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Ballmer’s CES Keynote Touts Everything But Tablets
Microsoft CEO's keynote boosted Kinect, Windows Phone 7 and Windows 8 but tablets were a no-show
Apple To Rule Tablets in 2011, Says Forrester
As the Consumer Electronics Shows gets underway, at least one analyst has predicted Apple will lead the tablet market in 2011
Lenovo Introduces Hybrid Laptop At CES
Lenovo has unveiled a hybrid laptop that runs both Android and Windows at the Consumer Electronics Show
Toshiba To Launch New Android Tablet In Spring
Toshiba looks set to join the tablet race, with a new device running Android Honeycomb
HTC HD7 Windows Phone 7 Smartphone: Review
A useful and well-executed device, but will it fly off the shelves?
What To Expect From Google In 2011
Google can do a lot with what it has, but expect local and social search to be the core action items, says Clint Boulton
10 Google Products To Look Out For In 2011
As we embark on a new year, eWEEK looks ahead to what 2011 could hold for the search giant Google
Report: Google Planning Android Newsstand
Google is planning a push into periodicals for Android devices, according to a report
Asus Set To Launch Android, Windows 7 Tablets
Asus is to introduce several tablets at CES, with at least two expected to run Google's Android 2.4
HTC Files Patent For Scribe Tablet Device
HTC is about to join the great tablet bun-fight after it filed for the name Scribe
Windows Phone Marketplace Prone To Security Breach
A proof of concept video has revealed some security problems with Microsoft's Windows Phone Marketplace
Android Trojan Infects Mobile Applications
Botnet-like Android malware has been discovered attached to games on a third-party Android market
Microsoft Develops Tablet-Focused Windows OS
Microsoft is reportedly working on a version of its Windows operating system that is geared towards tablets and smartphones
Nokia Rumours Persist As Phone 7 Sales Reach 1.5m
Microsoft claims 1.5 million unit shipments - but not to customers. Could Nokia be the key to unlock user sales?
Fifth Of iPad Users Own More Than One Tablet
iPad owners are being forced to choose between competing with family members or buying a second device
Android Tackles Phone Makers Over Lockdowns
Google's Android engineers claim handset makers that lock down their smartphones beg for rooting exploits
Motorola Video Promises Tablet Appearance At CES
Motorola is set to unveil its tablet running Google's Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) operating system at next month's CES show
Samsung Nexus S Gets Price Cut For UK Launch
Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy will have the Android-based Samsung Nexus S on December 22
Nokia Considers Windows Phone 7 OS For New Phones
Nokia is rumoured to be considering deploying Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 on its new smartphones
Study: Apple’s iPad To Continue Market Share Lead Through 2012
A study concludes Google Android tablets will make up 39 percent of the tablet market by 2012, while the iPad will continue to take a 44 percent share
Could Google Android Merge With Chrome OS?
Some are suggesting that Google should merge Chrome and Android. Clint Boulton says it might happen, but not any time soon
Despite Pressure, RIM Sees Record BlackBerry Sales
RIM, under siege from Apple and Android, had record BlackBerry sales for Q3 and a 40 percent revenue jump
Apple And Google Gun For Nortel LTE Patents
Both Apple and Google are said to be considering the LTE patents belonging to bankrupt Nortel when they come up for auction
Google Confirms Zetawire Purchase For NFC Software
Google has confirmed the acquisition of NFC specialist Zetawire, as the search engine giant takes the fight to Apple and RIM
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab Luxury Edition
Samsung shows off a 'luxury' version , and plans to ship 1.5 million Galaxy tabs before the end of 2010
Google Gives Away Nexus S To Twitter Contest Winners
Google is giving away ten Nexus S smartphones via Twitter to the winners of daily puzzles
Andy Rubin Claims 300,000 Daily Android Activations
More than 300,000 Google Android phones are switched on each day, according to Android creator Andy Rubin
Android Users Top Mobile Data Usage Charts
Android smartphone users are more data hungry than their iPhone rivals, according to a new study
Motorola Tablet Revealed By Android Creator
Android creator Andy Rubin showed a new Motorola tablet that runs the future Honeycomb version of Android