Tablet News

Microsoft is expected to detail the Surface Laptop Ultra at its October 7 Windows and Surface event, with reports pointing to a 15-inch mini-LED display, RTX Spark configurations, and as much as 128GB of unified memory. Pricing and U.S. availability remain unconfirmed.

Starting February 1, 2027, YouTube will require higher thresholds for ad and Premium revenue access, while Shorts creators will need 10 million eligible views in a rolling 90-day period to earn from the Shorts Creator Pool each month.

Developers can now submit iPhone Duo-optimized apps through App Store Connect. Apple’s guidance centers on responsive layouts that can take advantage of the foldable’s larger inner display rather than simply stretching a phone interface.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is working on a lighter MacBook Pro with a touch-enabled OLED display, though the company has not announced specifications, pricing, or U.S. availability.

Huawei says the Mate XT 2 tri-fold phone will gradually reach markets outside China, though countries, pricing, and release timing have not been announced.

A reported two-part October launch schedule could bring updated smart-home devices first, followed by a Mac-focused wave later in the month. An iPad mini refresh is also rumored, but its timing remains unclear.

Google says most Android apps work on Googlebooks powered by either Intel or Qualcomm chips, but some demanding apps and games may need further optimization for Intel-based laptops.

QNAP’s new HDP for Business beta uses compatible x86 NAS hardware for centralized backups, automated restore and boot testing, and ransomware-focused protections including immutable backups and scheduled offline time.

The REDMAGIC Astra 2 pairs a 9.06-inch, 185Hz OLED display with Game Space, a gaming environment packed with display, control, performance, and capture tools. Some of its visibility and aiming options may be contentious in competitive play.

REDMAGIC’s Astra 2 pairs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with liquid cooling and a large vapor chamber, delivering top results in AnTuTu 11 and Geekbench 6 multi-core testing while keeping measured temperatures relatively restrained.