Tablet News

Samsung says Google searches for its foldable phones rose 300% in the past month following Apple’s iPhone Duo unveiling, though the company has not provided sales figures to establish a direct effect.

HONOR’s global MagicOS 11 plan, based on Android 17, runs from October 2026 through March 2027 for stable software. The company has confirmed several tablets, alongside a broad range of phones, but has not assigned a specific release month to each model or confirmed U.S. availability.

ASUS’s ProArt P14 combines NVIDIA RTX Spark hardware, a 14-inch OLED touch display, and up to 128GB of shared memory in a 3.26-pound creator laptop designed for local AI and portable production work.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple has invited members of the press to a Los Angeles product experience on October 28, 2026. The unconfirmed lineup is said to include an OLED iPad mini, touchscreen MacBooks, and M6-powered desktop and notebook updates.

Regulatory filings identify a vivo Pad FE tablet carrying model number VP2601. The early records point to a Wi-Fi-only version and 15W charging, while its full specifications, price, launch timing, and U.S. availability remain unconfirmed.

An early Honor Magic V7 prototype is rumored to pair an approximately 8.15-inch foldable display with a 50MP variable-aperture main camera and a battery exceeding 6,000mAh. A launch around March 2027 remains speculative.

Apple’s listed U.S. repair estimates for the foldable iPhone Duo put “other damage” at $1,499, while an inner-display repair is priced at $999. AppleCare+ sharply lowers accidental-damage service fees, but adds an ongoing coverage cost.

vivo’s X Fold6 is now listed in Hungary in a 12GB/512GB global configuration. Its large inner display, four-app multitasking, external-monitor desktop mode, and 6,900mAh battery position it as a productivity-focused book-style foldable, though U.S. availability and pricing have not been confirmed.

LG has outlined seven Apple Home accessories launching first in the U.S. and Canada, including cameras, a video doorbell, a UWB smart lock, a thermostat, and a room sensor. Prices start at $39.95, with initial sales beginning in December for select products.

ASUS has introduced the 14-inch ExpertBook A7, an ultrathin business laptop with a 3K OLED display, Intel Core 7 processors, a 65Wh battery, and enterprise-focused security features. U.S. pricing and availability have not been announced.