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  The iPad Mini has been through five cycles of generational refreshes, yet its design has not been as radically improved as it has in the recently launched sixth-generation upgrade. Called the iPad Mini 6 or iPad Mini 2021 by technology enthusiasts, the new iPad Mini looks modern and in line with Apple’s most other big-screen tablets. The design refresh boasts trimmed display bezel areas, which allowed Apple to accommodate a tad bigger screen than the last-generation model, without compromising on the compact ergonomics the iPad Mini is known for. Other design changes include flat sides and back, both of which aid handling and improve overall usability. Speaking of handling, the iPad Mini has a fingerprint scanner (Touch ID) embedded in its power button mounted on the top side. It takes some time to get comfortable with it, especially if you are a user of the iPhone X or higher models. Once accustomed, the Touch ID feels natural to use for unlocking the device, logging in to a...

  Indian electronics maker Lava on Friday launched the e-Education range of tablets in India, exclusively on the home-grown e-commerce platform Flipkart. Priced between Rs 9,000 – Rs 15,000, the Lava e-Education series debuts with three tablets -- Magnum XL , Aura and Ivory – each of a different screen size. Designed for education purposes, the tablets are touted to sport big screens, big capacity batteries and enhance audio. The top-end model in the series is the Lava Magnum XL. It sports a 10.1-inch IPS screen of HD resolutions and 390 nits peak brightness. Powered by MediaTek quad-core processor, the tablet comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB on-board storage. The tablet has a microSD card slot for storage expansion (up to 256GB). The tablet boots Android 10 operating system with support for Wi-Fi and LTE. It ships with 6,100 mAh battery. It sports a 5MP camera on the back and a 2MP camera on the front. The Lava Magnum XL comes in dark grey colour with metallic finish. It is priced a...

  Samsung has released the One UI 3.1, the latest version of its custom Android skin update, for the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite . The update brought a refreshed UI design and various other features to the mid-range tablet. "The update also brought a major feature to the device: Samsung DeX," reports SamMobile. DeX support will allow Galaxy Tab S6 Lite users to optimally connect it to the big screen and use it as a portable desktop. The update now means a more productive use of the S Pen, external keyboard, mouse or when an external screen connection is made. One UI 3.1 features improved touch autofocus and autoexposure controller, making adjusting the focus and brightness of photos easier. With the latest update, Samsung syncs the weather widgets on the main and cover screens to offer the same information to the users while also allowing them to turn these screens off with a double-tap or a palm touch. Read More

  Lenovo today launched its flagship and "most powerful consumer android tablet", Lenovo Tab P11 Pro with an 11.5-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 730G Octa-Core processor paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage in India. The Tab P11 Pro features a total of four cameras, including two 8MP sensors on the front and a 13MP+5MP setup on the back. Lenovo claims that the tablet is one of the slimmest and lightest in the category, weighing just 485g with a thickness of 5.8mm. The Tab P11 Pro packs an 8,600mAh battery with the support for Quick Charge 3.0 and reverse wired charging, which will let you charge other devices via its USB Type-C port. The tablet will ship with Android 10 out of the box, with an update for Android 11 likely in the future. Lenovo tablet P11 Pro The Tab P11 Pro's 11.5-inch OLED display has 2560 x 1600 resolution along with 500nits brightness with Dolby Vision and HDR support. The device also supports Netflix in HD and provides up to 500 nits...

  The Galaxy Tab S7+ is a tablet that performs well on every parameter and shows South Korean electronics maker Samsung’s innovation competence. It has a premium metallic build, a gorgeous AMOLED display of 120Hz refresh rate, SPen digital stylus, all-round connectivity, ample internal storage, Qualcomm’s flagship processor, and so much more that makes other slates pale in comparison, at least on paper. But is this the long-awaited tablet that would bridge the gap between smartphones and notebooks? Let’s find out: Design A successor to the Galaxy Tab S6, the Galaxy Tab S7+ brings several design improvements, which increase its weight to 575g, a good 155g more than the predecessor. It, however, maintains its thickness at 5.7mm and feels comfortable to hold and operate. This tablet has a compact form factor and it does not take much space, be it on desk or inside a backpack. Moreover, its minimal build and thin profile make it an ultra-portable big-screen device that you can u...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is a stripped-down version of the Galaxy Tab S6 , which the South Korean electronics maker launched last year. Priced Rs 27,999 onwards, the Lite variant costs somewhere in between the price points of the iPad mini and iPad, and seems to be an affordable proposition in the large screen tablet segment for work, online classes, entertainment and more. But is it? Let’s find out: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite: Design Like the Galaxy Tab S6 , the Lite version has minimal design and good ergonomics. It is thin and lightweight, and boasts a proportionate metallic construction. In vertical orientation, the slate’s power key and volume rockers are on the right side of the frame. These buttons might not be easily accessible in some situations but, nonetheless, they do not obstruct the usage in any way. On the back, the tab has a single camera module featuring an 8-megapixel sensor. There is a 5MP camera on the front for selfies, which doubles up as a face recog...

South Korean electronics maker Samsung is gearing up to launch its Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in India. The tablet is a trimmed down version of the company’s premium Galaxy Tab S6, which was launched in India last year. The Amazon-exclusive device goes on pre-orders on Monday at 2 pm. The tablet is already available in some markets and in terms of price, it could be close to the one available in China, which is RMB 2,799 (around Rs 30,000 or less). In terms of specifications, the tablet runs on Android 10-based One UI 2.0 operating system. It features a 10.4-inch WUXGA (1200 x 2000 pixels) TFT display. It is powered by an octa-core chipset (Exynos 9611) paired with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB storage (expandable up to 1TB via dedicated microSD card slot). Read More

Tablets were originally conceptualised as devices with bigger screen to bridge the gap between smartphones and notebooks. Until last year, they were seen as a natural extension of smartphones, but not much of a computing device. However, things changed for tablets in 2019 and the good ones launched during the year offered the best of both smartphone and notebook functions. Apple iPad Pro The iPad Pro 2019 is one of the best tablets launched during the year. It boasts a sleek design, top-notch performance, faceID, big screen estate, gesture support, and keyboard and pencil support. Besides, the iPad Pro is powered by a iPadOS – a dedicated operating system for Apple tablets. Like notebooks, the iPad Pro’s operating system is designed for easy and convenient multitasking and faster graphic rendering. The smart keyboard and pencil support makes it an ideal big-screen device striking the right balance between a smartphone and a notebook. Read More