Global tablet shipments to grow 62% in 2013, says MIC

Global tablet shipments to grow 62% in 2013, says MIC: There will be 182 million notebooks shipped globally in 2013, decreasing 5.3% on year, while tablet shipments will increase 62.2% to 228 million, according to the Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC) under the government-sponsored Institute for Information Industry.

Apple, Samsung, Microsoft to show new products after Computex 2013

Apple, Samsung, Microsoft to show new products after Computex 2013: June has become a popular month for IT players to release their new products. Intel's Haswell-based processors as well as new tablets from Asustek Computer and Acer are all set to show up at the Computex 2013 from June 4-8, while Apple, Samsung and Microsoft are expected to showcase their latest innovations at their own conferences.

New-generation iPad to enter volume production in July-August

New-generation iPad to enter volume production in July-August: Volume production of a new-generation 9.7-inch iPad will begin in July-August with shipments in the third quarter estimated at five million units. Meanwhile, a second-generation iPad mini may see its volume production postponed from September to November, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers.

Taipei heats up for Computex 2013

Taipei heats up for Computex 2013: Computex Taipei 2013, which will run from June 4-8, is expected to attract 40,000 international buyers and create business opportunities worth US$25 billion. The show will host some 1,700 exhibitors occupying 5,000 booths. Firms including Intel, Microsoft, Acer, Asustek Computer, Gigabyte, Corning, Nvidia, ECS, Broadcom, Compal Electronics, Delta Electronics and Bayer are all expected to exhibit their latest technologies at the show.

Lenovo, NEC may set up smartphone joint venture

Lenovo, NEC may set up smartphone joint venture: China-based vendor Lenovo and Japan-based NEC are likely to establish a joint venture in Japan to design, produce and sell smartphones in the global market, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers.

Touchscreen notebook proportion expected to rise to 40% in 3Q13

Touchscreen notebook proportion expected to rise to 40% in 3Q13: As vendors will launch more touchscreen notebooks, the proportion of notebooks sold in the Taiwan market with touchscreens is expected to rise from 10-15% in the first half of 2013 to 40% in the third quarter, according to local retail channels.

Windows 8.1 to feature internet tethering, native Miracast wireless display support

Windows 8.1 to feature internet tethering, native Miracast wireless display support:

Despite our novel-length preview of Windows 8.1's new features, Microsoft continues to trickle out details about the updated OS as we get closer to Build 2013 later this month. This is turning out to be a hefty improvement over the love-or-hate Win8 that launched last fall, and the company appears to have plenty more tricks up its sleeve before all is said and done. This morning, Microsoft announced that 8.1 will offer native support for Miracast wireless displays, as well as internet sharing capability, NFC tap-to-pair printing, WiFi Direct print, improved IT controls and other enhancements to the platform's security and management. All told, the new features are a little more behind-the-scenes than, say, the new Start button, but it's a clear indication that we'll likely have quite a few more surprises coming our way between now and the update's official release. The source link has the laundry list of various improvements, so head there if you're looking for more info.
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