In a move that could hint at smaller Windows tablets in the near future that will compete against the likes of the Nexus 7 and the iPad Mini, Microsoft has made a significant change to its hardware certification guidelines for Windows 8 devices. (more…)Google+

Back in December we had reported the Windows Store had hit the 35,000 app mark unofficially. Today, according to third party Windows Store tracker MetroStore counter, there are over 50,000 apps in the store. There are infact 50,380 apps in the US store, but this number varies from country to country and that’s the reason Microsoft does not share the app count on the store more regularly. (more…)Google+

A couple of days ago Lenovo had announced a slew of ThinkCentre AIOs, but today the company had something more for its consumers with an array of new IdeaCentre AIOs in India. Amongst the 18 new products, the A720 is perhaps the most captivating products as it has a massive 27-inch touch display and can be reclined like a table-top. We went hands on with it read on further. (more…)Google+

After revamping the Twitter app for Windows Phone users last month, Twitter has now released its app for Windows 8 and Windows RT. Along with common features like Home, Connect, Discover, and Me tabs, the app on Windows 8 also gets certain unique features. (more…)Google+

After snubbing support for Adobe Flash during launch, Microsoft Windows 8 and Windows RT users can now view Adobe Flash-based content on Internet Explorer 10 (IE10). The latest update for IE10 is optimized for touch, performance, security, reliability and battery life to enhance the user experience. (more…)Google+

HCL has launched its Beanstalk line of All-in-One PCs in India that start at Rs 33,500 and go up to Rs 43,000. The Beanstalk All-in-One features a 21.5-inch frameless display and has a built-in battery for 1.5 hours power backup similar to a laptop. (more…)Google+

After unveiling Ubuntu for smartphones and smart TVs, Canonical has unveiled the tablet version of the OS. Notably, the tablet OS preview will be available on February 21 right alongside the smartphone preview, so this means Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 users will be able to install the preview version of the OS just like Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 users can install it on the smartphone version. Canonical has promised that it will provide all the tools and details needed to flash the OS on the devices in question. (mor...

HP is apparently taking a deep dive in the tablet market as it intends to launch Android based tablets if a report by ReadWrite is to be believed. This has also been confirmed by The Verge so there must be some weight to this rumor. (more…)Google+

BlueStacks, the startup that brings Android apps to PCs and Macs, released its new app player earlier today, which is optimized for the Surface Pro and computers running on Windows 8. What this essentially means is that Windows users can now run over 750,000 Android apps on their Windows 8 computers including the Surface Pro tablet which essentially is a PC. (more…)Google+

One of most appealing features in the iDevices and Android devices is the ability to seamlessly transfer apps from one device to another. Now, imagine if you could do the same on the Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. According to a report on WMPoweruser Microsoft is in fact doing just that in working towards unifying the Windows phone and the Windows 8 Store. (more…)Google+

Acer has updated its V5 series of laptops when it launched four new V5 touch-based laptops. The new laptops feature multi-touch screen and come packed with Windows 8. (more…)Google+

Do you know it is possible to add quasi-touch capabilities to your non-touchscreen laptop or desktop? Well, thanks to the E-touch Pen that’s precisely what’s possible. We put it through the paces, to see if the experience was good enough to warrant a sticker price of Rs 3,999. Read on to find out more. (more…)Google+