The Huawei MatePad has been reviewed as a great tablet in some articles and an equally good e-reader, some even say a superior e-reader. But is that what it is? Depending on the model, the MatePad can do everything from write and take notes to play music and host social media like every other tablet on the market.But does being half of two things create one whole? In this … [Read more...] about Huawei MatePad Straddles E-Reader and Tablet Line: Is Being Half One Thing and Half the Other Viable?
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First Apple iPhone and iPad hybrid device expected to arrive in 2025
While it’s already known Apple is working on a foldable device, one that likely will serve as an iPhone variant but will open up into a tablet device, recent reports on this claim such a device isn't expected to arrive before 2025 at the least. This has been revealed by the popular leakster Ming-Chi Kuo who is known to be quite accurate with his Apple-related … [Read more...] about First Apple iPhone and iPad hybrid device expected to arrive in 2025
Modos Paper Laptop will be the first laptop with an E Ink display
How about a laptop with an E Ink display? Just such a thing is reported to be in the works under the aegis of someone that Hacker.Io referred to as Alexander Soto. However, such a device won't be targeted at the mass market. Instead, the Modos paper Laptop, as it is bring referred to at the moment is going to be best suited for the sole purpose of reading and writing. That way, … [Read more...] about Modos Paper Laptop will be the first laptop with an E Ink display
Apple is working on a subscription program for iPad and iPhone
Apple is reported to be working on a plan that would make owing its hardware such as the iPhone or the iPad akin to subscribing to any of its software services. This, experts believe, would be a masterstroke on part of the Cupertino based company as the scheme could significantly add to Apple's revenue from the sale of its devices. As it is, the iPhone already happens to be the … [Read more...] about Apple is working on a subscription program for iPad and iPhone
Best E Ink tablets for lite gaming
E Ink tablets are new entrants to the e-paper landscape. Apart from having all the goodness that E Ink stands for, the other positive with these tablet devices is that several of these run Android and have access to the Google Play Store as well. That way, users can install apps of their choice, which includes gaming apps as well. This might sound contrary to popular belief, … [Read more...] about Best E Ink tablets for lite gaming
Upcoming Android version for tablets might include a new Hub Mode
Google is keen to make up for the years of neglect that it subjected its tablet segment to. The company had earlier announced the launch of the Android 12L version which it said has been specifically designed for tablets and dual-screen devices. However, it isn't stopping at that but is working to include other tablet-friendly features as well. As Esper revealed, those include … [Read more...] about Upcoming Android version for tablets might include a new Hub Mode
Huawei MatePad Paper set for launch in China on March 16
Huawei had earlier announced the MatePad Paper E Ink tablet will launch around mid-March. Now the company has officially confirmed it is happening on March 16 at the '2022 Huawei Whole House Smart and Whole Scene New Product Spring Conference', HuaweiCentral reported. The company had launched the international version of the tablet on February 27 though at the March 16 event, … [Read more...] about Huawei MatePad Paper set for launch in China on March 16
Google is getting serious about optimizing Android 12L for Tablets
Google is going to be focusing more on optimizing their Android 12 operating system for tablets. This is the first time that the company is putting a priority on large screen devices since 2011, when devices like the Motorola Zoom came out. These devices were aimed at consumers, but Google has been noticing a trend from the dogdays of COVID. Now, Android tablets are being used … [Read more...] about Google is getting serious about optimizing Android 12L for Tablets
New iPad Air with M1 processor launched, starts at $599
Apple has announced the new refreshed iPad Air during its much publicised Spring event. However, the new iPad Air is seen sporting a similar design as its predecessor, which shouldn’t come as a surprise though considering that it’s just about a year and a half that the tablet got an iPad Pro-like makeover. As such, much of the changes implemented have been on the inside, which … [Read more...] about New iPad Air with M1 processor launched, starts at $599
Huawei MatePad Paper E Ink tablet gets Best of MWC2022 award
The Huawei MatePad Paper E Ink tablet has been adjudged the Best of Mobile World Congress 2022 award. The E Ink tablet shares the award with a host of other Huawei products which includes the flagship notebook MateBook X Pro, the all-in-one MateStation X, the 2-in-1 notebook MateBook E, the printer PixLab X1, and the portable speaker Sound Joy. The MatePad Paper runs HarmonyOS … [Read more...] about Huawei MatePad Paper E Ink tablet gets Best of MWC2022 award
Hanvon 1020 with 10.3-inch E Ink Carta suits both work and entertainment
Hanvon has an interesting line-up of E Ink tablet devices that also double up as an e-reader. Take for instance the Hanvon 1020 which comes with a 10.3-inch E Ink Carta display having a 4:3 aspect ratio and an 1872 x 1404 resolution which translates to a 227 PPI. The tablet also supports warm and cold two-tone color temperature settings to allow for stress free operation in any … [Read more...] about Hanvon 1020 with 10.3-inch E Ink Carta suits both work and entertainment
Hanvon 1001 is an E-Reader/ E Ink tablet running Android 11
Close on the heels of Huawei MatePad Paper getting launched, here are reports of another E Ink tablet emerging from China. It’s the Hanvon Handwriting Electronic Paper 1001 which comes with a 10.3-inch electronic paper display. The device can function as an e-reader and can be used for reading e-books or listening to audiobooks. Further, the same can function as an Android … [Read more...] about Hanvon 1001 is an E-Reader/ E Ink tablet running Android 11
Huawei MatePad Paper E Ink tablet to feature Kirin 820E 6-core processor
Huawei had earlier announced the launch of the MatePad Paper tablet. However, the company had not divulged the make of the processor, revealing instead that it is only a hexa core CPU powering the E Ink device. Now, an IT House report claims the tablet features the Kirin 820E 5G CPU under the hood. Built as per the 7nm manufacturing process, the Kirin 820E 5G comes with three … [Read more...] about Huawei MatePad Paper E Ink tablet to feature Kirin 820E 6-core processor