Tablet News

An early Geekbench 7 result shows the A20 Pro-powered iPad mini (2026) ahead of the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro in single-core performance, while Apple’s larger tablets retain a sizeable advantage in multicore workloads.

A fan-made WebAssembly port brings Need for Speed: Underground 2 to WebGPU-capable browsers, including touch-enabled devices, with online play, controller support, and local or cloud saves. It is not an official Electronic Arts release, so its long-term availability is uncertain.

A new rumor points to a Samsung foldable tablet with a roughly 17-inch display when open and an approximately 8-inch format when closed. The project has not been confirmed, and its screen design, specs, price, and U.S. availability remain unknown.

OPPO is preparing a November launch in China for the Pad Air 6, Reno17 phone series, and Watch 5. Early Pad Air 6 teasers point to a workflow centered on OPPO Notes, quick file transfers, and moving video into CapCut for editing.

TrendForce still expects Apple to ship roughly 5 million iPhone Duo foldables in 2026, though the company has acknowledged a small number of inner-display issues.

HP’s Smart Tank 725 pairs refillable ink tanks with automatic duplex printing, scanning, copying, and phone-based controls. Its strongest appeal is for home offices and families that print frequently and want to avoid cartridge replacements.

The HP OmniBook 3 pairs a 16-inch matte display with a 3.62-pound chassis, 16GB of memory, and USB-C charging. In hands-on use, it proved most compelling as a practical Windows laptop for document-heavy work, multitasking, and media between a desk and other workspaces.

HP is pairing workplace AI, IT management, and Wolf Security with findings from its global Work Relationship Index 2026, which suggests office workers’ relationship with work is improving even as stress and economic uncertainty remain widespread.

FineMTEC, a supplier linked to iPhone Duo hinge-related components, says its parts did not cause reported folding-display cracks and bright lines. Apple has acknowledged that a limited number of devices are affected, but no official technical cause has been identified.

A new leak points to a first-half 2027 debut for Apple’s rumored MacBook Neo 2, with an A19 Pro chip and 12GB of unified memory. The memory increase could be the more meaningful change for an affordable MacBook built around everyday mobile computing.