Tablet industry

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

What do tablet users want? Apple famously didn’t ask (the company doesn’t believe in focus groups), but delivered what it believed users needed with the iPad and the results have been staggeringly good.

Panasonic admits that there are limited opportunities for manufacturers in the rugged tablet market, but believes that its latest Windows 8 model could see some enterprises ditch the iPad.

With its smart design, the excellent Jelly Bean OS and a competitive price, the Iconia A110 tablet is one of the better budget Android tablets out there and could have a business angle too. (Stars: 4 out of 5)

After years of speculation, Apple launches the iPad's little brother. Does the new iPad mini have a place in business? (Rating: 4 out of 5)

Also inside: Whither the iPad Mini?

Reviewers have generally been impressed by the iPad Mini's size, price and usability, but there are minor complaints on the lack of a Retina Display.

By some projections, tablets could account for almost all the growth in the sales of personal computing gadgets over the next few years. But that rosy forecast isn't necessarily all sunshine for the industry.

The first reviews coming out on Microsoft’s Surface RT tablet highlight that Steve Ballmer’s company has some way to go before it can challenge the iPad.

How will the iPad Mini affect the rest of the tablet market? Market researchers tell TabTimes that the tablet will lock new tablet owners into the Apple ecosystem, challenge the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire and give a surprising boost to Windows 8 tablets.

Q4 2012 will be the real tipping point for tablet adoption. Here’s why.