Apple’s 12.9″ iPad Pro (Latest Model) is touted by many as a computer in tablet form, and it’s being offered for the lowest price yet this year at $824 shipped, today only, originally $999. Featuring an edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display, an A12X bionic chip with Neural Engine, Face ID, a 12MP rear camera, 7MP TrueDepth front camera, four speaker Audio, 802. 11AC Wi-Fi and gigabit-class LTE cellular data. Product page. Read more for a video review and additional information.
Amazon’s all-new Fire 7 Tablet has double storage and much more, all for $49.99 shipped. This updated model features a faster 1.3-GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, a 2MP front-facing camera, 720p HD video recording, hands-free with Alexa, and it’s twice as durable as the latest iPad Mini. Enjoy millions of movies, TV episodes, games, apps, eBooks, and songs. Stream or download thousands of videos from Prime Video, Netflix, STARZ, and SHOWTIME. Product page. Read more for a video review and additional information.
Amazon’s Fire HD 8 Tablet is perfect as a backup device or just everyday use, and it’s being offered for $59.99 shipped, today only, originally $79.99. Enjoy all of your favorite apps with a fast 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, 1.5GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage (up to 400GB with a microSD), 2MP front-facing camera, 2MP rear camera, and up to 10-hours of battery life on a single charge. Product page. Read more for another hands-on video review and additional information.
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Another day, another dual-screen laptop, and this time, it’s Intel’s “Twin Rivers”. Featuring two 1920×1280 displays that can be used in a traditional convertible mode, which enables users to rotate between laptop and tent modes. Though you can type directly on the bottom screen with a virtual keyboard, Intel also provides an ultra compact Bluetooth keyboard that can be placed on top of the display. Plus, the second display can be used as a digital trackpad for controlling your mouse cursor.
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Lenovo unveiled the world’s first foldable PC at the Accelerate conference in Florida. When it’s released in 2020, it will be a part of the company’s ThinkPad X1 lineup and labeled as a laptop replacement. No technical specifications have been released, but we do know that it sports a 13.3-inch OLED display that closes in upon itself. There’s a magnetic latches, and when open, the computer lays flat on the table. Read more for another hands-on video, additional pictures and information.
Respawn Entertainment and EA want to keep the Apex Legends hype going while it’s still hot, and what better way to do that than by releasing a mobile port of the Titanfall-based battle royale game? No specifics have been revealed, but you can most certainly to expect to see it on iOS and Android platforms. The game will also make its way to China, possibly by partnering with Tencent, like Epic Games did for Fortnite. Read more for another video and additional information.
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Samsung recently filed a trademark with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) for PlayGalaxy Link, and many are speculating that this is the name for their new cloud gaming service. The company partnered with Finnish company Hatch, a subsidiary of Rovio Entertainment, and launched a new 5G cloud gaming service in Korea. If this does become a reality, it would take on Apple Arcade and Google Stadia. Read more to see the patent and for additional information.
Samsung’s Galaxy View 2 follows up on its predecessor (video above), but there are a few differences, most notably the missing handle, while retaining a kickstand that is adjustable up to 30°. Its display has been reduced down to 17.5 inches from 18.4 inches, and there appears to be an AT&T logo on the tablet’s back. The official model number is SM-T927A, which features an Exynos 7885 SoC and 3GB of RAM. Read more for two additional pictures and information.
Amazon’s Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet comes with a free 2-year replacement guarantee, and it’s being offered for just $69.99 shipped, today only, originally $99.99. What sets this apart from other tablets is Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, which is the first-ever all-in-one subscription that brings together all the types of content, including over 15,000 books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, and games – includes a year at no additional cost. Manage as well as customize your kids’ experience with up to four individual child profiles. Product page. Read more for a video review and additional information.
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Laptop and tablet hybrids are nothing new, but DuoFlip is one of the first devices we’ve seen that can also be used in book mode. Simply put, a side hinge, complete with an integrated stylus, enables you to quickly transform it into a sketch tablet, making it perfect for those who still need access to a keyboard for Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. Read more for additional pictures and information.