Tablet News

A Bloomberg report points to possible Max, SE, and Mini variants of Apple’s iPhone Duo, though the company currently has only one foldable model and has not confirmed an expanded range.

A Bloomberg report points to OLED upgrades for the iPad mini and iPad Air, an M6 iPad Pro, refreshed Macs, and a broader Apple smart-home push through the first half of 2027.

A newly spotted iPhone Duo option can shift the cover-screen interface to the right and add a black strip along its left edge when a case obstructs edge gestures.

A new leak points to a small Xiaomi-branded tablet with an OLED display and slim bezels. The project could push premium Android hardware into the sub-9-inch tablet category, though its specifications, price, launch timing, and U.S. availability are unknown.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expects Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Duo, to accelerate investment in the software and hardware that could move foldables beyond their current niche.

A leak points to an Oct. 7 debut for Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. The Ultra is also rumored to pair a 14.6-inch display with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500, while U.S. pricing and availability have not been confirmed.

Huawei’s MatePad Air 2026 lineup is expanding in China with a 12GB/512GB configuration and a less expensive Enjoy Edition. Neither model has been announced for the U.S.

An unconfirmed supply-chain claim says Samsung Display may exclusively supply the iPhone Duo’s inner folding panel for three years, at roughly $250 per display.

Ice Universe says an app built with GPT-6 Astra recreated the iPhone Duo’s attention-grabbing fold animation on a conventional Galaxy S26 Ultra. The demo is a visual simulation rather than a One UI feature or a port of Apple’s foldable experience.

Huawei’s Mate XT 2 and Xiaomi’s 18 Fold illustrate two different approaches to controlling the processors, AI services, and supply chains behind premium foldable phones.