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All of Vivo's upcoming mobile devices have leaked in hands-on pictures. While the X Fold and X Note look as the company has presented them in marketing images, the Vivo Pad has much thicker display bezels. The trio will launch in China on April 11.

Realme has now launched its new budget tablet, the Realme Pad Mini, in the Philippines today. The Realme Pad Mini debuts with a Unisoc Tiger T616—delivering power on par with a Snapdragon 665—and a slew of low-end but decent hardware.

The iPhone SE 2022 has now been put through a Genshin Impact test alongside the M1-equipped iPad Air 2022, and the two variants of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The compact phone puts up a fantastic showing, with exemplary performance, efficiency, and thermals.

Nexode is the power accessory OEM UGREEN's latest brand of chargers for devices such as smartphones, tablets and USB type-C compatible ultrabooks. Going by its first member, the company intends this new series to be marked by lots of ports, lots of power delivery and lots of safety. To this end, the Nexode 100W features UGREEN's latest gallium nitride (GaN) technology.

The Tab P12 Pro is an exciting Android tablet with keyboard dock, stylus input, and DisplayPort support. As such, it can be a great alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus or the Apple iPad Pro 12.9.

The new collection of limited-edition products that arrived earlier today is the result of Skullcandy's collaboration with sunglasses brand Pit Viper and includes the popular Grind, Push Active, and Dime TWS earbuds with a new design. The first 100 purchases will come with a pair of Pit Viper sunglasses.

Opera now offers access to multiple blockchains, well-known examples such as Solana and Polygon included. Its representatives indicate that they have been integrated into the browser in order to future-proof it against the anticipated rise of Web3 at the company. The change affords users access to potential benefits such as access to more DApps and crypto transaction types at reduced gas fees.

Xiaomi has released another eReader, marketed as the Paper Book Pro II. According to Xiaomi, its new eReader features a 7.8-inch E-ink display that supports colour temperature adjustments and provides a 300 PPI pixel density.

Vivo is a mobile device OEM tipped to break into tablets (and foldables) as of 2022. Its inaugural Android-powered Pad has now experienced a new leak of marketing material which seems to tout it in terms of its weight, height and specs this time. It also specifies a launch date that points to a marquee product event for the company on the day in question.

Realme has now teased the imminent launch of its upcoming tablet, the Realme Pad Mini. The Realme Pad Mini has been confirmed to launch in the Philippines first, and likely with a lower price tag than the regular Realme Pad.

Vivo has started teasing the Vivo Pad, an Android tablet expected to launch with the Snapdragon 870. The Vivo Pad will launch with a detachable keyboard accessory and stylus support, plus a thin design like many other Android tablets.

It seems that Vivo is moving ever closer to releasing a tablet, rumoured to be called the Vivo Pad. Based on the leaked image, Vivo will offer the Vivo Pad with a detachable keyboard and a stylus, allowing it to double as a laptop replacement when needed.

Android's next major software upgrade is already linked to a portfolio of tweaks and changes, the vast majority seem to affect how it looks and acts thus far. However, Google has now announced that it aims to maximize UX devices that run the latest version of its OS, through new, potentially tighter controls on how apps use battery off-screen.

The new iPad Air 5 does not seem to get too much praise from early buyers, as many complain about creaking noises and the supposedly "very cheap" build quality of Apple's new tablet in comparison to its 2-year-old predecessor.

Chuwi has started selling a new version of the HiPad Air, a 10.3-inch tablet that supports a detachable keyboard. The HiPad Air continues to cost less than US$200 too, and is orderable globally.

The next major upgrade to Android seems right on track with the release of its second developer-preview version (or DP2). It now provides a system pop-up for users to allow or prevent apps from sending notifications. Android 13 DP2 also seems to pertain to the OS' emerging tablet version, adding new and possibly welcome tweaks to its UI.

Apple has introduced iPadOS 15.4, a major update that brings Universal Control, among other changes. iPadOS 15.4 is a large download and boosts Siri's functionality when offline on a recent iPad Pro too.

After concerns that Apple might underclock its blazing-fast M1 SoC in the new iPad Air 5, first benchmark entries in Geekbench 5 now fortunately show that this is not the case.

Netflix has announced an increase in price for its subscribers in two more countries where it operates. Therefore, its users in the United Kingdom (UK) and Republic of Ireland (ROI) will start to see these somewhat inflated monthly charges soon. They will apply to all plan types offered by the streaming giant in either market.

The Blade 100W is the latest power bank from Baseus. It is markedly light and thin for its category, yet is rated to charge devices such as MacBook Pros at their full rate on the go. It also drops to 65W for certain other laptops, or into a "low current mode" for smaller objects such as wireless earbuds or peripherals.

Alldocube has released the iWork GT, a convertible device with a 10.95-inch display in the style of the iPad Pro 11. The iWork GT features a 1200p display, a choice of Intel Tiger Lake processors and is available with a copycat Magic Keyboard.

Tronsmart has launched its latest portable wireless speaker with a Bang, which is good as that is also its product name. It contains an array of different driver types rated for 60W of audio power, which can travel well thanks to its in-built handle and IPX6 waterproof rating. Its inbuilt battery can also power its tunable LEDs as well as the user's other devices.

Apple has announced a refreshed iPad Air 5th gen featuring the M1 SoC and optional 5G (sub-6 GHz) connectivity. The new iPad Air also offers a 10 Gbps USB-C port, a 12 MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage, and a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display that supports Apple Pencil 2nd gen.

The new MateBook E from Huawei is a Windows tablet, which shares many similarities with the own MatePad series including the good OLED screen, great speakers, and good cameras. There are, however, some limitations when you want to use it as a productive tool.

Last-minute rumours about the iPad Air 5 have emerged ahead of the tablet's expected release later today. Reputedly, the iPad Air 5 will feature the Apple M1 SoC, not the A15 Bionic. Additionally, the tablet will have a 5G modem, 8 GB of RAM and will launch in a new colour option.

Disney is now said to have a new, more affordable price-tier for its Plus streaming app in the works - however, there is a catch: there will be ads. The allegedly upcoming subscription option may roll out in the United States to start off with, and might cost about as much as those of its increasingly numerous counterparts from other content firms.

The enhanced ergonomics and speakers of the Yoga Tab 11 design make the tablet easier to use for media consumption and one-handed operation. Performance can be a little laggy, however.

Unofficial concept renderings of an iPad Air tablet with an Apple A15 Bionic processor have surfaced just in time to be shown off before Cupertino’s upcoming “Peek Performance” event. Interestingly, the fan-made images show the iPad Air 5 looking practically identical to its predecessor, with the biggest changes likely to be on the inside.

UGREEN's HiTune X6s are some of the more unique-looking TWS earbuds around, and offer "6-mic" hybrid active noise cancellation on top of that. They are often available at a discount off their RRP; now, the OEM has released an additional coupon code effective on Amazon.com for the month of March 2022.

Blackview has started selling the Tab 10 Pro, an Android tablet based around MediaTek MT8788V and a 1200p display. The Tab 10 Pro retails for US$239.99 and can be purchased with a US$39.99 detachable magnetic keyboard.

TCL has announced three new tablets at MWC 2022, all of which have ~10-inch displays. One is a 5G variant, whereas another is the latest in the OEM's NXTPAPER range. However, it may have detracted from these new devices by mentioning an additional slate that is yet to launch and might be a flagship among TCL big-screen mobile devices.

Aohi has introduced itself as a "new smart brand" that sells high-tech power bricks rated to charge different devices at advanced wattages. Its latest such product is rated for 100W with Power Delivery (PD) - however, the OEM asserts that it is "40% smaller" than the charger typically used for machines such as MacBook Pros. It is shipped with a cable that has its own little read-out to display the speed of each charge.

The Lenovo Legion Y700 compact Android tablet has been launched in China at a starting price of 2,699 yuan, which is equivalent to US$428/€381/£319. However, lucky early-bird customers can pick up the Snapdragon 870-based gaming slate for a special introductory price until March 10. The Legion Y700 has been called a rival to Apple’s iPad Mini 6.

The IdeaPad Duet 3 is one of Lenovo's latest Chromebooks, which it equips with a Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC. The IdeaPad Duet 3 comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage too and will be available in May from €349.

Huawei has introduced the MatePad Paper, a compact tablet that offers excellent battery life and a high-resolution E Ink display. The MatePad Paper costs €499 in the Eurozone with a Huawei M Pencil and a Folio Case.

Lenovo has refreshed the Tab M10 Plus with a third-generation model. The Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen) has a 1200p display, up to 6 GB of RAM, expandable storage and a 7,700 mAh battery. The Android 12 tablet will start at €249 and will be available with MediaTek Helio G80 and Snapdragon 680 4G SoCs.

Lenovo has unveiled the IdeaPad Duet 5i, a 12.35-inch tablet that relies on Intel Alder Lake processors. The Windows-based tablet also has a 2.5K display, a detachable keyboard case and a 50 Wh battery, among other features.

Xiaomi already sells some of the highest-end and powerful wireless chargers on the market. Now, it has announced that the next round of these accessories will rival Apple's MagSafe, with increased accuracy and speed. Its new "magnetic absorption" technology is rated to reach 50W of power delivery, although this also requires active cooling.

Images of a Xiaomi Pad 5 running Windows 11 have emerged online. Apart from a lack of GPU drivers, the operating system seems to be working fine. However, its performance has been slightly affected, as exhibited by its Geekbench score.

The smartphone chipset market has ended 2021 with MediaTek still in the top spot, according to the latest Counterpoint Research report. However, Qualcomm experienced a resurgence to a narrow second place, followed by Apple - and Unisoc, who overtook Samsung into fourth place compared to the last quarter of 2020.

Lenovo has revealed the full specifications for the upcoming Legion Y700 tablet and the Legion Y90 smartphone. However, the Chinese OEM has managed to remain tight-lipped about the price tags. There is a lot of interest in the Legion Y700, as the 8.8-inch Android tablet is seen as a potential rival to the Apple iPad Mini 6.

OPPO has now launched its much-teased tablet, the OPPO Pad. The OPPO Pad makes its debut as a direct competitor to the Mi Pad 5 Pro in China, and slings a Snapdragon 870, 2.5K 120 Hz display, and a starting price tag that converts into less than US$400.

Samsung collects affordable and well-equipped tablets in its Galaxy Tab A series. With the Galaxy Tab A8, this is now expanded by the newest model. The 10.5-inch tablet comes with Android 11, a Full-HD display in the 16:10 format, four speakers, and optional LTE. With 32 GB of storage, the Galaxy Tab A8 is available starting officially from 229 Euros (~$259).

The Realme Pad Mini has turned up in a couple of promotional renderings along with its full key specifications. It appears the 8.7-inch Android slate will be aimed at the entry-level point of the tablet market, as it sports a Unisoc Tiger T616 SoC and 4 GB RAM. The rear of the Realme Pad Mini features a large housing for the 8.0 MP camera.