Windows 8.1 brings some much needed improvements, but doesn't fix everything, says Wayne Rash
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iPad 5 And New iPad Mini Set For 22 October Debut
A new iPad with a 64-bit processor and an iPad Mini with retina display are set to be unveiled next week
64-Bit iPad 5 Will Have Enterprise Appeal
An A7-powered iPad 5 will make it more attractive to businesess, but don't write off PCs just yet, says Wayne Rash
Scottish Government To Implement Major Windows 8 Tablet Rollout
The Scottish government gives Microsoft a boost ahead of Windows 8.1 rollout
£99 Argos MyTablet Hopes To Boost Catalogue Shopping Sales
Argos becomes the latest retailer to launch a low-cost tablet in the UK
Report: Apple To Launch New iPads On 22 October
Apple squeezing out new toys in time for Christmas, says report
Dell Shows Off Venue Tablets And XPS Laptops
Dell reveals its intentions to be a major player in the tablet market, and announced four Venue tablet devices
Government To Improve Railway Mobile Reception By 2015
Government wants to improve mobile reception on trains
iOS 7 – Quirky, But A Worthwhile Upgrade
Wayne Rash found Apple's iOS 7 is an improvement, even though some features are quirky
Six Nokia Tablets And Smartphones Set For October Launch – Report
Nokia Windows tablet could make its debut in first product launch of the Microsoft era
Mozilla Launches Firefox Preview For Windows 8 Tablets
The company wants user feedback ahead of the official release in December
New Generation Of Microsoft Surface Tablets Arrives On 22 October
Microsoft Surface 2 and Microsoft Surface 2 Pro promise to increase productivity
Tesco Launches Budget-Friendly Android Tablet
Hudl is a seven-inch device with HD screen and quad-core processor, running the latest version of Android
Microsoft Surface 2 Set For 23 September Launch
Microsoft sends out invites for a Surface event in New York later this month
Seagate Ultra Mobile HDD Targets Mobile Devices
Seagate's Ultra Mobile hard disks target tablets with reduced power consumption and high performance
Judge Shows Leniency In Apple Ebook Conspiracy Ruling
A judge granted the US government oversight of Apple's content-distribution deals, also placing restrictions on Apple's agreements with publishers
Microsoft Hands Over Windows 8.1 To Manufacturers
Microsoft releases the RTM version of Windows 8.1 to partners
Quiz Of The Week: Tablets Of 2013
With Microsoft struggling and Apple snoozing, it's been a good year for Android
‘High Quality’ Tesco Tablet To Be Released For Christmas – Report
Tesco moves to protect entertainment business from Amazon and Apple says newspaper
Windows RT Nokia Tablet Images Leak Ahead Of 26 September Launch – Report
Reports suggest 10.1-inch Windows RT-based Nokia tablet is set to be launched next month
Next Google Nexus 10 To Be Made By Asus – Report
Asus will reportedly manufacture the next Google Nexus 10, replacing Samsung
Amazon Appstore Now Accepts HTML5 Applications
Developers can now submit their web apps for download on Kindle Fire and Android devices
Apple Offers £6.50 Replacement For Dodgy Third Party Chargers
iPhone and iPad users can swap third-party kit for official Apple chargers for a limited time
US Overrules iPhone Sales Ban
Obama says older iPhones and iPads can remain on sale in the US, despite alleged infringement of a Samsung-owned standards-essential patent
Android ‘Is The Most Fragmented It Has Ever Been’
Open Signal says there are 11,868 different Android devices, presenting challenges and benefits to developers
Ballmer Admits To Poor Surface RT Sales
Following a $900m charge due to Surface RT, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has admitted to employees that the tablet has performed poorly
Another Apple Supplier Accused Of Violating Worker Rights
China Labour Watch claims it found 86 violations at three Pegatron factories in China
£23 Google Chromecast Dongle To Take On Smart TVs
Google Chromecast will stream content from tablets and smartphones to HD TVs
BlackBerry PlayBook Executive Departs Company
Head of BlackBerry PlayBook resigns as company waves goodbye to tablets
Google Nexus 7 2 Is First Tablet With Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
1080p Google Nexus 7 2 is due to be released next Tuesday