Nobody truly knows how Microsoft’s new operating system (and new tablets) will do. But here are the clues to keep tabs on in 2012, 2013 and beyond.
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Apple Profit Surges 24% Ahead of Holiday Blowout; CEO Tim Cook Disses Microsoft
Now that the iPad Mini has arrived, along with the iPhone 5, which was introduced on Sept. 21, the holiday quarter is shaping up to be a monster for Apple.
Apple’s Phil Schiller on the State of the Mac
Apple’s marketing honcho talks about the company’s strategy of offering better features, not more features — and why it ignored pundits who said it had to introduce cheap Macs.
Is the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro Really More Expensive than the Non-Retina Model?
You’d assume the answer to my question would be “of course.” And in this case, you’d be right. But I had to ask, because a funny thing happened on the way to the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro released in June.
iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD, Nook HD and Nexus 7: The Pros and Cons of Each
Here’s a look at what each budget tablet has to offer compared to the rest.
Pricing Guide: iPad Mini, iPad 2 and iPad with Retina Display
With Apple’s recent unveiling of the iPad Mini and the fourth-generation iPad with Retina display, the company now sells 14 different versions of the iPad. Here’s how everything shakes out.
Microsoft Surface Review: The PC of the Future Needs More Apps
Surface offers slick industrial design, an inventive interface, full-blown Office apps and two very clever keyboard options. If you’re optimistic about the Windows Store, this tablet is worth a look.
Video: 10 Things You Should Know About the iPad Mini
Apple announces the long-rumored 7.9-inch iPad Mini. Here’s what you need to know.
Apple Announces iPad Mini for $329 and Fourth-Generation iPad
With the $329 iPad Mini, Apple is betting that slim design, a larger screen and a bigger app selection can lure people away from other small tablets.
Apple Revamps Mac Mini Line
You’d be forgiven for forgetting about the Mac Mini’s existence, but Apple’s gone ahead and reminded us all that the tiny desktop line is alive and kicking.
Apple Unveils 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro, Still Beats High-Def TV
Apple rolled the long-fabled MacBook Pro Retina shrink: a svelte, 13-inch, aluminum unibody laptop that brings the revised 15-inch model we saw in June down into MacBook Air country.
Google’s Big Nexus Event: What’s at Stake
If Google announces a Nexus phone and several tablets next week as expected, it’ll be both a major turning point and a test for the company’s Android platform.