Tablet News

Qualcomm’s two-tier 2 nm flagship strategy puts the biggest gains in graphics, on-device AI and video capture on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while both chips share 5 GHz Oryon CPUs and next-generation wireless connectivity.

Googlebook is positioned as an Android-based laptop platform that combines ChromeOS desktop technologies with phone continuity features, potentially giving Android tablets a clearer role between phone and PC.

Google’s public job listings reference “current and upcoming Pixel phones and tablets,” complicating the view that the company has fully stepped away from its Pixel Tablet hardware efforts. The postings are not confirmation of a Pixel Tablet successor.

Leaders from 20 countries and the European Commission have backed a nonbinding statement seeking pre-release testing, independent assessments, and possible international oversight for the most capable AI models.

iQOO’s upcoming Pad Ultra combines an 8.8-inch form factor with active cooling, high touch-sampling figures, dual haptics, and gaming-focused accessories ahead of its September 29 China launch.

Honor is reportedly preparing a compact WIN Pad gaming tablet for an October debut alongside its WIN 2 phone lineup. The tablet is said to use a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a high-refresh-rate OLED display, and an integrated fan, but without a 5G version.

Google’s new Googlebook category arrives in the U.S. on October 4, pairing Googlebook OS with Android 17 phone integration, Gemini features, and hardware from Acer, ASUS, Dell XPS, HP, and Lenovo. Prices start at $899.

Teclast’s new T60Mini targets mobile use with an 8.8-inch 90Hz display, dual-SIM 4G LTE, dual-frequency GPS, and Android 17. It is on sale in Asia, while U.S. availability and pricing have not been confirmed.

An unofficial eligibility estimate points to One UI 9.5 support for Samsung tablets beginning with the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series, alongside newer Tab S, rugged Tab Active, Galaxy S, Galaxy Z, and Galaxy A devices. Samsung has not confirmed the rollout.

A leak points to a Huawei wide-screen photography-focused flagship for the first half of 2027, potentially under the Pura 100 name. Its design, hardware, pricing, and U.S. availability remain unconfirmed.