June 8th, 2012

Tablet News Roundup: Kindle Fire’s Fall, Apple’s Next Products, and More

Whew! The office is finally calming down after last week’s hellacious push before the release event for three new Onswipe products. But the world moves on: We’ve got new interns, new sites, and a kickass shout-out on the Today Show! Yup, the summer is off to a crazy start, and here’s the story roundup for the week.

Prepare Yourself: All Your Apple Devices Are Becoming Obsolete

The net is burning with rumors about next week’s Apple developer conference, WWDC. Look for upgrades to nearly their entire lineup, including the MacBook Pro, the MacBook Air, and more. (Gizmodo)

iPad Owners Still Very Much in Love

ChangeWave Research found that in addition to the 81% of iPad owners who are “very satisfied,” 15% reported being “somewhat satisfied.” That brings the iPad’s total satisfaction rating to 96%. The next best-rated tablet was the Samsung Galaxy tab, which received 46% “very satisfied” responses. (ComputerWorld)

Kindle Fire Going Down in Flames

InfoWorld’s Bill Snyder breaks down why the Kindle Fire’s numbers are plummeting, and he pulls no punches, writing: “When it comes to the Fire, it appears that familiarity breeds contempt.” Ouch. (InfoWorld)

Beneath Veneer of Tablet Industry Boom, Lawsuits Rage

Apple is suing both Motorola and Samsung over alleged iPad copying, with judges considering questions like: “Is every non-iPad tablet an iPad wannabe, or singularly unique in its own way?” Verdicts are expected in late July. (Wall Street Journal)