Amazon Kindle Fire owners are generally very satisfied with their tablet. They're just not as satisfied as iPad owners. That's the word according to ChangeWave Research. The company recently performed a survey of 2,607 North American consumers and came up with some fascinating numbers. Check 'em out.
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iPad 3 Event in February, iPad 3 Event Not in February
Rumors have been buzzing about Apple holding a February event to announce the iPad 3. Considering that the iPad 2 was announced on March 2, 2011, the rumor was somewhat reasonable. Unfortunately for those wishing for a February announcement, The Loop says it's not happening.
Steve Jobs' Angel Used to Sell Android Action Pad
Here's a commercial for the Action Pad, a Google Android tablet being sold in Taiwan. The commercial features the angel of Steve Jobs being amazed by the Android tablet. Some will feel that this kind of advertising is "too soon", while others will feel that this type of marketing will always be in bad taste. Check out the video below and decide for yourself.
Atari Arcade Creators Reunite to Tackle iOS
Innovative Leisure is a startup that has reunited the creators of numerous Atari arcade classics and brought them together to tackle today's arcade: iOS. The company was started by Seamus Blackley (co-creator of the original Xbox) and Van Burnham (author of Supercade: A Visual History of the Videogame Age 1971-1984). While the founders of the company have impressive resumes, the talent they've gathered is simply mind blowing. Check out some of the amazing minds behind Innovative Leisure below.
Avid Studio Brings Powerful Video Editing to iPad
Avid has released Avid Studio for iPad, a linear video editor that can be used in conjunction with its Avid Studio desktop software. At a glance, Avid Studio doesn't seem as user friendly as Apple's iMovie for iPad, but it packs more powerful and diverse features. The software currently costs $4.99, but will increase to $8.00 after its 30-day introductory period. Additional details and screens can be found below.
NASA Gets Into iOS Gaming With Sector 33
Normally, the news of a new air-traffic control game wouldn't be terribly interesting...but this one is from NASA! Say hello to Sector 33 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The game ties in with NASA Smart Skies' LineUp with Math simulator, which encourages children to have fun with "decision making and proportional reasoning." Check out more details and screens below.
Google Docs For Android Adds Offline Feature, Better Tablet Support
The excellent, cloud-based Google Docs productivity suite has been updated to include offline access and improved tablet support. Android users now have the ability to make any Google Docs document available offline. The files are automatically updated and synced when the device connects to the Internet or updates can be applied manually. Tablet users have some special goodies in store. Check out the details below.
US Cellular Launching LTE Network in March with Samsung Galaxy Tab
US Cellular has announced that its 4G LTE network will be launching in select cities next month. One of the first devices you'll be able to use on the network will be the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE. It's fantastic that smaller American carriers are getting into the 4G game and it's telling that US Cellular felt it was important to have a 4G tablet at launch. Check out some specs and details below.
Samsung Using Galaxy Note For Its First Super Bowl Commercial
Tablet computing is getting so big that Samsung is preparing its first Super Bowl commercial. The company has a spot for its Galaxy Note "phablet" set for the big game and it's being directed by Bobby Farrelly (There's Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber). Additional details on the commercial can be found below.
Apple is the Biggest PC Vendor in the World...If You Count the iPad
According to analytics firm Canalys, Apple is the leading PC manufacturer in the world, overtaking HP. Aside from Apple, the PC business is down, which isn't too surprising given that Windows 7 is at the end of its lifespan and Windows 8 hasn't launched. Then there's that pesky economic turmoil plaguing the world. All told, it's impressive that Apple was able to nab the top spot while everyone else is experiencing shrinkage. The key to all of this is, unsurprisingly, the iPad.
Your Next Apple Device Could Be Made in Brazil, Not China
Apple has been getting a lot of heat for relying so heavily on Chinese manufacturers to make its products. Some people have an issue with labor conditions and wages in China, as well as the unusual number of suicides among Chinese factory workers. It will be interesting to see if these same people will have a problem with the Foxconn's five new factories being built in Brazil specifically for Apple products. Check out the details after the break.
Analyst Estimates Six-Million Kindle Fires Sold in Q4 2011
Amazon typically keeps its sales figures close to the cuff until earnings call time. The world will have to wait until tomorrow to see how many Kindle Fire units sold or even if the company will release a precise figure (there's always the chance Amazon releases a huge number that encompasses all Kindle models). In the meantime, a Stifel Nicolaus analyst has pegged the number at six-million, which is quite a bit higher than the firm's initial estimate. Additional details are below.
Spark Linux Tablet Runs KDE Plasma Active
The Spark tablet computer is a unique enthusiast product aimed towards Linux tinkerers. It's priced under $300, has relatively modest specs, and runs KDE's Plasma/Active operating system. It's definitely not aimed towards people that are snatching up iPads and Kindle Fires, but rather tech enthusiasts and developers that are excited by the prospects of "free software" and value a truly open environment. Check out the specs and additional details below.
Apple, Foxconn, and Broadway
Here's a sweet video from CBS that adds a cultural twist to the controversy on Apple, China, and Foxconn. The producers incorporated footage from the off-Broadway play The Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs by Mike Daisey. It's some surprisingly strong and informative reporting for a mainstream news outlet with a twist that help it stand out from all the recent coverage. Check it out below and leave your thoughts in the comments section.
Flurry Data Shows the Amazon Kindle Fire as the Most Used Android Tablet
In just a few months, the Amazon Kindle Fire has become the most used Google Android tablet. At least, that's the story according to Flurry Analytics. The company posted a bunch of fascinating data, but it comes with a big caveat. Here's a huge point to keep in mind while interpreting Flurry's data: "With Flurry in tens of thousands of Android apps, including many of the most popular, the company estimates that it tracks over 20% of all consumer sessions on more than 90% of all Android devices each day." Got that? Good! Now let's take a look at more information and an illuminating chart.
Marvel Collections Added to Comixology
Marvel "Collections" are now available through the Comics by Comixology app. The digital equivalent of trade paperbacks, these Marvel Collections offer great value to readers that want to buy entire story lines instead of individual issues. While these Marvel Collections are certainly cheaper than buying single issues through Comixology, are they cheaper than physical books? Read on to find out.
Good Technology: iPad Responsible For 94% of Q4 2012 Tablet Activations
There's no doubt that the Apple iPad is the dominant tablet computer. Its dominance covers the corporate world as well as the consumer space. Good Technology recently released data that was gathered by surveying "thousands of corporate and government organizations" and found that 94 percent of total tablet activations in Q4 2012 were iPad and iPad 2 tablets. Check out some additional details below.
Netflix Now Used More on Tablets Than PCs
Although Netflix had a rocky 2011 due to numerous strategy gaffs, it's still the most popular streaming video service in the world. While Netflix streaming is growing, the way its customers are streaming video is changing. In the past, people used Netflix more on PCs than tablets. That has changed. Read on for more details.
Apple Claims Kindle Fire Hasn't Affected iPad Sales
There has been a lot of debate on whether the Amazon Kindle Fire has had a significant impact on Apple iPad sales. Some believe that the Fire has cost Apple billions of dollars. I've never believed that the Fire would have much of an effect on hardware sales; the larger and more important battle concerns digital media sales (music, movies, books, etc.). In yesterday's earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed my belief and claimed that the Kindle hasn't changed much as far as hardware sales go.
Bill Gates Talks Steve Jobs
From innovator to cutthroat CEO to lovable philanthropist, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates has had an amazing life. Over the years, he's had an interesting relationship with the late, great Steve Jobs. In the ABC News video below, Gates talks about his philanthropic efforts and his last meeting with Jobs. Check it out and share your thoughts on the clip in the comments section.
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- Recent survey shows that Kindle Fire owners are generally "very satisfied", but more iPad owners are "very satisfied". http://t.co/etlYgzJx 2 days ago
- iPad 3 announcement happening in February. iPad 3 announcement NOT happening in February. http://t.co/num9fHYM 2 days ago
- Steve Jobs' "angel" used to sell budget Android tablet in Taiwan. Sharp marketing? Or in poor taste? See for yourself: http://t.co/GV8jcAl1 2 days ago
- Innovative Leisure reunites classic Atari arcade creators to bring new games to iOS. http://t.co/IMCngP8S February 2nd, 2012
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