iPad mini or Nexus 7? Tablets to dominate Christmas shopping as PC market struggles

 

It doesn't exactly come as the shock of the century, but shoppers are set to spurn purchases of traditional PC devices in favour of more interactive toys this holiday season, according to the latest research.

A PriceGrabber survey has revealed that 59 per cent of consumers would prefer to receive a tablet as a festive gift, and iconic US manufacturer Apple unsurprisingly ranks at the top of the collective wish list: nearly two-thirds of respondents (63 per cent) proffered that their preferred present would be a third or fourth-generation iPad, with a further 24 per cent saying that they were hoping for an iPad mini.

EA will launch Need for Speed​​: Most Wanted for iPhone, iPad and Android in Late October

One of the most popular car racing game in the world, Need for Speed​​: Most Wanted will be playable through a mobile device. This plan had been announced by Electronic Arts (EA) in June. And now they launch trailer of the game tersbut.

This game itself is a game developed by Firemonkeys. With captivating graphics and online multiplayer features, this game is believed would be able to attract the attention of mobile gamers.

Besides this game also supports a new feature called touch-steering control. This feature is basically a virtual steering wheel that is run by turning to the left and to the right. With these controls, playing this game will be more enjoyable.

Regarding the time of its release, EA did not announce it for sure. However sophisticated the game is about to be found in the Android Market and the App Store at the end of October.