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Android tablets are now turning more revenue than iPhone based tablets according to latest figures.

Tablets which run the Android operating system include the like the Google Nexus and Samsung Galaxy have finally overtaken iOS tablets in the last financial quarter.

Global financial services expert at Morgan Stanley’s Katy Huberty said in a research note that for the first time Android tablets earned 46.2% of the revenue share for Q3 2013, beating the Apple revenue share of 45.6%.

It may not come as a massive surprise to some, given that Android has a number of devices whereas Apple just has the iPad and iPad Mini.

It is expected to be a different story in 2012 when the iPad Air and Mini Retina are expected to shift millions of units.

Apple announced on November 16 that the communications giant is wheeling out even more technology as iBeacon microlocation systems will assist will locate customers in stores in a bid to snare a sale.

The integration of iBeacon in Apple's stores will be used with a future update to the Apple Store app, which can give detailed information on a product when a user walks near an item.

These transmitters will be placed on the tables that house Apple products in addition to store shelves holding accessories. The technology will serve as a way to both improve the Apple shopping experience, and in-turn, boost product sales.

Apple have used the iBeacon in Major League baseball to enhance ballpark apps and give fans an interactive experience.