People are distinctly old tech when it comes to reading, after a survey found that most users prefer a paper book over e-readers such as the Kindle and Apple iPad
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Developer Brings Flash To Apple iPad
In a move sure to incur the wrath of Steve Jobs, Adobe's Flash can now run on the Apple iPad, thanks to an enterprising software developer
Analysts Question Future Of Microsoft Tablet Strategy
HP has confirmed Palm WebOS would be an operating system for tablet PCs but the question remains whether Windows 7 will also be present
Palm Plans Future Devices Despite HP Bid
A Palm developer reportedly says the company, despite being acquired by HP, is working on future mobile devices and a new version of WebOS
Apple Sells Three Million iPads
Apple has now sold three million iPads, as the public's love affair with the tablet device shows no sign of slowing
Apple To Deliver iOS4 Today
iPhones will get the benefit of multitasking and other features in the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system - iPads will have to wait
FBI Takes iPad Hacker Into Custody
The FBI has taken into custody a hacker who may be involved in the AT&T security breach that exposed the names of Apple iPad 3G users
Could The iPad’s Biggest Competitor Be… The Mac Mini?
Ok, so they are completely different products, but if you had to choose between the iPad and the Mac Mini, which would you go for?
UK Government Ministers Denied Apple iPhones
Blackberries are approved for use by UK government ministers and civil servants, but the Apple iPhone is banned on security grounds
Report Claims BlackBerry Maker Developing Tablet
RIM's BlackBerry smartphone lineup may soon be joined by a large-screen tablet device and a touch-screen smartphone
Apple Says Mac Mini Is ‘World’s Most Efficient Desktop’
The redesigned Apple Mac mini desktop includes a highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
Scottish Church Streams Services To iPads
The HTML5 media format used by iPads has been blessed by St Andrew's Parish Church in West Lothian, with a regular live service
Blame For iPad Email Breach Lies With AT&T
The leak that exposed the email addresses of iPad owners was due to an AT&T security fault, but could still harm enterprise uptake of the device
FBI Calls On Gawker Media Over iPad Email Hack
The FBI has reached out to Gawker Media as part of its investigation into the AT&T data leak
iPad Breach Could Heavily Impact Privacy
The AT&T security breach that exposed some Apple iPad owners' email addresses could help attackers carry out "IMSI catching"
Hackers Crack AT&T iPad Email Addresses
AT&T confirmed a group of hackers exploited a vulnerability that reportedly compromised the e-mail addresses of 114,000 3G iPad owners
Google AdMob Creator Hits Out At Apple Over iAd
Google's AdMob Founder Omar Hamoui is angry that AdMob and Google's mobile display ad technology cannot be used on the iPhone and iPad
IBM Launches Lotus Notes For Apple iPad
IBM has formally anointed its free Lotus Notes Traveler Companion application with support for Apple's iPad
Cornish Teacher Wins eWEEK’s iPad
If you didn't win this time, you still have a chance to win an Infinit solar backpack in eWEEK's next prize draw
Microsoft Needs Help To Compete In Tablet Market
Microsoft has acknowledged the death of its Courier project, but is reportedly working on a number of tablets with a focus on stylus-based input
Samsung To Join iPad Frenzy With Galaxy Tab
As the Dell Streak goes on sale in the UK, Samsung has also pitched its hat into the iPad ring with the announcement of its own Android-powered tablet
Dell Streak Tablet Launches In UK On O2
Dell's Streak tabet, based on Google's Android operating system, went on sale in the UK today with mobile operator O2
Dell Streak To Hit US Shores One Month After UK
Dell has announced that its answer to the Apple iPad will hit US shores one month after the Android tablet goes on sale in the UK
Apple’s Jobs Describes iPhone, iPad Common Ancestor
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has talked about how both the iPhone and iPad began their developmental life in a multi-touch tablet prototype
Estimates Put Apple iPad Sales At 10 Million In 2010
An investment firm has raised its estimate on how many iPads Apple will sell in 2010 to 10 million
Dell Streak Pricing To Match Apple iPad
The UK price for Dell's Android Streak tablet device will match the entry level cost of an Apple iPad
Asus Launching Windows 7 Tablet PCs
Asus unveils two tablet computers and an e-reader with a look similar to Apple's successful iPad
Apple Sells 2 Million iPads In 60 Days
Apple has sold more than 2 million iPads, with the device now shipping in the UK and other countries
Businesses Purchase 40 Percent Of iPhones Says AT&T
The Apple iPhone has found solid footing in the enterprise according to AT&T
Suicide Tech Factory Owner Agrees To Wage Rises
Officials at Hon Hai Group in Taiwan plan to increase worker salaries 20 percent after 11 attempted suicides at its Foxconn subsidiary facility,