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iPad Mini 2 to go Retina, cheaper iPhone 5 coming, analyst says

iPad Mini 2 to go Retina, cheaper iPhone 5 coming, analyst says
  • Posted January 16, 2013, 4:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Apple, Mobile Computing
  • This latest batch of rumors indicate Apple's next iPad Mini will feature a high-PPI "Retina" display, similar to its pricier (and bigger) brother. Meanwhile, the next iteration of the iPhone -- iPhone 5S, if history repeats itself -- could be released…

Tablets expected to outpace laptop sales this year

Tablets expected to outpace laptop sales this year
  • Posted November 21, 2012, 12:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • North American sales of tablets are poised to surpass laptop sales for the first time, claims industry analyst NPD DisplaySearch. The firm points out that sinking tablet prices (e.g. Nexus 7 @ $199, Amazon Kindle Fire @ $159) and ever-increasing…

10-15% of online reviews will be paid for by companies in 2013

10-15% of online reviews will be paid for by companies in 2013
  • Posted September 17, 2012, 6:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, The Web
  • Research firm Gartner reports that corporate spending on positive social media ratings and reviews will continue to swell by 2014. The expected result is a 10 to 15 percent increase in paid-for ratings and reviews, making the web an increasingly…

New 7 and 9-inch Kindle Fire models may be on the way

New 7 and 9-inch Kindle Fire models may be on the way
  • Posted February 10, 2012, 5:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • Following recent news of a seemingly imminent iPad 3 launch, it appears Amazon may have some news of its own. According Pacific Crest analyst Chad Bartley, the jungle-themed sales giant may be planning to roll out new 7 and 9…

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