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.
Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra Leak Points to a Higher European Price and Dimensity 9500...
New renders and reported European pricing outline Samsung’s expected Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra lineup, with no base model currently shown.
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.
iPhone Duo Hands-Ons Put Apple’s Foldable Software and Nearly Hidden Crease in Focus
Early hands-on videos suggest Apple’s iPhone Duo is designed to make its folding display feel less distracting through a matte nano-textured finish and fluid iOS 27 transitions. The first impressions also reveal practical trade-offs, including Touch ID instead of Face ID and limited camera hardware for a $1,999 device.
LG Responds to Smart TV Privacy Claims Over Network Scanning, Audio Data and Security...
Independent researchers have raised privacy and security concerns about certain retail LG OLED TVs, while LG says its sets do not record ambient conversations and that several cited behaviors support standard smart-home functions.
Apple iPhone Duo Brings a 7.6-Inch Foldable Canvas and Split View to iOS
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, pairs a 5.4-inch outer display with a 7.6-inch inner screen and introduces a more tablet-like multitasking experience in iOS 27.
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Packs a 14-Inch OLED and 81Wh Battery Into a...
MSI’s Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is a 14-inch Windows convertible aimed at mobile productivity, pairing a 360-degree hinge and pen-ready OLED display with Intel Core Ultra processors, extensive ports, and a claimed 81Wh battery.
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.


















