Amazon’s Kids Tablet 8 and 11 Add Android and Parent-Approved Google Play Access
Amazon’s new Kids Tablet 8 and Kids Tablet 11 move beyond the Fire ecosystem with Android and parent-controlled Google Play downloads. Both include a protective case, a year of Amazon Kids+, and a two-year worry-free guarantee.
Garmin Enduro 4 Hands-On: A 51mm Outdoor Watch Built Around Solar Endurance
Garmin’s Enduro 4 pairs a large, rugged 51mm design with solar-assisted battery claims, multi-band GPS, offline mapping tools, and a textile ComfortFit band. Initial setup is complete, while real-world battery, GPS, and training testing remains ahead.
Amazon’s Alexa Tablets Add Google Play, With a 12-Inch Pro Model Aimed at Work...
Amazon’s new Alexa Tablet family runs Android with native Google Play access and Alexa+ features. The lineup starts at $229.99 and is scheduled to begin shipping October 19, 2026.
TCL P80 Ultra Puts a Matte, Durable Design at the Center of Its Appeal
TCL’s P80 Ultra pairs a satin-like, low-reflection finish with an IP68 rating, MIL-STD-810H certification, and a hardware control that switches the display to an e-ink mode. U.S. pricing and availability have not been confirmed.
REDMAGIC Astra 2 Turns a Compact Gaming Tablet Into a Deeply Configurable Game Hub
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 Astra 2 Benchmarks: Compact Gaming Tablet Tops AnTuTu 11 and Geekbench Multi-Core
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.
REDMAGIC Astra 2 Battery Test: Fast 75W Charging Helps Offset Middling Video Endurance
The REDMAGIC Astra 2 pairs an 8,300mAh battery with 75W charging, reaching a full charge in 54 minutes. Its results show stronger endurance under continuous use than during video playback.
HMD Slate Tab 5G Leak Points to a 15.6-Inch Android 2-in-1 With a Detachable...
New renders suggest HMD’s long-rumored Slate Tab 5G may have shifted from a conventional tablet concept to a large Android productivity device, though the product remains unannounced.
Alldocube iPlay 80SE Brings Android 16 to a $130.90 Basic Tablet
The Alldocube iPlay 80SE pairs Android 16 and Widevine L1 streaming support with a 10.1-inch display, microSD expansion, and a $130.90 U.S. listing, but its aging Unisoc T310 chip, 4GB of RAM, and 10W charging set clear limits.
HONOR WIN Pad Teaser Points to a 200Hz-Plus OLED Gaming Tablet
HONOR has confirmed that its compact WIN Pad will use an OLED display with a refresh rate above 200Hz. Leaks point to an 8.4-inch, 240Hz panel, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 power, and active cooling.
