Tablets stories

Apple's latest iPad Air gets the M4 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and 12GB memory, but its 60Hz display and pricey accessories still weigh on appeal.

AliExpress boosts its UK Brand+ price promise, lifting per-item refunds to GBP £40 and monthly claim caps to GBP £160 on select goods.

Wordly will provide real-time AI translation and captions across all ANOC events in 2026, after signing a year-long Bronze sponsorship deal.

IDC warns memory shortages and supply constraints will drive a steeper 2026 fall in PC and tablet shipments, even as market value rises.

Apple launches lower-priced iPhone 17e and faster M4 iPad Air, expanding custom chips, Apple Intelligence and satellite features.

HONOR debuts Robot Phone concept, flagship Magic V6 foldable, MagicPad 4 and a humanoid robot in an AI-first hardware push at MWC.

Ubigi teams with Tripsora to fold travel eSIM data into AI trip planning, promising savings of up to 75% and fewer roaming bill shocks.

Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.

Fime opens a Melbourne software security lab to certify rising SoftPOS payments under PCI MPoC, targeting booming NFC mobile acceptance growth.

WorkVentures urges Australian firms and government to donate unused devices as 1.42 million young people lack a computer at home.

Samsung is preparing a Galaxy privacy tool that blurs on-screen details to thwart shoulder surfers on commutes and in crowded spaces.

Tanium named a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools as demand for AI-driven autonomous IT surges.

Satellite tie-ups, eSIM and loyalty-led MVNOs will drive practical, value-focused change in UK and European telecoms by 2026.

Screen-cleaning brand WHOOSH! has launched pocket-sized Digital Hygiene Kits in Australia as travel rebounds and device hygiene concerns rise.

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ and Kids Edition in Australia, featuring Android 16, 5G, up to 8GB RAM, and advanced multitasking from AUD $379.

Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.

Amazon has licensed LG's core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.

Dell launches affordable Pro Essential laptops and desktops in Australia, offering SMBs secure, durable PCs with cloud-based IT management and sustainability features.

WHOOSH! Tech Hygiene has launched its non-toxic, screen-cleaning products in Australia to tackle bacteria on frequently used digital devices safely.

Kobo's new Clara Colour e-reader offers a 6-inch colour screen and 42-day battery life but costs NZD $299, limiting appeal against multifunctional smartphones.