Tablet News

Huawei has confirmed a September 7 unveiling for the Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design, which replaces the original tri-fold’s Z-shaped layout with an inward-folding design that protects its flexible display.

Acer’s 14-inch A543 detachable Windows 2-in-1 offers up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, but its Celeron J4105 processor dates to 2017. China pricing starts at 2,599 yuan, or roughly $360.

Huawei has previewed the Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design ahead of its September 7 launch, replacing the earlier Z-style fold with an inward-folding U/G mechanism that protects the flexible display.

An independent repair specialist estimates that replacing the inner display on Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone could cost about £850, or roughly $1,150, though Apple has not announced repair pricing.

A Geekbench 7 listing suggests Samsung’s next Galaxy Tab S Ultra could pair 12GB of RAM with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chip.

Xiaomi’s reportedly upcoming Pad 9 Pro Max could pair a roughly 13-inch display with up to 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and 120W charging when the Pad 9 series is expected to arrive in September.

Leaks point to a September debut for the iQOO 16 and an unannounced compact gaming tablet, both potentially built around Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon 8 Elite platform. Nothing has been confirmed officially.

Huawei held a 27.1% share of China’s tablet market in Q2 2026, ahead of Apple at 24.0%, while Lenovo posted the strongest share gain. Overall shipments fell 4.4% year over year, masking a sharp divide between commercial and consumer demand.

HP’s new OmniPad 12 pairs a 12-inch 90Hz display with a detachable keyboard, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, and Android 16. It has launched in India, with no US availability announced.

A new leak suggests Xiaomi’s Pad 9 and Pad 9 Pro could retain 11.2-inch LCD displays while increasing battery capacity to 9,720mAh. Xiaomi has not confirmed the specifications.