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Android developers will get larger sales cuts if they support devices beyond phones
Google has rolled out a worldwide program that gives Android developers a larger cut of sales if they support tablets, watches, and other non-phone devices.
iPad Pro (2021) review: Apple’s hardware may have outpaced its software
For the last week, I’ve been living with Apple’s new iPad Pro, and there are two thoughts I haven’t been able to shake. The first is that this might be the best portable computer Apple has ever made. I mean, think about it: This iPad uses the exact same chipset you’ll find in the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro, and even the new iMac. That’s unheard of for a tablet, especially one with 5G and a screen that puts Apple’s laptops to shame. Tim Cook once said the iPad was the company’s vision of the future of computing, and it’s actually starting to feel like it’s coming to fruition. Which leads me to my second unshakeable thought: Because this thing is so powerful, it’s begging for more robust software. The new iPad Pro very much feels a portent of dramatic changes to come, but in this moment, it’s — for better or worse — just an obscenely powerful tablet.
The iPad Pro (2021) vs. the competition: The M1 and more
How does the newest iPad Pro measure up against other slates built for productivity?
Apple’s new iPad Pro has an M1 chip, Thunderbolt and 5G support
Apple just revealed new versions of its 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro today, and as expected, they’re shaping up to be the most powerful pair of tablets out there right now.
Apple confirms April 20th launch event, new iPads and Macs expected
Mark your calendars, friends: Apple has just sent out invitations for a launch event on April 20th at 10:00 AM Pacific/1:00 PM Eastern, where the company is expected to pull back the curtain on a slate of refreshed tablets and PCs.
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) review: A great smart display and mediocre sleep tracker
For $100, the Nest Hub is already a compelling smart display that’s cheaper than the original, with the sleep tracking being an added bonus. But based on my testing, I’m not sure I can count on it to improve my sleeping patterns just yet.
Amazon's 64GB Fire HD 10 tablet is almost half price at $108
Amazon's big screen Fire HD 10 tablet with 64GB of storage is down to almost half its original price as part of a Deal of the Day offer.
Amazon Echo Show 10 review: A rotating screen is a pricey novelty
Amazon’s Echo Show 10 has a swiveling base that can rotate automatically to follow you, which is useful but doesn’t quite justify its higher price tag compared to the Echo Show 8.
Amazon's Fire HD 8 tablets are $30 off right now
You can save on both the standard model and the Fire HD Plus.
TCL's NXTPAPER color paper-like screen arrives on a real tablet
Last year, TCL announced its intriguing NXTPAPER technology that was not only a full color paper-like display, but was also capable of playing video at relatively high frame rates. Now, at CES 2021, it’s finally ready to unveil the creatively named TCL NXTPAPER — an 8.88-inch Android tablet with the new screen. The tablet itself weighs 310 grams, which is lighter than the Amazon Fire HD 8 (363 grams) and the 2019 Galaxy Tab A 8-inch (320 grams).
Huawei restores Tencent games to its Chinese app store after dispute
Huawei has pulled Tencent games like Arena of Valor from its app store because of a “big change” Tencent made in how the companies work together.
Galaxy Tab A7 review: You get what you pay for
Few companies are even making budget Android tablets anymore. The $230 Galaxy Tab A7 runs Android 10 on a 10-inch screen and has a sturdy yet lightweight frame. Samsung says this thing was “made to entertain,” so if you’re looking for a budget-friendly device for watching movies or playing games, this could be up your alley.
Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ review: Samsung’s best can’t fix Android’s flaws
Wrap-up As tablets, the Tab S7 and S7+ shine.
Apple iPad (2020) hands-on: A better kind of basic
The 2020 iPad brings more power to the entry-level tablet series. Not much else has changed, however.
Samsung says its latest mobile memory is a production breakthrough
Samsung claims to have smashed a production barrier with a new LPDDR5 memory chip for smartphones and other mobile devices.
Apple's next entry-level iPad might look a lot like an iPad Pro
A leak of possible schematics for the next entry-level iPad hint at an iPad Pro-like design with Face ID and Magic Keyboard support.
Amazon's Fire HD tablets are back at all-time lows
Amazon’s Fire HD tablets are again on sale at their lowest prices ever, matching deals we saw just a couple of weeks ago. With a starting price of just $70, they may have some appeal if you’re looking for a cheap entertainment device or e-reader.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ hands-on: It's all about that spec sheet
Samsung is one of few companies still making premium Android tablets, and it’s getting pretty good at it. The company announced the new Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ at its Unpacked event yesterday and based simply off the specs, these are very impressive devices. The Tab S7 is smaller and uses an LCD screen, while the 12-inch S7+ is clearly the higher end model.
Watch Samsung's Unpacked event with us live from 9:40AM ET
Samsung hasn’t been shy about the fact that it has a ton of devices to show us at its upcoming Unpacked event, and that day is finally here. You can get excited with senior mobile editor Chris Velazco and myself right here as we head over to YouTube for a real-time reaction stream with a post-show to share our thoughts (and insider info) after. Based on the sneaky silhouette that Samsung has shared, we can tell there will be at least a foldable, a Note phone, a watch and what looks like wireless earbuds.
What to expect from Samsung's Unpacked event next week
Galaxy Buds Live Let's start with the most straightforward of the bunch: Samsung's Galaxy Buds Live.