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A fierce battle is about to begin and new battle lines are being drawn - as the world's biggest tech superpowers fight for dominance in the mobile/tablet arena this autumn. Let us guide you through the key players in this battle of attrition:
Google not only have their own Nexus 7 tablet but the Android ecosystem continues to grow, and with huge support from the likes of Samsung and Amazon they are a formidable foe.
Microsoft look set to enter the crowded tablet market with their own Surface device - and with both Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 on the verge of availability the Seattle giants could scatter its competitors playing pieces far and wide.
Apple too is set to unleash the newest addition in their iPhone arsenal and look to fire a rocket up Google's trousers by launching their own mini tablet.
The question is: which side will come out on top, whose products will woo you?
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30/08/2012 02:58
If Apple are so f***ing great. Why do the need Chinese slave labour to make their overpriced and overrated sh*t! I hope all the Asian countries tell Apple where to go.
30/08/2012 09:00
What on earth is going on Apple need to step down.
After succesfully taking Samsung to court an sueing them 1 billion dollars for copying their ipad and iphone an now everyone is doing it.
Are Apple going to be sueing everyone I think not, the only reason they sued Samsung was because they were being out sold 3 to 1.
Although I do like the way Samsung setteled, their CEO sent the 1 billion dollars in 5 cents coins loaded into 7 trucks sort that lot out.
Apple were furious, and Samsung said in the eyes of the law we have paid you there were no terms of method of payment on the order.
The Ceo of Samsung said we will not be bullied by a bunch of geeks who think they have style if they can play dirty we can play dirtier good on Samsung i say.
Trouble with Apple is their arrogance they make something and everyone jumps on it and gets hooked then someone else comes along and takes it to the next level.
30/08/2012 09:57
iphone-5 = another queue of muppets outside the apple store early in the morning - for a phone that's not much different to the old one. The iphones all look so dated when compared to Android ones.
ipad 7" = direct copy of the Samsung 7" tab.
30/08/2012 09:58
i hope samsung wins cuz its cheap and betta. apple needs to grow up the end of the day every 1 got rivals. you dont see trade men suing each other. we are in resession of cause people will go to the cheaper ones
30/08/2012 02:27
Windows mobile and Windows phone operating systems work really well if you set them up properly.
I have been using windows mobile powered phones for something like 8 years now and wouldent get anything else but windows. That said, not everyone is me or my taste so if Win phone was off the choices then its Andriod all the way, stay away from that restrictive and greedy apple!
Apple use hype to draw in customers and make them belive that there ios based devces are the most popular when android is out selling ios 3-1 !
30/08/2012 12:13
Apple products are over priced and not even market leaders. What do they do when a company surpasses them in sales and gadgets? Take them to court to take out the competition. Apple really have stepped to a new low. There were rectangular phones before i phones ya know! I hope they now take apple to court. Bunch of w@nkers but the the brain dead sheep still follow them.
30/08/2012 10:19
There is room for all, stop the bitchin!. IT GIVES YOU CHOICE and hopefully keeps prices in check.
30/08/2012 01:28
Spam will win the day...... apparently
30/08/2012 12:40
Far as Im concerned its a no brainer I have a Galaxy two and will be getting the three as soon as my contract allows. i.Phone ? in my opinion that apple has gone bad. If it was such a great product they wouldnt need to be worrying about the competition.
30/08/2012 10:06
I like apple product and well done to America to protect there company's. The problem is the phones have been smashed with the samsung galaxy 2 and their did not respond. So had Apple brought a product out to at least match the SG2. Then the launch of samsung galaxy s3 just wiped the floor with apple. We want better apple products and for apple to at least keep up with the tec. How long have we waited for the i phone 5 . Plus the high price for iphone and apps. SAMSUNG FREE in the U.K and most android apps are free to . Its a no brainer to buy a IPhone when you can get a better product free. Step up to the plate apple and i am sure your custom will return or end up like nokia.
30/08/2012 10:14
No big battle really NEXUS 7 kicks ****...
30/08/2012 08:39
im getting a nexes 7 all the i phones look the same
29/08/2012 18:25
TBH I wouldn't have another windows phone. apps are poor even the paid ones can be awful. The phone freezes and needs rebooting just to keep a signal. You think your sending a text or phoning and your not ( because it's frozen again!!)
Go with android. More free apps and loads less hassle.
30/08/2012 12:35
I go for a Windows os. I like to have freedom to move aps around. any other and you lost all if the thing packs up.
On the other hand, if you want it as a play thing - it's your choice. As a grown-up I pick the most popular os.
I remember all the early computers, what a mess then CPM Atari amstrad ro name just a few, everyone trying to get emulators so they could run software on each computer. It van only temped piracy! We all want every thing.
30/08/2012 13:16
It's all about power and it always has been.
30/08/2012 14:17
That Samsung All-in-1 slightly resembles an Apple Mac. Another lawsuit soon methinks.
30/08/2012 10:07
Hopefully Apple.
They are the geniuses who have given the world the very best of technology.
Apple technology is where the World is today - and the Courts have proved it.
The rest are merely imitations, Apple lookalikes - not one is significantly different from the Apple design.
But, there has to be a place for everyone and people must have a choice. Not everyone likes or can afford a Rolls Royce.
They are the geniuses who have given the world the very best of technology.
Apple technology is where the World is today - and the Courts have proved it.
The rest are merely imitations, Apple lookalikes - not one is significantly different from the Apple design.
But, there has to be a place for everyone and people must have a choice. Not everyone likes or can afford a Rolls Royce.
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