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Stay up to date with the latest news and reviews of tablet PCs including the Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Dell Streak and BlackBerry PlayBook.
Apple 'source' claims iPad mini launch date
THE Apple rumour-mill has been cranking out details about an "iPad mini" for months, could this be the date?
Apple 'to release iPad Mini on Oct 23'
APPLE'S widely anticipated unveiling of its "iPad Mini" is expected to come on October 23.
Study finds digital's not killing news
By Claire Connelly, National technology and social media journalist TABLETS and smartphones are increasing the amount of news people consume.
Drink, flirt, stumble home: there's an app for that
A NUMBER of Oktoberfest apps are assisting revellers with everything from beer prices to flirting at this year's event.
Apple copied our clock design: Swiss rail
SWITZERLAND'S rail company has accused Apple of stealing the iconic look of its station clocks for the new iOS 6 operating system.
Amazon fronts iPad with new Kindle Fire
IN an attempt to take on the iPad, Amazon has unveiled a new, larger Kindle Fire with a high-definition display.
INSTA-GRATIFICATION: App camera coming soon
By Claire Connelly and Daniel Piotrowski NEVER has a camera been so advanced at taking pretty pictures of meals. 'Instagram' camera edges closer to reality.
Facebook gets speed boost on iPhone
FACEBOOK has completely rebuilt its mobile app for users on Apple iPhone and iPad, to make it faster and more responsive.
Toshiba is thinking big for tablets
By Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson THIS is one tablet computer you will not confuse for a smartphone or cram into a pocket.
iRumours push Apple stock to record high
RUMOURS of a new, bigger iPhone and a smaller, cheaper iPad have bumped Apple stock to a record high.
BILL SHOCK: Five-step guide to avoid hefty data roaming fees
By Claire Connelly, Technology Reporter A HANDY how-to guide to not paying a small fortune in overseas phone bills courtesy of News.com.au. You're welcome.
Image leak: iPad mini picture shows no camera
IMAGES purporting to be the iPad mini rumoured to be released in September surface on Chinese microblogging site.
Hacker remote wipes journo's devices
A HACKER used some smooth moves and "social engineering" to wipe the data from a journalist's iPad, Macbook and iPhone.
Smaller, gutsier, cheaper Nexus 7
BY Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson THERE'S a new tablet in town and it's already selling out across Australia.
Apple vs Samsung: Why are we fighting over rectangles?
APPLE'S copyright trial may have long-term consequences but Samsung has likened it to fighting over rectangles.
Hefty mark-up on Aussie IT goods 'not justified'
By Sarah Michael AUSSIES are paying up to 50 per cent more for IT products than the US, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.
Pics
Top 10 iPad apps
GAMES, movies, comic books and a little bit of work. Stephen Fenech lists his favourite apps for the iPad.
The top 10 iPad rivals
It's not all about Apple's "magical" device. Touchpad e-readers have been around for a decade and if you live in the US, you'll probably be ...
Apple iPad US launch
FANS gets their hands on Apple's much-anticipated new gadget, the iPad, as it goes on sale in the US.
Extra power for tablets just in case
BY Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson TABLET computers are only as good as their batteries allow. Run out of juice and you'll carry around a shiny brick.
Hacker unlocks free apps on iPhone and iPad
APPLE headquarters is in a spin as Russian hacker finds a way for users to download as many apps as they want - for free.
'Cool' factor weighs against Apple
SAMSUNG'S Galaxy tablet is not "cool" enough to be confused with Apple's iPad, a British judge has ruled.
Samsung Galaxy beats Apple by being 'uncool'
By Claire Connelly, Technology Reporter JUDGE rules consumers won't confuse Galaxy Tab with iPad because Samsung products "are not as cool". Ouch.
Apple tablet set for a dramatic downsizing
From correspondents in New York APPLE preparing to launch a smaller tablet in the coming months in a bid to maintain its edge in a crowded market.
Notebooks so yesterday as tablets set to rule
TABLET computers expected to overtake notebooks by 2016 as consumers shift to newer devices like the Apple iPad.
Making light work of heavy tomes
BY Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson IT'S not a tablet, but it borrows tablet features.
Samsung tablet banned by Apple
By Claire Connelly, Technology Reporter, with wires WATCH VIDEO: Apple blocks Samsung from selling Galaxy Tab 10.1 Tablet in the US following prolonged legal battle.
Details of the Google Nexus tablet leaked online
By Andrew Banks and wires WITH the amount of tablets being shoved down our throats, it's no wonder we're addicted. But you might like this one.
Heavens above: God bless our smartphones
By Reshni Ratnam CHURCH is offering end of financial year blessings for work tools and gadgets including iPhones and shovels.