This month is going to be insane. We’ve already had a ridiculous amount of new smartphones, laptops, tablets and TVs from last weeks IFA. And while you might think that was enough there’s a tech traffic jam on the horizon which is sure to see load of great products lost in the scrum for coverage and traffic.
Microsoft has sent out the invites, the new handsets are ready and just a week before Apple is supposed to unveil the iPhone 5, Windows Phone 8 devices will be unveiled to the public for the first time.
With the tech world seemingly on holiday Europe's largest consumer electronics show is just around the corner. IFA takes place in the first week of September and is the first place to see what gadgets will be released this Christmas and beyond. We've scoured the worldwide web and unearthed a few clues of what is likely to be unveiled at this year's IFA.
Microsoft is embarking on one of its most important years during its lengthy history - this year, for the first time, they are going to release a new operating system for PC, phones, tablets and laptops - Windows 8 represents a first for Microsoft, they’re are looking to create an all encompassing software eco-system for all devices – for the first time the whole of Microsoft is looking to sing from the same digital hymn sheet.
Not only has Microsoft finally unveiled its attempt at de-throne Apple’s iPad with their Surface tablet, the software giant lifted the lid on Windows Phone 8 - the latest update to their mobile operating system.
At an invite-only press conference in Los Angeles last night Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled the software giant's answer to the iPad - called Surface – the two new Windows-based tablets are set to be released this Autumn.
Google is now the proud owner of the one of the world's most recognisable mobile brands: Motorola. Well that statement might have true 5 years ago: Is this purchase a bold new direction for the search engine giant or a marriage of convenience? We look into our crystal ball to see what the future holds Google-rola.
Microsoft were actually one of the first companies to try and perfect tablet computing over 10 years ago - for many reasons it failed - but this doesn't mean they have given up. With the imminent release of Windows 8 it looks as if the technology and software are finally in place for Microsoft to finally crack this lucrative emerging market.
