoing patent dispute with… Read more at paidContent »
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus boasts Honeycomb, dual-core CPU
Samsung officially announced the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, saying the 7-inch Android tablet will initially launch in Austria and Indonesia, but later expand to the U.S. and other regions. Some of the hardware upgrades appeal, but a key issue remains: selling tablets with lengthy contracts. Read more »
Is Apple Really Shaking In Its Shoes About Samsung’s Android Galaxy Tab?
In the ongoing legal battle between Samsung and Apple (NSDQ: AAPL), neither side has been willing to flinch. But in the courtroom in Sydney,… Read more at paidContent »
Judge may grant brief injunction in Australian iPad patent case
At a hearing Monday in Australia to determine whether or not an injunction against the sale of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in that country is merited, a judge suggested both Samsung and Apple expedite their patent infringement trial in order to resolve the issue. Read more »
Samsung talks tough about future of Apple patent fight
Lee Younghee, the head of global marketing for mobile communications for the Korean firm, told the Associated Press in an interview on Friday that the company is switching its strategy for dealing with the patent suits and that the new plan is to be more “aggressive.” Read more »
Samsung’s Counterattack Against Apple: Australia And An iPhone 5 Assault
Another day, and another legal action gets filed in the growing, two-way dispute between Samsung and Apple (NSDQ: AAPL). The Korean device m… Read more at paidContent »
The Game Of Brinkmanship Continues: Apple Countersues Samsung In The UK
The legal cases between Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) and Samsung are now developing on a daily basis — and as we predicted yesterday, it looks like w… Read more at paidContent »
Finally, an iPad keyboard design that could rival Apple’s own
Apple’s own wireless Bluetooth keyboard, while not specifically designed for the iPad, still tops my list for best-looking design of any that work with the tablet. But the Kickstarter-backed Levitatr may be a worthy challenger with a twist, should it meet its funding goal. Read more »
Apple files countersuit against Samsung in the UK
Apple has fired back against Samsung in the UK, where the Korean company originally filed suit against the iPhone maker in June. In a new countersuit, Apple argues that Samsung’s Android tablets and smartphones infringe on its iPhone and iPad designs, not the other way around. Read more »
Update: Samsung Takes Its Apple Fight To France, Apple Goes Big In China
No signs of this fight cooling off soon. Fresh from a ruling in Germany that denied Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) a Europe-wide injunction on Samsung’s… Read more at paidContent »
Apple’s Injunction Bid On 10-Inch Samsung Galaxy Tab Upheld In Germany
Samsung has remained very confident in the face of legal actions by Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) around the world, alleging infringements of its iPhon… Read more at paidContent »
Apple’s Samsung Tablet Blockade Extends To New 7.7 Model. Backfire Ahead?
Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) is showing absolutely no signs in letting up in its legal actions and injunctions against Samsung over alleged patent and… Read more at paidContent »
Samsung: Two Steps Back And One Step Forward In The Tablet Game
A mixed bag of news for Samsung today that underscores the ups and downs it has faced in its bid to overtake Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) and the iPad… Read more at paidContent »
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7: a 7-inch, 720p tablet?
Samsung is expected to announced a new tablet, the Galaxy Tab 7.7, at next month’s IFA event. The 7.7 could indicate the screen size, but perhaps not: Samsung is working on 7-inch 720p Super AMOLED Plus screens, so this might be a 7-inch, high-definition slate. Read more »
Preliminary injunction against Galaxy Tab 10.1 upheld in German court
Apple won another victory in court Thursday in its ongoing patent dispute with Samsung, when German judges upheld the existing preliminary injunction against Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales in Germany. The injunction will now remain in effect at least until the court rules on Sept 9. Read more »
Report: Tablet market to belong to iOS, Android through 2017
Thanks to content and applications, iOS and Android will remain at the top of the tablet heap until at least 2017, a new report claimed Monday. Trends indicate that iOS and Android tablet devices will make up 90 percent of the market six years from now. Read more »
HP can already say “We’re number 2!” with TouchPad
The most appealing tablet these days is clearly Apple’s iPad, but HP’s TouchPad is a surprising second choice, beating out the many Google Android tablets and RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook in a survey of potential tablet buyers. It may be too soon to call it the “OuchPad.” Read more »
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Is there a tablet market, or is it just an iPad market after all?
The non-iPad tablet market is relatively young, but the iPad is still running away with the lion’s share of the tablet market. Aside from the iPad, consumers and enterprises can choose from tablets running on Android, BlackBerry and webOS. But are they buying? Here are a ... Read more at GigaOM Pro »
Apple lawsuit stalls sales of Galaxy Tab in Australia
Apple has negotiated an agreement with Samsung that will prevent the South Korean company from selling its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet device in Australia, at least until legal proceedings between the two in that country are resolved. The agreement comes after Apple filed for injunction. Read more »
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Mobile Q2: Smartphone growth surges; iPad’s rule continues
The second quarter of 2011 in mobile was all about smartphones, thanks to Google’s Android, Apple’s iOS and mobile data consumption ramping up. In the tablet space, the iPad lacked any real competition, though that dominance will surely fade as more and more alternatives — from Cisco, HP and others — emerge. Elsewhere, location-based marketing finally made some headlines, and the groundwork for near-field communications looks to be finally falling into place. Additional companies in this report include Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft and Research In Motion. For a full list of companies, and to read the full report, sign up for a free trial. Read more at GigaOM Pro »
VIDEO: First Look at the HTC Flyer Android Tablet
HTC’s Flyer recently landed in stores for $499. In this early look, you can see the hardware and the customized HTC Sense software, which is both good and bad. And in a video first, I actually test if the device fits in my back pants pocket. Read more »
Android This Week: Acer A500 Reviewed; Android 2.3 Arriving; PayPal Deposits
Android device owners may enjoy less driving thanks to PayPal: an application update this week adds the ability to deposit checks with an Android smartphone. Acer’s Iconia Tab A500 received a relatively good review while Samsung announced plans for Gingerbread updates on smartphones and 7-inch tablets. Read more »
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A Media Tablet Forecast, 2011 – 2015
Cloud computing, a surge of smartphone growth and increased wireless connectivity have created an ideal environment for the introduction of the media tablet — a consumer-grade device best suited to leisure-based computing activities such as gaming and social networking. This report forecasts the media tablet market, which is expected to grow at a 54 percent compound annual growth rate over the next five years. We forecast revenues and regional growth, including China’s growing importance in the market, and provide a competitive analysis of tablets from Cisco, Research in Motion, Apple, HP and others. Additional companies in this report include Samsung, Dell, Microsoft and Motorola. For a full list of companies, and to read the full report, sign up for a free trial. Read more at GigaOM Pro »
iPad 2 and Galaxy Tab: Happy Together Under One Roof
I sold my original iPad after buying the Samsung Galaxy Tab, but I bought an iPad 2 for work purposes a few weeks ago. I ended up keeping the new tablet because there’s room for both slates in the same house. Here’s why. Read more »
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Why iPad 2 Will Lead Consumers Into the Post-PC Era
Does iPad 2 live up to the enormous amount of hype surrounding it? The answer is yes, and this research note explains why. We examine new features on the device and how they will help Apple grasp an even tighter hold on the tablet market, what that means for competitors like Google and Samsung and why the device could be the best example yet of computing in what Steve Jobs calls “the post-PC world.” Companies mentioned in this report include Apple, Motorola, Samsung and Google. For a full list of companies, and to read the full research note, sign up for a free trial. Read more at GigaOM Pro »
Apple Squeezes Competition With $100 Price Drop on Original iPad
At the launch of the iPad 2 today, Steve Jobs noted the redesigned tablet would keep its current price structure while adding new features. However, for consumers who believe price is the most important feature, Apple is cutting $100 off the original iPad while supplies last. Read more »
MobileTechRoundup Podcast 230
Join Matt and Kevin live in the chat room as they share hands-on thoughts of the Dell Streak 7, Venue Pro and custom Android tablet ROMs. They’ll cover the mobile tech news of this week including the Atrix laptop dock, iPhone sales and upcoming 4G handsets. Read more »
How to Get Newspapers, Magazines on Your Android
Amazon’s Kindle hardware and software is great for reading books, but not so much when it comes to magazines and newspapers. By following this step-by-step method, you can have access to thousands of color magazines and newspapers on an Android device via Zinio and PressReader. Read more »
Samsung Tab Ships Big, But Apple’s iPad Sells
A week after launch, Samsung, maker of the Galaxy Tab, announced more than 600,000 units had been sold. In early December, that number climbed to more than a million, and in January reached two million. But is it really a threat to the iPad’s dominance? Read more »
Android This Week: Honeycomb Smartphones; PSP Games; Custom Tablet ROMs
Honeycomb will get an official introduction at a Google press event, but it may not be just for tablets and definitely can run on single-core smartphones. Sony’s new PSP looks great, but Android fans will appreciate that Sony games are coming to Android later this year. Read more »
MobileTechRoundup Podcast 229
Join Matt and Kevin live for this week’s mobile tech podcast where they’ll discuss Honeycomb and other Google Android tablet news like custom ROMs, review Nokia’s nosedive in smartphone market share and cover new gadgets in hand. Participate in the show via the live chat room! Read more »
Which Tablet Is Best? iPad vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab
For the first time since its introduction, the iPad finally has a serious competitor in the market for that magical third device that’s more than a phone, but not quite a laptop or netbook: the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab. So how do the two compare? Read more »
Advance Look at LogMeIn Ignition for Android Tablets
The folks behind LogMeIn are preparing an update for the Android version of Ignition that’s fully optimized with support for tablets. We have an advance copy of the update, and offer this sneak peek at LogMeIn Ignition running on a Samsung Galaxy Tab. Read more »
Mind Mapping for Android With Thinking Space
I’ve long been a fan of mind mapping, especially on tablets, as the slate is the perfect workspace for creating and manipulating maps. My favorite app for mind mapping on mobile devices has been iThoughtsHD, but I now use Thinking Space on the Galaxy Tab. Read more »
MobileTechRoundup 225
Join James, Matt and Kevin live for this week’s audio podcast where they’ll cover this week’s mobile technology news and share experiences with the latest software, hardware and web services. If you missed the live show, you can grab an MP3 audio recording of the show. Read more »
Video: $5 Dock for Samsung Galaxy Tab
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a nice small tablet, and I often get asked if there is a dock/ stand for using the device at the desk. This video shows a simple stand that is commonly available for around $5 that serves the purpose nicely. Read more »
Android This Week: 1M Tabs; Droid Pro; Sony Reader
News ranged this week from impressive sales of the first Android tablet to an app for reading e-books. Samsung reported a million Galaxy Tabs have been sold, and upped its forecast for sales this year. Sony announced an Android app for handling Sony Reader e-book content. Read more »
Mobile Tech Manor #108: FDA Takes Over in the OR
Mobile Tech Manor is my home office where all sorts of gadgetry is always arriving. In this column, I look back at the week in the Manor and recount the happenings and lessons learned. I love sharing my weeks with you, so welcome to the Manor. Read more »
Hands-on: Lambskin Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is selling well according to reports, and some owners might find the Lambskin portfolio case by Samsung to be a fitting companion for their new tablet. The Samsung case is designed to fit the tablet without adding undue bulk to the package. Read more »
Mobile Tech Manor #107: Apps and Things
Mobile Tech Manor is my home office where all sorts of gadgetry is always arriving. In this column, I look back at the week in the Manor and recount the happenings and lessons learned. I love sharing my weeks with you, so welcome to the Manor. Read more »
