Tablet

Samsung is addressing a gap in its portfolio with the Galaxy Tab S9 FE, attempting to bridge the significant price difference between the US$799.99 Galaxy Tab S9 and the more budget-friendly Galaxy Tab A8. This, however, comes with certain compromises.

Samsung is now rolling out One UI 6 to another half-a-dozen devices. New devices eligible for Android 14 upgrades include the Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE series, as well as three more Galaxy A handsets.

Target has announced that it has partnered with UGREEN to bring the latter's products to its shelves. Accordingly, shoppers will be able to grab a selection of the accessory brand's MacBook-compatible gadgets from either the the popular chain's shelves or website. Some have high-speed charging, while others support external monitors or simply help the user to work with their ultrabook in comfort for longer.

FOSSIBOT has introduced its DT1 Lite as a device with a 1200x2000 display that starts at just over US$135. The IP68/IP69K/MIL-STD-810H-rated tablet runs Android 13 and has a 10,000mAh+ batter with a handy power bank function; then again, its RAM, internal storage and rear camera specs help to explain its bargain price.

Huawei has dropped strong hints at imminent international availability for one or more of its latest tablets, each equipped with a generous battery for its thin-bezel high-refresh-rate OLED display. Then again, the OEM's other "groundbreaking innovation" set to launch during this December 2023 event might prove the more intriguing prospect.

Currently available on Amazon Samsung Store for US$599.99, this Android tablet has been named CNET's Best Android Tablet for 2023. Featuring a 12.4-inch AMOLED screen and an upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, it boasts impressive specs.

Amazon and BestBuy have discounted the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 tablet by US$500 this Christmas season. All models come with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 10-core i7-1255U Intel CPU.

Huawei has expanded its two-way satellite communication software with the MatePad Pro 11 2024, a new flagship tablet that is a mere 5.9 mm thick. Huawei has also installed a 120 Hz OLED display, an 8,300 mAh battery that supports 66 W wired charging, and a six-speaker system.

A recent leak has revealed some more details about the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, including the display of Xiaomi's upcoming premium tablet, which is set to launch next year alongside the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

The Tab P11 Gen 2 comes with reasonable budget-friendly specs including a 2K IPS display with 120Hz and the well-performing Mediatek Helio G99, which turns the 11-inch Lenovo tablet into one of the most well-rounded devices that currently costs less than US$200 at Best Buy.

Samsung's 2022 flagship tablets have started to join the One UI 6.0 upgrade party, starting with units associated with the European market. The Tab S8, S8 Plus and super-sized S8 Ultra are now eligible to download and install the Android 14-based software update, which also contains the OS' newest security patch upgrade level.

Samsung's versatile tablet is now available for under US$200 thanks to a Cyber Monday deal. It comes in three colours: Oxford Gray, Angora Blue, and Chiffon Rose.

Prospective tablet buyers who don't want to buy into Apple's ecosystem might want to take a closer look at Amazon's ongoing sale of the most powerful model variants of the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 lineup, which is currently discounted by more than US$800.

Samsung has returned with a new One UI 6 release schedule for numerous devices. This time, the company has included over 40 devices on its Android 14 upgrade rollout list stretching into February 2024.

Oppo is on the verge of unveiling the Pad Air 2, a mid-range tablet stylised as the Pad Air2. Arriving in a few days' time, the Oppo Pad Air2 will feature a 2.4K display with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, among other features.

Last year's 128 GB flagship Samsung tablet is only US$699.99 in a Best Buy Black Friday sale offering US$400 off. The 14.6-inch Android tablet comes with Samsung's class-leading S Pen and features a bright ~3K, 120 Hz AMOLED panel for crisp video or productivity use. Samsung also guarantees software support until 2027.

The 9th iteration of Apple's most affordable tablet arrived two years ago and its price on Amazon topped in late February 2022 at US$479.99 (64 GB, WiFi version). Now with a list price of US$329, this popular 10.2-inch slate is down to US$229.99, thanks to a solid 30% discount that brings it to a new all-time low.

The Durabook U11 is a particularly robust tablet that can be used in demanding environmental conditions without issue. Windows 11 is the OS and high performance is a given thanks to the Core i7 processor.

Oppo has confirmed the imminent release of another tablet. Arriving next week, the Oppo Pad Air2 appears to be the OnePlus Pad Go in another guise, which leaked promotional images also suggest.

OnePlus has finally released the version of its first-gen foldable smartphone with a black vegan leather back to the European market. Not only that, the Open Voyager Black has been unleashed as one of the OEM's Black Friday specials thanks to its introductory discount. The premium device is also on sale in other regions, the US included.

Doogee has introduced the U10 Pro, a new tablet with a 10.1-inch display running Android 13. Available at a considerable launch discount, the Doogee U10 Pro also has Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, MicroSD card expansion and a 5,060 mAh battery, among other features.

Samsung has pulled its One UI 6 release schedule for over 30 devices. The Android 14-based update should have been landing on new devices shortly, but it remains exclusive to the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra for now.

The Teclast M50 is currently available at the best price. The 10.1-inch tablet with Adroid 13, Widevine L1 and 4G support has never before been available for just under 100 euros - that's a 44 percent discount from the RRP.

Pocketbook has brought the InkPad Color 3 to North America, a month after the E-reader's European launch. The PocketBook InkPad Color 3 can display up to 4,096 colours and has a sharper display than its predecessor, the InkPad Color 2.

Unveiled earlier this year and currently the fastest solution available for smartphones and tablets, the LPDDR5T memory from SK hynix is now shipping to corporate customers. Such a client is Vivo, a brand that announced two MediaTek Dimensity 9300-powered handsets that use the new memory, namely X100 and X100 Pro.

Samsung has revealed that over 30 devices will soon receive their first One UI 6 stable updates. Based on Android 14, One UI 6 will reach Galaxy A, Galaxy Z and Galaxy S smartphones, plus one Galaxy Tab tablet.

According to reports, Xiaomi is already deep into developing next-generation Android tablets. While the Pad 6 Pro's successor is rumoured to feature an unchanged 144 Hz LCD panel, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro could upgrade the platform to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

The Tab Wear Collection is Lenovo's series of experimental garments that are designed to be extremely versatile thanks to an integrated tablet compartment. One of the jackets can even be quickly converted into a hammock.

CheckMag A lot can change in less than a month. New iMacs, MacBooks, and M-series chips might have been announced, but don't let that distract you from the fact that Cupertino's new non-Lightning Pencil – its first in half a decade – is arguably its dumbest.

Ossia asserts that it is ready to bring its Cota Real Wireless Power to any USB type-C device with its new Universal Adapter. Furthermore, the compact gadget is touted to charge a compatible device over the air, received from a Hub located within a 30-foot range. The OEM touts this latest product as the next step toward a world where electrical power works more like Wi-Fi than it does an Ethernet connection.

Samsung's latest custom stylus is touted to deliver a more natural, comfortable writing experience to tablet or smartphone users. It has many of the same specs and features as the S Pen found in a new Galaxy S23 Ultra; however, the OEM implies that it induces less fatigue over time due to its dedicated electronic pen design. In short, it is backed to become the US' new non-Apple Apple Pencil.

Nomad is launching new cases for iPad Pro and iPad Air made from high-quality leather, namely the Leather Folio and Leather Folio Plus. In addition to a kickstand for easy tablet setup, the Plus version offers a magnetic holder for the Apple Pencil.

Oukitel is running an open sale for the WP30 Pro smartphone and the OT5 tablet from November 11 to November 17 with enticing discounts in the offing. The WP30 Pro, features a 2.4K display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8050 5G, and a 11,000 mAh battery will be available for just US$299.99. The OT5 tablet with a large 12-inch 2K display, a quad-speaker array, and MediaTek Helio G99 chip also gets heavily discounted to just US$179.99.

The newest version of Microsoft's versatile 13-inch tablet also sports a 120Hz QHD touchscreen and a 256GB SSD. Thanks to a noteworthy bundle deal that includes the official Type Cover keyboard, the Surface Pro 9 can now be ordered for US$540 off the regular price.

Samsung is now rumored to launch a successor to the durability- and security-focused Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, to be released in 2024, said to come in 5G- and non-5G-capable variants. Evidence of its existence has surfaced in a new leak that points to a hallmark of a business-like, rugged tablet.

Oukitel has now confirmed full details about the OT5, its next affordable tablet. The Oukitel OT5 will be available later this month for an initial US$179.99 with a 12-inch and 2K display, a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, an 11,000 mAh battery, among other features.

The 12.7-inch tablet from Lenovo also features the quick MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor, 8GB of RAM and JBL-branded quad speakers, which turn the Tab P12 into a versatile and affordable family device for media consumption and some light productivity tasks.

Last year's Asus ROG Flow Z13 with model number GZ301ZA-PS53 is discounted once again on Amazon. This 13.4-inch gaming hybrid with Intel Core i5-12500H, 16 GB LPDDR5, 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and Intel Xe graphics currently goes for US$798, which is 39% down from the US$1,299.99 list price.

Powered by the MediaTek Helio G99, the Blackview Tab 18 tablet comes with Android 13-based firmware, a generous 12-inch 2.4K display with WideVine L1 support, an 8,800 mAh battery with 33 W fast charging, and more. Its global launch will occur on November 11, when this slate is scheduled to hit AliExpress.

The 11-inch variant of Samsung's previous-gen Android tablet is closing in on the US$500 mark as Amazon has introduced its biggest discount thus far on the Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi model with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 128GB of mass storage.

Doogee is now selling the T30 Ultra, an 11-inch tablet equipped with a 2.5K display, a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset and an 8,850 mAh battery. Available for under US$300, the Doogee T30 Ultra comes in three colour options, all with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Doogee has begun selling the T20 Ultra, a 12-inch tablet based around the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset and 12 GB of RAM. The large tablet also has a 10,800 mAh battery and runs Android 13 out of the box, all for under US$250.

The T20 mini Pro is one of several new Doogee tablets. In short, the T20 mini Pro appears to be a mild refresh of the T20 mini that Doogee already sells with an 8.4-inch display and a Unisoc Tiger T606 chipset.

Japanese company Linfiny is offering a new tablet with a particularly thin E-Ink display. Thanks to the large display, more intricate drawings or sketches can be displayed without the need for magnification or zooming in.