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On September 16, Onyx Boox released three new ePaper tablets: the 10.3‑inch Note Air6 C priced at $579, the 8.5‑inch Note Mini C also at $579, and the 6.1‑inch Palma 3 starting at $339. All models feature color ePaper displays, front‑light with Dual‑Tone adjustment, Android 16, and Google Play Store access. The Air6 C offers a 4 nm octa‑core processor, 6 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, and a Boox Pen 3 stylus. The Mini C and Palma 3 include BSR technology for smoother scrolling and improved battery life. [...]

Boox unveiled three Android 16 e‑ink devices, launching the Note Air6 C tablet immediately while the Note Mini C and Palma 3 await release. The Air6 C, priced at $579, features a new octa‑core processor, 3,700 mAh battery, dual‑note split‑screen, and a 10.3‑inch color e‑ink display with front‑light and stylus support. The Mini C offers an 8.52‑inch Kaleido 3 screen and 3,150 mAh battery. Palma 3, $339, sports a 6.13‑inch display, anodized aluminum frame, and 3,950 mAh battery.

Samsung is set to launch its Galaxy Tab S12 series on October 7, according to a leaker who posted a partial tablet image and the date on Twitter/X. The leaked renders show the Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra, both retaining near‑identical designs to previous models. In addition to the tablets, Samsung may unveil Android XR glasses, Galaxy Buds On, and a new Galaxy SmartTag around the same time. The company has hinted at a possible Unpacked [...]

An overseas report cited by WinFuture claims Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra will be priced about €200 higher than the previous generation. The Ultra is rumored to launch in two Wi‑Fi configurations—12 GB RAM with 256 GB storage at €1,539 and 512 GB at €1,739—and two 5G versions at €1,689 and €1,889. The Plus is expected to follow the same storage options, priced at €1,299 and €1,499 respectively. European figures suggest a similar uplift could appear in [...]

Google has removed the Pixel Tablet from its online store and major retailers, confirming the end of the product line. The 2023‑launched hybrid tablet, priced at $499 and designed to double as a smart‑home display on its charging dock, failed to gain traction and was plagued by mixed reviews. Internal reports indicate that plans for second‑ and third‑generation models slated for 2025 and 2027 were cancelled in 2024 due to weak sales and profitability concerns. While new [...]

Apple has released the first iPadOS 27 Release Candidate (RC), making the near‑final version of its next operating system available to registered developers. The RC follows a months‑long beta program that began after the WWDC keynote in June and is expected to roll out to the general public within weeks. Developers can install the update over‑the‑air by navigating to Settings → General → Software Update, selecting Beta Updates, and choosing the iPadOS 27 Developer Beta, or they can download the appropriate IPSW file [...]

Google has officially discontinued the Pixel Tablet, removing its product listing from the official Google Store. Launched in 2023 as a hybrid device combining Android tablet functionality with Nest Hub smart display features, the slate remains the sole tablet in Google’s current hardware lineup. Despite receiving software updates through 2028, the device is now out of stock across all major retailers, including Amazon, with no third-party sellers holding inventory. The listing deletion was confirmed after sales ceased [...]

Apple’s iPadOS 27 fails to resolve persistent multitasking frustrations introduced in iPadOS 26. The previous update replaced simple Split View and Slide Over features with a complex windowing system. Although these legacy features returned in later betas, they remain tethered to the new windowing interface. This integration forces users to navigate cumbersome window management just to access basic multitasking tools. The author argues that the current setup lacks flexibility, offering only full-screen apps or the complicated windowing [...]