Neowin News Feed for: Tablets

Android 17's final beta arrives with a killer new feature for bloated, laggy apps

Paul Hill — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:44:02 +0000

Is your favorite app about to get axed? Android 17's final beta is here, and it's bringing aggressive memory management and quantum-safe tech to your pocket. Read more...

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 FE is $200 cheaper on Amazon than Samsung's own store right now

Karthik Mudaliar — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:34:02 +0000

Samsung just raised the price of the Galaxy Tab S10 FE 256GB. But right now on Amazon, you can grab the exact same tablet for well below what Samsung now charges on its own store. Read more...

The iPad mini with A17 Pro hits its lowest price yet in new Amazon UK deal

Paul Hill — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:16:01 +0000

Apple's most portable tablet just became a lot more affordable for UK shoppers. Discover why this A17 Pro-powered iPad mini is a steal at its current record-low price. Read more...

Samsung announces its entry-level tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:10:02 +0000

After months of leaks and rumors, Samsung has finally debuted the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+. Read more...

Apple's iPad shipments grew in 2024, but its market share fell

Paul Hill — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:10:01 +0000

Apple saw its iPad shipments grow in 2024 to 56.9 million shipments, up from 54 million units in 2023. Despite this, Apple's market share in the tablet sector fell from 40% to 38.6%. Read more...

Amazon pushing new AI features for most Fire tablets

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 06:40:01 +0000

Amazon is rolling out a new update introducing new AI features to several Fire tablets, including the recently launched Fire 8 tablet lineup. Read more...

Samsung Closes In on Apple With Strong Tablet Shipments in Q3 2024

David Uzondu — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:06:01 +0000

Samsung's tablet shipments surged in Q3 2024, narrowing the gap with Apple in the global tablet market. Read more...

Here's the full list of Samsung Galaxy phones, tablets that'll get One UI 7 update

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:08:01 +0000

This post lists all the Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets eligible for the Android 15-based One UI 7 update. Read more...

Google Play Store could soon highlight apps optimized for tablets and cars

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:06:01 +0000

Google may be working on a new feature that will highlight apps compatible with big-screen devices such as tablets and cars. Read more...

Amazon announces new Fire HD 8 tablets with improved camera, performance and more

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:30:01 +0000

Amazon has announced updated Fire HD 8 tablets with 50% more RAM, an upgraded camera, and longer battery life. Read more...

Leaked images of the Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra keyboard reveal a dedicated AI key

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 18:30:01 +0000

Some images of hardware keyboards for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series reveal the inclusion of a dedicated AI key. Read more...

Samsung opens pre-reservations for the Galaxy Tab S10 Series in India

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:02:01 +0000

Samsung has opened up pre-reservations in India for the Galaxy Tab S10 series tablets offering a free 45W charger. Read more...

We are allegedly only getting the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra this year

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:24:01 +0000

Fresh images of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra have popped up showcasing the tablets from front and back, and also highlighting that there won't be an entry-level option this year. Read more...

Report: Tablet shipments grew a modest 1% during the first quarter

Paul Hill — Mon, 06 May 2024 10:30:01 +0000

Worldwide tablet shipments grew by 1% during the first quarter after four consecutive quarters of decline year-over-year. Apple managed to hold its top spot but saw a significant decline. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE drops to its all-time low price on Amazon

Fiza Ali — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:56:02 +0000

Amazon is currently offering a great deal on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE which is now selling at its lowest price with a 22 percent discount on its original MSRP so, grab it now for yourself. Read more...

Tablet shipments crumble to lowest level since 2011

Paul Hill — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:16:01 +0000

Tablet shipments have fallen to their lowest levels since 2011, according to analyst firm IDC. It said that Apple had been hit the hardest in Q4 2023 compared to 2022, losing almost 7% market share. Read more...

TikTok gets optimized for larger screens and foldable devices

Paul Hill — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:24:01 +0000

TikTok has received an update that improves the experience on tablet and foldable devices. The app now supports landscape and portrait orientations and the video is clearer on larger screens. Read more...

Tablet shipments decline in Q2 while Chromebooks stay resilient

Paul Hill — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:52:01 +0000

Tablets fell sharply in the second quarter year-over-year while Chromebooks were pretty flat. The position of Chromebooks was described as resilient given the current market conditions. Read more...

India is putting an extra license on laptops and tablets that are imported into the country

John Callaham — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:10:02 +0000

The new import license in India for certain tech products like PCs and tablets is supposed to improve security, along with encouraging more companies to make these kinds of devices within the country. Read more...

US PC market may have bottomed out, recovery predicted in Q4

Paul Hill — Wed, 31 May 2023 00:30:01 +0000

The PC market in the United States has bottomed out, according to Canalys. The analyst company said that it expects to see some sort of recovery take place in the fourth quarter of this year. Read more...

Tablet shipments fell to lowest levels since start of pandemic, Apple grew its market share

Paul Hill — Mon, 08 May 2023 15:18:01 +0000

Tablet shipments worldwide have fallen to their lowest level since the start of the pandemic. This was exacerbated by the inflation the world is seeing and people spending on necessaries. Read more...

Forecaster says Western Europe's PC market decline bottomed in the first quarter

Paul Hill — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:10:01 +0000

The analyst company Canalys believes that Western Europe's PC market has bottomed out in terms of declines. Further declines are expected this year, but won't be as steep as the one in Q1'23. Read more...

Save $300 on Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ tablet with stunning 12.4-inch AMOLED display and S Pen

Taras Buria — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:42:02 +0000

Samsung's flagship Android tablet, the Galaxy S8+, is now available with a massive $300 discount. The device features a stunning 12.4-inch AMOLED screen (S Pen included) and 128GB of storage. Read more...

Bad economic conditions knock tablet and Chromebook shipment figures

Paul Hill — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:14:01 +0000

The analyst firm IDC has found that tablet and Chromebook sales have continued falling in the third quarter. It's partly to do with lessening demand following lockdowns, but also due to a bad economy. Read more...

IDC says tablet shipment growth remained flat in Q2 YoY while Chromebooks declined sharply

Paul Hill — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 06:36:01 +0000

IDC says tablets saw flat growth year-over-year in the second quarter, while Chromebook shipments declined over 50% as demand lessens. Lenovo was the biggest loser in tablets and HP in Chromebooks. Read more...

IDC expects PC shipments to decline 8.2% in 2022 due to lockdowns, war, and inflation

Paul Hill — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:36:01 +0000

IDC believes PC shipments will decline by 8.2% this year before picking up in 2023. It says inflation, war, and lockdowns are the main causes of the decline. Tablets shipments will slump too. Read more...

Surface Go 3 with LTE is now available for $499

Taras Buria — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:42:01 +0000

Surface Go 3, the most affordable Windows tablet from Microsoft, is now available in a new config. Microsoft started selling the base model (4GB of RAM and 64GB eMMC) with an optional 4G modem. Read more...

Microsoft Surface Duo will get Android 12L confirms Google, and it's not a fork

Alap Naik Desai — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:24:01 +0000

Microsoft Surface Duo will get Android 12L, a version optimized for foldables and large-screen devices. Google indicated it is not a fork of Android. Its core features will go into future iterations. Read more...

Google boasts that Chrome's multitasking usage increases 18x on large screens

Usama Jawad — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:50:01 +0000

Google has shared the results of its recent research into the usage of Chrome's multitasking features on large screen devices, such as those running Android 12L. The results are promising so far. Read more...

Vodafone connects 125,000 people in digital poverty to the internet, just 875,000 to go

Paul Hill — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:54:01 +0000

Vodafone has helped 125,000 people in digital poverty get online so far. The firm has an aim of helping one million people get connected by the end of 2022 and its progress so far is encouraging. Read more...

Google announces Android 12L for large screens devices, Developer Preview now available

Usama Jawad — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:52:02 +0000

Google has announced a new "feature drop" for Android 12, called Android 12L. This variant of the OS is optimized for large screen devices, such as tablets, foldables, and ChromeOS machines. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G lands in the U.S. for $669

Chandrakant Isi — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:52:01 +0000

Samsung has announced the availability of its Galaxy Tab S7 Fan Edition 5G in the US. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 750G chipset, the tablet comes with a 12.4-inch LCD screen and S-Pen stylus. Read more...

Android tablets are getting a new Entertainment Space for media consumption

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 05 May 2021 16:30:01 +0000

Google has announced that Android tablets are getting a new Entertainment Space designed to make it easier to find media and games. The feature will debut on Walmart's onn. tablets. Read more...

Chromebooks saw 275% growth in 1Q21 according to Canalys

Paul Hill — Tue, 04 May 2021 23:58:01 +0000

The analyst firm Canalys has revealed Chromebooks have been one of the main drivers of PC sales after reporting a 275% growth in 1Q21. It also said that the tablet market has been performing well. Read more...

Gartner predicts in-use global devices will hit 6.2 billion this year

Paul Hill — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:12:01 +0000

The analyst firm Gartner has predicted that there will be 6.2 billion in-use devices this year and that in 2022 this figure will see a further increase to 6.4 billion as working styles change. Read more...

Samsung's rugged Galaxy Tab Active3 is now available in the U.S.

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:30:02 +0000

Samsung has announced that its rugged enterprise tablet, the Galaxy Tab Active3, is now available in the United States. It comes with a ruggedized S Pen and starts at $489.99 for the Wi-Fi model. Read more...

Samsung joins the Android Enterprise Recommended programme

Paul Hill — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:10:01 +0000

Samsung has become the latest OEM to join Google's Android Enterprise Recommended programme. These devices are designed to be ready to go for enterprise customers looking for devices. Read more...

New iPad Air passes through FCC, pre-orders rumored to open tomorrow

Abhay V — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:56:01 +0000

The new iPad Air has passed through FCC in the U.S., bringing it closer to launch. While Apple did not announce the availability of the table, rumors suggest that the pre-orders will open tomorrow. Read more...

Samsung introduces the Galaxy Tab Active3, a rugged tablet for businesses

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:44:01 +0000

Samsung has introduced a new iteration of the Galaxy Tab Active family of rugged tablets. The Galaxy Tab Active3 packs an Exynos 9810 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of storage. Read more...

Google Play Console listing confirms Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ specs

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:26:01 +0000

As we near the Galaxy Unpacked event, more information about the upcoming Samsung tablets continues to surface, with Google itself now confirming some specs of Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+. Read more...