TL;DR E Ink and MediaTek are teaming up to bring on-device AI features to future e-readers, including translation, transcription, and document summaries. MediaTek’s new MT8115 and MT8126 chips add dedicated AI hardware, potentially turning e-readers into more capable productivity and note-taking devices. The new platform also promises better color ePaper displays with smoother refresh rates, … Read More “New e-reader upgrades finally give you a reason to switch” »
TL;DR The CapCut Pad app is now available for Android tablets as well. The app brings desktop-level capabilities and advanced features, including a multi-track timeline, chroma key, and more. It’s completely free for a limited time, but CapCut could add subscriptions later. Most people who edit videos on their smartphones swear by CapCut as their … Read More “CapCut is here for Android tablets, and it’s completely free for now” »
Shimul Sood / Android Authority I have been using a dual-monitor setup for almost a year now, and I am completely spoiled by it. Once you get used to having two screens side by side, the workflow feels incredibly seamless. Now, going back to a single-screen feels restrictive. So much so that using my Samsung … Read More “My Android tablet is now my second monitor and I absolutely love it” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The stable version of One UI 8.5 is starting to roll out to the Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra The base model gets the firmware build X736NKOU5BZE3, while the Ultra gets X936NKOU5BZE3. The update is available in South Korea, with other markets to follow. Although Samsung is plowing … Read More “One UI 8.5 is starting to arrive on the Galaxy Tab S11 series” »
TL;DR Walmart has refreshed its Onn tablet lineup with a total of six new models. The tablets feature decent specs and are available across a wide range of prices. After launching two surprisingly good Android tablets yesterday, Walmart has now expanded its tablet lineup to a total of six tablets spanning a wide range of … Read More “Walmart now has 6 new Android tablets ranging from $97 to $288” »
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus The Galaxy Tab A11 Plus is essentially the same tablet as the Galaxy A9 Plus from two years ago, right down to the TFT display that should have been the first thing to go. But with a capable processor, a genuinely solid software package, and the option of cellular connectivity … Read More “The best budget Android tablet by default” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR An Android Authority teardown has revealed that Samsung plans to use the Dimensity 9500 chip in an upcoming release. History suggests that the Galaxy Tab S12 series will be equipped with the flagship MediaTek processor. The teardown also reveals AI features associated with the Dimensity 9500, such as generative … Read More “Galaxy Tab S12 series? Samsung app reveals Dimensity 9500 device is coming” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Every tech enthusiast owns a closet full of old hardware that isn’t being used anymore. I’m much the same. Be it smartphones, old consoles, or other tech paraphernalia, this is usually tech that we aren’t quite ready to dispose of yet, but don’t have a use for either. In my … Read More “How I turned my old Android tablet into a self-hosted photo display” »
TL;DR HUAWEI has launched the MatePad Pro Max. The company claims it’s the world’s thinnest and lightest 13-inch plus tablet at 4.7mm thick and 499g. The tablet is said to deliver 20% higher overall performance and 30% better heat dissipation than the MatePad Pro 2025. The MatePad Pro Max will start at £999.99 (~$1,358). If … Read More “This Android tablet is so thin it may make your phone look chunky” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR New leak reveals design and potential specs of the upcoming ASUS Pad. The leak points to a 12.2-inch dual-layer OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 9,000mAh battery. Images also show a slim design, one rear camera, and an origami-style case that doubles as a stand. ASUS … Read More “ASUS Pad leak hints at a Tab S11 rival with a 144Hz OLED display” »
