Yet I was still thinking about the tablet display and wall of phones.

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Google is also shifting tactics in its war against Apple for smartphone and tablet dominance, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

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Some on Wall Street aren't waiting for a new spark for PC and tablet demand.

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The Wall Street Journal earlier reported that Apple is working with suppliers to test a tablet with a smaller screen.

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On the Start Screen, it ran tablet-type, full-screen apps like Twitter, Kindle, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.

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The Wall Street Journal has reported Microsoft is working on a new lineup of its own devices including a 7-inch tablet.

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