Blender is going beyond mouse and keyboard with a new touch-friendly interface for tablets
Adapting 3D modeling to tablets and mobile
Windows loses 400 million users as mobile, Linux, and Mac use grows (or not?)
In brief: Just over one billion active devices use Windows for their operating system, according to Microsoft. That sounds like an impressive statistic, but the company isn't as quick to point out that three years ago, the figure stood at 1.4 billion, meaning 400 million devices are no longer running the OS.
The iPhone gets a refreshed UI with Liquid Glass in iOS 26, extending across all Apple operating systems
Also: new call and messaging functions, Mac-like multitasking for iPadOS
Microsoft unveils thinner, lighter Surface Laptop and Surface Pro, starting at $799
The new devices ditch the Surface Connect magnetic charging port
Apple iPadOS 19 update could make iPads feel more like Macs
New multitasking tools and desktop features expected
Apple to launch iPad Pro M5 and MacBook Pro M5 this year, MacBook Air to follow in 2026
Don't expect any major design overhaul, though
Which iPad Model Should You Get? Updated With the Latest 2025 iPad Models
Thanks to class-leading hardware and optimized software, the Apple iPad line has long been the go-to tablet recommendation for most people. Now, choosing the right model for you, that's worth a closer look.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE on sale for just $279
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 FE is a mid-range Android tablet featuring a 10.9" 90Hz display. It features IP68 water and dust resistance, S Pen support (included in the box), and a long-lasting battery, making it a great choice for media consumption and productivity.
Tablet shipments rose 9.2% worldwide in 2024, reversing three-year slump
Tablet market rebounds
Xiaomi WinPlay brings Windows gaming support to HyperOS tablets
Xiaomi claims its virtualization layer has minimal performance impact
Finnish firm's nanocoating could make your next laptop smudge-free
A mystery company with a "market capitalization in the trillions" is involved
New iPad Mini 7 gets reviewed, remains a top small tablet choice
Apple's iPad Mini 7 proves that small doesn't mean weak. Sporting the A17 Pro SoC inside and more base storage, it's not a huge leap from the previous model, but it continues to improve.
Apple's $299 iPad to get AI-ready hardware by next year
It will likely upgrade the current A14 SoC to an A17 or better
Apple introduces updated iPad mini with A17 Pro and Apple Intelligence, starting at $499
A 30% boost in CPU performance over its predecessor
Amazon's new Fire HD 8 tablets with AI features start at $55
New hardware at last year's prices
Samsung debuts AI-capable Galaxy S24 FE and two new MediaTek-powered tablets
Flagship tablets and a mid-range smartphone with Galaxy AI features
Juno Tab 3 is a $699 Linux tablet with an Intel Alder Lake-N CPU
A little pricey for the hardware on offer
RedMagic's new gaming tablet can display 3D content without glasses
Two cameras track your eye movement, allowing the display to adapt accordingly
Fujitsu is flooding the market with a whopping 16 new PC models
If you thought Fujitsu was dead, think again
DeepComputing announces new tablet based on the RISC-V architecture
The Hong Kong manufacturer created a second RISC-V device for software development
Lenovo's 2-in-1 runs Windows and Android, combines Intel and Snapdragon CPUs
A 2-in-1 that is actually two systems in one
WTF?! The 2-in-1 form factor usually refers to a laptop with a touchscreen and a 360-degree hinge enabling the use of Windows in traditional and tablet-like modes. However, Lenovo's new ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid aims to offer two distinct devices in one package, each with an independent processor, memory, and operating system – an Android tablet pulling double duty as the display for a Windows notebook.
Apple's new iPads help it retain top tablet-maker crown amid record global shipment growth
Shipments are comparable to pre-pandemic levels
The Best Tablets 2024: Affordable and Practical Computing
Tablets today are as versatile as ever. Traditionally known for their portability, big displays, and long battery life, now you can find tablets that are as powerful as top-of-the-line laptops.
Samsung patent dreams up wild tablet display that morphs to adapt to you
Among its features is ambidextrous expansion for left and right-handed users