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The current iPad Pro's housing is made from aluminum, which is not exactly the most sturdy metal in existence (Image: Daniel Romero)

Apple could equip future iPads with a tough chassis made from titanium alloy

Apple is reportedly exploring the possibility of manufacturing iPad chassis from titan alloy instead of aluminum, which could greatly improve the tablet's lackluster rigidity and therefore rectify one of its most glaring weaknesse...

Enrico Frahn, 20 Aug 2021 22:54

The iPad mini 6 will have much slimmer bezels than the current model. (Image source: @xleaks7 & Techordo)

Apple iPad mini 6 leaks again with a tweaked design compared to the iPad Air 4

The upcoming iPad mini 6 has shown itself again, this time in an aluminium mockup. The tablet is expected to feature uniform and slim bezels, Touch ID within its power button and strangely-placed volume buttons.

Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2021 22:52

The Galaxy Tab S7 already offers 45 W charging. (Source: NextPit)

Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra to use the Snapdragon 898 exclusively as leaker confirms 45 W charging for the next-gen tablets

Samsung will likely release the Galaxy Tab S8 series at the start of 2022, and a new leak has now revealed some more details about the next-gen premium tablet lineup. Supposedly, Samsung will ditch the upcoming Exynos 2200 and its...

Ricci Rox, 19 Aug 2021 10:54

The new Flash Pro and Pro Plus. (Source: Chargesasap)

Update | Chargeasap seeks to entice techies who like to stay mobile once again with the new Flash Pro up-to-100W power bank series

Chargeasap has launched successors to its super-charged Flash power bank via Indiegogo. The OEM asserts that the new Pro series incorporates its forebear's best attributes, a 100W USB-C Power Delivery (USB-PD) 3.0 output suitable ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2021 22:20

The Realme Pad will "be released soon". (Source; Realme)

Realme announces the Realme Pad with an AMOLED display, will rival Xiaomi's Mi Pad 5

Realme has now officially announced the upcoming release of its first tablet device, the Realme Pad. The Realme Pad 5 is expected to do battle with Xiaomi's well-received Mi Pad 5 and may already have an edge thanks to an AMOLED d...

Ricci Rox, 18 Aug 2021 11:24

The Mi Pad 5 series has only been announced in China so far. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 series supports the desktop mode from the Mi Mix Fold

It turns out that Xiaomi's latest tablets support a desktop mode, first seen in the Mi Mix Fold. The mode makes the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro easier to use in many ways, especially with a keyboard and mouse.

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2021 00:03

The M1X MacBook Pro and 2021 iPhone are among a whole host of upcoming Apple products. (Image source: concepts by @RendersbyIan - edited)

M1X MacBook Pro release date and tasty iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3, and iPad tidbits offered up by noted pundit

A release date for the M1X MacBook Pro laptops and tidbits about the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3, iPad mini 6, and ninth-generation iPad have been offered up in Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter. He predicts that Appl...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Aug 2021 19:44

The Mi Mix 4 may remain a Chinese exclusive smartphone. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Lu Weibing points to multiple bottlenecks holding back Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 production; Mi Pad 5 to arrive in Europe next month

The Mi Pad 5 may arrive in Europe as early as September, albeit possibly without the Mi Pad 5 Pro. On the other hand, Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing asserts that several factors are preventing Xiaomi from producing as many Mi Mi...

Alex Alderson, 16 Aug 2021 18:25

Both the Mi Mix 4 and Mi Pad 5 have recorded huge sales figures for Xiaomi. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Mi Pad 5 and Mi Mix 4 accomplish new insane sales feats for Xiaomi

Xiaomi has shared some sales figures for both its new Mi Pad 5 tablet series and the Mi Mix 4 smartphone. Unsurprisingly, both were massive hits in China, where hundreds of thousands of devices were sold within minutes. The Xiaomi...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Aug 2021 18:04

The Honor Tab V7 Pro launches with a new MediaTek processor and up to 8GB of RAM

The MediaTek Kompanio 1300T is a new SoC that is exclusive to the new Honor Tab V7 Pro tablet on its launch. It drives a 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The new slate also challenges the iPad line wi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Aug 2021 19:27

Samsung launches new Galaxy Buds. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung offers 'Pro' TWS features for the masses in the Galaxy Buds2

Samsung wrapped its latest Galaxy Unpacked show up with the latest generation of its Galaxy Buds. They offer many of the features found in their immediate Pro predecessors, as well as up to 20 hours of battery life and new colors....

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2021 20:24

HP's new Chrome OS tablet costs US$599.99. (Image source: HP)

HP announces the Chromebook x2 11 with an 11-inch display, a Snapdragon 7c, 4G LTE and 11 hours of quoted battery life

HP has unveiled the Chromebook x2 11, a new tablet running Chrome OS. The device has a 3:2 and 1,440p display, a Snapdragon 7c SoC and 8 GB of RAM. Supposedly, the Chromebook x2 11 will last up to 11 hours between charges, too.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2021 19:10

The new dual-HDMI adapter. (Source: Cable Matters)

The latest Cable Matters USB type-C/Thunderbolt 4 dual HDMI adapter is compatible with an 8K monitor

Cable Matters' latest USB type-C dongle is rated to connect an up-to-Thunderbolt 4/USB4 PC to an 8K monitor via HDMI 2.1. It has 2 variants: one with a DisplayPort and an 8K-capable HDMI port, and another with dual HDMIs for 1 8K ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2021 15:42

Xiaomi brings variety to the tablet market with the Mi Pad 5 series starting at the equivalent of US$310

After releasing the Mi Pad 4 way back in 2018, Xiaomi has returned with new entries in its Mi Pad series. The new phones, the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Pad 5 Pro, were just launched in China and offer Snapdragon 800-series chipsets as well ...

Ricci Rox, 10 Aug 2021 17:28

The Mi Pad 5 series will support detachable keyboards. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi teases keyboard support, packaging and a new audio system for Mi Pad 5 series as marketing render and an official case leaks

The Mi Pad 5 series is almost here, with Xiaomi having teased more details about its upcoming tablets ahead of their impending unveiling. A marketing render has also leaked, as has an official case for at least of the three tablet...

Alex Alderson, 10 Aug 2021 01:25

The "Realme Pad". (Source: OnLeaks x MySmartPrice)

Realme Pad: new certifications hint at 2 different battery SKUs for the upcoming tablet

Realme has now reportedly registered new batteries with the TUV safety authority. The unusually high rated and typical capacities of the two new power-packs have resulted in speculation that they are destined for this OEM's upcomi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2021 17:30

The "Magic3" in the wild. (Source: SlashLeaks)

The Honor Magic3 series is touted to support a "100x zoom" spec

Honor is slated to launch its latest flagship smartphones later in August 2021. Now, a new leak purports to show one of these devices in the wild. The photo in question shows the ring-like camera hump seen in earlier spoilers, alt...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2021 15:18

Samsung releases the Galaxy Tab S7 FE to the US market

Samsung has announced that it is taking orders for its Galaxy S7 Tab Fan Edition (FE) in the US from today (August 5, 2021). The tablet will be available in its Wi-Fi and 5G variants, the former of which is offered in a variety of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2021 15:59

The alleged Tab P12 Pro. (Source: Google Play Console)

Rumor | The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro will be a significant upgrade over its predecessor

Lenovo is now slated to augment its Tab P-series tablet series with a new variant soon. This "P12 Pro" is painted as a device with a former flagship processor - which is a surprise as its predecessor has a mid-range SoC. It is als...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Aug 2021 21:39

Honor teases its new V7 Pro accessories. (Source: Weibo)

Honor teases some Apple-esque accessories for its upcoming V7 Pro tablet

Some previous leaks have hinted that the Honor V7 Pro is coming for the iPad Pro in terms of design; now, its latest teaser suggests that it also wants to rival this premium slate with respect to its compatible add-ons. They consi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Aug 2021 17:20

The HiPad Pro has a mid-range Qualcomm SoC and 8 GB of RAM. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi HiPad Pro: Android 11 tablet is now purchasable with a detachable keyboard and pen

Chuwi has started selling the HiPad Pro, its latest Android tablet. The 10.8-inch device is relatively affordable too, in part thanks to its mid-range Qualcomm SoC. The HiPad Pro is available to order now with a keyboard, pen or b...

Alex Alderson, 03 Aug 2021 18:59

Xiaomi hypes Lei Jun's upcoming address. (Source: Weibo)

The Mi Mix 4 and Mi Pad 5 may be revealed during an upcoming speech from Xiaomi's CEO

Xiaomi's CEO, Lei Jun, is reportedly planning to address the OEM's fans during an upcoming August 2021 speech. This announcement has led to rumors that the executive will unveil 2 of the company's most hotly-awaited new devices du...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Aug 2021 15:50

New rumors on the Realme Pad emerge. (Source: OnLeaks)

Rumor | The Realme Pad will have a stylus slot and a gold color option

Realme is slated to launch its first-ever tablet soon. The latest renders depicting this device point to a gold SKU to join the plain gray option hinted at earlier. They also give a better look at what is most likely a silo for an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2021 23:04

LG releases its latest TONE FREE TWS earbuds to the US market

The TONE FREE DFP8Ws (or FP8s) are the latest generation of LG TWS earbuds that come with their own UV-emitting charging case for an "auto-cleaning" feature. The OEM has announced pricing and availability for these allegedly bacte...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2021 19:36

Nokia is also said to augment its new G-series soon. (Source: Nokia)

Rumor | Nokia will launch 3 new phones and 1 new tablet soon

The famous leaker Evan Blass claims to confirm recent rumors of Nokia's plan to break into the tablet market soon. The tipster asserts that this putative T20 is one of the HMD Global brand's next four upcoming products. Blass also...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Aug 2021 18:43

Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread was released in September 2011 (Source: Techzim)

Google will drop devices still on Android 2.3.7 and earlier in September

As part of the company's efforts to keep Android users safe, Google has decided to no longer allow sign-in on services like Gmail, Maps, or YouTube for devices still stuck with versions up to 2.3.7 of its mobile operating system. ...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Aug 2021 13:48

Nokia might add a tablet to its line-up soon. (Source: Apple, Nokia (modified))

Rumor | Nokia will launch the T20 tablet soon, starting at ~US$265

A new Nokia device has been spotted on a retailer's website, depicted as a 10.4-inch display tablet that will come in at least 1 colorway (blue). It also has 4G/LTE-capable options, although it may not be particularly high-end, ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jul 2021 00:20

JEDEC introduces the LPDDR5X standard with speeds up to 8533 MT/s

Micron and Samsung are preparing to begin production for the first LPDDR5X modules, and the first consumer products to integrate this technology should launch in 2H2022. LPDDR5X provides higher speeds reaching 8533 MT/s and also r...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Jul 2021 20:16

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 has clearly been inspired by Apple's iPad Pro in regard to design. (Image source: WHYLAB/Apple - edited)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 apparently turns up in first real-life image looking like a sleek iPad Pro clone with a Mi 11 camera

An alleged real-life image of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 tablet has been posted online. The shot reveals the rear side of the Xiaomi tablet, which is expected to be officially announced in August. Unsurprisingly, the Mi Pad 5 looks very ...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jul 2021 23:21

These concept renderings visualize the redesigned iPad mini with an 8.3-inch display and narrower bezels (Image: Ian Zelbo)

Apple's new iPad mini will reportedly ditch the home button and feature a 8.3-inch display with narrower bezels

This latest rumor claims that the upcoming refresh of the iPad mini will feature a design akin to the 4th generation iPad Air. Just like its big brother, the iPad mini will supposedly lose the home button and feature a much bigger...

Enrico Frahn, 27 Jul 2021 21:23

The MediaTek Kompanio 1300T is now official. (Image Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek launches Kompanio 1300T with built-in 5G and a more powerful GPU than the Dimensity 1200, MediaTek T750 5G CPE chipset also announced

MediaTek has announced the launch of the Kompanio 1300T SoC for high-end tablets. The Kompanio 1300T is a 6 nm part that resembles the Dimensity 1200 SoC in quite a few specifications. Additionally, the company also announced the ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Jul 2021 12:18

More leaks on the "latest Dimensity SoC" emerge. (Source: MediaTek)

Leaked MediaTek Dimensity 1300T specs point to a new Snapdragon 865-beating chipset with an imminent launch

MediaTek is now rumored to have a new 5G Dimensity chipset ready to go. More detailed specs for this putative 1300T are now allegedly out there, including a 6 nanometer (nm) architecture and an ARM Cortex-A78 core, a combination t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jul 2021 15:38

An iPad Mini 6 render. (Source: FrontPageTech)

New leaks purport to raise, then dash, hopes for an iPad Mini 6 with a mini-LED display

The media outlet DigiTimes has released a report alleging that Apple has ordered up-to-date mini-LED panels for the upcoming 2021 iPad Mini. This new display tech is also found in the latest and most premium iPad Pro, and might th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2021 15:30

A smartphone in need of repair. (Source: YouTube)

The FTC adopts new and seemingly right to repair-friendly policies

The United States' Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a crackdown on practices that make it harder for citizens or even organizations to fix electronics themselves or seek alternatives to first-party services. The Commis...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jul 2021 00:17

Rumor | The Honor V7 Pro tablet will launch with a purpose-made Dimensity 1300T SoC

Honor has announced that it will launch the V7 Pro soon, a tablet that, going by its new trailer, will debut with multiple high-end design trends. A famous leaker asserts that it will also do so with a new 5G Dimensity-series proc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2021 18:58

The ear (1) charging case. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing teases its ear (1) buds with a charging-case design reveal

The new tech start-up Nothing is slated to launch its inaugural product, the ear (1) TWS buds, on July 27, 2021. However, it has chosen to share some details on the peripherals' charging case ahead of this event. Not that there is...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jul 2021 23:51

New iPad Mini 6 rumors mention an A15 chip and a Smart Connector

Expected to hit the market in a few months with a design inspired by the latest iPad Air, Apple's upcoming iPad Mini tablet is rumored to use the A15 Bionic processor. The slate, currently codenamed J310, is also supposed to featu...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Jul 2021 18:27

Fan-made concept renders of the Mi Pad 5 show it in a range of colors with the familiar square camera bump. (Image source: @HoiINDI/Weibo - edited)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 allegedly priced for success in China as leaked technical drawing confirms design

The supposed price for the base variant of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 has been leaked, which if accurate will be an attractive proposal for tablet buyers in China. On top of this alleged Mi Pad 5 price leak, the appearance of a ...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Jul 2021 19:44

The Realme Pad renders show a generic Android tablet with some color highlights on the rear. (Image source: @OnLeaks/91mobiles - edited)

New Realme Pad renders show underwhelming design choices for the upcoming 10.4-in tablet

The Realme Pad has turned up in a selection of renders and a brief 360° video clip. The tablet appears to be a 10.4-inch device and has somewhat polarizing choices in terms of looks and camera equipment. Buyers of the Realme Pad w...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jul 2021 20:00

Xiaomi sells over 1 million Redmi Power Banks in India

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi launched its Power Bank to the Indian market in February 2020. It has reportedly proven popular since, as its shipments in the country have now exceeded 1 million units. The accessory comes in 10,000mAh an...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jul 2021 15:07

It seems that Xiaomi is preparing to release the Mi Pad 5 series in multiple markets, including Europe and the US. (Image source: HoilNDI)

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 lands on the FCC running MIUI 12.5 with 6 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, a keyboard and a stylus

Xiaomi has submitted its next Mi Pad to another certification agency, this time the FCC. The same tablet has already been seen at the EEC in Russia, making a global launch even more likely.

Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2021 17:21

Chuwi even markets the HiPad Pro like Apple does with the iPad Pro. (Image source: Chuwi)

HiPad Pro: Chuwi draws heavily on the Apple iPad Pro with its latest Android tablet

Chuwi has unveiled the HiPad Pro, its latest Android tablet. Shamelessly, the HiPad Pro resembles an Apple iPad Pro, with the clue being in its name, too. The Android-based tablet should be much cheaper than Apple's prosumer model...

Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2021 01:48

Google News has gotten its maker into trouble. (Source: Google)

Google incurs a US$590 million fine in a news media compensation row

France's competition authority has slapped Google with a €500 million (~US$590 million) fine, following complaints from the same nation's press agency that the Mountain View giant has been using its content for the News app withou...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jul 2021 00:27

The YH-L700A headphones. (Source: Yamaha)

Yamaha's latest on-ear headphones launch with ANC and 3D Sound Field technology

Yamaha claims to have drawn on decades of experience with enhancing 2-channel audio at the home-theater level to develop 3D Sound Field for its new YH-L700A headphones. It focuses on adapting to the wearer's head movements to keep...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jul 2021 23:38

New Mi Pad 5 concept renders split opinion as Xiaomi dismisses them for logo inaccuracy

New Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 fan-made concept renders have appeared online that have already been splitting opinions among fans. The realistic nature of the Mi Pad 5 design has led to Xiaomi PR explicitly stating that they are unofficial. ...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Jul 2021 19:53

The new iPad mini may look like the current iPad Pro on a much smaller scale. (Image source: Daniel Korpai)

Next-generation Apple iPad mini coming this fall; 27-inch iMac with M1X or M2X SoC in development

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has revealed updates on Apple's plans regarding more new hardware. Apparently, the company will announce a next-generation iPad mini later this year and with a complete redesign compared to the current mode...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2021 01:02

SK Hynix launches its latest kind of mobile DRAM. (Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix' most advanced 10nm LPDDR4 DRAM for mobile devices is now in mass production

SK Hynix has announced that its latest, "10anm" DRAM modules is now nearly ready for inclusion in next-gen smartphones. It has the fastest transfer rate known to the LPDDR4 standard; furthermore, as the first of its kind to be mad...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jul 2021 15:13

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