Apple to unveil new iPad, iPad mini

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <h1 style="font-size: inherit !important; font-weight: normal !important; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"> <div class="header5" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 30px; outline: none;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KvTbsoymzuBgrhSfaDE7AZZa4lUaeDfXyRK4HN3chMaPrbe39HqLhHu43nqwpfioXQMisZvrrWFLVkCItOvdW1ErMkBAAyE2ul6F__Lw_TC0PP80PJrHomoL16ush_NMFKgzZ-JYJUPY/s1600/apple-ipad-4g-ready-635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KvTbsoymzuBgrhSfaDE7AZZa4lUaeDfXyRK4HN3chMaPrbe39HqLhHu43nqwpfioXQMisZvrrWFLVkCItOvdW1ErMkBAAyE2ul6F__Lw_TC0PP80PJrHomoL16ush_NMFKgzZ-JYJUPY/s1600/apple-ipad-4g-ready-635.jpg" /></a></div> <span style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Apple is planning to reveal iPad updates at an invitation-only event later this month, the technology news website AllThingsD reported Tuesday.</span></div> </h1> <div class="intro3" style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px; outline: none;"> <div id="HeadContent_FullstoryCtrl_fulldetails" style="outline: none;"> <div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; outline: none;"> The next-generation iPad is expected to be thinner than its predecessor and boast improved camera capabilities. An upgraded version of the iPad mini is likely to list an improved screen among its features.</div> <div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; outline: none;"> The event will be held on <i><b>October 22</b></i>, according to AllThingsD. Apple declined to comment on the report, which cited unnamed sources.</div> <div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; outline: none;"> The iPad remains the largest-selling tablet, according to surveys, but its market share is being eroded by rivals using the Google Android operating system.</div> <div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; outline: none;"> Apple was expected to discuss its computer operating system and its laptop line at the event, timed for the start of the year-end holiday shopping season.</div> <div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; outline: none;"> Apple is coming off a wildly successful launch of two new iPhone models last month. The California firm said it sold a record nine million iPhones in the three days after launching two new versions of the smartphone.</div> </div> </div> </div>

Apple to unveil new iPad, iPad mini

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Google Nexus 7 vs iPad mini, Kindle Fire

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="newslist_img" style="color: #4e4e4e; float: left; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: none;"> </div> <div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; outline: none;"> </div> <div id="HeadContent_FullstoryCtrl_fulldetails" style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; outline: none;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPWxjFym48rksKLSkVWjjYnoMVuSuXnzoDWTKf5_S9HdpdYD_sLVSg47yqLVHfKR8LsNhaxRavN_N2by9FVK4T-na6U2R1A7OXvRGznO-85WjEgODLcOVhtgqdiElsRoCorEYx3LtSaY2N/s1600/Google_Nexus_7_in_hand.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPWxjFym48rksKLSkVWjjYnoMVuSuXnzoDWTKf5_S9HdpdYD_sLVSg47yqLVHfKR8LsNhaxRavN_N2by9FVK4T-na6U2R1A7OXvRGznO-85WjEgODLcOVhtgqdiElsRoCorEYx3LtSaY2N/s1600/Google_Nexus_7_in_hand.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Google Inc. has announced new versions of its Nexus 7 tablet computers. It has better features and a higher price tag.<br /> <div style="outline: none;"> The new models are available in the U.S. starting Tuesday through Google's online Play store and the following retailers: Best Buy, Gamestop, Walmart, Staples, Office Max, Office Depot, Amazon, Home Shopping Network, Radio Shack, J&R and B&H Photo. A version with cellular capability is coming later with support for T-Mobile and Verizon.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> Here's a look at how the new Nexus 7 compares with last year's model and other tablets with comparable screens.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <br style="outline: none;" /></div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Google's Nexus 7</b></div> <span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline; outline: none;"><img alt="new-nexus7-635.jpg" class="mt-image-center" height="477" src="http://cdn.ndtv.com/tech/images/gadgets/new-nexus7-635.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 20px; outline: none; text-align: center;" width="635" /></span><br /> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Price:</b> $229 with 16 gigabytes of storage, $269 for 32 GB. Add $80 for 32 GB model with cellular capability.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen size:</b> 7 inches diagonally</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen resolution:</b> 1920 x 1200 (323 pixels per inch)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Size:</b> height: 7.87 inches; width 4.49 inches; thickness: 0.34 inch (200 by 114 by 8.65 millimeters)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Weight: </b>10.2 ounces (290 grams) for base model, 10.5 ounces (299 grams) for cellular version</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cameras:</b> 5 megapixel rear camera, 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Battery life: </b>9 hours</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Operating system:</b> Google's Android</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Pros</b>Access to a variety of games, utilities and other software for Android devices, though not as extensive as apps available for iPad. Option for cellular wireless broadband.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cons</b><br /> Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <br style="outline: none;" /></div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Google's Nexus 7 (2012 model)</b></div> <span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline; outline: none;"><img alt="" class="mt-image-center" height="458" src="http://cdn.ndtv.com/tech/images/gadgets/google-nexus-7-new.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 20px; outline: none; text-align: center;" width="635" /></span><br /> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Price:</b> $199 with 16 gigabytes of storage, $249 with 32 GB. Add $50 for 32 GB model with cellular capability.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen size:</b> 7 inches diagonally</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen resolution: </b>1280 x 800 pixels (216 pixels per inch)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Size:</b> height 7.81 inches; width: 4.72 inches; thickness: 0.41 inch (198.5 by 120 by 10.45 millimeters)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Weight:</b> 12 ounces (340 grams) for base model, 12.2 ounces (347 grams) for cellular version</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cameras:</b> Front-facing, 1.2 megapixel camera</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Battery life:</b> 8 hours</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Operating system:</b> Google's Android</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Pros</b><br /> Access to a variety of games, utilities and other software for Android devices, though not as extensive as apps available for iPad. Option for cellular wireless broadband.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cons</b><br /> Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <br style="outline: none;" /></div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Apple's iPad Mini</b></div> <span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline; outline: none;"><img alt="" class="mt-image-center" height="423" src="http://cdn.ndtv.com/tech/images/gadgets/ipad-mini-shopper-635.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 20px; outline: none; text-align: center;" width="635" /></span><br /> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Price</b>: $329 for base model with Wi-Fi only and 16 gigabytes of storage, $429 with 32 GB, $529 with 64 GB. Add $130 for versions with cellular capability.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen size</b>: 7.9 inches diagonally</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen resolution</b>: 1024 by 768 pixels (163 pixels per inch)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Size: </b>height 7.87 inches; width: 5.3 inches; thickness: 0.28 inch (200 by 134.7 by 7.2 millimeters)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Weight: </b>10.9 ounces (308 grams) for base model, 11 ounces (312 grams) for cellular version</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cameras: </b>5-megapixel camera on back and a low-resolution camera on front, for videoconferencing</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Battery life: 10 hours</b></div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Operating system: </b>Apple's iOS</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Pros</b><br /> Unmatched access to third-party applications, high-quality Apple software and the iTunes store. High-resolution screen. Available with access to fast 4G wireless broadband networks, starting at $459.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cons</b><br /> Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <br style="outline: none;" /></div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Barnes & Noble's Nook HD</b></div> <span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline; outline: none;"><img alt="" class="mt-image-center" height="427" src="http://cdn.ndtv.com/tech/images/gadgets/nook-tablet-big.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 20px; outline: none; text-align: center;" width="635" /></span><br /> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Price</b>: $129 with 8 gigabytes of storage, $149 with 16 GB</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen size:</b> 7 inches diagonally</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen resolution:</b> 1440 by 900 pixels (243 pixels per inch)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Size:</b> height 7.65 inches; width: 5 inches; thickness: 0.43 inch (194.4 by 127.1 by 11 millimeters)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Weight:</b> 11.1 ounces (315 grams)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cameras:</b> None</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Battery life:</b> Up to 10.5 hours of reading and up to 9 hours of video</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Operating system:</b> Modified version of Google's Android</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Pros</b><br /> Expandable with microSD card. High-definition screen. Larger-screen version available.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cons</b><br /> Selection of third-party applications is small. Lacks cameras and option for cellular broadband.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <br style="outline: none;" /></div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Amazon.com's Kindle Fire HD.</b></div> <span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline; outline: none;"><img alt="kindle-fire-HD.jpg" class="mt-image-center" height="446" src="http://cdn.ndtv.com/tech/gadget/image/kindle-fire-HD.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 20px; outline: none; text-align: center;" width="635" /></span><br /> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Price:</b> $199 with 16 gigabytes of storage, $229 with 32 GB</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen size:</b> 7 inches diagonally</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen resolution:</b> 1280 by 800 pixels (216 pixels per inch)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Size:</b> height: 7.6 inches; width: 5.4 inches; thickness: 0.4 inch (193 by 137 by 10.3 millimeters)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Weight:</b> 13.9 ounces (395 grams)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cameras:</b> Front-facing camera.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Battery life:</b> 11 hours.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Operating system:</b> Modified version of Google's Android</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Pros</b><br /> Cheap and portable. Convenient access to Amazon store. High-definition screen. Dolby audio. Larger-screen version available, including option for cellular broadband.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cons</b><br /> Small selection of third-party applications available from Amazon. No rear camera for taking video and photos. Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <br style="outline: none;" /></div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Amazon.com's regular Kindle Fire</b></div> <span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline; outline: none;"><img alt="" class="mt-image-center" height="418" src="http://cdn.ndtv.com/tech/images/gadgets/amazon-maps-big.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 20px; outline: none; text-align: center;" width="635" /></span><br /> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Price:</b> $159 with 8 gigabytes of storage</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen size:</b> 7 inches diagonally</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen resolution:</b> 1024 by 600 pixels (170 pixels per inch)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Size:</b> height 7.44 inches; width: 4.72 inches; thickness: 0.45 inch (189 by 120 by 11.5 millimeters)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Weight:</b> 14.1 ounces (400 grams)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cameras:</b> none</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Battery life:</b> 8.5 hours.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Operating system:</b> Modified version of Google's Android</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Pros</b><br /> Cheap and portable. Convenient access to Amazon store.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cons</b><br /> No-frills tablet lacks camera and microphone. Small selection of third-party applications available from Amazon. Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards. No option for cellular wireless broadband.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Google Nexus 7 vs iPad mini, Kindle Fire

Google Inc. has announced new versions of its Nexus 7 tablet computers. It has better features and a higher price tag. The new mod...

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