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5 reasons why foldable phones can't replace tablets just yet
Foldable phones are designed to give you the tablet experience in a compact form, but they fall short in these five ways.
Now that there is some much-needed competition in the foldable space, the form factor is poised to finally fulfill its promise of delivering a tablet experience in a pocketable size. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 showed us what a polished foldable looks like, and the Google Pixel Fold revealed what new ideas can bring to the category. Now, the OnePlus Open is blending the best of the two to make a completely new product. That's without mentioning the brands that are doing impressive things with foldables that aren't sold in the North American markets.
These 32 stunning Walmart Cyber Monday deals are already available
Black Friday might be over, but Walmart is just beginning its Cyber Monday deals event
Black Friday might be over, but for Walmart, deals are just beginning to heat up. You can, for example, upgrade your living room with a massive new TV to make the most of the rest of the NFL season. You can also save on headphones and tablets, which can make long flights feel shorter and bumpy car rides more enjoyable on the way to Grandma's house.
Surface Go 4 vs iPad Air: Which tablet is for you?
We take a look at two great tablets and see how they size up to each other
If you’re considering getting a tablet or a hybrid tablet/laptop for business use, there are two solid options out there that can meet your needs, depending on what those needs are. Microsoft’s Surface Go 4, which is available only to business customers, has seen some big improvements in its brand-new iteration, including a RAM upgrade that brings it up to modern business standards, and its hybrid design means it can fill some shoes that Apple’s fifth-generation iPad Air can’t. But the iPad Air — powered by a blazing Apple M1 chip and boasting a gorgeous 2360×1640 Retina display — has a lot more power under the hood for creatives than the Surface Go 4 does. So, which one is our pick? Let’s delve into the details.
Best Prime Day tablet deals: 11 amazing deals that are still active
Good tablets can be a tough sell thanks to their high price tags, but these deals shave hundreds of dollars off the best ones.
When you need something bigger than your phone but smaller than a laptop, a great tablet is a common solution. Most of us already have high-end smartphones and quality laptops, so spending extra cash on a tablet might be hard to justify. That's why it's a good idea to wait to buy a tablet until there's a good sale. Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale has officially ended, but you can still save on a lot of quality options from Samsung, Amazon, Apple, and more. A lot of these deals are just as good as the ones we'd usually see during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so grab them while you still can.
Best Windows tablets in 2024
There aren't a ton of tablets out there that run Windows, but we've rounded up the best ones you can buy today. Check them out!
When you want to buy a new Windows PC, it's easy to feel overwhelmed with options considering how many great laptops. To help out, we've already rounded up some of the best laptops along with many other lists focused on specific use cases, but what if you want to buy a tablet? Windows tablets aren't all that common, and for a while, the experience with them wasn't the best. But with Windows 11, things have greatly improved, especially after version 22H2 added a lot of new gestures to make navigation easier than ever.
Best tablets for students in 2024
If you're looking to buy a school tablet for yourself or your child, these are the best options to consider right now
Back-to-school season is officially upon us, so you should consider stocking up on the right supplies and other essentials to ensure your kids are ready to kick off the academic year. If you're in the market to buy a tablet for school, then you've landed on the right page. Tablets have evolved a lot over the years, and there are some great options on the market right now.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 vs. A8: Battle of the budget tablets
They may seem like two peas in the same pod but there are some notable differences
In recent years, tablets have become just as much a part of our daily lives as smartphones and laptops. Their sleek design makes them incredibly portable, easy enough to slip into a purse or small bag to take anywhere. Whether you’re simply looking for a travel-ready gaming solution or a budget-friendly tablet for schoolwork, there’s no shortage of options out there. Some of the best tablets among those options are the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 and A8.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 vs Apple iPad (9th Gen): Which tablet is better?
A premium Android tablet or the cheapest iPad?
If you are wondering whether your next tablet will be a Samsung or an iPad, we are here to make things clearer by comparing the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, a premium Android option, to the 10.2-inch, ninth-generation Apple iPad, one of the most affordable iPads. Despite being aimed at different markets, they're both backed by powerful processors, the two tablets go head-to-head in terms of performance if you want to replace your laptop. They even have high-resolution displays, productivity apps, and big batteries to keep you going all day and accomplish your tasks. Let’s see which device does it better.
Best Galaxy Tab S8 series accessories
Get the most out of your Galaxy Tab S8 with these accessories.
Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S8 series in February 2022. The tablet lineup consists of the regular Galaxy Tab S8, the higher-end Galaxy Tab S8 Plus, and the top-of-the-line Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. All three tablets have gorgeous displays, Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, and a built-in S-Pen. While they're great on their own, the right accessories can add more versatility, style, and protection to these tablets. In this article, we're going to take a look at some of the best accessories for the Galaxy Tab S8 series.
Google Discover prepares for the Pixel Tablet with new three-column layout
The optimized UI has started rolling out to existing Android tablets
Google is expected to release the highly anticipated Pixel Tablet sometime this year. In the run-up to the launch, the company is introducing several changes to Android to optimize the OS for the tablet interface and offer users a great experience out of the box. Of late, the company has added a cleaner taskbar interface for tablets. In addition, it's rolling out an updated interface for the Discover feed that makes better use of the extra real estate tablets offer.
This $155 tablet deal for Black Friday is a cheap way to get some fun on the go
It's not a powerhouse, but you can't beat a $155 tablet for some cheap fun
Look, you don't always need the most powerful tablet out there. Sometimes a screen with enough "oomph" to cover Netflix and Twitter is just perfect. Or, maybe, you just want something cheap to distract the kids. We don't judge.
Realme Pad Mini packs an 8.7-inch display and a 6,400mAh battery in a slim body
Realme has launched the Realme Pad Mini, an affordable Android tablet that packs a 8.7-inch display, Unisoc T616 SoC, and a 6,400mAh battery.
Realme joined the Android tablet bandwagon with the Realme Pad last year. Now the Chinese company has released a brand new tablet called the Realme Pad Mini. The latest tablet focuses on portability and affordability and offers a decent hardware package, including an 8.7-inch display, a slim design, and a large battery.
Android 13 might include a new Hub Mode for tablets
The first Android 13 developer preview release includes hints about an upcoming Hub Mode for tablets. Read on to learn more.
Google's renewed push to improve Android for large-screen devices likely goes beyond what we've seen in the Android 12L developer preview releases so far. The company is reportedly working on a couple of other improvements that might roll out with Android 13 later this year. According to a new report from Esper, the first Android 13 developer preview release contains hints about other major tablet-related changes. These include a new Hub Mode for tablets, improvements for the docked tablet experience, a significant screen saver revamp, and more.
Chromebook and tablet shipments are dropping worldwide
The International Data Corporation (IDC) reports that tablet and Chromebook shipments were much lower in Q4 2021 than Q4 2020.
The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic kickstarted a surge in working from home, which led to shortages of everything from laptops to webcams. Thankfully, production eventually ramped up enough to meet demand, but now we're starting to see the booming sales trail off. New industry reports indicate shipments of tablets and Chromebooks all saw a decline from 2020 to 2021.
Samsung sells some of the best Android tablets around, like the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 FE, and an updated Tab S8 lineup is reportedly coming soon. The company also has some cheaper options for people mostly just interested in media streaming and light gaming, most notably the Tab A7 and A8 series. Now there's a brand new 10.5-inch entry in the Galaxy Tab A8 lineup, and it's coming soon to Europe, the United States, and other regions
HMD teases its first tablet, which could be the Nokia T20
HMD Global will reveal its first Nokia-branded tablet next month, which may come in WiFi and 4G versions with 4GB RAM.
HMD Global has been producing phones under the Nokia name for several years now, from flagship-class devices to revivals of 2000s-era feature phones. However, the company has yet to produce a Nokia-branded tablet, and now HMD is teasing a tablet launch on Twitter set for October 6th.
Xiaomi's iPad Pro competitor lands in Europe alongside Mi Band 6 NFC
Alongside the Xiaomi 11T series, Xiaomi today also unveiled the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Smart Band 6 NFC for European markets
Alongside the Xiaomi 11T series, Xiaomi today unveiled the Mi Pad 5 and Mi Band 6 NFC for the European markets. Originally launched in China last month, the Mi Pad 5 marks the return of Xiaomi to the tablet segment. The latest tablet from the Chinese company takes on the likes of iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus with the combination of premium design, powerful hardware, and an affordable price tag.
Pine64 announces $399 e-reader with Linux and pen support
Pine64, makers of the PinePhone and PineBook Pro, announced a $399 e-reader that will run full Linux and support Wacom pens.
Hong Kong-based Pine64 has been selling single-board computers for years, but it might be best known for the PinePhone and PineBook Pro, some of the best ARM-powered Linux devices available right now. Now the company is branching out into e-readers, with the announcement of the PineNote — an e-ink Linux tablet with pen support and a price tag of $399.
Xiaomi takes on iPad Pro with a trio of high-end Android tablets
Xiaomi's new Mi Pad 5 lineup offers a 11-inch 2.5K 120Hz display, Snapdragon 8-series SoC, stylus support, up to 67W fast charging and more.
After nearly a three-year hiatus, Xiaomi is making a comeback to the Android tablet space with the launch of the new Mi Pad 5 series. Xiaomi today unveiled a trio of high-end Android tablets in its home country China. The new tablet lineup consists of the Mi Pad 5, Mi Pad Pro, and Mi Pad Pro 5G. All three tablets offer a premium design, a Snapdragon 8-series chipset, stylus support, and a large high refresh rate display with Dolby Vision support.
Samsung's brand new Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is already on sale for $130
The new Galaxy Tab A7 Lite 8.7" is now on sale for $129.99, a $30 discount from the price it launched at just a month ago.
Near the end of May, Samsung revealed two new budget tablets: the Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Tab A7 Lite. The Tab S7 FE turned out to be something of a disappointment (and not available in the US), but the Tab A7 Lite is a better value proposition. It was released for $159.99 in the United States, but it has already been marked down to $129.99 at several retail stores — a savings of $30, or 19%.