Windows desktop apps and utilities ported to RT

Microsoft's Surface RT tablet may not be a bestseller like the iPad, but it is fairly popular amongst a number of Redmond-friendly devs and those who prefer a Windows tablet over an Android or iOS device.

Lenovo goes Chrome with ThinkPad X131e

Google's web-centric Chrome operating system debuted on July 7, 2009, with the first Intel-based Chromebooks shipping on June 15, 2011.

Novo 7 Venus tablet is a a Nexus 7 knockoff

Chinese electronics manufacturers have never been shy about copying the designs of industry heavyweights like Apple or Google.

Will Apple be playing catch-up with Samsung?

Senior ABI Research analyst Michael Morgan believes Apple will ultimately be chasing Samsung’s technology, software and device leadership in 2013 through the foreseeable future.

AT&T opens up FaceTime to more users - but not all

AT&T's finally started offering FaceTime over cellular at no extra charge for all customers with tiered data plans - although not for those on unlimited data plans.

Facebook gives iOS users free US voice calls

It seems that Facebook's test in Canada of free voice calls for iOS users has been a success, with the company now tipped to roll the feature out in the US.

PicUntu powers this PC-on-a-stick

There are a number of PCs-on-a-stick that run Google's wildly popular and versatile Android operating system.

Yes, Amazon's Kindle Fire strategy is working

Analysts at ABI Research believe Amazon's cross-subsidized device paradigm offers a viable strategy for the company's tablet lineup.

Former Apple CEO says cheaper iPhone a must

Former Apple CEO John Sculley says he believes Cupertino needs to adapt to a "very different world" in which a wide range of smartphones are being offered at increasingly low prices.

Analyst confirms Microsoft Surface RT sales are less-than-stellar

Microsoft has been having somewhat of a difficult time convincing the masses to abandon Android and Apple for its Surface RT tablet which is being heavily marketed both on TV and online.

Kite tablet dual-boots Android and Ubuntu

The Italian-based DaVinci Mobile has debuted a 10.1-inch tablet designed to dual-boot Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and Ubuntu 12.04 Linux.

'Portathon' nets RIM thousands of new apps

Research In Motion has 15,000 new apps for the BlackBerry, thanks to two 'Portathon' events over the weekend.

Asus Memo Pad is a $149 Android tablet

The Asus Memo pad is a 7-inch $149 Android tablet that runs Jelly Bean (4.1) and offers full access to Google's expansive Play store.

Video: Autonomous parking tech rolls forward

A number of industry heavyweights are currently working to advance self-driving and autonomous vehicle tech, including Ford, Lincoln, Audi, and Google.

Yes, tablets are the new PCs

Gartner analyst Mikako Kitagawa says tablets have dramatically changed the device landscape for PCs by causing users to shift consumption to tablets rather than replacing older computers.

Apple scales back iPhone 5 component orders

Apple is reported to have cut its orders for iPhone 5 screens, indicating the sales may not be going as well the company expected.

Samsung postpones Windows RT tablet plans

Last summer the industry was expecting big things from Windows 8 and Windows RT, with Samsung touting a plan to bring its own Windows RT tablet to the US by October.

Windows RT jailbreak automates a complex hack

It is unclear exactly how many Surface RT tablets Microsoft has managed to sell over the past few months, although we do know the modding community maintains a healthy interest in setting the device free from its factory-set shackles.   

XDA Devs unlock bootloaders on Nexus devices - sans Fastboot

Google's mobile Nexus devices are fairly easy to unlock with bootloaders left open, courtesy of Mountain View. 

Phil Schiller says Apple won't build a "cheap" iPhone

Apple exec Phillip Schiller has responded to reports that Cupertino is planning to launch a contract-free iPhone at a significantly cheaper price point than its current handset lineup.