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Phone Arena
7 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
You still have time to grab the Google Pixel Tablet at an irresistible price
Missed Amazon's early-June Pixel Tablet deal? Well, guess what? It's still available, and it's simply too good to ignore! For context, the e-commerce giant has slashed a whopping $140 off the 256GB Google tablet without a speaker dock. $140 off (28%) The Google Pixel Tablet remains an excellent choice for hardcore Google fans! The device is still available for $140 off its original price, landing the 256GB variant down to a much more accessible price. This is the unit in Porcelain. Buy at Amazon $100 off (25%) Don't need that much onboard storage? Well, the Pixel Tablet with 128GB in Porcelain is another excellent pick. Right now, you can save $100 on this model. Amazon's deal has been live for some time and might expire soon, so keep it in mind. Buy at Amazon In case you don't need 256GB of onboard storage, the 128GB model is also on sale. You can save a more modest $100 on this particular configuration, so it's a solid alternative. In any case, both promos have been live for almost two weeks. That means they could easily vanish any minute now, and we'd suggest you act fast and save before it's too a 10.95-inch display, the Android tablet is great for casual use and entertainment. While the touchscreen caps at 60Hz, it delivers good enough visuals for daily streaming. Get more insights into display quality and performance through our Google Pixel Tablet the hood, you've got the Tensor G2 chip, which enables some AI features and lets you handle everyday tasks and light multitasking. Still, as you probably know, it doesn't exactly shine with raw horsepower. If you're after more power, the Galaxy Tab S series might be a better fit for you. Since this isn't the speaker dock version of the Google slate , you don't get practically endless battery life. On a single charge, you can expect this bad boy to last about nine hours with video streaming, which should be more than enough for most users. Overall, the Pixel Tablet isn't the best Android tablet you can get your hands on; no two ways around that. However, it delivers enough smoothness to fit casual users. On top of that, it's considerably cheaper than usual right now, making it a more compelling pick. Once again, we'd like to point out that this Amazon deal doesn't pop up just now—it's been live for some time and could expire soon. Hurry up and get your 256GB Google Pixel Tablet for $140 off while you still can!
GSM Arena
11-06-2025
- GSM Arena
Android 16 stable comes to Pixel devices
As expected, Google rolled out the first stable release of Android 16 for its Pixel lineup. The update is now available to Pixel 6 series and newer phones as well as the Pixel Tablet. Android 16 stable is available as an OTA update for the following devices. Eligible devices for Android 16 stable: Two of Android 16's biggest changes are not part of this first stable release. We're talking about Material 3 Expressive and the new Desktop mode, which will arrive later. Google also released its developer-focused Android 16 QPR 2 beta, which includes the new Desktop mode. It requires a DisplayPort connection to the external monitor and allows users to run multiple apps with resizable windows. There's a taskbar that shows running apps and an app drawer. Connected phones operate independently from the external display. If you're using a tablet like Google's very own Pixel Tablet, the desktop session will be extended across both displays so you can drag items across both the tablet screen and the connected display. Android 16 stable brings support for adaptive apps, which ensure apps scale and behave properly regardless of your phone's screen size, orientation or form factor. This should be a big boost for foldables. Notifications from a single app will now be grouped to reduce clutter. Android 16 grouped notifications Google is also overhauling its notification management with Live updates – dynamic notifications for ongoing activities like navigation, ride-hailing, and food delivery. These types of notifications will be available on your lock screen and in the system status area. Android 16 Live updates Users with hearing aids will get a new native control toggle which brings battery status, presets, microphone selection and volume control. Users can now switch to using their phone's microphone for better voice pickup in noisier environments. Android 16 hearing aids control screens Advanced Protection allows users to protect their personal data from online attacks, harmful apps, unsafe websites, and scam calls. Tablets are getting a new desktop windowing option. This feature allows users to open, move and resize multiple app windows in a desktop-like interface. This feature will roll out later this year on compatible devices. Other features in Android 16 stable include custom keyboard shortcuts, HDR screenshots, adaptive refresh rate controls, and identity check. Source
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Google Pixel 10 could get a big display upgrade thanks to this old Pixel 4 tech: Report
Google Pixel 10 series is expected to revive the Ambient EQ feature that first debuted on a Pixel phone with the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL, Android Authority has reported. For those uninitiated, it is basically a feature that lets the Pixel 4 adjust the white balance on its display according to your environment (light). Yes, this is similar to how Apple does it with True Tone. This was made possible using dedicated hardware on the Pixel 4. But, Google decided to skip it altogether for the Pixel 5, and since then, until the Pixel 9, no other Pixel mobile phone has had it. One exception that exists is the Pixel Tablet, which debuted the feature under a different name called 'Adaptive Tone.' The report, citing a source, states that Google is going to be bringing this feature back to the Pixel lineup with the Pixel 10 series, and it could be renamed to Adaptive Tone, like on the Pixel Tablet. Google says that it can dynamically adapt the display to warmer or cooler tones based on your ambient lighting. This will reportedly be facilitated by a new ambient light and colour sensor, the AMS TMD3743, and will notably be present on all non-foldable Pixel 10 devices, Android Authority says. Our take: We feel that having dedicated hardware to handle the white balance of the display could be an interesting addition, especially considering how important it is for reducing eye strain and making colours look better according to your lighting conditions. This should help with the overall viewing experience. The Google Pixel launch is not going to be too far away. Last year, we got the Pixel 9 series in August, which was Google's new release schedule. And this year, more or less, it is expected to be the same, as per reports. Google is also expected to release Android 16 in full stable capacity. As per a new exposé by Android developers, it wouldn't be out of the ordinary to expect the Pixel 10 series to follow soon after, sometime in August. As for what to expect, leaks and renders suggest the Pixel 10 series could resemble last year's Pixel 9's design aesthetic. However, with the base Pixel 10, Google could be looking at bringing several upgrades, including finally adding a telephoto camera to the vanilla model. MOBILE FINDER: iPhone 16 LATEST Price, Specs And More
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Boost Celero5G TAB Review: Boost's excellent budget tablet offering
Carrier-branded devices often carry a stigma of being poor, bottom-of-the-barrel alternatives to those from well-known brands like Samsung or Apple. The big three carriers offer them, and budget carriers like Visible and Boost Mobile have them. These devices are mainly for those who don't care about which phone or tablet they use as long as it works. Plus, they're cheap. I discovered how bad carrier devices can be when I reviewed the Boost Summit 5G smartphone, so I didn't have high hopes for Boost Mobile's new tablet, the Boost Celero5G. However, I was surprised by how much value and quality were squeezed into this budget tablet, especially being from a carrier. If you're in the market for a cellular-supported tablet, consider the Celero5G TAB. The Boost Celero5G TAB will be announced on June 3, 2025, and will retail for $200 with a $20 a month data plan. For existing Boost Mobile phone plan customers, the tablet will be available for a discounted price of $100 with the data plan. It will be available for purchase online at the Boost Mobile website or in its brick-and-mortar stores starting on June 3. For a $200 tablet, the Boost Celero5G TAB has much to like that helps it punch above its weight class. The build quality on this device is stellar. The device is made of plastic with a finish that feels like metal. This makes it feel more premium than other tablets at this price point. The back has an interesting, almost two-tone finish. Most of the device is a light gray, while the top fifth is a slightly darker gray. The camera module features a stylish, textured finish with concentric circles around the lenses and flash. I like the way the tablet looks, and I think it's stylish. The weight and thinness of the tablet are good. It's 0.32 inches thick and weighs 520g. It's 0.02 inches thicker and 27g heavier than the similarly sized Google Pixel Tablet. While the difference in thickness may be hard to differentiate, I find the tablet slightly heavy to hold at times, but it's good overall. It comes with an IP52 water and dust resistance rating. That's good enough to throw it in a backpack and for it to survive the occasional spill. It's all you need for a tablet that you'll mostly use for entertainment. Others in the segment, like the Pixel Tablet and entry-level iPad, don't have an official IP rating, so it's nice to see one listed. The screen is also great for this price point. The Celero5G sports a 10.95-inch FHD IPS panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. It's not the most premium panel you'll find on a tablet, but it's great for watching videos or TV shows on the go. Its viewing angles are good, although the screen gets darker as you move side to side. The 90Hz refresh rate is a nice touch, as the nearly twice as expensive entry-level iPad and twice as expensive Pixel Tablet have 60Hz refresh rates. The bezels are reasonable to grip a tablet of this size. Could they be smaller? Sure, but I don't think they need to be. The speakers are the standout feature of the device. The Celero5G features one speaker on each side of the device, which sound solid. They're not the loudest or richest sound you'll hear, but they beat out tablets twice their price. The included BoostMax Audio software, included with the tablet, takes it to the next level. When you open the app, you can adjust the intensity of the sound and five volume profiles: Automatic, Music, Video, Games, and Voice Enhance. Using these profiles changes the sound output to fit the content you're consuming, and it makes a difference. Changing the profile to Video while watching YouTube balances voices and background music to optimize the listening experience. Changing it to Music while listening to new songs brings up the bass and makes instrumentals sound clearer. I like how you can customize the speaker based on what you're doing to enhance the sound. Can you do a similar thing through a third-party app? Sure, but it's nice that this is included out of the box. The internal specs are good for the price. It comes with a MediaTek MT8755 processor and 4GB of RAM, which does all you need. It can handle multiple apps, multiple browser tabs, and light gaming. I never found that it choked up while I was using it, but I didn't push it too much. It comes with 128GB of internal storage, and you can add 1TB of storage through a microSD card. I'm glad when a device has expandable storage, and I'm glad Boost didn't skimp here. The Celero5G features a 7,500mAh battery, providing great battery life when paired with the MT8755 and 4GB of RAM. I can go over a week without charging the tablet. I spend a few hours a day watching videos or doing light reading. When I need to top it off, it charges to full in a little over an hour and a half with the included 20W wired charging. Face unlock is enabled through the 5MP front-facing camera, and it works well. It's not Apple's Face ID in terms of usability and security, since it only uses the camera. However, it unlocks the tablet reliably in good lighting conditions. I can use it when looking straight at the tablet and at angles of about 25 degrees in either direction. It makes unlocking the tablet quick and easy, and I'm glad it's included. While there's a lot to like about the Celero5G, it has drawbacks. Like most tablets, the Celero5G TAB includes front and rear-facing cameras, but they're unremarkable. While functional for casual use, don't expect groundbreaking photography from a tablet, especially at this price point. Video calls will look acceptable with the 5MP front-facing camera. However, the 13MP main sensor and 2MP depth sensor on the back don't stand out much. They take fine photos but are better suited for scanning documents and not much else. The software experience is basic Android and nothing more. It includes all you expect from Android on a tablet, like the dock, Google's Entertainment Space, and Google Kids Space. There are no additional features or skin on the experience, just plain Android. That's not necessarily bad, if it wasn't for the bloatware. There is an absurd amount of bloatware on this tablet. It's similar to the experience I had with Boost's Summit 5G smartphone, where more than half of the pre-installed apps on the device were apps I didn't want. I get that bloatware is necessary to lower the cost of a budget device, but it's unbearable. Worse, some apps I deleted reappeared randomly, no matter how many times I removed them. This persistent bloatware is unacceptable, and its cause remains unclear. There's also a persistent notification to get me to set up Boost's game service to recommend mediocre games and finish setting up my device. Finishing setting up my device means giving Boost my demographic information so it can sell more ads to serve me. I understand that it's necessary, but it takes away from the user experience and makes the device feel cheap. Updates are a question mark. Boost does not officially give a promise for updates, so it's unknown how long it will provide them. This lack of a clear update roadmap is a concern for future-proofing and security. When I reviewed the Summit, it seemed to get bimonthly updates, but we'll see what happens with this device. It appears that updates bring back previously removed bloatware. Even if they're available, they seem to make regressions in some ways. While there are great budget tablets, I think the Boost Celero5G TAB stands out from the crowd. It features a nice screen, great battery life, and a solid experience. I recommend it as a good option for many people, except for one issue: it's only available for Boost Mobile customers. I think it is a viable competitor for those looking at the Google Pixel Tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, or an entry-level iPad. However, its limited availability makes it a difficult sell. For those shopping at this price point who don't want Boost's service, the Galaxy Tab A9+ is a better option. It's available as a Wi-Fi-only tablet or as a cellular-enabled tablet on other networks. If you're open to Boost's service, or are a customer, and want a cellular-enabled tablet, the Celero5G is a great option. There is a lot of bloatware and a big question mark for long-term support, but if those aren't a concern, it may be worth considering.
CNET
04-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
Google's 11-Inch Pixel Tablet Is $100 Off With Prices Starting at Just $299
You don't always need a laptop to get things done these days, especially if you're using web-based apps or consuming media. In fact, when streaming shows or movies, drawing or taking notes and more, a good tablet is a much better option. And right now, you can pick one up with a $100 discount. Amazon is currently offering the Google Pixel Tablet for just $299, which is $100 off the standard $399 price for the 128GB model. For the bundles with the dock, Amazon's prices start at $399, $100 off the standard $499 price. We don't know how long these prices will last, so we suggest ordering soon to avoid paying more later. So, what makes the Google Pixel Tablet better than other Android tablets? For one, it uses a "clean" version of Android, without the extra stuff from other manufacturers like Samsung's OneUI and OnePlus' OxygenOS. If you prefer a pure Android experience, Pixel devices, including the Pixel Tablet, are the way to go. And Google packed the Pixel Tablet with its own Tensor G2 chip, just like the Pixel smartphones, so it's an overall optimized experience when you use Android to stream video and audio, play games and more. The Tensor G2 chip is also optimized for power efficiency in Pixel devices, so it should last all day before you need to plug it in and top it off again. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. If you just want a tablet and don't have any smart home gadgets, you probably don't need the speaker dock. But if you do have some smart home devices, a Google Pixel Tablet with the speaker dock can be particularly useful as a smart home hub. Regardless of which option you choose, the Pixel Tablet has access to Google Gemini, the company's AI system. This means you'll get cool photo editing tools, like the Magic Eraser or the new Magic Editor. And Gemini can help you brainstorm ideas, summarize text, take notes, generate images or do a Google search just by drawing a circle around what you want to search for on the screen. Why this deal matters Though it's not the lowest we've seen, this Amazon deal gets you the Google Pixel Tablet for $100 off the standard price. You really can't go wrong if you just need a tablet for basic tasks and activities. At $299, it's a better value right now than Apple's iPad, which starts at $349. And if you want the charging speaker dock, that bundle is also $100 off, discounted to $399.
