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Best cases and covers for the new iPad: protect your tablet in style

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Jim Martin) — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:18:00 GMT

We've rounded up a huge selection of 33 cases for the new iPad that should suit all tastes, needs and budgets. UPDATED: 24th May 2013.

Why small screens won't cure Microsoft's Windows tablet blues

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Brad Chacos) — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:20:00 GMT

My, how quickly the tables can turn in the fickle world of consumer technology.

Amazon Kindle Fire HD tablets to go on sale in 170 countries on June 13

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Mikael Ricknäs) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:06:00 GMT

Amazon.com is expanding the distribution of its tablets in a big way with the Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 now available for preorder in over 170 countries, and its Appstore open in nearly 200 countries.

AMD willing to embrace Android

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Agam Shah) — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:08:00 GMT

Advanced Micro Devices has opened the door to embrace Google's Android operating system, but said it would continue to focus on Windows with its upcoming tablet and laptop chips.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab 3 to contain Intel Atom chip, source says

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Agam Shah) — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:42:00 GMT

Samsung will soon release its first Android tablet based on an Intel Atom processor, according to a source familiar with the plan, in what would be a vote of confidence for Intel chips in mobile devices.

Microsoft's $300M Nook investment hasn't paid off -- yet

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Gregg Keizer) — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:15:00 GMT

Microsoft has gotten next to nothing from its $300 million investment in Barnes & Noble, analysts said, but it may reap some rewards as it prepares to ship smaller tablets.

Will the Feds ever relax the rules on using phones in flight?

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Christopher Null) — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:48:00 GMT

Hop on an Emirates flight in Dubai and get up to cruising altitude. You realize you forgot to tell your assistant to make some crucial plans when you arrive at your destination. No problem: Just take out your cell phone and make a quick phone call.

Samsung Link to replace AllShare Play multimedia-sharing app

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Agam Shah) — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:40:00 GMT

Samsung's AllShare Play application, which allows file sharing among the company's mobile devices, has been renamed Link, and it has a new user interface and search features.

Surface Pro review - Microsoft tablet offers true power computing on the move

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:50:00 GMT

The Surface Pro is both a tiny Ultrabook and a bulky Windows 8 tablet. Is the Surface Pro the one device to rule them all? Here's our Surface Pro UK review. Updated 16 May 2013.

Microsoft Surface Pro to hit Aussie stores on 30 May

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Elias Plastiras) — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:31:00 GMT

In a blog post yesterday, Microsoft confirmed the availability of the Surface Pro in Australia. The long-awaited Windows 8 tablet will be ready for purchase locally from Thursday 30 May, either from the Microsoft Store or from retailers Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi.

Microsoft Surface Pro gets May UK release date and price

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin) — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:01:00 GMT

Microsoft has finally announced that its Surface Pro tablet will go on sale in the UK by the end of May.

Google Maps gets stunning makeover for Web, enhancements to mobile

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Dan Moren) — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

"A perfect map of the world is foundational to delivering exactly what you want, when you want, and where you want it." With those words from senior VP Amit Singhal, Google ushered in a brand new experience for Google Maps, both on the desktop and on mobile devices.

Dell slashes the price of its Windows RT tablet to $300

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Ian Paul) — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:21:00 GMT

Dell, following in the footsteps of many other PC retailers, just slashed the price of its only Windows RT tablet to a jaw-droppingly low $300.

Google announces Play Music All Access rival to Spotify

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin) — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:08:00 GMT

Google has announced an update to its Play Music service called All Access at Google I/O 2013 which will take on Spotify.

Dell slashes its Windows RT tablet price by $200; XPS 10 now sells for $300

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Hamblen) — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:58:00 GMT

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

What to expect from Google I/O: Google I/O 2013 predictions

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Matt Egan) — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:45:00 GMT

Our Google I/O 2013 predictions: will we see Key Lime Pie, Nexus 5, X Phone, or a Google Glass launch date? Here's what to expect from Google I/O in 2013. UPDATED, 15 May 2013.

HP brings Android to laptops with SlateBook X2

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Agam Shah) — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:06:00 GMT

Hewlett-Packard has given the "Android treatment" to its latest laptop-tablet hybrid, which is called SlateBook X2 and has a detachable 10-inch screen that can independently function as a tablet.

Tablet v PC -- Asus straddles the fuzzy divide

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Stephen Bell) — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:41:00 GMT

In the face of a slump in PC sales and industry debate over whether the smartphone or tablet is now the preferred tool for a large segment of domestic and even small business users, Asus continues to release a number of combined and flexible devices that try to play on both sides of the dividing lines.

SAP offers mobile device management for €1 per month on Amazon's cloud

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Mikael Ricknäs) — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:21:00 GMT

A new cloud version of SAP's Afaria mobile device management software offers IT departments a more convenient way of controlling mobile devices.

Google Play Games app leaked ahead of Google I/O

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin) — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:57:00 GMT

Google I/O developer conference is just around the corner but Google Play Games has already been leaked.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 review

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Ross Catanzariti) — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:53:00 GMT

An 8in Android tablet that includes the S Pen stylus, let down by an expensive price tag. Find out more in our Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 review.

Samsung to help launch 5G mobile broadband by 2020

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin) — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:59:00 GMT

Samsung has announced developments in 5G which it claims will mean the technology could launch by 2020.

Amazon Kindle for iPad and iPhone review

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Lex Friedman) — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Though Apple's taken strides with iBooks's interface and store, the Kindle app remains a very fine alternative. Read our Amazon Kindle for iPad and iPhone review to find out more.

What is BT Sport? Everything you need to know

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Chris Martin) — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:46:00 GMT

BT has announced its own sports channels, so here's everything you need to know about BT Sport.

Dell XPS 10 key features explained

pcadvisor@idg.co.uk (Dell Tech Zone staff) — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:23:00 GMT

The Dell XPS 10 is a touchscreen tablet running Windows RT that features an incredible specification given its low price point of just £349.