Intel smartphone ambitions stunted by Nokia withdrawal

Nokia's move to the Windows Phone OS took the "wind" out of possible volume sales of Intel smartphone chips this year, but the chip maker has moved on, Intel CEO Paul Otellini says.

Android tablets undercutting iPad prices

In an effort to attract buyers away from Apple's iPad, device makers are setting starting prices of Android tablets to undercut iPad's $499 entry-level price.

Apple’s iPad 2 reignites post-PC discussion

A growing number of analysts believe Apple's iPad 2 will bridge the remaining gap between laptops and tablets in 2011.

Apple’s iPhone could be next to get dual-core A5 chip

After making its first appearance in the iPad 2, the next stop for Apple's A5 chip could be in the next version of the iPhone, where it would bring a significant...

Tablet buyers on the fence about rumored iPad update

A new iPad is expected to be unveiled Wednesday, but buyers are on the fence about purchasing the device.

Tablets to be supercharged by quad-core chips

Just as tablets with dual-core processors start to hit shelves, chip makers are now shipping samples of quad-core chips that could make the devices even faster.

Profile: Creative accessories for the iPad

Here's a look at a handful of eye-catching iPad accessories making news this month.

Apple redesigns antenna in Verizon iPhone

Apple's new iPhone 4 has been redesigned for Verizon Wireless, with the smartphone sporting a new antenna optimized for CDMA networks.

Lenovo looks at tablets to expand mobile operations

Lenovo says it will focus on consumer tablets and also look at enterprise tablets as it tries to rev up its mobile operations.

Lenovo shows its first tablet, the LePad

Lenovo has shown off its first tablet computer, the LePad, and will launch more tablets later this year in a bid to carve out some share in the emerging market dominated by the iPad.

Dell offers to replace flawed Venue Pro handsets

Dell on Thursday acknowledged that some of its recently shipped Venue Pro smartphones have issues relating to Wi-Fi connectivity and mislabeled batteries.

Toshiba ships one of the first dual-core tablets

Toshiba has started shipping its Folio 100 tablet with a 10.1-inch screen in Europe.

Consumers have iPad alternatives to consider

After facing virtually no competition for months after releasing the iPad, Apple's dominant market share faces a challenge as consumers consider purchasing tablets that could be viable iPad alternatives.

HP’s Slate 500 tablet goes on sale for $800

HP on Friday announced its highly anticipated Slate 500 tablet, which is targeted at businesses.

HP updates mobile platform with webOS 2.0

HP announced WebOS 2.0, and said it will first go into the Palm Pre 2.

Intel tool will convert iPhone apps to run on Intel chips

Intel will provide a tool to help port iPhone apps to handsets and tablets with Intel chips.

Tablet, phone app developers face multicore challenge

Writing apps for devices like tablets and smartphones could become challenging as mobile chips gain CPUs and hardware accelerators.


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LG announces smartphones with dual-core processor

LG on Tuesday announced new smartphones with dual-core processors.


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Intel to acquire Infineon’s wireless division

Intel will acquire Infineon's wireless division in a deal worth about $1.4 billion.


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Dual-core smartphones on the horizon

Smartphones with dual-core chips could allow for faster application performance and 1080p video playback.