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Apple has released an eighth-generation iPad mini featuring an A20 Pro chip and an OLED screen, according to a review of the device. The reviewer describes it as the smallest iPad in Apple's lineup and calls it well-suited for portable use.
MANGMI has upgraded its Pocket Max Android gaming handheld's battery from 8,000mAh to 10,000mAh without formal announcement, as shown on its current product page. The device still features a 7-inch 144Hz OLED screen, Snapdragon 865 chip, 27W wired charging, and starts at $230 for an 8GB/128GB configuration.
Apple unveiled a new MacBook Pro at a Los Angeles event featuring an M5 Pro or M5 Max chip and a tandem OLED display, along with the first touch screen on a Mac. Apple hardware engineering lead John Ternus said the feature was added only once it could be included without making the laptop heavier or thicker than before.
Apple's redesigned iPad Mini, available for pre-order starting at $699, includes an A20 Pro chip and an OLED display with glare reduction. It also carries an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, the first time any iPad model has offered that protection, alongside a thinner and lighter build measuring 5.4mm and 255g.
A week ahead of its expected unveiling, the first touchscreen MacBook Pro is reportedly coming with an OLED display, possibly a Dynamic Island, and a lighter build. The source estimates the new model could cost $500 to $700 more than the current MacBook Pro, though Apple has not confirmed pricing.
The Wi-Fi Alliance has certified two unreleased Sony products with model numbers CFI-Y2000 and CFI-Y2105, both running Android 15, succeeding the current PlayStation Portal's CFI-Y1001 designation. The filings show single-antenna 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi support but no 6GHz capability, and Sony has not commented on the certifications.
HP has unveiled the OmniBook 5, a budget laptop starting at $699 that features a 2.5K OLED touchscreen with a 180-degree hinge. The device can be configured with up to an Intel Core 7 processor and an integrated NPU, weighs about 2.5 pounds, and HP claims up to 42 hours of battery life during local video playback. It ships this month in four colors, with a base configuration of 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD, though HP has not given an exact release date.
Engadget published a recap covering recent product reviews, including the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 laptop and the Insta360 Luna Pro camera. Senior writer Devindra Hardawar praised the ThinkPad's speed, light weight and OLED display, while noting it sticks to a familiar, utilitarian design rather than chasing a more stylish look.
SteelSeries has entered the premium controller market with the Aeon Pro, a $259.99 wireless controller for Xbox and PC shipping now. It features a small OLED screen for switching between Xbox, PC, and Bluetooth modes and adjusting settings, plus a swappable dual-battery system charged via an included wireless base station.
A hands-on review of Dell's Alienware 39 5K ultrawide gaming monitor finds it strikes the ideal balance between screen width and height, matching the vertical space of the Alienware 32 OLED while adding wraparound peripheral vision. The panel isn't QD-OLED like its 34-inch sibling but still delivers 300 nits SDR, 500 nits sustained HDR, and peak brightness up to 1,300 nits, producing vivid highlights in games like Control and 007: First Light.