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IFA 2024 | AGM Pad P2 Active debuts as convertible rugged tablet with Android 14

The Pad P2 Active is AGM's first tablet that comes with a custom case to give it a rugged appearance at need. The case also has a handy 360-degree kickstand and can be used with a detachable shoulder strap for extra portability. T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Sep 2024 14:43

The whole 2022 iPad Pro M2 line-up is discounted at Best Buy. (Image source: Florian Schmitt / Notebookcheck - edited)

Deal | M2 iPad Pro 11-inch and 12.9-inch get up to 36% discount in Best Buy deal - 1TB model starting at $999

A Best Buy sale has brought down prices on M2 Apple iPad Pro models, with seemingly limited availability leaving the cheapest 11-inch models coming in at $999. Both the 12.9-inch and 11-inch M2 iPad Pro variants are on sale, and t...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Sep 2024 06:51

One of the lightest 16-inchers available right now (Image Source: LG)

Deal | LG Gram 16 slim and light notebook with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H slips under $1,000

The discounted configuration features 16 GB LPDDR5-7467, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage and a quality 16-inch IPS touchscreen with 2560 x 1600 resolution . It also adheres to the Intel Evo standards so it is among the slimmest and ligh...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Sep 2024 13:52

The Gaming Tablet. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic confirms global launch for new Gaming Tablet

RedMagic has announced that it will unleash an Android tablet on the international market for the first time in 2024. The brand asserts that the upcoming slate will become the most powerful device of its kind for mobile gaming on ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Sep 2024 13:40

Mate XT: New teaser confirms tri-folding ability of new Huawei Ultimate Design smartphone

Huawei has now confirmed that the Mate XT will debut as the world's first tri-folding smartphone in September 2024. It is also now set to integrate design cues from the OEM's other top-end mobile devices. In addition, the XT's lat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Sep 2024 21:05

The Honor MagicPad 2 is a 12.3-inch Android tablet with full-fledged pen and multitasking support. (Image source: Honor)

IFA 2024 | €599 Honor MagicPad 2 launches globally as 12.3-inch Galaxy Tab S9+ killer with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 66 W fast charging, and 144 Hz flicker-free AMOLED display

The Honor MagicPad 2 is finally getting a global release, and the large-format Android tablet packs a few choice upgrades over its predecessor, including a higher refresh rate, new SoC, and 66 W fast charging. The new Android tabl...

Julian van der Merwe, 05 Sep 2024 15:00

There are options for those who do not want to disassemble their dash to install an Android Auto or Car Play head-unit (Image Source: Carpuride)

Here’s how to add Apple Car Play or Android Auto to your older vehicle without the need to dismantle the dash

CheckMag After-market head units from big brands with Car Play and Android Auto support tend to start at around $250. Even then, they offer a screen that isn’t much bigger than your smartphone. Most relatively modern cars will need a costl...

David Devey, 05 Sep 2024 12:48

The new Paper Pro from reMarkable brings color support along with a front light for an enhanced experience. (Image source: reMarkable)

reMarkable Paper Pro: Brand new E-Ink tablet with an 11.8-inch color touchscreen and front light released at $579

The newly launched reMarkable Paper Pro is an impressive, albeit expensive new E-ink tablet with support for colors as well as a front light which massively improves usage in low-light conditions. The tablet also sports upgraded i...

Sambit Saha, 04 Sep 2024 19:29

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Gen 9 has a spare slot for expandable SSD storage. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Latest Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Gen 9 with 1200-nit mini LED display and RTX 4060 is on sale at noticeable discount

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 with an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, 32 GB of LPDDR5x-7467 memory, 1 TB of storage, and a 1,200-nit mini LED touch panel is now going for a 16% discount. The laptop is Lenovo's top-end multimedia ma...

Fawad Murtaza, 04 Sep 2024 15:21

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (Image source: XDA Forums)

Trouble in paradise: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL facing touchscreen issues

Although there is an old-school workaround for this issue, which consists of a phone reboot, Google must address the touchscreen problem reported by some Pixel 9 Pro XL owners. Unfortunately, the handsets plagued by this issue fai...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Sep 2024 10:34

Huawei teases the Mate XT. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Mate XT backed to unleash Ultimate Design on world in cryptic new teaser

Huawei's next premium mobile device is (very deliberately) set to launch on the same day as the iPhone 16 event in China. The OEM has just announced that it will debut as the Mate XT. Its first ever video trailer gives few hints a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2024 22:55

A new Gaming Tablet teaser. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic confirms 144Hz display for upcoming Gaming Tablet 2

RedMagic's upcoming tablet is now backed to launch with class-leading power packed into a small package. Nevertheless, it is also set to debut with the type of battery traditionally associated with Android slates with displays lar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2024 20:37

A new Mate 70 Pro render. (Image source: Weibo)

Huawei Mate 70 Pro design and camera upgrades pictured in new leak

The Huawei Mate 70 Pro is a premium smartphone tipped to debut with an updated look compared to its predecessor. Now, it is also backed to launch with potentially significant improvements on the 60 Pro in terms of main rear and se...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2024 17:32

iQOO Z9 Turbo Plus tipped to launch as cheapest new smartphone with its class-leading chipset yet

Recent leaks pointing to the imminent launch of the Z9 Turbo Plus might have caused some bemusement among iQOO fans who would have been aware that the brand has already released an Android smartphone with the same MediaTek Dimensi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2024 15:55

The HP Envy 14 convertible features a sleek aluminium body with a 360-degree hinge and MPP 2.0 pen input. (Image source: HP)

Deal | HP Envy 14 convertible with AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS gets smashing $450 discount at Best Buy

Both the Ryzen 7 8840HS- and Ryzen 5 8640HS-powered HP Envy 14 2-in-1 convertible laptops have been steeply discounted at Best Buy, with the former now coming in at a whopping $599.99. For that price, you get 16 GB of DDR5-6400 RA...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Aug 2024 22:24

The Nikon Z 50 may be getting only minor hardware changes in the Z 50 II launch. (Image source: Nikon)

Nikon Z50 II to get disappointing hardware changes in mostly physical refresh according to latest leaks

It looks like the Nikon Z 50 II will be mostly a cosmetic and ergonomic upgrade, with a USB Type-C port and processor upgrade paired with the same 21 MP sensor, and even the same battery as the Nikon Z 50. The Nikon Z 50 II will a...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Aug 2024 04:21

Impresses with the extra bright miniLED touchscreen (Image Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Certified refurbished Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 16-incher with Intel i9-13905H, MiniLED touchscreen, 32 GB RAM and RTX 4050 now only $1,011

The miniLED touchscreen is this model's most impressive spec, as it features a 3200 x 2000 panel with 1200 nit brightness, 165 Hz refresh and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Also worth mentioning are the 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Thunderbolt 4 ...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Aug 2024 16:54

It looks like the Fujifilm X-M5 might be another controversial launch from the Japanese camera giant. (Image source: Fujifilm - edited)

Fujifilm X-M5: new affordable APS-C camera to launch in 2024 with controversial film simulation dial

It looks like the upcoming Fujifilm X-M5 will launch later this year as a cut-back Fujifilm X-S20 with the styling and film simulation from the recent Fujifilm X-T50 thrown into the mix. It's also been suggested that the X-M5 will...

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Aug 2024 02:10

RedMagic Gaming Tablet 2 tipped to launch with air-cooled Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version

The RedMagic Gaming Tablet 2 is now officially slated to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version, Qualcomm's fastest processor for mobile devices at the time of writing. The Android slate is also now projected to debut ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Aug 2024 13:45

The new Gaming Tablet. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic Gaming Tablet 2 pre-orders open ahead of imminent launch

RedMagic has confirmed that a new version of its Android tablet is on the way. The device is projected to land as a premium slate with high-performance, Snapdragon Elite Gaming-ready specs. It can be reserved in the brand's native...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2024 14:06

Xiaomi next-gen tablets tipped to launch with premium hardware and dual USB-C ports

Xiaomi is working on dream devices for those who love gaming on an Android tablet, according to a new leak. Accordingly, the OEM's next-gen slates are now tipped to launch with high-res displays that can keep demanding apps on for...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Aug 2024 18:07

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 16-inch convertible with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS drops to $619.99

This 2-in-1 model features 16 GB DDR5X-6400 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, a fast charging battery and a microSD card reader. The IPS touchscreen with limited color gamut and 1920 x 1200 resolution is the only minus.

Bogdan Solca, 23 Aug 2024 16:21

The Find X8(?). (Image source: Li Ang Ang ah via Weibo)

OPPO Find X8 surfaces as upcoming Android flagship with modernized design in new leak

The Find X8 is thought to launch as a member of OPPO's next-gen Android flagship smartphone series later in 2024. In the meantime, it has allegedly appeared in its first ever in-the-wild leak. Should that be the case, the handset ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Aug 2024 17:21

Huawei's tri-fold in the wild. (Image source: MyDrivers)

Imminent release tipped for first-gen tri-fold Huawei smartphone

The world will not have to wait much longer for the release of its first ever tri-fold smartphone, according to a new leak. The ground-breaking device is slated to come courtesy of Huawei and arrive ahead of more conventional hand...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Aug 2024 16:05

More of the same at the Ultra tier? (Image source: Vivo)

Next-gen Ultra-level flagship smartphones from OPPO and Vivo surface in new leaks

The OPPO Find X8 Ultra and Vivo X200 Ultra are tipped to contend for the next-gen smartphone photography crown in 2025. In the meantime, they only exist in the form of leaks and rumors - like the new schematics that hit just right...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Aug 2024 18:05

Power efficiency and connectivity (Image Source: Dell)

Deal | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus notebook with Snapdragon X Plus SoC gets $290 discount

The $809.99 configuration is powered by the Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 processor, which is complemented by 16 GB LPDDR5X-8448 RAM and a 512 GB SSD. Notable features include a 14-inch QHD+ touchscreen, Wi-Fi 7, 2x USB4 connectors...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Aug 2024 14:53

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x 14 G9 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Is the Snapdragon version of the Yoga Slim 7 14 getting preferential treatment from Lenovo?

The Yoga Slim 7x 14 is Lenovo's new Multimedia laptop with a Snapdragon ARM processor. Compared to the Intel version of the G9 generation, the ARM model is equipped with a significantly better OLED display. So is the Yoga Slim 7x ...

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Aug 2024 04:57

The Garmin Venu 3S is on sale for $349.99 for a limited time. (Image source: Garmin)

Deal | Garmin Venu 3S with 10-day battery life and AMOLED display gets $100 discount in limited-time sale

The Garmin Venu 3S has been discounted by $100, bringing the smartwatch down to $349.99 for a limited time. The Venu 3S features a stainless steel case, a 1.2-inch AMOLED display, and on-device music storage, and claims up to 10 d...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Aug 2024 23:42

iQOO Z9 Turbo Plus upgrades to MediaTek chipset in new leak

The iQOO Z9 Turbo is currently the flagship of its Android smartphone series - but not for much longer, according to a new leak. Its allegedly upcoming Plus variant is tipped to launch with a more performance-focused chipset - fro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2024 16:44

Google's Tensor G4 SoC is at the heart of all Pixel 9-series smartphones. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL testing reveals Tensor G4 thermal throttling with 50% performance loss

The Google Tensor G4 in the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL can lose as much as 50% of its maximum performance due to thermal throttling. This thermal throttling is present despite Google's claims of improved thermal design via a vapour cha...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Aug 2024 21:10

OnePlus 13 tipped to launch at around same price as previous generation

The next wave of flagship Android smartphones set to launch in late 2024 are suspected to be more expensive than their predecessors thanks to their upgrade to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. However, that might not be the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Aug 2024 19:29

Exploring the wonderful world of paid apps on Android (Image source: Unsplash)

8 paid Android apps worth the one-time purchase (August 2024 edition)

CheckMag Android power users love splurging those hard-earned salaries on apps to make their lives not only more efficient, but full of fun as well. Let's take a look at some of the best paid Android apps for August 2024.

Jonathan Bester, 17 Aug 2024 08:48

The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 may be as much as $150 more than the current Switch OLED. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch 2 rumor tips potential $499 starting price for next-gen handheld

An analyst reporting on Nintendo's recent financial results has speculated that the Switch 2 will launch in the first half of 2025 with a rather hefty price of "$499 or less". This could make Nintendo's upcoming handheld console a...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Aug 2024 23:44

The Asus ROG Ally is currently $150 off at Best Buy for a final price of $499.99. (Image source: Andreas Osthoff / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Asus ROG Ally with Ryzen Z1 Extreme drops to lowest-ever price in Best Buy deal

The Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld has been discounted by $150 in a Best Buy deal, returning it to its record-low price of just $499.99. The 7-inch Windows-powered gaming handheld packs plenty of CPU and GPU power with the AMD Ryze...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Aug 2024 22:06

OnePlus 13R might launch with flat display whereas higher-end 13 might not

OnePlus' next series of flagship Android smartphones for the international market is thought to consist of the 13 and 13R, one of which is now also tipped to launch with the OEM's biggest and highest-res displays for next-gen devi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2024 21:52

OPPO Find X8 tipped to launch as most compact member of new Android flagship series

The OPPO Find X8 series is a line of upcoming Android smartphones rumored to come with something for everybody - particularly as it is now also believed to offer two different screen sizes. The vanilla Find X8 is thought to have t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2024 21:03

Samsung Galaxy A06 debuts with Android 14, 90Hz display and 25W charger for ~$130

Samsung has brought the latest iteration of its Key Island design to Vietnam in the form of the Galaxy A06. Nevertheless, the 4G/LTE-only smartphone still looks and performs almost exactly like its predecessor, with its most cruci...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Aug 2024 18:21

The HP Envy X360 2-in-1 laptop is $400 off at Best Buy thanks to a 36% discount. (Image source: Allen Ngo / Notebookcheck)

Deal | HP Envy 2-in-1 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, Radeon 780M gets $400 discount

The convertible HP Envy 16 is powered by 16 GB of RAM paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and Radeon 780M iGPU — the same iGPU as found in the Ryzen Z1 Extreme from the Asus ROG Ally — making the sleek, aluminium laptop a powerful ...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Aug 2024 09:25

OPPO Find X8 and X8 Pro: More specs and color options leak out

The OPPO Find X8 and X8 Pro are tipped to launch as next-gen premium Android smartphones with the upcoming flagship Dimensity 9400 from MediaTek. They are also backed to debut at the forefront of an ultra-large battery revolution ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Aug 2024 18:03

Detachable keyboard with pop-up touchpad (Image Source: AliExpress)

Budget-friendly Topton 2 Screen laptop with Intel Alder Lake-U CPU starts at just under $500

Topton offers RAM options between 8 - 32 GB DDR4 and storage options between 256 GB and 2 TB. This model is equipped with an Intel i3-1215U processor as well as two 10.96-inch IPS touchscreens with 1920 x 1200 resolution each.

Bogdan Solca, 13 Aug 2024 17:16

The Lenovo Slim 7i features a replaceable SSD of M.2 2242 kind. (Image source: Lenovo on B&H Photo)

Deal | Lenovo Slim 7i price drops to irresistible new level bringing 14-inch laptop to $661 less than its list price

The Lenovo Slim 7 Gen 8 price has dropped to less than $700 at B&H Photo. The machine packs an Intel Core i7-1360P CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB of storage. Additionally, there is a 14-inch 2.8K display with touch support and 100%...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Aug 2024 15:25