PCMag Middle East tablets

Acer Expands Iconia Tablet Lineup With 3:2 OLED Models and New Smart Glasses

Mufaddal Fakhruddin — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:14:23 +0000

The new Iconia Duo range includes three Android tablets aimed at productivity and media use, accompanied by separate AR display glasses and Gemini-powered AI eyewear.

I Checked Out the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 in Person: It's Part Tablet, Part Boombox

Kimberly Gedeon — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:09:53 +0000

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 is an Android tablet with a party trick: Flip it around, and it doubles as a powerful Bluetooth speaker thanks to its nine-driver JBL sound system.

Lenovo is no stranger to showing off bizarre designs, from its transparent laptop to the screen-spinning ThinkBook VertiFlex. The latest funky gadget from the Beijing-based tech giant is an Android tablet that looks like a boombox—and it can even moonlight as a The Wall Street Journal, but given MacBook Neo's success, I wonder whether Apple should lean into …

Microsoft Surface Pro for Business vs. Apple iPad Pro: Which Tablet Is Best for Work?

Matthew Buzzi — Sat, 23 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Microsoft's Surface Pro for Business is a versatile detachable 2-in-1 tablet for work. But Apple's iPad Pro might be better suited to your needs if you can live without Windows. I've run through what separates these two top-tier business tablets, and a surprising winner emerged.

Price: My, How the Tablet Tables Have Turned

From the outset, these are both premium devices aimed at pro users, and the exact price will depend heavily on the components and accessories you’re after.

The Surface Pro for Business is, to be clear, notably more expensive than Microsoft's traditional Surface Pro …

Microsoft Surface Pro for Business (2026, 5G)

Joe Osborne — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:18:16 +0000

Microsoft hasn't let its business-customer base lie fallow with the Surface Pro Windows tablet line, and this year’s model enriches that soil. This year’s refresh of the Surface Pro for Business has a higher starting price than the previous generation (rising from $1,700 to $1,949.99). …

HONOR MagicPad4 Debuts as World's Thinnest Tablet With Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Pcmag Middle East Staff — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:38:12 +0000

At 4.8mm thick and lighter than a MacBook Air when fully kitted out, HONOR's new flagship tablet is pushing hard into laptop territory.

Apple's New CEO May Be Forced to Drop His Dream of a Foldable iPad

Jibin Joseph — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:51:49 +0000

The foldable iPad was a 'priority' for John Ternus before he was named CEO, Bloomberg reports, but his new gig could mean the device is put on the backburner.

Over the last few years, Apple has been rumored to be developing a foldable iPad alongside the highly anticipated foldable iPhone. However, with the company set to undergo a leadership transition this year, the larger foldable may never get an official launch, Bloomberg reports.

Apple announced earlier …

Apple MacBook Neo vs. Apple iPad: Why I Regret My $600 Tablet Upgrade

Joe Osborne — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:56:17 +0000

If, like me, you’ve ever purchased a basic iPad and a keyboard cover to work like a pseudo-MacBook, kiss those days goodbye. The MacBook Neo is simply an easier and more potent solution for the same overall price.

Price: Different Products, Same Overall Cost

On its face, this battle is easily won by the iPad, right? The laptop costs $599, and the tablet costs $349—case closed. Not so fast.

If you want the iPad to work like a laptop, it will need one of those fancy …

iPad 12 With Apple Intelligence May Still Launch This Year, Report Says

Jibin Joseph — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:13:10 +0000

The new iPad is expected to launch within the first half of the year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple updated several products across its lineups early this year, but the company may not be done yet. It may launch the 12th-generation iPad with support for Apple Intelligence within the first half of 2026, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports.

This isn’t the first time we …

Apple iPad Air (M4, 2026)

Eric Zeman — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:27:37 +0000

The M4-powered iPad Air (starting at $599) may not have a new coat of paint, but Apple has supercharged its performance with a new processor and more capable radios, boosting speed and future-proofing the hardware for years to come. It still features a sleek design, a quality display, sharp cameras, …

You Picked the Top Wireless Carriers and Phone Makers in North America

Eric Griffith — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:58:15 +0000

Considering a carrier switch? We polled thousands of PCMag readers in the US and Canada for their takes on the best mobile phones and the cellular networks that power them.

Things aren't looking too rosy for the mobile phone industry in 2026. Mobile carriers have delivered so much high-speed 5G that data traffic is soaring, driving up maintenance costs. Meanwhile, device manufacturers are scrambling amid RAMaggedon, the ongoing shortage …

Apple's M4 iPad Air vs. M5 iPad Pro: Is More Power Worth the Extra $300?

Andrew Gebhart — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:48:46 +0000

Apple just supercharged the iPad Air with the M4 chip and more RAM. We break down the specs to see how it compares with the M5 iPad Pro.

Pricing: This One Is Easy

Both the iPad Air and the iPad Pro come with either 11 or 13-inch screens. The cheapest Air comes with 128GB of storage, a spec not offered on the Pro. The Pro offers another high-end storage option with a 2TB model, whereas the Air stops at …

MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e: Everything You Missed From Apple's March Event

The Pcmag Editorial Team — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:14:53 +0000

Apple this week unveiled a new budget iPhone, an updated iPad, supercharged MacBooks, and a low-cost MacBook Neo. Our experts went hands on with all of them; here are the details.

Apple got off to an early start on Monday, giving its iPad Air a spec bump and refreshing its lower-cost iPhone. On Tuesday, it then added new M5 chips to the MacBook Air and Pro. And on Wednesday, we got the low-cost …

I Saw Firsthand How Apple's M4-Powered iPad Air Supercharges Workflows

Eric Zeman — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:41:53 +0000

I got to edit videos in Final Cut Pro on the new Apple iPad Air (M4), and it's a seriously fast tablet.

LONDON—On the ground at Apple's Battersea event in London, the company had live demos showcasing the power of the M4-equipped iPad Air it announced on Monday. The M4 iPad Air is even quicker at processing creative tasks in Final Cut Pro …

M4 iPad Air vs. Entry-Level iPad: Apple's Sneaky Upsell or Smart Upgrade?

Andrew Gebhart — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:09:20 +0000

Apple's new M4-powered iPad Air promises laptop-level power, but the far cheaper base-level iPad still handles everyday tasks with ease. We break down performance, features, and real-world value to find out whether the M4 is a must-have upgrade.

Pricing and Storage: No Surprises Here

The 2026 iPad Air with the M4 chip keeps the price at $599, in line with the 2025 M3-powered model. But it’s still more expensive than the entry-level iPad, which starts at $349 for the 128GB model and goes …

Apple Refreshes iPad Air With M4 Chip, 12GB RAM

Jibin Joseph — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:56:13 +0000

Despite the memory crunch, the iPad Air gets more RAM without a price hike. There's also a faster modem as well as support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.

Apple has refreshed the iPad Air with the M4 chip and a big memory boost.

Apple has bumped the RAM from 8GB on last year’s model to 12GB on the latest one. “With the new iPad Air, unified memory jumps 50 percent, to 12GB, and memory bandwidth increases to 120GB/s, helping …

TCL's New Screen Blends Nxtpaper Tech With AMOLED, and It Looks Fantastic

Eric Zeman — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

TCL showed off a new screen concept at Mobile World Congress that brings its Nxtpaper technology to AMOLED for the first time. It also announced a new tablet, available with or without Nxtpaper.

BARCELONA—TCL often uses Mobile World Congress to showcase new hardware, and I got a sneak peek at some really cool tech.

First up is a new version of TCL's Nxtpaper technology. TCL isn't calling it Nxtpaper 5.0, but it will succeed

A Tablet With a Removable Battery? I Saw Lenovo's Latest In Action

Eric Zeman — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:01:00 +0000

Lenovo debuted a trio of Android tablets at Mobile World Congress, one for gamers, one for mobile pros, and one for trade worker environments—and I saw all three.

BARCELONA—Lenovo made a big splash at MWC this year with three new Android tablets. The Lenovo Legion 8 Gen 5 is a portable slate for gamers, the Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 is a do-it-all model, and the ThinkTab X11 is …

Apple's March 4 Event Is Almost Here. 5 Things on My Wishlist

Lance Whitney — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:54:16 +0000

Apple is poised to give its iPhone, iPads, and MacBooks a power boost this week. Here's what I plan to buy immediately, and what you might want to add to your cart.

Apple has invited the press to an "experience" on March 4 in London, New York, and Shanghai, though CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company will announce new products over several days, beginning Monday, culminating in hands-on time …

ROG and Kojima Productions Launch a Limited-Edition Gaming Tablet in the UAE

Pcmag Middle East Staff — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:43:27 +0000

Pre-orders for the Ludens-inspired Flow Z13-KJP are open now — and there are only so many to go around.

A $599 MacBook and 4 Other Things I Want Apple to Unveil on March 4

Lance Whitney — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:28:02 +0000

Apple reportedly has a refreshed iPhone, iPad, and MacBook on tap for next week. Here's what I'm excited to buy, and what you might want to add to your cart.

Apple has invited the press to an "experience" on March 4 in London, New York, and Shanghai. Rumors point to three days of product reveals beginning March 2, culminating in hands-on time for a select few …

5 Things Apple Should Unveil on March 4, Including One Thing I'd Buy Immediately

Lance Whitney — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:07:10 +0000

If the rumors are true, Apple will refresh the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook lineups next month. Here's what I'm excited to order, and what you might want to add to your cart.

Apple is holding an event—I mean an experience—on March 4 in New York City. There's no tagline on the invitation to help us tease out what to expect, but I'm holding out hope for a low-cost MacBook and an …

New iPhone, iPads, and Macs? Apple Announces March 4 Event

Chloe Albanesius — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:24:07 +0000

Apple sends out invites for a 'special Apple Experience' on March 4, where we could see the iPhone 17e, refreshed iPads, and the rumored low-cost MacBook.

Apple today announced it will hold an event on March 4, where we might see Apple’s newest budget iPhone, refreshed iPads, and a possible low-cost MacBook.

"Please join us in person for a special Apple Experience in New York," the invitation says alongside the Apple logo in yellow, green, and blue. …

12-Gen iPad With Apple Intelligence Expected Soon

Jibin Joseph — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:05:27 +0000

The entry-level iPad will get the A18 chip and Apple's AI, while the iPad Air will be updated with the M4, Bloomberg reports.

Apple is prepping to launch its 12th-generation iPad with support for Apple Intelligence very soon, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

The entry-level iPad received an upgrade in March 2025. At $349, the 11th-gen iPad offers an 11-inch display, the A16 processor, 128GB of storage, and up to 10 …

OnePlus Pad Go 2

Iyaz Akhtar — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The OnePlus Pad Go 2 ($399.99) provides a large screen, quick performance, and fast charging with its included power brick. We like OnePlus's relatively straightforward approach to Android, which is enhanced by AI tools that boost productivity, and its seamless integration with OnePlus phones. The 12-inch screen puts it near …

Is This the World's Thinnest Tablet?

Michael Kan — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:25:42 +0000

The super-slim 'Paper' tablet from little-known Chinese brand Toall is just 0.12 inches thick.

LAS VEGAS—At CES, a little-known Chinese company is pushing the boundaries of tablet design with a device that’s barely one-tenth of an inch thick.

It's called the Paper, and at first glance, it resembles a conventional large-screen Android tablet. But once you hold …

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro

Iyaz Akhtar — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:00:27 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro (starting at $659) is a rugged tablet designed for use in demanding environments. It delivers a full Android experience in a drop-resistant body, with a glove-friendly screen and physical buttons for navigating the software. We especially like its removable batteries, expandable storage, and lengthy …

Hurry to Grab These Cyber Monday Tablet Steals: Get Up to 55% Off Apple, Amazon, Samsung, and More

Juhi Wadia — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:26:12 +0000

If you want to upgrade your old iPad or gift someone a new tablet this holiday season, you're in luck. We've rounded up 20 top-rated models on sale for Cyber Monday—starting at just $45!

Cyber Monday is finally here, and our experts have been working tirelessly to bring you the best tech deals available. If you're looking to buy a new tablet, we're seeing great deals on options from Apple, Samsung, Amazon, and more. We …

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 FE Just Hit a Shockingly Low Cyber Monday Price

Craig Rawlins-Wilson — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:23:51 +0000

Affordable tablets that include a full-size screen and a stylus are hard to come by, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE offers both—and is now 28% off. I've also found steep Cyber Monday markdowns on iPads and Fire Tablets.

If you've been thinking about picking up a new tablet, Cyber Monday is the best time to do it. Whether you want an iPad, a Samsung Galaxy Tab, or an Amazon Fire device, you'll find some standout Cyber Monday Deals …

Don't Miss These Cyber Monday Tablet Steals: Up to 50% Off Apple, Amazon, Samsung, and More

Juhi Wadia — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:51:39 +0000

Ready to upgrade your old iPad or gift someone a new tablet this holiday season? We've rounded up 18 top-rated models on sale for Cyber Monday—starting at just $45!

Cyber Monday deals are here, and prices are dropping as if inflation doesn't exist. I’m not questioning it, I’m just adding things to the cart quietly. If you're looking to buy a new tablet as a …

I Found Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE on Sale for Shockingly Cheap This Black Friday Weekend

Craig Rawlins-Wilson — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:39:56 +0000

Few affordable tablets include a full-size screen and a stylus, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE has both for 28% off. Plus more big Black Friday weekend deals on iPads and Fire Tablets.

You don't have to wait until after Thanksgiving to get a bargain on a tablet, so if you've been eyeing one, now might be a great time, whether you're looking for an iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, or Amazon Fire tablet. These are just some of the …

I Discovered Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 FE Midrange Tablet at an Entry-Level Price for Black Friday

Craig Rawlins-Wilson — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:12:47 +0000

Few affordable tablets include a full-size screen and a stylus, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE has both for $140 off. Plus more big Black Friday deals on iPads and Fire Tablets.

Black Friday Tablet Deals: Save Up to 50% on Top Options From Apple, Microsoft, Samsung, and More

Juhi Wadia — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:02:23 +0000

Looking to gift a tablet this holiday season? You don't have to pay full price. Early Black Friday Deals are live, and we're seeing the brands you want slash prices by as much as $450 off top models.

Black Friday is quickly approaching, but we're already seeing great deals on tablets. Samsung, Apple, and Google are dropping the prices on flagship slates like they're going out of style, with some tablets, like the Amazon Fire HD 10, as low as 50% …

My Pick for the Best Tablet Deal of Black Friday: Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6 Lite With S Pen Is 52% Off

Craig Rawlins-Wilson — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Few affordable tablets include a stylus and a full-size screen, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has both for $170 off. Plus more big deals on iPads and Fire Tablets.

We've been reviewing tablets since the very first iPad debuted 15 years ago, so we know which features to look for and what a deal looks like. A few tablets are always discounted after Thanksgiving, but you don't have to …

Amazon Fire 7 Tablet

Dave Leclair — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:59:03 +0000

An affordable gateway device to Amazon's content and services

Amazon has updated its entry-level Fire 7 tablet for the first time since 2019 with new hardware and software features, bumping the starting price to $59.99 in the process ($10 more than the previous model). These improvements are worth the minimal price increase, but …

Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet

Dave Leclair — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:58:58 +0000

A tablet your kid won't break, that won't break the bank

The 2022 Fire 7 Kids Tablet ($109.99) is the child-friendly counterpart to Amazon’s general-purpose Fire 7 Tablet ($59.99). The physical tablet hardware is identical, but the Kids model comes with a protective foam case (complete with a handle that doubles …

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024)

Sarah Lord — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:57:58 +0000

Not much has changed, but it's still just $100

The $99.99 Amazon Fire HD 8, refreshed for 2024, functions about as well as you should expect for the price. It provides enough power to run basic streaming apps and games and has enough battery life to get through a day. However, its below-average screen and muddy speakers keep it …

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (2024)

Sarah Lord — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:57:54 +0000

An affordable first tablet for kids

The $139.99 Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet repackages the company's Fire HD 8 ($99.99) into a version suitable for children ages 3 to 7. It includes a large, protective case, a six-month subscription to Amazon Kids+, robust parental …

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro (2024)

Sarah Lord — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:57:49 +0000

A suitable tablet for older kids

The $139.99 Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro, like the $139.99 Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids, is based on Amazon’s standard $99.99 Fire HD 8 tablet. It includes a six-month Amazon Kids+ trial subscription, a two-year, …