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Apple 12.9-inch iPad Release Imminent Targeting Businesses with Production in Place

Apple will not give up on its iPad as it sets out to release another product version in 2015. According to recent reports, the tech giant will be releasing its 12.9-inch version in early 2015 with suppliers preparing already. More importantly, the company will try to target businesses with the new product format. Apple's reported partnership with International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) may also be key to the success of the next iPad offering.

2015 Apple 12.9-inch iPad in the Works, Early Release to Be Expected

A man looks at his Apple iPad in front an Apple logo outside an Apple store in downtown Shanghai
It appears Apple wants to revive its iPad sales with reports about the 12.9-inch iPad surfacing once more. Previously, analysts believed that the tech giant has been working on the device for release this year. However, as more supply chain sources offer insight on the production of the company, it appears people will see the 12.9-inch iPad in 2015 instead. What will be in store for the next big iPad launch? Will Apple succeed in putting out such a device?

Apple iWatch Joins High-End Category Starting at $400, To Be a Complete Game Changer

Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers his keynote address at the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, California June 2, 2014.
Last year, Tim Cook acknowledged the increasing competition about wearables. This time, Apple no longer just acknowledges the sector but will also be participating in it. According to latest reports, the tech giant has been gearing up for the release of its iWatch. The device will reportedly start at $400 placing it in the high end category with analysts expecting it to be a game changer. What can people expect?
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Sundar Pichai speaks about wearables during at the Google I/O developers conference on June 25, 2014

Google Nexus X is the New iPhone 6 Release Rival With 192-Core Challenging Apple's 64-Bit Architecture

Apple's biggest news last year came when it introduced the iOS 7 and iPhone 5s supporting the 64-bit architecture. This has set the bar for all manufacturers as it signaled the leap from 32-bit to 64-bit, the fastest to date. Apple went past its Windows Phone and Android rivals putting its products in the lead. However, in tech, it is only a matter of time before someone catches up. Google's upcoming Nexus X smartphone will reportedly feature the 64-bit operation playing in the same field ...
HTC CEO Peter Chou Shows The New HTC One M8 Phone

HTC One M8 Android 4.4.3 Guide: AT&T Release and More

HTC One M8 has finally gotten its Android 4.4.3 update across most carriers. Similar to other Android updates in the past, the Android 4.4.3 has been carried in stages thus the early and late arrival for some. T-Mobile offered the update in the previous week with AT&T following suit. Users can expect a notification about the firmware soon. There are several ways people can update to the firmware. It is important to remember a few things before the upgrade.
Pinchai Speaks During His Keynote Address at the Google I/O Developers Conference in San Francisco

Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7, Nexus 10 New Paranoid Android 4.5 Beta 2 Update Guide

Nexus users can now access the initial Paranoid Android 4.5 Beta 2. Supported devices include Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. The firmware has been released for a couple of weeks but this time it was different. The PA often puts out Beta builds weekly. While the Beta 3 was supposed to be released within this period, the team revealed that they will be releasing another Beta 2 build with additional minor fixes.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Introduces IOS 8

Apple iOS 8 vs Android 5.0 L: OS Wars Puts Android to Lower while Apple to Higher

The latter part of the years marks a much awaited period for both Google's Android and Apple's iOS 8. Both tech giants will be releasing their major OS updates clashing once more. Nonetheless, according to recent data from IDC, Android and iOS are separated even more with iOS related more to the higher market and Android gearing for the lower. What can people expect from the iOS 8 and the Android L? Who will dominate?
A woman holds her new Apple iPhone 5S after buying it at an Apple Store at Tokyo's Ginza shopping district

Apple on iPhone 6 Confirmed September Release Date "We wish we could say more," New Killer Features

Apple confirms the September 9 event finally with a new invite out. While the invite does not reveal as much details about the iPhone 6 or other upcoming releases from the company, it does confirm that September 9 is a date to watch out. Apple goes as far to indicate “We wish we could say more” on the invite driving more hype. Can Apple sustain the attention with the iPhone 6 delivering the killer device people want?
A woman holds her new Apple iPhone 5S after buying it at an Apple Store at Tokyo's Ginza shopping district

September 19 Release Date May Feature Two 5.5-inch iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s, Apple Confirms Event

September marks the busiest and the biggest month for Apple. According to reports, the tech giant plans on unveiling the iPhone 6 along with other products this September 9. Whereas it has only been a speculation before, it appears Apple has issued a confirmation telling the market to watch out for the said date. Another leak also suggests that there Apple may be gearing up to release two iPhone 6L or phablet version apart from the 4.7-inch variant. What can people expect?
Ben VanderWerp demonstrates the features of a Nook e-reader

Kobo Announces Kobo Aura H2O: World’s First Premium Waterproof eReader

Titled as the "world's first premium waterproof e-reader" the Kobo Aura H2O, will allow readers to read their favourite books in the bath or any place where the fear of exposing the reader to water was felt in the past. It has an upgraded high definition display with a 1430x1080 pixel resolution, a pixel density of 265ppi, features a 6.8-inch Carta E-Ink HD multi-touchscreen display and a battery life of 2 months.

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