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OnePlus Pad with keyboard case and stylus.

The OnePlus Pad is a lovely Android tablet with a surprising flaw

The OnePlus Pad gets a lot right in terms of the Android tablet experience — except for one small, but vital thing.
The Google Pixel Tablet was the most innovative tablet of 2023.

The most innovative tablets of 2023

2023 was a surprisingly strong year for tablets — including many innovative ones! Here are our picks for the most innovative tablets of the year.
Man holds Blackview Active 8 Pro rugged Android tablet in black color with a leather strap.

I found the perfect Android tablet to buy this year

This $360 tablet stands out in a market crowded by other cheap Android tablets with a humongous battery, an armored design, and features unseen at this price.
Photo of the new Amazon Fire Kids tablets from its September 2023 event.

Amazon’s kid-friendly Fire HD 10 tablets bring AI-powered games

Amazon's new Fire HD 10 Kids and Kids Pro don't have huge changes, but they are adding some new apps and games that are worth paying attention to.
OnePlus Pad Go official imagery.

This is OnePlus’ next Android tablet — the OnePlus Pad Go

The OnePlus Pad Go is an affordable Android tablet that should impress with a sleek design and quality display. We have a first look at it.
Someone holding the 12.9-inch version of the iPad Pro (2022).

iPad Pro looks set for first major update since 2018

Apple is planning to overhaul the iPad Pro for the first time since 2018, with a new OLED display and other features incoming, according to a new report.
Lenovo Tab Extreme showing Chrome.

I made myself try a 14.5-inch tablet — and it didn’t go very well

I spent the past few weeks using one of the largest tablets ever, and I've come to the conclusion that no one really needs tablets this big.
The back of the Google Pixel Tablet.

We already had a Pixel Tablet 12 years ago — you just forgot about it

We've tried the whole tablet-and-speaker dock thing before, going all the way back to 2011. The experience hasn't gotten any better — not even with the Google Pixel Tablet.
Galaxy Tab S8 sitting at an angle above the tenth generation iPad.

How we test tablets

From the latest Android tablets to the best iPads, we review a lot of tablets at Digital Trends. Here's a glimpse at what our tablet review process looks like.
The back of the OnePlus Pad tablet.

You can now preorder the OnePlus Pad for $99 … kind of

The OnePlus Pad is nearly here, but fans can pay to get a spot in line to buy one. If that sounds a little confusing, that's because it is.
Front face of Samsung Galaxy Tab S8.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 may get a feature the iPad has never had

Samsung is supposedly working on a new Galaxy Tab S9, and when it launches, it may offer a feature rarely seen on any other tablets — even Apple's iPad.
The OnePlus Pad tablet with Stylo stylus and keyboard cover.

Why now is the perfect time for the OnePlus Pad

OnePlus's first tablets come after tablets are officially old news — but the timing might be better than it appears to be at first sight.
Front and rear profile of the TCL NXTPAPER 12 Pro tablet.

CES 2023: TCL’s Nxtpaper 12 Pro could be a sweet iPad/Kindle hybrid tablet

Want a tablet with solid specs, full Android, and a screen that's easy on your eyes? TCL's new Nxtpaper 12 Pro could fit the bill perfectly.
The screen of the Surface Pro 9 on a table.

Microsoft Surface Pro 9 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i: which 2-in-1 is best?

The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 makes for a better laptop if it's your primary machine. But as an adjunct to another machine, the IdeaPad Duet 5i is appealing.
Tablets for seniors

The secret to helping older people get online is right in front of us

Forget hardware designed specifically for seniors, it's software that needs to be improved to help older people enjoy all online life has to offer.
Samsung galaxy tab S8 ultra on purple background

The most innovative tablets of 2022

It's been an interesting year for tablets, but among so many powerful options, few stood out with anything really innovative. Here's what 2022 brought us.
OnePlus Pad 5G

First OnePlus tablet tipped for a 2023 launch to take on the iPad

OnePlus Pad may arrive next year, as per a new report. It is expected to pack a Snapdragon chipset and dual rear cameras.
Amazon Kindle (2022) Store

I used a Kindle for the first time in 10 years and it totally changed how I read

It's been over a decade since I last used a Kindle, but the latest entry-level Kindle has made me love reading again.
The front of the iPad 10th Gen.

Does the Apple iPad (2022) have Face ID?

Apple's 2022 iPad adopts a new design that fits in with the rest of the iPad family. But is Face ID part of the equation?
The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro tablet.

Lenovo’s latest tablets have Android 12L and competitive prices

Lenovo's making sure Android tablets are alive and well, as it's just announced two new slates: the Tab P11 and Tab P11 Pro.
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The HP Dragonfly Folio G3 brings back iconic pull-forward design

The new HP Dragonfly Folio G3 introduces a surprising direction for the lineup, turning what was once a clamshell laptop into a tablet and laptop hybrid.
The Apple Pencil attaches to the iPad mini magnetically.

The next iPad could ditch the headphone jack too

Apple's next-gen iPad has been tipped to feature a design that looks a lot like the iPad Mini. It's also set to ditch the headphone jack and adopt USB-C.
The HTC A101 tablet floating against a black background with text reading "HTC A101: Expand Your View."

HTC just released the best Android tablet of 2017… in 2022

Hot off the heels of its metaverse smartphone, HTC has now showcased the A101 tablet. And it's just as peculiar.
iPad Pro on a desk with AirPods and an iPhone nearby.

Best Memorial Day iPad Sales: Up to $100 off Apple’s tablet

Memorial Day iPad sales are a great time to treat yourself to a new iPad with something for every budget on sale right now.
The IdeadPad Duet 5i with screen detached.

6 upcoming Windows 11 features worth upgrading for

Windows 11's next big update is coming later this year, but you can already preview some of the upcoming features. Here are six of them.
Surface Pro 8 tablet view with Windows 11 screen.

Is the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for Business good for business?

The Surface Pro 8 for Business model adds in just enough pro-business functionality to make it a solid choice of a detachable tablet for the business pro.
best Android tablets

Why Google suddenly seems to care about tablets again

Google seems to be going all-in with its tablet game with the Android 12L update -- and for good reason.
Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro on a desk with its desktop displayed.

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro vs. Book 2 Pro 360 vs. Book 2 360

If you're wondering about the differences between the new Windows devices in Samsung's lineup, we have you covered with this guide.
Man sitting with Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook.

New Lenovo IdeaPads look like the Chromebooks to beat

Lenovo announced several new devices at MWC, including two new 2-in-1 IdeaPad Chromebooks. It also announced the IdeaPad Duet 3 with a detachable keyboard.
Lenovo logo.

Lenovo’s third-gen Tab M10 Plus can go 12 hours on a charge

The Lenovo M10 Plus is a big tablet that features plenty of battery life and compatibility with the Lenovo Precision Pen 2.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i tablet.

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i hands-on: One-upping the Surface Pro

Lenovo's IdeaPad Duet 5i is an interesting tablet, as it does one thing that the Surface Pro lineup can't do at all.
Woman using the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 in tablet mode.

Latest Windows 11 update improves taskbar on tablets

The latest Windows 11 developer preview tests a new taskbar feature aimed specifically at tablets.
A Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 held up with a cover on.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

The Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8 Plus are Samsung's latest entries in the eternal tablet wars with Apple, but how do they compare against each other? We find out.
Image of NxtPaper 10s.

TCL new, full-color NXTPAPER 10S debuts alongside two budget tablets at CES 2022

TCL has announced the new full-color NXTPAPER 10S at CES alongside two budget slates.