Google Fi has launched its first tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G, featuring an 11-inch display, 5G connectivity, and a range of upgraded specs, available for $279.99 or $199.99 for existing subscribers.
TCL has announced the NXTPaper 70 Pro smartphone featuring a paper-like 6.9-inch NXTPaper 4.0 display with Max Ink Mode, along with a new Note A1 NXTPaper tablet designed for note-taking, both emphasizing low-distraction, productivity-focused features. The 70 Pro offers water resistance, a 50MP camera, and is priced around $400 in Europe, while the Note A1 is available for pre-order at a discounted price of $419, expected to ship by February.
TCL has expanded its NXTPAPER series with a new Android phone and a note-focused tablet featuring advanced display modes that switch between color and monochrome e-paper for comfortable reading and note-taking, along with improvements in eye comfort and battery efficiency.
The Samsung Z Trifold is a foldable device that functions as both a phone and a tablet, featuring a unique hinge design, impressive portability when unfolded, and a standalone DeX mode that transforms it into a mini computer, making it a promising all-in-one device despite its thickness when folded.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold, a large foldable device with a 10-inch tablet display when unfolded, impresses with its design, durability, and potential to replace tablets and laptops, though concerns about weight, battery life, and pricing remain.
TCL is launching the Note A1 NXTPAPER, a paper-like e-note tablet focused on distraction-free note-taking and reading, with AI-powered features like handwriting beautification, conversion, transcription, and translation, arriving in February 2026 with early access via Kickstarter for $549.
The OnePlus Pad Go 2, a budget-friendly tablet with a large 12.1-inch display and Apple-inspired design, is now available for $399 with a free stylus or case, exclusively through OnePlus's website, making it a potential holiday gift option despite some shortcomings like mediocre speakers.
A rare 33% discount on the Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 laptop/tablet reduces its price from $1,500 to $999, offering a powerful device with a 13-inch OLED touchscreen, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and up to 14 hours of battery life, making it an excellent choice for students, professionals, and business users.
The upcoming iPad Mini is rumored to feature an OLED display and be powered by the new A20 Pro chip, indicating significant upgrades in display technology and processing power.
The article traces the evolution of the iPad Pro over a decade, highlighting how it has gradually transformed from a larger tablet into a near-laptop device with powerful hardware and software updates, yet still faces limitations that prevent it from fully replacing a traditional computer. The author argues that the iPad Pro is now capable of being the best computer Apple makes, provided it is allowed to operate without artificial restrictions.
Amazon has dropped the price of the 11-inch iPad with the A16 chip and 128GB storage to $299, making it the most affordable entry into Apple's premium tablet ecosystem, offering strong performance, a high-quality display, and good camera capabilities at a significantly reduced price.
Rumors suggest Apple is developing a budget-friendly MacBook with a smaller screen and an iPhone processor, reminiscent of the netbook era, potentially bringing back a portable, affordable laptop option that caters to users preferring traditional laptops over tablets or Chromebooks.
Amazon offers a significant discount on the 512GB Wi-Fi only 13-inch M3 iPad Air in blue, now priced at $879, marking a 20% reduction and one of the lowest prices ever since its release, making it a highly attractive deal for buyers.
During Prime Day, the entry-level Apple iPad with the A16 chip is available for a record-low price of $280, offering significant savings and making it a great budget-friendly option for most users, despite lacking some premium features of higher-end models.
Apple's entry-level iPad is on sale for a record low of $279 during Prime Big Deals Day, making it an ideal choice for most users needing a reliable, affordable tablet with an 11-inch screen, A16 processor, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Higher-end models like the iPad Air and iPad Pro are also discounted, offering more power and features for those who need them.