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30 September 2013
News: Dumping a Surface? eBay averages double the return of a buyback vendor

First-generation Surface owners have complained that Microsoft won't buy their used tablets to help them buy the new editions shipping in three weeks, but other markets can actually return more cash.
News: Microsoft increases app roaming limit

Microsoft has announced that the roaming limit for Windows apps has been increased to 81 devices.
News: Microsoft's Surface to be under revenue microscope

Microsoft plans to make it easier for Wall Street and industry analysts to track revenue generated by the company's struggling Surface line of tablets.
News: iPad 5 casing leaked shows iPad mini style design

The iPad 5 is expected to arrive in a matter of weeks and the rear casing has been leaked online.
News: Apple beats Coca-Cola to emerge as most valuable global brand

Apple has emerged as the most valuable brand in the world, passing Coca-Cola which held the top position for 13 years, according to a report released by brand consultancy Interbrand.
27 September 2013
News: How to tell which iPad model you have

Apple identifies all its iPads with "iPad" on the back. Not "iPad 2." Not "The New iPad." Just "iPad." As simple as this naming convention seems, it can cause plenty of frustration--just ask anyone who's ever tried to tell two seemingly identical iPads apart. Argh. It's easier than you think to find an iPad's model number--but you might need a magnifying glass.
26 September 2013
News: New Kindle Fire HDX's tech support button could push IT to yell 'Mayday!'

With the tap of a button on any of the new Kindle Fire HDX tablets, Amazon promises that a frustrated user can get free tech support and tips from a live agent via video, hopefully within 15 seconds.
News: Galaxy Note 3's region locking could cost world travelers

If you're planning to pick up Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 next week, you might want to think twice before taking it abroad.
News: Desktops see growth as mobile markets dip

The notebook, tablet, and mobile phone markets have seen decline for two consecutive quarters for the first time in Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ), and while this is not indicative of a saturation point, it could be an indicator of device fatigue and commoditisation, according to analyst firm, IDC.
How-Tos: How to close apps in iOS 7

iOS 7 isn’t simply a bunch of new icon designs. Apple changed the way quite a few features work, including multitasking. Here’s how to close apps on and iPhone or iPad in iOS 7.
25 September 2013
Opinion: Report: Surface Mini won't be out until next year

If Microsoft does release the so-called Surface Mini, a new report says that you'll have to wait a while.
News: Samsung provides tools to nudge Galaxy devices into enterprise

Samsung is wooing developers in an effort to push its Galaxy smartphones and tablets, which have been popular with consumers, into the enterprise.
News: Kindle Fire HDX tablets show big push for business users

Amazon Wednesday unveiled two Kindle Fire HDX tablets with features that indicate a clear attempt to attract business users to the platform.
News: Westpac launches device-agnostic 'central platform' for mobile, online banking

Westpac holds media briefing on its new digital and mobile strategy, which aims to offer a full-featured banking experience across smartphones, tablets and PCs.
News: Microsoft's most loyal users ask for Surface trade-in program

One of the most common questions posed to Microsoft's Surface team Monday was whether the company would buy back used tablets so that customers could upgrade to the newest models set to ship in a month.
News: Amazon Kindle Fire HDX: Release date, price and specs

Amazon has announced its range of Kindle Fire HDX tablets with new hardware and software features. It's also updated the Kindle Fire HD so here are all the release date, price and specification details you need.
24 September 2013
News: Microsoft sole Windows RT tablet vendor as Dell's XPS 10 is 'unavailable'

Dell's XPS 10 tablet models with Windows RT have been removed from the company's website, which analysts said could leave Microsoft as the only vendor selling ARM-based tablets running versions of Windows RT.
News: Microsoft thinks BYOD with Surface 2 tablet and Windows RT 8.1

Though consumers are a big target audience for the new Surface 2 tablet, Microsoft is also hoping to woo businesses with features that could make the device easier to secure and manage in IT environments.
News: LTE Surface 2 coming in 2014, but Microsoft stays mum on a Surface mini

If Microsoft does plan to release a consumption-oriented Surface Mini, executives did a good job during Monday's Surface 2 unveiling of keeping it under wraps.
News: Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 now available for preorder

Microsoft said that its Surface slates would become available for preorder on September 24, and on Tuesday, the company made good on that promise. Rather than being a mere teaser, as it was on Monday, the Surface 2 preorder page now lets you plonk down your credit card info to place dibs on a faster, longer-lasting Surface 2 or Surface Pro 2 , a revamped Type or Touch Cover, a wireless adapter that lets you use said covers away from the Surface itself, or a new version of the Arc Touch Mouse clad in Surface-esque stylings.