Review: Next Issue for Windows 8
Now that Next Issue is available for Windows 8, find out how it compares to its Android and iOS peers.
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Google Android vs. Apple iOS
One perhaps surprising data point is the inroads Android is made in the tablet space. This is a market that Apple created with its iPad…
Recommended Nexus 4 case that can take a beating
Our mates across the pond sent us a KaysCase (ArmourDillo) tester with red accents. This Nexus 4 case is rugged, priced right and well made,…
Death of the PC: Blame Tablets, not Windows 8
You could blame Microsoft management for not seeing the Minority Report-like shift to touch-based computing, but it's the tablet that killed the PC.
HTC One Smartphone: The Android to Beat
At $199, the HTC One will hit the U.S. market (AT&T) on April 19. Featuring a 4.7-inch display and running Android Jelly Bean (version 4.2),…
New Look for Google Play with “bigger images that jump off the page”
Google's app store has come a long way since 2009. I remember the days when it was a rough and tumble place - I wrote…
I’m betting on Motorola X-Phone over Nexus 5
The big question this year is: What smartphone will Google unleash at I/O. The smart money is on a refreshed Nexus. But there's also word…
Tablet Wars, Reduced Price Edition: next-gen Nexus 7 $149 July
I predicted we'd see $99 tablets by Christmas 2011. It didn't happen. I rode Moore's Law too aggressively on that call. Though not official, it's…
Facebook Home looks promising – How will Apple respond?
Will Apple's next version of iOS have a social networking-like skin? One challenge is Apple's distinct non core competency in this arena. Their last social…
Google: Jelly Bean running on 1 in 4 Android devices
Features such as Google Now, highly customizable home screens, and a best-in-class notification system, have given Google a leg up on Apple.