SHOT IN THE ARM: Apple Inc is expected to unveil thinner and more powerful iPads on Thursday ahead of the holiday season but may struggle to arouse passion for tablets among consumers already over-supplied with handheld, touchscreen devices. — Reuters
SEATTLE: Apple Inc is expected to unveil thinner and more powerful iPads on Thursday ahead of the holiday season but may struggle to arouse passion for tablets among consumers already over-supplied with handheld, touchscreen devices.
Tablet sales are set to rise only 11% this year, according to new forecasts by tech research firm Gartner, compared to 55% growth last year, even as smartphone sales continue to soar and PC sales trickle back.
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