The upcoming iPad mini 8 is expected to launch in late 2026 with a new 8.5-inch OLED display and the A20 Pro chip, potentially offering a larger screen and advanced features while maintaining a $499 price point.
Lenovo's Legion 5 gaming laptop, featuring a 15.1-inch OLED display, RTX 5060 GPU, and AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor, is available for $1,050, offering excellent value for an entry-level gaming machine, especially with its user-replaceable RAM and storage. Other deals include a discounted Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, Ninja Gaiden Master Collection, and a 4K Blu-ray of The Dark Crystal.
Lenovo's Legion 7i Gen 10 gaming laptop is currently $220 off at Best Buy, priced at $1,650, featuring a high-quality OLED display, a powerful RTX 5060 GPU, and a sleek all-white design, making it a compelling choice for gamers seeking performance and style at a reduced price.
Lenovo has announced the Legion Go 2, a premium handheld gaming PC priced at $1,099, featuring a larger 8.8-inch OLED screen with 30–144Hz VRR, improved controllers, longer battery life, and updated hardware including AMD Ryzen Z2 chips, aiming to offer a top-tier portable gaming experience despite its high cost.
The HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 laptop has transitioned from its edgy design to a more corporate look, but still offers top-notch performance with the introduction of the AI-infused Intel Core Ultra CPU, impressive battery life, and a dazzling OLED screen. Despite a slightly heavier weight and a mild issue with the touchpad, the Spectre x360 delivers exceptional usability and performance, making it a worthwhile investment for those in need of a high-performing ultralight Windows laptop.
Apple is reportedly planning to launch a bigger iPad Air with a 12.9-inch screen and an OLED iPad Pro in early 2024. The company will also release an updated MacBook Air with the new M3 processor, a new version of the Apple Pencil, and new iPad Magic Keyboards. These releases are part of Apple's efforts to boost sales and include design cues from the recently released iPhone 15 series. Additionally, Apple is expected to launch its Vision Pro headset in 2024.
The Acer Swift Go 14 is a portable 14-inch laptop with an OLED screen, aluminum case, and Raptor Lake processors. It features two USB 4 ports, a QHD webcam, and a decent battery life of about 7.5 hours. The laptop is priced at just under $800 and offers good performance for office and internet use, as well as some simple games. It has 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage (expandable), and a work-friendly aspect ratio of 16:10.
OnePlus and BOE will unveil a new display, possibly for mobile devices, on October 24, 2023, in China. The display is rumored to have a "2K" resolution and a brightness of 3,000 nits, surpassing the current record held by OnePlus. It is expected to be featured in the upcoming OnePlus 12 smartphone. However, real-life performance may differ from the advertised specifications.
Some users of the iPhone 15 Pro Max are reporting issues with OLED screen burn-in, where static images leave a ghostly watermark on the display. While it's unclear how widespread the problem is, there have been complaints on Reddit, Twitter, and Apple's community forums. Apple has reportedly replaced affected units for free, but there has been no official acknowledgement from the company. This adds to a list of recent issues for Apple, including overheating problems and iPhones shutting off overnight.
Apple's iPad Pro is rumored to receive significant upgrades in 2024, including the use of Apple's M3 silicon chip and a switch to OLED screens. Four new models are expected, ranging in size from 11 to 13 inches. Additionally, a revamped Magic Keyboard with a larger trackpad may be introduced, further blurring the line between iPad and laptop. These upgrades could help boost sales for Apple's tablet enterprise, which currently lags behind other product lines in terms of revenue.
Samsung Display has developed a 9.45-inch circular OLED screen for the all-new MINI lineup of electric vehicles. The OLED panel serves as the infotainment system, offering features such as multimedia playback, navigation, climate control, and voice commands. It runs on MINI Operating System 9 and includes 5G wireless connectivity, GPS, MINI Experience Modes, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The eco-friendly OLED panel provides true blacks, infinite contrast ratio, flexibility in design, and lower blue light emissions.
Mini has unveiled its next generation of cars and EVs, featuring a 9.4-inch round OLED infotainment screen, the first of its kind in the automotive industry. Powered by the Mini Operating System 9 software, the display offers colorful and customizable themes. The new Mini vehicles also introduce the Mini Intelligent Personal Assistant, a natural language digital assistant that responds to voice commands. Additionally, the cars will have cloud-based navigation, access to in-dash gaming and streaming services, and digital key functionality. The next-gen Mini family of vehicles is expected to debut later this year.
The next Apple iPad Pro may feature an OLED screen, according to rumors. The Korean website The Elec claims that Apple is determined to launch the iPad Pro with OLED technology in Spring 2024, even if it means delaying another project. The current Pro models have miniLED backlighting, but OLED would offer benefits such as energy savings, increased color fidelity, and higher contrast levels. The display sizes are also expected to grow slightly. While there is no mention of the processor, a Spring 2024 release could potentially coincide with the launch of the Apple M3 chip.
The Google Pixel Fold's inner OLED screen stopped working after just four days of use for one reviewer, possibly due to debris puncturing the OLED through a small exposed area between the non-removable plastic layer and raised bezels. Other reviews have also noted issues with scratches and chips. Google has cautioned users to avoid contact with sand, crumbs, and sharp objects. The phone will be released on June 27th.
MSI has announced the limited edition Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport laptop, which features top-of-the-line hardware, including an Intel Core i9-13900H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, a 2 TB NVMe SSD, and a 16-inch UHD+ OLED screen. The laptop is targeted at a luxury audience and comes with an accessory package that includes a mouse, mouse pad, USB drive, and carrying case, all of which are Mercedes-AMG branded. It carries an appropriate price tag of €3,299 and will be available for purchase in the coming weeks.