Dell XPS 18, Considered The Best All-in-one Windows 8 Desktop PC
One of the many new features of the HTC One are the dual front-facing Beats Audio speakers. And now it seems like Taiwanese company HTC might be continuing the front facing speaker trend for its budget friendly devices too. Recently, an specs of a smartphone named HTC 608t has been leaked. The device seems to be a slightly low-end version of the HTC One.
The First 8-inch Windows 8 Tablet May Come From Acer, Images Leaked
At present, there are no Windows 8 tablet available with less than 10-inch screen. But the scenario may change later this year, and it looks like one of the first smaller tablets may come from Acer. Lately, some images of a tablet with the Acer logo has been leaked, suggesting that the company might be working on an 8-inch Windows 8 tablet called the Iconia W3.
Google, Microsoft OSes May Land On Cheaper Intel Devices Soon
The tablet market is expanding rapidly at this point and multiple vendors are now in a fierce competition to bring down their costs, trim their profits and bolster their sales. To this end, it is expected that we may soon see Android, Chrome OS and possibly Windows 8 arrive on top of cheap Intel-based devices, priced somewhere near $200.
Windows 8 May Land On Smaller Devices Eventually
In the past, we have been told on numerous occasions that Windows 8 may eventually arrive on smaller devices, such as mini-tablets. Although we haven’t seen real progress by the company to that end, Microsoft’s outgoing CFO, Peter Klein has reiterated the company’s ambition to take its new OS to smaller screens.
Microsoft Reports Rise In Profits, Windows Remain Flat
A number of predictions had been cited regarding the future of Windows 8 and Surface slates. Defying most of these, Microsoft has now registered a 19% rise in its profits during the third quarter. However, at the same time, the revenues of the Windows division have stayed flat.
Toshiba KIRAbook — A Tough Windows 8 Competitor To Retina Display MacBook
There are many Windows 8 thin and high-end laptops, but very few laptops pack both of these. Recently, Japanese electronics company Toshiba has announced a new laptop named KIRAbook, which is the very first device under the new brand for consumers, called KIRA. KIRAbook is a thin as well as a high-end laptop. It comes with 13.3-inch display along with a very high-resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and is a tough competitor to Apple’s Retina display equipped MacBook Pro.
Intel’s Bay Trail Chip Will Drive Windows 8 Touch Device Prices To $200
At the first-quarter earnings conference call, Intel executives said that Intel is planning to bring Bay Trail chip which is a complete redesign of the Atom micro architecture, and would drive down the price of future Windows 8 touch devices including laptops and tablets to as low as $200.
Microsoft May Bring Back The Start Button And Boot To Desktop In Windows Blue
Software giant Microsoft has acknowledged that Windows Blue (also called Windows 8.1) is the upcoming update of Windows 8 OS. Some leaked images have hinted that Microsoft will introduce Snap View, IE 11, and more in Windows Blue and may release it in 2013 for free. Recently, it’s been reported that Microsoft plans to bring back the Start button and boot to desktop for Windows Blue.
ASUS Transformer AiO Will Be Available In Q2 For $1,299
You might have remembered the ASUS Transformer AiO , the world’s first all-in-one tablet/desktop hybrid PC that is able to run both Windows 8 and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating systems. ASUS showed the PC back in January at the Consumer Electronics Show. We have come to know that the device is expected to go on sale in Q2, 2013 with a price tag of $1,299.
‘Worst Ever’ PC Sales In A Quarter, IDC Blames Windows 8
Approximately, 76.3 million units PC units shipped globally in the first quarter of 2013, which is 14% lower compared to the same period last yer. According to research firm IDC, this is the lowest PC sales since the firm started keeping track in 1994. IDC has blames Microsoft’s Windows 8 as the prime factor behind this decline.
Windows 8 Shines On Security, AV-Test Report Shows
Windows 8 may not have gained traction in adoption rate, but the operating system has significantly improved on the security side. A new independent report has revealed the information.
Razer Edge – A Spectacular Wndows 8 Gaming Tablet
The Razer Edge is a new gaming tablet that runs on Windows 8 OS. The tablet has the capability of holding the title “Future of Computing” for its extra-ordinary features. The tablet can reinvent itself as a handheld gaming device — a tablet, a console and a computer — right before your eyes. CNET calls it, aptly, the “Swiss Army gaming tablet.”
Windows Blue Leaked, Introduces Snap View, IE 11, And More
On the same day, Microsoft Chief Steve Ballmer was celebrating his 57th birthday, an early build of Windows Blue, Microsoft’s next update of Windows, was leaked online. The leaked Windows Blue build, numbered 9364, was a partner version compiled on March 15.
Windows Blue To Rip The Benefit Of Intel’s Haswell Chip
According to sources, Intel’s Haswell chip (Intel’s upcoming latest generation chip) and Windows Blue (an upcoming upgrade of Windows 8 operating system) are tied together. The duo will work together to deliver high performance with huge battery life improvements.
Twitter Unveiled Native Windows 8 App, Features A Few Unique Add-ons
According to its commitment months ago, Twitter has released the native Windows 8 app. This Windows 8 App version comes with usual Twitter features and a few unique add-ons. This app has been designed uniquely for Windows 8 devices.
