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Birth of a scary iPad app - Haunting Melissa uses push technology to spook you

Does the iPad allow for more innovative approaches to entertainment than traditional PCs? Ask Neal Edelstein and he won’t hesitate to answer with a resounding “Yes!”
by David Needle

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Google I/O 2013 preview: New Nexus tablets, Google Glass and Android 4.3

Google’s three-day I/O developer conference kicks off in San Francisco tomorrow and could well see a hive of activity, including the introduction of a new Android operating system, a Nexus 7 tablet and more details on Google Glass.
by Doug Drinkwater

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NY Attorney General wants tech firms to help head off violent theft of devices

Eric T. Schneiderman, the Attorney General of New York, has sent letters to the CEOs of Apple, Google/Motorola, Microsoft and Samsung pressing them to detail what efforts they are making to head off the growing problem of device theft.
by David Needle

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The tablet effect? Media giants hail 'mobile-first' era

BuzzFeed, Google, Unilever and The Weather Channel had some contrasting views on HTML5 apps, the future of mobile advertising and the role of mobile in the media industry at a recent event in London.
by Doug Drinkwater

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Why the outlook for tablet magazines is getting better

Another year of declining print sales for magazine publishers seems inevitable, but the digital future looks brighter. New research from Adobe suggests that not only are tablet magazines growing quickly, but that readers are even willing to pay for them.
by Doug Drinkwater

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The one thing you can do to ensure your mobile app fails

Brian Katz has some pointed advice for corporate developers - don’t let business objectives dominate your thinking when creating new mobile apps.
by David Needle

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Here’s the proof that BYOD will be the main driver for tablets in enterprise

Having a hard time controlling personally-owned tablets and smartphones in the workplace? Get used to it, because a new study claims that 50% of all workers will be required to bring in their tablets and smartphones to work by 2017.
by Doug Drinkwater

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5 ways to prevent tablet time-wasting at work

Some businesses may boast about how tablets have transformed employee productivity, but others are having a hard time keeping workers away from Facebook, Twitter and other tablet time drainers. But if that’s you, don’t fret -- here is what you can do to sort it all out.
by Doug Drinkwater

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American Airlines flies high with two tablet industry firsts

New York -- An American Airlines executive kicked off the Tablet Strategy conference by detailing the airline’s rapid adoption of tablets and aggressive strategy going forward.
by David Needle

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Does prime time beckon for tablet advertising?

Two new reports suggest that advertisers are just starting to realize the full potential of tablet advertising.
by Doug Drinkwater

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Why 8-inch tablets are ready to rock the competition in 2013

Researchers say that a new tablet screen size is about to become super popular…and that could be bad news for Apple, Amazon and Samsung phablets.
by Doug Drinkwater

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Tablets bring new interfaces to life from eye control to virtual experts

SAN FRANCISCO -- Portable devices like smartphones and tablets are proving to be the go to platform for developers creating new interfaces for business and entertainment apps.
by David Needle

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Most sales execs invest in tablets without a clear business strategy, says new report

A new research survey of 100 tablet deployments whose results were first disclosed to TabTimes finds sales executives are still struggling with their tablet strategy after three years of hands-experience with the iPad and other modern tablets.
by Michael Singer

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How consumerization pushes SwiftKey to supercharge tablets in healthcare

The prognosis is good for the future of tablets in healthcare, and that is thanks in part to the work going on at a promising British start-up.
by Doug Drinkwater

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Why an old technology gives Windows 8 tablets a huge security edge

There’s mobile device management (MDM), security software, and many other new mobile security and management solutions designed to help IT better secure the growing number of BYOD devices invading the enterprise.
by David Needle

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New model mania: Why tablet fragmentation challenges buyers

In the beginning there was the iPad and it was good. That was three years ago. The iPad was far from the first tablet computer, but it was the first to hit it big with consumers as well as business people. 

by David Needle

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Two unique deployments prove that tablets are for all ages

From streaming Christian prayers to being used by mothers to check up on their new-born child, two new case studies prove that tablets have universal appeal.
by Doug Drinkwater

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Tablets are killing linear TV - new opportunities for broadcasters and devs?

A short sentence from a new consumer says a lot about how television viewing is changing: “Consumers can’t just watch TV anymore.”
by David Needle

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5 school-worthy iPad alternatives for education

Think Apple’s iPad and iPad mini are the only go-to tablets for educators? Well, think again, because here are several good iPad alternatives offering great specs, pricing and school-friendly features.
by Doug Drinkwater

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Happy Birthday iPad: How Apple’s tablet revolutionized business computing

Three years ago today Apple released the first iPad, and it’s fair to say that Apple’s tablet has had a profound effect on how people, especially in business, now use computers.
by Doug Drinkwater

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Next two iPhones already designed under Steve Jobs’ watch

Now that Apple’s slipped to number two in market share behind Samsung in smartphones, its iPhone strategy is coming under increasing scrutiny.
by David Needle

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Windows 8 Surface tablet a surprise winner in IT deployment plans for 2013

iPad faces serious competition in the enterprise if a new survey by Aberdeen Group is on the mark.
by David Needle

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Paid search ad spending on Google dips overall, but tablets a bright spot

The money brands spent on paid-search ads using Google dipped 1% in the first quarter of 2013 compared to a year ago, but several specific areas of ad spending saw growth in the quarter.
by David Needle

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Alan Kay, godfather of mobile computing, bashes the iPad

Somewhere Steve Jobs isn’t smiling. Computer pioneer Alan Kay, a former Apple Fellow back in the '80s, had some harsh things to say about the iPad and tablets in general tonight at a Silicon Valley event.
by David Needle

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Q&A: Citrix Online's Bernardo de Albergaria on BYOD, tablet apps & telecommuting

Bernardo de Albergaria is VP & GM for SaaS Products & Markets at Citrix Online, the division of Citrix Systems responsible for products such as GoToMeeting, GoToMyPC and Podio.
by David Needle

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TABLET STRATEGY West full-session videos now online; learn about putting tablets to work

More than 20 speakers in fields such as biotech, education, retail, healthcare, and sales eagerly shared their experiences with our audience at TabTimes TABLET STRATEGY West.
by Michael Singer

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Why tablets play a unique role in consumers' mobile trifecta

A new report details just how fast tablet ownership is growing in the U.S. and why.
by David Needle

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IT manager at Lockheed Martin explains why he’s sticking with Windows 7 tablet

Microsoft can take some satisfaction that it didn’t lose Lockheed IT manager Doug Lampe to the competition -- at least he’s sticking with Windows.
by David Needle

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Tablet publishing partner Mag+ talks iPad vs. Android, monetization and surprising demand from the enterprise

Mag+ has been helping brands make tablet magazines since the first iPad was launched. TabTimes caught up with CEO Gregg Hano to find out where the market is headed and whether Android tablets are ready to become a serious challenger to the the iPad.
by Doug Drinkwater

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iPads in enterprise? Analyst thinks Android tablets can be bigger

Steve Brazier, CEO and president of market research firm Canalys, had some bold thoughts on Android, iPads, mobile security and business apps when speaking at an event in London today.
by Doug Drinkwater

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Start-up tablet app developers pitch venture capital investors

Tablets are growing increasingly more popular among businesses and with that healthy installed base, products and services that support the tablet ecosystem continue to be the darlings of venture capitalists in Silicon Valley.
by Michael Singer

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Companies rush to mobile, but online marketing efforts often fall short

A new study of 1,300 U.S. marketing executives shows that many companies are rushing to get on the mobile bandwagon, but without a comprehensive strategy that adapts to changes in the market or that includes a plan for measuring results.
by David Needle

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From Android and iPad mini to enterprise & emerging markets: The winners and losers of Mobile World Congress 2013

The Mobile World Congress shutters to a close today after three days of intensive meetings, demos and press announcements. TabTimes looks at who can come away feeling pleased with their work at the Spanish tech exhibition.
by Doug Drinkwater

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Essential: 10 key tips for developers of smartphone and tablet apps

Conquering the app store is a mighty task that requires developers get everything right from an attractive price to a stylish user interface, not to mention some kind of competitive advantage and value. TabTimes spoke with the App Quality Alliance about some of the key things developers can do to be successful publishing to an app store such as Apple's App Store or Google Play.
by Doug Drinkwater

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MWC 2013 Preview: Big enterprise news from Samsung, larger phablets, business apps & a rival for Windows 8

The Mobile World Congress takes place in Barcelona, Spain this week and will play host to the launch of new smartphones, tablets and mobile apps. Here are some key news and developments to expect from the mobile-focused tech conference.
by Doug Drinkwater

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Mobile security jumps into focus ahead of Mobile World Congress

It’s a sign of the times that the supporting media event to this month’s Mobile World Congress saw the best European start-ups talk less about flashy consumer gadgets and more about how businesses and schools should be locking down sensitive data.
by Doug Drinkwater

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The future of tablets: More sensory, personalized devices, less ‘awful’ enterprise apps

No one can say what the next breakthrough tablet device will be for sure, but we’re definitely going to see a lot of attempts to create “the next big thing.”
by David Needle

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Tablets take to the field, helping sales pros achieve ‘just-in-time learning’

Just before speaking at the TABLET STRATEGY West conference Wednesday, Cassie Maas put her iPad to work. Maas, a Realtor with Alain Pinel Realtors in Silicon Valley, came armed with an iPad loaded with an array of real estate-specific apps and general productivity tools, that let her file a house sale document in the parking lot just outside the conference.
by Susan Kuchinskas

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