There's a tug-of-war over the tablet market today. Apple's iPad still leads the pack, but total tablet units fell in 2015 and 2016 as tech users gravitate more toward smartphones and 2-in-1 devices. What remains to be seen is whether a standalone tablet is a device looking for a market.
Tablet sales may be declining, but there are still plenty of viable use cases and many models to choose from. Here's our pick of the best.
Apple bolstered its significant lead in market share with solid iPad sales, but a lack of high-profile product launches hurt the whole market.
It's time to admit that PCs now beat Macs on both tech specs and price.
Samsung Electronics has unveiled its flagship Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab S4, with Samsung DeX connectivity for the first time on a tablet, giving consumers multi-screen options and a powered-up S Pen to cater to the enterprise and professionals.
We had some scheduling challenges the past couple of weeks so Kevin and I recorded a bit longer MobileTechRoundup show #439 to cover what has been happening since our last show.
We still don't have a name for the upcoming OS. Pineapple? Peppermint? We should know soon.
Companies are increasingly dependent on mobile platforms to power their business operations and to enable a productive workforce—and that means hiring topnotch developers to build the apps they need. This...
Redmond's latest attempt to encroach upon the iPad's hallowed ground has a weakness. The product isn't different enough.
More adapters for Microsoft's Surface -- one for Ethernet and USB-A and another for USB-C to USB-A -- are coming as of August 2.
The 12.3-inch convertible is one of the first Windows 10 devices powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 processor, which promises up to 20 hours of battery life.
The Surface Go ups Microsoft's tablet game from the similar Surface 3, but it keeps the legacy mission focused on fighting the iPad even as the tablet market has retreated from retail.
There's a lot to like about Microsoft's new Surface Go, but does it stand a chance against the behemoth that is Apple's iPad?
Microsoft's new Surface Go isn't just another, cheaper Surface. Microsoft has plans to try to capture a bigger piece of the overall PC/tablet pie with this device.
Microsoft's Surface Go tablets will hit shelves starting in early August 2018, and are meant for not just the education market, but also consumers and business users.
The Anchor Cable is a versatile, rugged cable that can be used to charge your iPhone, Android devices, Kindle tablets, USB-C MacBook, and much more.
More details emerge about Microsoft's budget Surface tablets.
Regrets, we've had a few. Exploding phones. Just plain useless phones. Unstable devices and not-very-smart devices. Hardware that was obsolete before we got it setup. Stuff we wish we'd never heard of.
Ever wonder what you can do with an Apple Pencil -- or why it is so useful to creators, professionals, and business users? Turns out, there are several features that help make Apple's stylus so unique for iPad owners and different from anything else. Here's a few of them, plus some tips and tricks.
If you have an iPhone or Android smartphone, you need to take a look at these accessories, which are the best I've tested so far this year.
Microsoft started working on the hybrid devices that now make up the Surface family back in 2009. The group has made some missteps along the way, but today its lineup of Windows 10 devices is genuinely impressive and widely imitated. Here's how the brand has evolved.
Windows tablets existed long before the iPad was even dreamt of. Take a tour through some of most popular - and most unusual - devices of the last decade.
Think of this not as a power bank, but a $200 computer-controlled USB charging station.
At its March 27 event, Apple is introducing new iPads for students and teachers. Here's a closer look at what Apple plans for schools and education...
Here's how to get the longest, most trouble-free life out of the rechargeable battery inside your iPhone (or anything else that contains a battery).
Here's how to get the longest, most trouble-free life out of the rechargeable battery inside your smartphone, tablet, or laptop (or anything else that contains a battery).
IT pros don't have to be chained to their desks! Here are a selection of apps that will allow them to get work done when out and about.
The Apple iPad Pro 10.5 is a fantastic tablet and OtterBox now has two case options to protect your investment. One provides multi-layer protection while the other lets you use your Apple Smart Keyboard.
UAG is one of my favorite smartphone case makers, and its new Metropolis case for the iPad Pro 10.5 knocked other contenders from my hands.
I test dozens of chargers and power banks every month, and you can be guaranteed that plugging my expensive iPhone or iPad into them isn't the first thing I do.
Since its debut in February 2013, Microsoft's Surface Pro has developed into an exemplary tablet/laptop-replacement device, and also inspired a thriving 'clone' market. Here are some of its key evolutionary stages.
I test dozens of chargers and power banks every month, and you can be guaranteed that plugging my expensive iPhone or iPad into them isn't the first thing I do.
Samsung's latest in its flagship 2-in-1 Android tablet line-up, the Galaxy Tab S4, can be connected to its optional Book Cover Keyboard or launched from Quick Panel to power Samsung DeX. Read more: https://zd.net/2Kc27Mk
With Show Mode, Amazon's agent will bring the heat as the company brings Alexa closer to the Fire.
Makers of larger mobile devices are experimenting beyond iPad-like tablets to achieve benefits that the smartphone gained by leaving the keyboard behind.
Which type and model of hybrid laptop should you buy? We explore the options and list some of the best.
HP's latest can be used as a tablet or laptop.
Acer launches the first Chrome OS tablet for the education market.
Are Apple's offerings strong enough -- and priced competitively enough --- to challenge the Chromebook and Chrome ecosystem in the classroom? Dan Patterson talks with Larry Dignan and Bill Detwiler about the March 27 announcement.
Jason Cipriani delivers a hands-on tour of how the new iPad works with Apple Pencil, on location at Apple's March 27 education event in Chicago. Read more: https://zd.net/2GcwiG2
Amazon has ousted Samsung as the second biggest tablet vendor, but tablet market continues to shrink.
Besides numerous security fixes, the latest version of Android includes multiple features that developers will be using to improve your smartphone experience.
Australian tablet sales numbered 1.4 million for the first half of 2017, down 10 percent from a year prior, according to the research firm.
Amazon updates its Fire HD 10 tablet, but make no mistake: The move is all about putting Alexa everywhere.
Rugged devices get put through their paces ata Panasonic's Cardiff testing facility.
ReMarkable's lag-free drawing tools may not replace your iPad, but it could be an interesting art tablet alternative.
They laughed at the original Surface RT. But Microsoft persisted, refining the Surface Pro's features and engineering away its flaws through multiple iterations. The proof of success? Just look at all the Surface Pro clones.
