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Taiwanese phone maker HTC Corp. joined the tablet bandwagon as it released its Android-based 7-inch tablet the Flyer, stoking competition in the 7-inch form factor which includes players like Samsung Galaxy Tab and Dell Streak 7.

Speculation is that Apple is due to launch a smaller and cheaper version of its iPhone to sit alongside the current and upcoming breed of iPhones.

LG's entry in the tablet race is the 3D-ready, Android-equipped 8.9-inch Optimus Pad.

RBC Capital Markets said in its highlights before the Mobile World Congress show that smartphone units may accelerate this year from last year’s 60 percent growth as devices do more and simultaneously move down market for the masses.

Apple is ready to plug any loopholes in its supply chain to avert shortages, as it has placed a $7.8 billion order for key components used in handheld devices from Samsung Electronics Co. for this year.

Samsung launched its 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, reflecting its move from the 7-inch form factor to tackle the likes of Motorola Xoom and Apple iPad.

HP could launch its fancied TouchPad, which was recently unveiled, by the end of June, tech websites have reported.

Apple is in the habit of churning out stellar products that rule the imagination of customers. One of the key elements to its success is its product design strategy which consistently delivers insanely great products.

Steve Jobs, chief executive of Apple Inc, who is on medical leave since past three weeks, is still taking company’s strategic decisions and is closely involved in Apple’s day-to-day functioning

HP has arrived late to the tablet party and though its flagship tablet TouchPad has the design to counter Apple's iPad, it does look rather challenged in terms of specifications, especially when compared with a host of recent Android tablets like Motorola Xoom.

Norway-based Opera Software ASA said a new version of its Opera Mini browser for Apple's iPad will appear at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week.

President Barack Obama will outline his plan on Thursday for expanding high speed wireless Internet service to 98 percent of Americans while reducing the U.S. deficit by $9.6 billion over the next 10 years.

HP has launched its much awaited webOS-based tablet the TouchPad, putting to rest reports of a possible tablet launch that have been circulating since HP acquired Palm in April 2010.

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Stripping away the Palm branding, HP also announced a pair of smartphones

Company introduces two new smartphones on the new WebOS operating system.

Hewlett-Packard is expected to launch two Palm Web OS-based Tablets today at a company event in San Francisco.

Palo Alto, California-based start up Tello has launched a new mobile app that lets you rate the customer service of any employee at any business in just seconds.

Word is out that the much awaited tablet from Apple camp; the iPad 2 is under production, confirming earlier reports claiming that tablet is due for launch in April.

The University of Cincinnati (UC) and industry researchers reviewed the technologies that will bring devices including: rollable iPads, e-readers and virtually indestructible e-sheets.

The Vatican has given its approval for a new Confession application for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.