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Tablet owners spend a lot more on apps

Smartphone owners who also have a tablet spend three times as much on apps as those who only own smartphones, according to a survey by research and consulting firm Analysys Mason.
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Dell slashes its Windows RT tablet price by $200; XPS 10 now sells for $300

Dell drastically cut the online price of its Windows RT tablet, reducing the price by $200 to $299.99 for Dell XPS 10.

More support for Windows RT, this time from Nvidia

Nvidia will stay on board with making Tegra ARM-based processors for Windows RT tablets despite sluggish early sales of the devices, making the same commitment that Qualcomm has made, an Nvidia executive said

Time to say goodbye to Windows RT tablets?

Windows RT tablets grabbed just 0.4% of the tablet market in the first quarter, a dismal result that led some tech experts to urge Microsoft to scrap the platform that's in its six-month infancy.

Blackberry CEO's comments ignite debate on future of personal computing

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins' prediction that tablets would decline in popularity provoked debate on what will happen over the next five to 10 years to smartphones, tablets and laptops -- even wearable computers -- and what devices users might eventually prefer.

Surface 'Mini': ARM, Atom or both?

Microsoft will launch a new line of Surface tablets later this year, including one or more smaller 7-in. devices, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Samsung sees value in bigger Galaxy Mega smartphones

Samsung struck again Thursday, announcing two even bigger Galaxy Mega smartphones with 5.8-in. and 6.3-in. LCD HD screens.

U.S. patent office retracts rejection of Apple's iPad Mini trademark

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last week reversed itself, withdrawing a rejection of Apple's trademark application for "iPad Mini," according to a document published by the agency.

Leaked BlackBerry road map reveals two phablets, widescreen tablet in coming year

BlackBerry plans to release a larger tablet and two phone-tablet combos, or phablets, over the next year, according to a leaked road map presentation slide.

Quickpoll: What mobile browser do you use most often?

Safari dominates the mobile browser market despite Android smartphones and tablets outselling iOS devices by wide margins. Which mobile browser do you use most often?

Scot Finnie: A call for mobile innovation

A lot more innovation is desperately needed for mobile hardware design and platforms. Are Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft up to the task?

What I learned living abroad as a digital nomad

Digital nomad Mike Elgan returns to the U.S. after 10 months of travel and shares these tips for working and living abroad.

To Surface or not to Surface

Microsoft needs to make up its mind whether it wants to stay a software company or if it's really serious about being a hardware power as well.

The e-book revolution is bypassing U.S. elementary schools

Textbooks aren't available for e-readers, and the children's literature that is available generally can't be searched by reading level.

Review: Surface goes from amateur to Pro

Microsoft delivers an ultrabook in the sleek guise of a tablet.

Complete coverage: CES 2013

Computerworld reporters and bloggers bring you full coverage of CES 2013.

A second look: The mighty Surface RT tablet

Microsoft's Surface RT tablet goes on sale on Friday, starting at $499 for a 32GB model. It seems to be a rough-and-tumble device.

Why Acer is wrong about Microsoft Surface

Acer's CEO tells Microsoft to 'think twice' about building tablets because it's "not something you are good at." Columnist Mike Elgan says the CEO should think twice about his statement, because he is wrong.

Computerworld's tablet database

A new tablet is announced every day, it seems. To keep you up to date, our sortable table gathers key info about the latest devices, including screen size, OS, price, ship date, connectivity options and more.

BYOD: IT execs learn to let go of 'command and control' mindset

Forward-thinking tech execs are learning how to stop worrying and love the gadget, lest their business units attempt an end-run around IT. Insider (registration required)