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The fastest-growing category of portable computer is the tablet, which in 2011 accounted for some 15 percent of the market. A fiercely competitive market has developed, as Apple's competitors queue up to try and topple the iPad from its dominant position and gain traction in the developing BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) IT landscape.
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2013: The year of the Ubuntu Linux tablet and smartphone?
Canonical appears to be getting ready to release a fully touch-enabled Ubuntu Linux operating system. Will Ubuntu tablets and smartphones be far behind?
2013: Installing Linux on Windows 8 PC is still a pain
It's still very hard to install Linux on Windows 8 PCs, and it's next to impossible to install Linux on Windows RT devices like the Microsoft Surface RT.
IOGEAR Ultra Capacity Mobile Power Station provides a whopping 11,000 mAh
More and more mobile devices have integrated batteries so the only way to top them off on the go is to plug in to an outlet or mobile power station. The new IOGEAR Ultra Capacity Mobile Power Station, aka The 10K, provides plenty of capacity for your tablet or smartphone.
Lenovo ThinkPad Helix convertible Windows 8 tablet with LTE reaches FCC
This time around, the rumored 11.6-inch laptop/tablet hybrid hits the FCC with AT&T LTE capabilities built in.
LG Display bringing Retina Display-like resolution to 7-inch tablets, 12.9-inch laptop screen
LG can't wait until CES 2013 to spill the beans on its new ultra-high-res mobile screens.
Samsung sells over 10M Galaxy devices in India
Korean electronics giant says more than 10 million Galaxy devices have been sold since these products made their debut in 2010, making Samsung the top smartphone manufacturer in India.
Good-bye books, hello e-books
The number of people who are reading printed books is declining. But reading isn’t. According to the Pew Research Center, we're buying Kindles and Nooks and reading more e-books at a rapidly growing rate.
Are tablets now disposable computing devices?
With the price of 7" tablets now reaching the sub-$200 level, should they be considered disposable computing devices?
Global semicon revenues to hit $319B in 2013
IDC predicts smartphones, tablets and ongoing transition to 3G networks in developing markets will spur the industry upward from its sub-1 percent growth in 2012.
2012's Top five Linux stories with one big conclusion
2012 was a very quiet, but very successful year for Linux. How successful? The most popular end-user operating system is now Linux.
Nokia Windows RT tablet will include keyboard cover with built-in battery
The cell phone giant will offer a case that goes one better than Microsoft's own Type Cover for its Surface tablet.
Acer readying $99 Android tablet for emerging markets, plus cheaper Windows 8 tablet
The computer maker is planning to undercut the pricing of the Amazon Kindle Fire and other 7-inch competitors with a new model next year, but there are no official plans to bring it to the U.S. It could also introduce a less expensive Intel-based Windows 8 tablet.
Year in Review: Best of Tech Broiler 2012
These were the articles from my column that inspired you the most this year. Surprise, surprise, it was all about Mobility and Tablets.
Archos launches 97 Titanium HD Android Jelly Bean tablet with Retina Display-like resolution
An ultra-high-resolution screen doesn't have to come from a major brand anymore, though we don't know the price of this new tablet yet.
Some Windows Phone 8 devices get updated and more Microsoft news of the week
In this Microsoft news roundup, we talk 'Portico' for Windows Phone 8; features deprecated with Outlook 2013; HTC Windows RT tablet rumors; and new Windows Azure updates.