Book-Style Foldables Are Becoming the Smartphone Industry’s Pocketable Tablet Bet
Counterpoint Research forecasts a 23% increase in global foldable smartphone display-panel shipments in 2026, driven overwhelmingly by book-style devices that open into larger tablet-like screens.
Google Pixel Tablet Vanishes From the Google Store, but Updates Continue Through 2028
Google has removed the Pixel Tablet from the Google Store without formally announcing its discontinuation. Existing owners are still promised system and security updates through June 2028, while a reported Pixel Tablet 2 successor appears to have been canceled.
Ulefone’s Armor Pad 5 Ultra Puts a 200-Lumen Projector in a 24,200mAh Rugged Tablet
Ulefone used IFA 2026 to show a rugged-device lineup built around worksite and field tools, including the Armor Pad 5 Ultra tablet with an integrated projector, a huge battery, and rear LED lights.
FOSSiBOT Brings a 21,560mAh Rugged Tablet and 28,000mAh Phone to IFA 2026
FOSSiBOT’s IFA 2026 lineup centers on extreme battery capacity and field-ready hardware, from the 10.4-inch DT3 5G tablet to the nearly 2.2-pound F107 Pro phone and expandable portable power stations.
Apple’s Reported iPhone Ultra Fold Could Bring a Tablet-Size Screen to a 4.5mm Design
A reported first Apple foldable, called iPhone Ultra, is said to pair a 7.76-inch internal display with a compact cover screen and an A20 Pro chip. Official specifications, pricing, and U.S. availability have not been confirmed.
Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 Targets Long-Term Tablet Use With Seven Android Upgrades
Lenovo’s Yoga Tab Gen 2 combines an 11.1-inch 144Hz display, an 11,000mAh battery, microSD expansion, and a software-support pledge extending through Android 24. It is now on sale in parts of Europe, while U.S. availability and pricing remain unconfirmed.
HMD’s Reported Xplora Go Pad Could Bring 4G and Extensive Parental Controls to an...
A reported HMD and Xplora tablet collaboration centers on a compact 4G-connected design, IP65 protection, drop resistance, and tools for parents to manage content, contacts, screen time, and location.
Xiaomi 18 Fold Puts a 7.58-Inch Tablet-Style Screen and 6,000mAh Battery in a Compact...
Xiaomi’s 18 Fold combines a 7.58-inch inner display, a 5.38-inch outer screen, a 6,000mAh battery, and a Leica-branded triple-camera system, though wider availability remains unclear.
Xiaomi’s IFA 2026 Showcase Makes the Phone and Tablet the Control Center for Everything...
Xiaomi’s first IFA appearance put its expanding connected-device strategy on display, spanning the Pad 8, an upcoming Xiaomi 18 Fold, smart-home hardware, TVs, robot vacuums, and automotive concepts.
Huawei Pura X View Packs a Tablet-Like Wide Screen Into a 6.68mm Phone
Huawei’s Pura X View is a China launch built around an unusually wide 16:9.5 OLED display, pairing the format with a 7,000mAh battery, Kirin 9030S chip, and a 200MP main camera.


















