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Acer unveiled two new laptops at IFA 2026: the Swift Blade 14, launching a new sub-brand within its Swift lineup, and the Swift Air 16, a larger lightweight machine. The Blade 14 weighs just 799g and packs an Intel Core 7 processor 350 with up to a 3K OLED display, while the Air 16 offers a 16-inch OLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness.
Acer has introduced two new Android tablets, the Iconia X14 and X16, ahead of IFA 2026, both featuring OLED displays, metal bodies, and kickstands in Matte Black. Despite the modern screens, both models run on the aging MediaTek Helio G80 chipset from 2020, paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage on Android 16, with a Q4 launch planned and pricing still unannounced.
Acer introduced the EP130K, an ePaper monitor aimed at professionals and readers who spend long hours in front of screens. It offers up to 3,200 x 2,400 resolution with a 60Hz refresh rate, switchable color and black-and-white modes, touch and stylus support, and can hold an image without drawing power. The device connects and charges via a single USB-C cable, though Acer has not disclosed its screen size or internal chipset.
Mykhailo Fedorov, recently removed as Ukraine's defense minister, is starting a defense technology company that will count Palantir CEO Alex Karp as its first lead investor. Details such as the company's name, funding amount, and specific technologies remain undisclosed, though Fedorov's office says more about the Palantir partnership will be revealed over time.
An Android Authority roundup argues that buyers considering the newly US-available Fairphone Gen 6 Plus ($650) might get more for their money elsewhere. It highlights the HMD Skyline as a nearly as repairable but cheaper (~$400) alternative with a better camera, bigger battery and faster display, alongside four other Android phones recommended for shoppers willing to trade some repairability for extra performance and features.
At IFA, Acer showed off Project DualPlay Mini, a Predator-branded concept device that can switch between a handheld gaming controller layout and a compact laptop with backlit keyboard and mouse. The device supports external display connections and uses the same dual-fan cooling system found in the Predator Atlas 8, marking Acer's 50th anniversary with an etched logo on its rear panel.
Acer revealed two small-form-factor desktops aimed at AI workloads. The SFF RTX Spark uses NVIDIA's new RTX Spark superchip, offering up to a 6,144-core Blackwell GPU, a 20-core Grace CPU, and 128GB of memory, though pricing and availability remain undisclosed. The Veriton RI110 AI Mini Workstation runs on an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor with an Arc B390 GPU, supports agentic AI tools, joins Microsoft's Copilot+ PC lineup, and is slated for North American release in late 2026.
Acer unveiled the Vero 16, a laptop designed for easy repair with removable port covers, a detachable hinge, and a tool-free bottom latch, plus an internal component map etched on its case. The device features a MIL-STD-810H certified low-carbon aluminum chassis, user-replaceable battery and SSD, and support for processor upgrades across at least two generations. It launches early next year in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with pricing and a US release date still unannounced.
Acer announced eight new monitors ahead of IFA 2026, headlined by the Predator XB253Q U1, a 24-inch screen that hits 1080p resolution at a 1,000Hz refresh rate, improving on an earlier CES model limited to 720p. The lineup also adds curved and Mini LED options across the Predator, Nitro and ProDesigner families, including a cheaper 34-inch curved Nitro display and a QD-OLED Predator X32 V3.
Acer introduced the Predator Atlas 7, a compact version of its Predator Atlas 8 handheld, featuring a 7-inch 120Hz FHD touchscreen, Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor with up to Arc B390 graphics, and configurations up to 24GB memory and 1TB storage. It ships with an 80Wh or 60Wh battery option, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, and bundled trial access to Xbox and PC Game Pass, launching in North America in Q4 2026 and EMEA from November.
Acer showed off Project DualPlay Mini, a concept device that folds like a mini laptop with a built-in keyboard and flip-up 8-inch screen, but converts into a standard handheld gaming device when closed. The company says it isn't a shipping product yet, though it would use the same Intel chips found in its newly announced Predator Atlas 8 and Atlas 7 handhelds.
Acer unveiled a fourth-generation Vero 16 laptop at IFA 2026, building on last year's sustainability-focused redesign by making the chassis and internal components easier to remove, repair and upgrade. The company also introduced two new lightweight Swift laptops at the same event, signaling it isn't abandoning its traditional clamshell lineup.