Tablet industry

News, stats and trends about iPad, other tablet and accessories manufacturers.

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My first impressions after using the Nexus 7 tablet for a few hours are positive. The device is 2.6 ounces lighter than the Amazon Kindle Fire, but it feels lighter still — probably because of its sleeker rounded design highlighted by a rubberized back. 

The low-end Android tablet market may have been subject to ridicule in years gone by, but that could change on the introduction of a Google tablet, which has the potential to split the tablet market right down the middle.

Google unveiled their new Nexus 7 tablet this morning at Google I/O. Is this the challenger to the Kindle Fire?

Only Google knows for sure, but here's what we think is in store for Google I/O.

Also inside: Will RIM post its worst-ever earnings this week?

Apple’s iPad is the de facto king of tablets here in Malaysia, and it does not look ready to relinquish its crown anytime soon.

Among the many controversies surrounding Microsoft’s Surface tablet launch earlier this week, was the question of whether the Redmond giant is once again following Apple’s lead in a desperate game of catchup or actually created something that shows leadership in the tablet arena.

Microsoft's Surface tablet is drawing raves for its sleek design and innovative features like the Touch Cover for typing.

Microsoft’s bold new Surface Tablet announcement Monday was unlike almost any other product rollout the software giant’s ever made.

Kickstarter's only been around since 2008, but the "crowd funding" platform has already made a big splash with several products for iPads. Check out the future of iPad accessories with these awesome Kickstarter projects funding now.

Microsoft is in a high stakes battle with Apple again, but instead of Apple being the underdog it's been on the desktop side for decades, now it's Microsoft trying to unseat a most dominant incumbent.

Aakash may not have been the divine tablet that led education in India to the promised land, but it did succeed in opening the flood gates for a slew of vendors to introduce a range of tablets in the budget segment.