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Chuwi has presented the HiPad Max, a tablet based on Android 12 and powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset. Also equipped with a 10.36-inch display and a 7,000 mAh battery, the Chuwi HiPad Max should be suitable for gaming, among other uses.

There has been mention of an iPhone 14 mini in a leaked list of seven Apple devices that are expected to be released within the next few weeks. The source of the list is a reliable and well-known leaker, meaning an Apple iPhone 14 mini could actually be on the cards while another iPhone 14 model gets cut.
Update: The source has now stated that the presence of the iPhone 14 mini on this list should be "viewed skeptically".

The Blackview Tab 13 has launched with Android 12, a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and a 7.7 mm-thick chassis. Available for US$178.99, the Blackview Tab 13 also has a 1200p display, among other features.

Jumper has started selling the EZpad M10S, a UNISOC Tiger T610-powered tablet with a 10.1-inch display. Equipped with Android 11, the tablet also has a 5,000 mAh battery, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage within its 420 g and 238.5 x 157 x 7.5 mm chassis.

INVZI is a crowdfunding smash hit that overtly comes for first-party Apple MacBook first-party chargers with accessories of the same 67W to 140W power-delivery profiles, but with smaller footprints capable of similar performance thanks to "GaN II" technology. Their early-bird campaign has ended; however, they are still available on Indiegogo at discounted InDemand prices.

The Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2022 is Lenovo's latest Android 12-based tablet that has launched in China to start off with (hopefully). Its slightly plain metallic unibody can be spruced up with one of its various, occasionally color options, which start at about US$322 - although that is for its more affordable SKUs with a new MediaTek processor, whereas one with the Snapdragon 870 go for more.

Apparently, Google plans to follow in the footsteps of Apple with the Pixel Tablet, the expected name for the former's inaugural Pixel-branded tablet. Mirroring recent iPads, it seems that the Pixel Tablet will not support any 32-bit applications. Discovered in Android 13 code, the software limitation should improve efficiency for the 2023-bound tablet, among other advantages.

OmniVision claims to have built on its initial 200MP image sensor breakthrough with a new product of the same class-leading resolution, yet potentially improved auto-focus and low-light performance. The new OVB0A also features pixels that the OEM touts as the world's smallest, so as to maximise light absorption in the new ultra-high-res CMOS.

Motorola has launched the Moto Tab G62 as the latest option on the affordable Android tablet market in India. It has a 10.6-inch 2K display powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC and a large battery. Accordingly, it has variants with and without 4G/LTE connectivity, both of which will be available through Flipkart, starting at just over US$200.

With the official public build of iOS 16 rumored to be just a few weeks away from its debut, Apple enthusiasts cannot wait to get their hands on the latest software features. This list features several iOS 16 tidbits and hidden additions that Apple either decided not to share at WWDC’22 or changed in later betas. Take a look at these lesser-known enhancements coming to the iPhone and iPad soon.

Some key details about the 10th-generation Apple iPad tablet have been leaked on a Korean-language forum, with the information also including a potential announcement date timeframe for the expected M2 iPad Pro. According to the leak, Apple will utilize the A14 Bionic SoC for the iPad 10 and fit it with a USB Type-C port.

Although released half a decade ago, the Creative Outlier Sports remains an interesting product for active people who want a classic design and can live with some of the outdated specs, such as Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity. At US$19.99, down from a US$69.99 MSRP, these lightweight wireless in-ear headphones are a steal.

Xiaomi has introduced a new version of the Pad 5 Pro. Sold as the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4, the tablet has a larger display than its predecessor, making it more comparable to an iPad Pro 12.9 and a Galaxy Tab S8 Plus or Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. Xiaomi has included a larger battery as well as a bigger display, among other changes.

Xiaomi is preparing to release a new entry in the Pad 5 series. While the new Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro has a larger display and a revised display, it seems that Xiaomi could have equipped it with the same chipset as its predecessor. According to one leaker, the new Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro could be available globally within the next few months too.

Motorola is on the verge of launching a new tablet, seemingly a mid-range option. Already confirmed as the Moto Tab G62, the tablet will rely on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, which will power a 10.6-inch and 2K display, as well as providing LTE connectivity. The Moto Tab G62 should achieve decent runtimes too, thanks to its 7,700 mAh battery.

Samsung has commented on many of the changes it has made to One UI, shortly after releasing the first One UI 5 beta build for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra. Based on Android 13, One UI 5 should reach millions of Samsung smartphones and tablets in a few months, including the forthcoming Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4.

EXCITRUS' latest deals include one for its NitroCharge 120 Pro, a power bank rated for up to 120W of power output thanks to its support for USB-PD at up to 100W and MagSafe wireless charging. Therefore, the OEM claims the gadget can charge a MacBook Pro to 50% in 1 hour, and can also power an 12- or 13-series iPhone on its lid.

LG may have stepped away from the smartphone market, but it continues to release Android tablets. Released in South Korea, the LG Ultra Tab has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, a 2K display and a 7,040 mAh battery, among other features. The LG Ultra Tab sells in South Korea for KRW 462,000, currently equivalent to approximately ~US$355.

Lenovo has just officially confirmed the leaks pointing to an imminent launch for the Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2022, a slate that will come in a range of finish options as colorful as its 120Hz AMOLED display. Its metallic unibody will be ~7mm in depth and incorporate speakers tuned by JBL.

Manchester United, one of the best-known soccer franchises worldwide, has unveiled Qualcomm as one of its latest partners. The collaboration will apparently involve consultations to improve wireless connectivity within the team's historical Old Trafford headquarters, as well as a lot more Snapdragon logos to be seen around that stadium and its squad's branding going forward.

Lenovo has launched the latest update to its OS for mobile devices from the Chinese market, ZUI 14. It is intended for smartphones and tablets, and is now slated to debut on the Legion Y70 and Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2022 respectively. The OEM touts it as extensively customizable yet user-friendly, with a bright, up-to-date style.

Samsung is currently at the Flash Memory Summit 2022 event to show its latest developments in memory and storage solutions off. One of these is the announcement that it has started producing flash modules based on the latest UFS 4.0 standard. Therefore, they may be available to start one-upping the UFS 3.1 internal storage chips still found in the highest-end smartphones of today.

Teclast has introduced the P30 Air, a tablet with a 10.1-inch display and an eight-core MediaTek chipset. Surprisingly, the Teclast P30 Air runs Android 12 out of the box too, unlike many competing budget Android tablets. The Teclast P30 Pro will be orderable from US$119.99 with 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM.

Those looking for a tablet for surfing and reading should take a closer look at the MatePad Paper with an E Ink panel. We summarize our conclusions from the test.

The Redmi Pad is coming. Xiaomi looks set to release its first Redmi-branded tablet, and the budget device has now been listed over at FCC, revealing some of its specifications, perhaps most notably Xiaomi's intention to sell it globally.

You may have heard of local dimming, but what about local refresh rate? Samsung has reportedly filed a patent that suggests this will become a possibility for the next generation of its displays. It outlines a method for creating a single panel split into multiple zones with different refresh rates, the current high-end 120Hz standard included.

According to a famous Weibo leaker, Lenovo will debut at least 1 new Android slate in China soon. One of them is said to be a 2022 Xiaoxin Pad Pro (or Tab P12 Pro elsewhere on earth) that will come with upgraded fast charging as well as a 2.5K OLED screen. However, it seems compromises have been made in order to bring those high-end specs to the market.

Lenovo has released a new version of its Legion Y700 8-inch Android gaming tablet in China. The latest model, the “Ultimate Edition”, features a color-changing inductive glass back. Fans of compact Android tablets elsewhere are still pining over the fact that Lenovo doesn’t seem inclined to give the Legion Y700 a global release.

Windows on ARM has been around for years. But it hasn't managed to break through into the mainstream yet due to the lack of fast processors and poor software compatibility. Whilst the CPU issue still lingers, the software situation has been greatly improved with Windows 11, as the Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable shows.

More information has now been revealed about Xiaomi's upcoming tablet lineup, the Xiaomi Pad 6 series. Apparently, the Chinese company is lining up the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 for one of the devices in the lineup, with that model likely to be the 14-inch tablet rumored to rival the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

Honor has unveiled plans for its IFA 2022 showcase with assertions that it will help consumers "embrace the connected future". Going by the OEM's new promos, this can be done with one of its new, appropriately networkable devices, which might include new mobile devices, PCs and the personal audio equipment to pair with them.

The third version of HarmonyOS has arrived, Huawei's in-house operating system. Developed following US sanctions, HarmonyOS departs from Android and relies on Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), not Google Mobile Services (GMS). HarmonyOS 3 launches with new versions of the MatePad Pro 11 and Watch 3 Pro, among other devices.

Huawei has unveiled a new version of the MatePad Pro 11, now equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and a 120 Hz OLED display. Available in multiple configurations, the MatePad Pro 11 is also one of the first devices running HarmonyOS 3. The new MatePad Pro 11 supports a detachable keyboard and active stylus too.

A new type of Best Buy store has launched in North Carolina to offer consumers a "new" and possibly much more 2022 way to shop. The space, while nearly a tenth of the size of the average store associated with the chain, is rated to offer in-person consultations as well as a range of the latest or most popular products, in a way that might better adapt to the trend of consumers to shop and order online instead.

ORICO is a USB hub and storage accessory OEM that has just launched a new line of portable SSDs. Its MTQ-40G flagships have Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 ports with an up to 40 gigabit per second (Gbps) data-transmission rate, and are up to 2TB in capacity. However, they also stand out due to "durable" multi-colored exteriors styled after one of Piet Mondrian's most famous paintings.

Realme has announced the Pad X in India, one of many products that the company has presented today. Equipped with a Snapdragon 695 SoC and a 10.95-inch display, the Realme Pad X also has an 8,340 mAh battery that supports up to 33 W wired charging. The Realme Pad X will be orderable next month with 5G and Wi-Fi-only connectivity, as will a first-party keyboard and pen.

Anker has revealed that its latest range of power bricks, strips and other charging accessories all come with its latest GaNPrime technology. These latest developments in the OEM's use of the up-to-date gallium nitride (GaN) power-storage material include in-house PowerIQ 4.0 and ActiveShield 2.0, rated to cut multi-port charging times down to 1 hour at most and to monitor charging device temperature 78% more often respectively.

A new image has now surfaced on Chinese social media pages claiming to depict the upcoming Redmi Pad in the flesh. The tablet shows off a clean design, perhaps with some design inspirations from the Realme Pad X—a tablet it's expected to go up against.

Anker has announced that it will launch the latest generation of its high-speed chargers during an upcoming July 2022 event. The OEM has already alluded to the "cutting-edge" gallium nitride (GaN) technology to come in these new accessories. They will be pitched at both in-place and on-the-go use-cases, and will come in a variety of wattages, some of which will exceed the 100 watt (W) mark.

Honor has introduced the Tablet 8, an Android-powered tablet that closely resembles the Galaxy Tab S8 and Xiaomi Pad 5. Equipped with up to 8 GB of RAM and Android 12, the Honor Tablet 8 is available in China with a choice of three colours and memory configurations.

It seems that Samsung is preparing to refresh the Galaxy Tab A7, a 10.4-inch tablet sold since 2020. While the 2022 edition will share many similarities with the outgoing model, Samsung has included a more powerful chipset.

Huawei has confirmed that it will introduce the latest upgrade to its product ecosystem's HarmonyOS toward the end of July 2022. Now, it has also teased one of the first devices to launch with the same new 3.0 version. The latest addition to the MatePad Pro series may also introduce a new screen size to its line.

OPPO has made the Indian versions of its latest premium mid-range Android smartphones, the Reno8 and Reno8 Pro, official today (July 18, 2022). They have been introduced alongside the Air version of the OEM's first-gen tablet, as well as its new Enco X2 flagship TWS earbuds. They will be available imminently via channels such as Flipkart.

Microsoft had announced its intention to release one new Feature Update for its main PC OS per year, which could have meant Windows 12 could arrive as soon as 2023. However, according to the latest reports, the Redmond giant has been obliged to scrap these plans, thereby pushing the major upgrade back to 2024 with new features arriving via a new, update-independent initiative instead.

Samsung has proudly announced that its SmartThings Find network is now made up of at least 200 million devices (counted as individual "find nodes") worldwide. The OEM's Apple Find My rival has taken less than two years to grow to this extent. Its success is attributed to the release of the first-gen Galaxy SmartTags, which allow users to find things besides Samsung hardware through the service.