Tablet

We recently reviewed the Lenovo Tab P11 5G and were quite taken with the fairly inexpensive tablet, which you can even use to make phone calls. Our findings are summed up for you here.

Available in quite a few different colors, the Beats Studio 3 wireless ANC over-ear headphones have a list price of US$349.95. Amazon customers can get four of the seven versions for US$199.95, thanks to the ongoing 43% discount. The remaining color choices are also available for less than US$300.

Amazon is offering the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite at 39% below its list price. While the retailer regularly has the tablet on sale, the latest discount is the deepest yet. The sale applies to any of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite's colourways but only 64 GB SKUs.

Although listed with different prices for each color choice, the Skullcandy Indy Evo TWS earbuds are now down by up to 57% on Amazon. This discount applies to the grey version, which carries a US$29.99 discounted price tag. However, the cheapest color choice is green mint, available for US$29.13.

The 2023 VivoBook 13 Slate comes with the same premium 13.3-inch OLED touchscreen from the 2021 model, but gets new Alder Lake-N options like the Intel N200 and Core i3-N300 processors, along with faster LPDDR5 memory, up to 512 GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD storage and improved wireless connectivity.

The very affordable 10-inch Android tablet from Lenovo convinced us with its excellent price-performance ratio, which has now become even better since Amazon is now selling the Tab M10 Plus at a significant 29% discount.

The Pad 2 - widely suspected to be OPPO's version of the OnePlus Pad - has been all but proven to exist through its appearance by name in a new leak. This database listing might confirm that the Pad 2 will connect to Bluetooth using MediaTek silicon - however, the exact identity of its Dimensity-series SoC still remains somewhat of a mystery.

The OnePlus Pad has been officially teased and confirmed to launch globally on February 7 alongside the OnePlus 11, OnePlus Keyboard, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2. Ahead of that date, however, leaks have now revealed important details of the tablet, one which is expected to debut in China as the OPPO Pad 2 later on.

PBKreviews has disassembled the Razer Edge, a new entry in the Android gaming handheld space. Seemingly, the Razer Edge has more in common with a modern smartphone than other gaming handhelds, with no active cooling and a complex display replacement.

Specifications for the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro have surfaced online. Revealed by Digital Chat Station, the leak points to the return of the Snapdragon 870 but the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 for the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro. The pair are expected to share the same 11-inch, IPS and 120 Hz display, though.

Released in early March 2022, the Asus ROG Fusion II 500 gaming headset features the Hi-Res ESS 9280 Quad DAC that provides an impressive 130 dB SNR value, virtual 7.1 surround, and a noise-canceling AI beamforming microphone. The ongoing 28% discount takes the US$179.99 price down to US$129.99.

The OnePlus Pad (confirmed) and OPPO Pad 2 (still rumored) are now said to be new Android tablets with suspiciously similar builds. As the latter is expected to launch with near-flagship specs, this new tip invites speculation that the latter will be the more premium of the two. It is, for example, now also slated to debut with a refresh rate to match its charging speed.

Google reportedly intends to start blocking the installation of apps that have been developed for older versions of Android soon. These changes are slated to come into effect with the next major upgrade to the operating system, and is touted to enhance security both on and off the Play Store.

Teclast has refreshed the M40 Pro with a different chipset, more RAM and faster storage. Now called the M40 Pro 2023, the 10.1-inch tablet also runs Android 12, rather than the older Android 11 that Teclast saddled with the original M40 Pro.

Google may still be a few months away from unveiling the Pixel Tablet. However, developer Kuba Wojciechowski has revealed more specifications and details about the tablet and its accompanying accessories. Reputedly, Google has developed two dock accessories, but there will only be one Pixel Tablet variant available and no Pro model.

OnePlus has teased the release of its first tablet. As expected, the OnePlus Pad will launch alongside the OnePlus 11, OnePlus 11R and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. The company has also revealed the tablet's design, confirming earlier leaks.

The Chuwi will be one of the cheapest Android 12 tablets available when it launches in the next few weeks. It sacrifices a bit of performance for that attractive 10.5-inch 1200p touchscreen, however.

Rumour has it that OnePlus will unveil its first tablet in under two weeks. In the meantime, render images from a reliable source have shown what the so-called OnePlus Pad could look like. The same leak reveals a few specifications too, as well as the tablet's large single rear-facing camera.

OnePlus has just announced that its fans will see more during its upcoming Cloud11 global launch event than previously expected. The company originally scheduled it in order to unveil the flagship 11 and matching Buds Pro 2, and now intends to debut further products alongside them. They seem to include the 11R that will be exclusive to India, as well as the OEM's first-gen tablet also headed to regions such as North America.

By the second half of 2023, LPDDR5T will be the fastest mobile memory standard with transfer speeds of 9.6 Gbps per chip and 77 GB/s per 16 GB package. SK Hynix will mass produce this type of memory on its latest 10 nm nodes featuring High-K Metal Gate technology.

Apple has released new major updates for various iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch Series devices. The new updates introduce several new features, as well as new wallpapers and watch faces, among other things. Apple is distributing iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2 and watchOS 9.3 now as OTA updates.

Smartphones that can convert into phablets or even tablets without the need for a hinge may once have been thought to be the trend that would leave devices such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 behind without delay. However, according to the latest industry leaks, rollables will fail to overtake foldables in the near future after all, as OEMs struggle to solve some of the greater manufacturing and durability problems implied by the newer form-factor.

According to a new leak, Xiaomi is currently working on its next-gen mainstream tablets. These devices, expected to be the Xiaomi Pad 6 and Xiaomi 6 Pro, are tipped to debut with Snapdragon 800-series SoCs and could launch in Q2 alongside the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

BOOX touts its latest 13.3-inch Android e-reader as one with the GPU power to confer the "Super Refresh Technology" necessary to make different tasks such as scrolling or note-taking as "smooth" as it can. The Tab X also benefits from a "clearer" screen and a "larger" battery, despite also being slimmer than its last-gen counterpart of the same size and starting price.

The Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro is not for weak arms. After all, the tablet weighs at least 674 grams and even more with the protective case and pen. But it also offers many unusual advantages.

Amazon is discounting both the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite for kids by up to US$50. While the units are marketed toward children, there is no discernable difference between the kids' version and the standard variants. On the contrary, the Kindle Kids and Kindle Paperwhite Kids include a cover and a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+.

Tecno has shared its take on the foldable smartphone, although its version also finds a way to turn into a 10-inch tablet on command. It does so by integrating the emerging rollable display type. The OEM touts the Phantom Vision V as part of its commitment to "innovation", although others such as Samsung and TCL might not agree.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has issued a blog post detailing the company's plans to reduce its personnel numbers by 10,000 in 2023. These layoffs have reportedly already begun, affecting one of the Redmond giant's US centers. Then again, some of those whose jobs are terminated are slated to benefit from enhanced post-employment support.

BestBuy currently has the brand new 64 GB Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) on sale for US$80 off in both Space Gray and Silver colors. The device is extremely well-reviewed with an average rating of 4.9 stars out of 5 from more than 10,500 reviews on the site.

OmniVision issues a challenge to other mobile CMOS-makers such as Sony and Samsung with its latest 8K-capable mobile image sensor. The OV50H has an on-trend 50MP resolution, as well as support for staggered HDR thanks to in-house technology. It also debuts a new kind of quad-phase detection (QPD) touted to deliver improved auto-focus. Therefore, its maker backs it as a worthwhile component for the flagship-grade smartphones of the future.

Lenovo has announced the Smart Paper, just over a month after releasing the YOGA Paper in China. Equipped with a 10.3-inch E-Ink display, the Lenovo Smart Paper also runs Android, has 4 GB of RAM and has a large enough battery to last for up 170 hours of note-taking.

Lenovo has presented the Tab Extreme during its CES 2023 showcase, although the tablet will not be available until the summer in Europe. To be offered as an alternative to the iPad Pro 12.9 and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, the Lenovo Tab Extreme has a 14.5-inch and 120 Hz OLED display, plus a flagship chipset and a 12,300 mAh battery.

Lenovo is equipping the Yoga Book 9i thin and light convertibles with dual-13-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreens, up to an i7-1355U Intel Raptor Lake ULV processor, 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM, up to 1 TB NVMe SSD storage and no less than three Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Signs of the Lenovo Legion Y700 8-inch Android gaming tablet receiving a global launch soon have grown stronger. Recent clues indicated that the Legion Y700 might escape its domestic borders of China and now there are more hints that a worldwide release for the potential Apple iPad Mini 6 rival is on the cards.

Apple is rumored to be preparing iPad Pro tablets with OLED panels for a 2024 release, and it seems that the introduction of OLED technology won’t be the only significant update for the popular devices. It has reportedly been confirmed that the 2024 Apple iPad Pro models are also in for a surprising display size bump.

According to the latest notes released by the respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is likely to launch a foldable device by 2025. It is tipped to be an iPad rather than an iPhone, although not one capable of replacing the current Mini series due to its high price. Therefore, the two products might be available as basic and higher-end options among the Cupertino giant's next-gen tablet line-up.

Lenovo may finally be targeting an international release for its much sought-after Legion Y700 Android gaming tablet. The 8.8-inch slate was launched in China in the first quarter of 2022, and while Lenovo has also released an Ultimate Edition of the Legion Y700 for the same market since then, a global launch for the original device has yet to be announced.

Honor's latest tablet has debuted with an advanced 144Hz refresh rate for its "IMAX Enhanced" display. Nevertheless, the Pad V8 Pro manages a mid-range price thanks to its Dimensity 8100 processor. It has emerged alongside a new GT version of its 80-series smartphones, with a new rear panel to go with its higher-end specs.

A new rumour online suggests Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S8 FE and the Galaxy S22 FE will be powered by the Exynos 2300. The only evidence of the chip's existence so far is Bluetooth 5.3 certification.

Sporting both active noise cancelation and an audio transparency mode like most competing products, the OnePlus Buds Z2 wireless earbuds come with a superior battery life of up to 38 hours (24 hours with ANC turned on). With a list price of US$99.99, the OnePlus Buds Z2 can be acquired now from Amazon for half the price.

Sold as the "Ultimate Entertainment Bundle," the combo that brings together the Fire HD 10 tablet and Fire TV Stick 4K is only available with the 32 GB lockscreen ad-supported tablet in black. However, the 50% discount pushes the price down to a wallet-friendly value of just US$99.39.