Posts Tagged ‘slate’
Apple publishes app guidelines, calls time on fart »
Apple has published a document (link to PDF) outlining the company's app guidelines, making clear what developers should avoid if they want any hope of app-approval. Laying down the law in very clear terms Apple has said that badly designed or unoriginal apps will not make it into their app store. The document accepts that this may give the ...Read On »
Samsung tease their GalaxyTab before 2nd Sept reveal »
It was one of the worst-kept secrets in the gadget world but Samsung has finally taken the wraps off its Galaxy-branded tablet. Due to be unveiled in Germany next week Samsung's 7" tablet device has been teased by the company in a new video available on MobileBurn's YouTube channel. The 20 second clip gives plenty away in terms of spec, ...Read On »
Opinion: Where next for the netbook? »
Having shown potential to be the next step in mobile computing the netbook now appears to have been a mere stop-gap. Adam Maguire wonders where does the device-type go from here or whether it is destined to decline. When the Asus EeePC first appeared it was a revelation. The idea of having a functional laptop with the footprint of a small ...Read On »
Three announce plans to announce iPad plans »
Three mobile has announced that it will announce dedicated iPad price plans in the coming weeks - though it has so far given no indication on what they will look like when they do. At present there is no exact release date for the iPad in Ireland with Apple saying nothing more than 'late July'. This is later than originally intended but the ...Read On »
Microsoft reveal tablet-friendly OS »
Microsoft has released a tech preview of its latest 'compact' operating system which is shaping up to be its answer to the emerging tablet market. While also in the running for least catchy title of the year, Microsoft's Windows Embedded Compact 7 OS is specifically designed for dedicated consumer devices. This might take the form of an ...Read On »
Opinion: HP show they are tuned in to tablets »
Recent manoeuvres by HP has shown it understands the burgeoning tablet market better than Microsoft currently does, says Adam Maguire. It was with great fanfare that Steve Ballmer took to the stage at CES this year to unveil the HP Slate, or at least that is how he is likely to recount the story. In reality the big reveal of the ...Read On »
European launch of iPad delayed »
Apple has delayed the European launch of its iPad due to heavy US demand. The postponement means that Irish customers will not be able to buy iPads directly from Apple until at least the end of May. At its unveiling in late January Apple CEO Steve Jobs said European pricing and availability for the iPad would be announced during April with ...Read On »
Opinion: Marketing is Apple’s real killer app »
Forget about the iPad; the most impressive thing on show at Apple's recent press conference was its mastery of marketing, says Adam Maguire. About a month ago Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer took the stage at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas for the event's opening keynote. During his speech Ballmer unveiled the Slate, a tablet ...Read On »
Apple’s tablet expected today »
iPhone-maker Apple is expected to unveil its first tablet computer this evening after months of hype and rumour around the device. The company is holding an event in San Francisco where it will show off its 'latest creation' with Apple CEO Steve Jobs expected to take to the stage at 6pm Irish time. As there has been no official confirmation ...Read On »
