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Amazon is retiring its budget Fire tablet line to launch a new, premium Alexa-branded lineup running full Android. The three new models, priced between $230 and $550, feature advanced AI integration and higher-end hardware, marking a strategic shift toward higher-margin devices.
Samsung has released the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Plus, with the Plus model receiving a significant hardware overhaul while the Ultra sees only minor updates. Both tablets feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip, 1,600-nit displays, and pre-loaded Adobe Photoshop for Android. The Plus starts at $1,199, and the Ultra at $1,399, both available October 7.
The 2026 tablet market offers diverse options for every budget, with Apple’s iPad lineup dominating premium and mid-range segments, while Android rivals like Samsung, OnePlus, and Lenovo compete on price, display quality, and battery life. Key factors include operating system compatibility, storage needs, and specific use cases such as productivity, entertainment, or portability.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 Plus and Ultra are reportedly delayed, with an October 7 rumor of a launch announcement and a quick global release to follow (potentially Oct 9–16). Prices are expected around $1,199.99 for the Tab S12 Plus and $1,399.99 for the Tab S12 Ultra, both powered by the Dimensity 9500 and featuring a large 11,600 mAh battery with a notch design. The launch is not official yet and comes amid leaks, and the slate faces stiff competition from the iPad Pro and other tablets, which may dampen enthusiasm.
Netbooks emerged around 2007 as cheap, ultra-portable devices for internet access, but by 2013 major makers like Acer and Asus stopped producing them as smartphones and tablets—especially the iPad—captured user demand; netbooks were underpowered (often around 1GB RAM and Atom CPUs), could not compete with modern laptops, and the line between netbooks and notebooks blurred, prompting a pivot to notebooks and tablets.
A new leak suggests the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra will largely resemble the S11 Ultra, with the same notch, bezels, gray color, and a familiar 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and 11,600 mAh battery. The rumored upgrade is a newer MediaTek Dimensity 9500 CPU, but other specs and design appear largely unchanged, implying a cautious refresh. Samsung is expected to announce the tablet alongside the Galaxy Tab S12 Plus at the IFA show in Berlin in early September.
Nine Bluetooth keyboards are reviewed as tablet accessories to boost on-the-go productivity, highlighting options from slim multi-device keys (Logitech K585, K480) to foldables (iClever BK08, ProtoArc XK04/XK01) and a case-keyboard hybrid (ESR Rebound 360). Notable strengths include long battery life (Pebble Keys 2 K380s up to 36 months; K480 up to 2 years), built-in tablet stands, and bundled value (K250 with mouse). Tradeoffs involve weight, backlight presence, key feel, and whether a trackpad is built-in. Prices span about $28–$105, selected using Amazon 4.3+ star ratings plus independent reviews.
The piece surveys Oppo’s China-focused ecosystem of devices beyond smartphones, including the Find X9 Ultra and Find N6 phones; Watch X3 and Watch X3 Mini wearables; Pad 6 and Pad Mini tablets; Enco Clip 2 open-ear earbuds; Bubble Selfie Screen back camera accessory; 50W Magnetic Mini Turbo 2 wireless charger; and Magnetic Energy Card Power Bank, highlighting premium hardware, design ambitions, and varied reviews, while noting Oppo’s limited U.S. exposure.
This week’s deals center on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra pre-orders, each bundled with Amazon gift cards (up to $350), plus a broad slate of discounts across phones, tablets, wearables, and even a Mint Mobile plan. Highlights include numerous Android phones (Moto G 2026, A57 5G, Razr lineup, Galaxy S25/S26 family), high-end tablets (Galaxy Tab S11/S11 Ultra, Surface Pro 2026, Lenovo Legion/Idea Tab Pro Gen 2, OnePlus Pad Go 2), and watches (Pixel Watch 3/4, Galaxy Watch 9/Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 11), with a notable six-month Mint Mobile plan deal.
Fresh leaks show Lenovo's first Googlebooks lineup: two clamshell laptops and a detachable 2-in-1 tablet with Googlebook branding and a minimalist white design with blue LEDs. No specs or pricing yet, but Google has outlined a fall launch window for the Android-powered Googlebooks lineup from Lenovo, Acer, ASUS, Dell, and HP.
Samsung has officially confirmed the Galaxy Tab S12 series will launch in the second half of 2026, said by a Samsung executive during the Q3 earnings call, continuing the pattern of new flagship tablets arriving in H2; the company also hints at Android XR glasses and the Galaxy S26 FE arriving in the near term.
Holdover tablet deals from Apple, Samsung, TCL and others remain available at Walmart and Best Buy after Prime Day, with discounts up to about $400 on models like the iPad Air M4 and iPad A16, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11/S10 FE, Lenovo and Microsoft Surface Pro variants, among others. The sale window persists through the weekend, though popular units are selling out fast.
Prime Day 2026 runs June 23–26 with deep discounts on laptops, mini PCs, tablets, eReaders, and related accessories from Amazon and other retailers; the deals list includes items like GEEKOM mini PCs and Kindle devices, with savings varying by memory/storage configurations.
CNET highlights 25+ Prime Day tablet deals across Apple, Samsung and other brands, with notable discounts like the iPad Air M4 at $519, iPad A16 at $299, iPad Pro M4 at $799, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 at $550, and Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11 at $390. The sale started early and runs through June 26; many offers are open to all shoppers, though some are Prime-exclusive and can sell out quickly.
CNET rounds up early Prime Day tablet deals ahead of the June 23–26 sale, highlighting discounts on Apple, Samsung and other brands— including the 11-inch iPad Air M4 for $520 and multiple other models. Many deals are already live, but offers can change or sell out quickly; Prime membership isn’t required to shop most deals, though some exclusives may be available only to members.