Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) vs. Fire HD 10 (2017): Big, budget tablet gets better
The Fire HD 10 is one of the few low price, big screen tablets around and Amazon has just refreshed it with an upgraded 2019 version. We compare the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019) to the 2017 model and find out exactly what has changed and what has stayed the same, so you can decide whether to upgrade or not.
The refreshed Fire HD 10 tablet is Amazon’s first product to use USB-C
Amazon's Fire HD 10 and Fire HD 10 Kids Edition are its first products to utilize the USB-C port for charging. They also bring a few other updates, from 30% improved performance and 20% better battery life. Otherwise, the display is exactly the same at 10.1 inches and a Full HD resolution.
Apple’s $330 iPad starts shipping early, iPadOS is now available
The basic model of the iPad has been refreshed with a bigger, 10.2-inch screen, Apple Pencil support, and a smart connector that allows you to use a keyboard case with it. There's also plenty of power with the A10 Fusion chip inside, and lots of new features coming via the new iPadOS. It's now shipping.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6: Everything you need to know
Samsung's newly announced Galaxy Tab S6 brings Android tablet fans closer to using Android as their sole OS for work and play. New features for gaming, Samsung DeX, and Bluetooth remote functionality in the S-Pen make the Tab S6 a better 2-in-1, while the new Book Cover Keyboard adds a trackpad.
Adonit Pro 4 impressions: A Basic But Affordable Stylus
For casual sketch artists and note-takers, the Adonit Pro 4 is a low-maintenance, low-cost device for people just getting started with using a pen on a glass surface. The conductive precision disc is transparent, so the Adonit Pro 4 tip does not block off your view of what you are writing or drawing.
Amazon’s back-to-college store drops deals on refurbished items before Prime Day
Buying refurbished is a great way to save funds, and Amazon has a ton of deals on lightly used items. While there's hundreds of Amazon refurbished items on the site right now, we've found 20 items that we think both college students and parents might be interested in.
Apple iPad with Wi-Fi and cellular gets $80 price cut on Amazon ahead of Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is fast approaching on July 15. Now on Amazon ahead of Prime Day, score your 32GB Apple iPad (Wi-Fi + cellular) for just $379, down from $459. Prime Day proper may still be a few weeks away, but you may not want to wait when deals like this are already here.
Amazon cuts prices on Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Surface Go
The Microsoft Surface series is an excellent alternative to other tablets if you're a dedicated Windows user, and the superb Surface Pro 6 (our favorite 2-in-1) and its cheaper sibling, the Surface Go, are both on sale right now.
Amazon tablet deals: Fire HD tablets get steep discounts for Father’s Day
Apple’s iPad may still be at the top of the tablet game, but there’s an array of Android tablet offerings from brands like Amazon, Samsung, and others. Right now, Amazon is offering its Fire HD 8 tablet for just $60, and its premium Fire HD 10 tablet for just $120. Score your Fire HD tablet today.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, the best Android tablet in the game, is now $152 off
Apple dominates the tablet market, but others are catching up: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, our favorite Android tablet, proves that these devices have what it takes to compete with the iPad Pro -- and it's on sale right now for just $498.
Amazon turns up the heat with the new Fire 7 and Fire 7 Kids Edition
The Amazon Fire tablet range has always been a great way to grab a good tablet on the cheap, and it's just gotten even better. Amazon has improved the new Amazon Fire 7 and Fire 7 Kids Edition with improved processors and doubled storage, all without increasing the price for either device.
Amazon drops prices on Fire 7, Fire HD 8, Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablets
Tablets for kids have evolved from polarizing presence to near-necessity, and the Amazon Fire Kids Edition series takes the cake. Now, you can score the Fire 7, Fire 8 HD, and Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablets at Amazon’s lowest prices ever, and prove to your kid that you’re still kind of cool, sometimes.
Best Buy drops the lowest price on Amazon’s Fire HD 10-inch tablet, one day only
When it comes to tablets, Apple's iPad isn't the only sought-after device in the market. Amazon's Fire HD tablets is great for streaming shows, playing music, reading, and playing games wherever you go. Amazon's 7th-generation Fire HD 10 is currently down to its lowest price on Best Buy for today only.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e: News, features, and specs
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S5e -- the E is for Essential -- a reasonably priced tablet that includes many of the features we like from the Tab A 10.5, and the Tab S4. It's also so thin it may disappear when turned sideways, and features a great new all-metal design. Here's what you need to know.
Take $50 off the all-new Alexa-enabled Lenovo Smart Tab with Smart Dock
Android tablets have struggled to compete with Apple's iconic iPad, but the new Alexa-enabled Lenovo Smart Tab is a clear exception. From now through Sunday, March 17, a 20-percent discount knocks $50 off the price, letting you score the Smart Tab with Smart Dock for just $200.
Lenovo revives phablets from the dead with the 6.95-inch Tab V7 smartphone
Ever wish you could have the large screen of a tablet with all the capabilities of a smartphone? Well, you can -- and for under $300. Lenovo is releasing the Lenovo Tab V7 -- a smartphone with a massive 6.95-inch display and dual front-facing speakers. Unfortunately, it's not coming to the U.S. yet.
Lenovo patent hints at a future tablet with a folding screen
Foldable phones, computers, and tablets are looking to be the next big trend in technology, and Lenovo could be next to get in on the wave of future devices. According to a recent patent, it is considering a foldable 2-in-1 with a hinge mechanism that would allow consumers to bend back the screen on the device.
Bent iPad Pro? Apple executive Dan Riccio says it’s A-OK
Some Apple iPad Pros may ship with a very slight bend in the chassis – and that’s not a defect, the company says. In fact, Apple VP of hardware engineering Dan Riccio says that little bit of bend meets Apple’s quality standards just fine, thank you very much.
Leave the laptop at home, the iPad Pro is the travel buddy to take on vacay
The iPad Pro is a powerful tablet that's perfect for creatives and professionals. How does it fare when traveling with it as a laptop replacement? From Face ID and photo editing with the Apple Pencil to binge-watching Netflix shows, we took it on a two week trek in Japan to find out.
The best iPad Pro tips and tricks
Even if you're an iPhone X user or a MacBook Pro devotee, the all-new iPad Pro is a different beast. Sure, you could use it in much the same way you would an iPhone, but then you'd be missing out on a plethora of shortcuts to better your experience. Here's a list of our top iPad Pro tips and tricks.
Chrome OS could soon get another tablet feature that it always needed
Some Chromebooks and the new Pixel Slate work best when used in tablet mode, but not every website reads nicely on these devices. Though a timeframe isn't available for release, that might soon change, as Google is apparently adding a tablet view option for websites in Chrome OS.
Brain-reading tech lets paralyzed people control a tablet with their thoughts
The U.S.-based BrainGate consortium has developed technology that makes it possible for people with paralysis to use tablets and other mobile devices -- simply by thinking about cursor movements and clicks. Here's how it works, and what study participants were able to achieve.
The rise and fall of the Android tablet
In 2018, Android tablets are effectively dead. Google itself shows little interest in stoking app optimization for the form factor. But how did we get here? And is Chrome OS the natural successor to this once-promising market segment? We take a look at the history of the Android tablet thus far.
Google Duo is finally coming to iOS and Android tablets
Google Duo was released two years ago as Google's new video messaging app, but now the app is finally gaining a feature that could help make it much more used -- support for Android and iOS tablets. With the support for tablets, the app will get a customized tablet user interface, and more.
Huawei and Apple’s tablet sales rise despite big market segment decline
The IDC's analysis of tablet sales for the second quarter of 2018 are out, and it doesn't paint a rosy picture of the market. Samsung, Lenovo, and Amazon are among those who've lost out in the declining market, while Apple and Huawei have continued to make gains in their sales with new devices.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 vs. iPad Pro: Which high-end tablet takes the crown?
For the past few years, the iPad Pro has been the default choice for anyone who wants a high-end tablet. Samsung wants to get in on the action. The company unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, which is a productivity machine thanks to the DeX interface. Here's how it compares to the iPad Pro.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 vs. Galaxy Tab S3: Android Tablet Showdown
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S4, and with upgraded power and looks, and a much larger screen, it looks set to prove that Android tablets are back in a big way. But before it can take on the iPad it needs to cut its teeth on its stablemate. Can the Tab S4 beat last year's Galaxy Tab S3?
The Surface Go tablet unofficially leaks online
Thanks to a new leak online, the name and specs for Microsoft's new Surface tablet have been revealed: The Surface Go. Starting at $400, the new tablet takes the Surface line in new direction, looking to compete more with the iPad than a traditional laptop replacement. That is, according to the leak.
DT Daily: Microsoft plans budget Surface tablet to compete with iPad
Don't call it a scaled down, bargain Surface Pro tablet. Apple’s iconic iPad will soon have some new competition. in the form of an upcoming 10 inch Surface tablet, priced to compete with the $329 iPad.
Is Microsoft planning a $400 Surface tablet?
Microsoft may be set to re-introduce its entry-level Surface tablet range with a price tag starting at $400. Although far from officially announced, the rumored hardware would sport Intel processors, 10-inch displays, and up to 128GB of storage -- and far shorter battery life than existing Surface Pros.
Latest IDC report shows decrease in global tablet shipments in 2018
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), numbers for global tablet shipments have decreased. The shipments reached 31.7 million whereas 35.8 million units were shipped during the same quarter last year. Data also shows the Microsoft Surface and iPad Pro experienced over 2.9 percent growth.
Google’s new ‘tablet mode’ further blurs the line between Chrome OS and Android
It’s still too early to tell if Chrome OS will replace Android on tablets, but with a new tablet mode, Chrome OS tablets will gain more touchscreen support. As Google focuses on touch, Chrome OS may not be as reliant on the keyboard and mouse for input in the future.
The very first Chrome OS tablet makes its debut as the Acer Chromebook Tab 10
Acer formally introduced the Chromebook Tab 10, the very first Chrome OS tablet designed for students. It supports Google Play, too.
Raspad is a portable Raspberry Pi tablet for bringing creative projects to life
RasPad is a Raspberry Pi tablet that lets you start easily programming your creative projects from anywhere.