Yes, Apple is serious about gaming

The iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch are selling like hotcakes with Apple laughing all the way to the Federal Reserve Bank – well, almost.

Apple sues Samsung for "blatantly" copying iPad

Although imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Apple isn't so happy about Samsung's flirtation in the tablet and smartphone markets.

Opinion: Why I sympathize with Apple

We are always wowed by stories of technology companies that moved from kitchens and garages to become listed corporations worth billions of dollars - even though some were actually paper tigers which dramatically unravelled when the technology bubble went bust.

Xoom SNAFU delays Honeycomb tablet launches

Potential iPad competitors are reportedly delaying the launch of Honeycomb-powered tablets as faltering Motorola Xoom sales fail to meet industry expectations.

Playbook versus iPad: What are the odds?

It seems as if the folks at RIM are gearing up for a battle with Steve Jobs and his so-called "magical" iPad.

PC demand drops. Could iPad be to blame?

In the first quarter of 2011, PC shipments fell compared to this time last year, leaving analysts a bit dazed.

Survey claims tablets used primarily for gaming

According to a recent survey by Google’s AdMob subsidiary, tablets are primarily used for gaming in the United States. Of the 1,400 tablet owners surveyed, 84% use them to play games. But will it be a lasting trend?

Yes, Apple's iPad will continue to dominate tablet market

Gartner analyst Carolina Milanesi has confirmed what most of us already know: Apple's wildly popular iPad will dominate the media tablet market until at least 2015.

4/9/11 SNB, SCB weekly wrap

Here is some of what you might have missed this past week on SmallNetBuilder and SmallCloudBuilder.

ESPN offers live TV streaming over iPad, iPhone

While some cable TV channels are paranoid about the iPad and live streaming, ESPN is fully embracing it.

Time Warner and Viacom take iPad dispute to court

Time Warner and Viacom have upped the stakes in their battle over whether Viacom's programming should be available on the iPad.

Stats confirm teens want to buy "cool" Apple products

According to a recent survey, 37 percent of American teenagers are hoping to buy an iPhone in the next six months, where around 20 percent will go big for the iPad. Why?

Apple eyes store in historic Moscow building

The first Apple Store in Russia may be coming soon.

Apple bolsters Team Thunderbolt

Apple is reportedly planning to expand the use of its Thunderbolt port technology to other devices besides the Macbook.

Apple launches ad-laced iAd app

Apple thinks the ads that appear on iPhone and iPad are so cool, users would be willing to download an app that is nothing but ads.

Optimum iPad app lets users stream live TV

Cablevision's Optimum cable service is now available to iPad users.

Lack of Honeycomb-specific apps could doom the Xoom

The Motorola Xoom is currently the most viable alternative to the iPad, at a similar price point and form factor. But is it doomed to fail because of the lack of Honeycomb-specific apps in the Android market?

Media companies come down hard on Zite iPad news app

A Canadian start-up which aggregates iPad news publications has been served with a cease-and-desist letter from a group of angry publishers.

Oh snap! HP & Dell bash Apple's iPad

What do you do to take down a bully? You join forces with your friends, of course! And that’s exactly what the HP-Dell tag team did they bashed Apple's popular iPad.

Apple's iOS 5.0 reportedly coming out this fall

The rumor mill still suggests that Apple will release the iPhone 5 in the summer, and initially unveil version 5.0 of the iOS software this spring.