Tablet News

An unconfirmed report puts Huawei Pura X View activations at roughly 282,000 in its first five days in China, lending momentum to the company’s unusually wide, non-folding phone design.

BOOX has introduced three Android 16 E Ink devices: the phone-shaped Palma 3 reader, the 10.3-inch Note Air6 C color note-taking tablet, and the more compact 8.52-inch Note Mini C.

New hands-on images show iQOO’s compact Pad Ultra gaming tablet with visible cooling vents and console-style accessories ahead of its September 29 debut in China. U.S. availability and pricing have not been announced.

A staged HarmonyOS 7.0.0.107 update for the Huawei MatePad Mini introduces Direct Power Supply, which can reduce battery heat during demanding plugged-in use. The rollout is currently reported for the China model, while software availability for other regions, including the United States, remains unconfirmed.

Google’s early-access Home MCP lets approved AI clients access Google Home device data and controls, though setup is aimed at power users and sensitive actions remain restricted.

HONOR has outlined its China beta rollout for MagicOS 11, the Android 17-based update. The first wave includes the MagicPad 3 and MagicPad 3 Pro, while older tablets are scheduled to join testing in October and November.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 reportedly saw a roughly 10% week-over-week sales increase in South Korea after Apple introduced its first foldable, the iPhone Duo. The early movement may reflect shoppers finishing a delayed buying decision, with a much wider local price gap favoring Samsung than in the U.S.

A new unconfirmed report describes Project Canis as an AMD-powered PlayStation handheld built around aggressive image reconstruction rather than PS5 Pro-level raw performance. The rumored device could arrive in late 2027, but Sony has not announced it.

BenQ’s ScreenBar Halo 2 combines a monitor-mounted front light, rear bias lighting, and a wireless dial in a premium workspace accessory designed to free desk space and make long screen sessions more comfortable.

Microsoft will use an Oct. 7 event in San Francisco to discuss Windows, Surface, NVIDIA RTX Spark, and locally processed AI—potentially including pricing and availability details for the Surface Laptop Ultra.