Tablet News

HP’s Googlebook 14 pairs a Snapdragon X Elite-powered OLED notebook with phone-forward Android features, but its $1,199.99 starting price places it at the high end of Googlebook’s first wave.

Google has begun testing Android developer verification in four countries. The system is designed to make scam-driven installs harder, while a global rollout for certified Android devices is planned for 2027 and beyond.

The REDMAGIC Astra 2 combines Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with an AquaCore Cooling System 2.0, dual USB-C ports, and an 8,300mAh battery in a slim gaming-tablet design.

The REDMAGIC Astra 2 pairs stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra, N’Bass low-frequency enhancement, and 4D haptic feedback. Testing found strong volume, clear voices, and no noticeable distortion near maximum output.

LG plans to bring Miniclip’s 8 Ball Pool to compatible webOS smart TVs, using Magic Remote motion controls and a local two-player Couch Play Mode.

Caviar’s Black Edition reworks the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo with titanium, crocodile leather, and gold. Its most unusual versions remove and hardware-disable the cameras for workplaces where camera-equipped phones are barred.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra combines a large AMOLED display, a bundled S Pen, IP68 protection and a redesigned keyboard accessory for users who want a highly portable productivity setup. U.S. pricing and availability have not been confirmed.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12+ centers on a slightly larger 120Hz AMOLED workspace, expandable storage, and bundled stylus support, while U.S. pricing and availability remain unspecified.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is a 14.6-inch Android tablet built around a thin, IP68-rated chassis, an included S Pen, MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chip, and laptop-style multitasking tools. U.S. pricing and availability have not been confirmed.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12+ pairs an AMOLED display, Dimensity 9500 processor, IP68 protection, and bundled S Pen in a 553-gram tablet aimed at people who want a more portable alternative to the Tab S12 Ultra. U.S. pricing and availability have not been confirmed.