Apple’s smallest tablet just got its biggest upgrade after two long years!

The 2026 iPad mini now features a brighter than ever OLED display, a more powerful A20 Pro chip, improved (and almost non-existent) speakers.Plus, ever durable with its IP67 water and dust resistance rating.

In this video, THE Michael Josh takes a closer look at everything that’s new, what he loves, what’s still missing, and whether the new iPad mini is worth upgrading to.

Here’s our in-depth review of the all-new 2026 iPad mini OLED.

TechLife has officially launched the Pad Neo SE. It’s a 10.1-inch tablet aimed at families, positioned as a study device first, with room for creativity and after-school entertainment. It comes in Space Grey, Bubble Blue, and Aurora Green.

The Eye Comfort Display is the main draw. The larger screen gives kids more space for research and online classes. It’s designed to keep longer study sessions easier on the eyes.

Dual stereo speakers handle lessons and shared family viewing, while split-screen support lets kids and parents run two tasks at once.

The tablet supports Smart Parental Control and Google Kids Space. Parents can pick the apps, books, videos, and learning content their kids can access.

For the hardware, the Pad Neo SE runs Android 16 on an octa-core processor. It offers up to 8GB of RAM, including memory expansion, and 64GB of storage that can be expanded up to 1TB.

Also, its 6000mAh battery last through a full school day of classes and lessons. Rounding out the spec sheet are 5MP front and rear cameras and the Google Gemini AI assistant.

Price, availability in the Philippines

The Pad Neo SE retails at PhP 8,999. With vouchers, it can go for as low as PhP 7,099 on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

As part of TechLife’s Peak Season offers, which run from October 29, 2026 to January 3, 2027, buyers get a free Folio Case or a free Power Bank R211 5,000mAh, depending on availability. An online giveaway for the Pad Neo SE also starts October 29 on TechLife’s official social media pages.

Vouchers apply to participating online platforms only. Stocks and vouchers are limited. Freebies are available while supplies last.

Lenovo has launched the new Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 tablet designed to deliver an immersive entertainment experience for today’s media consumption habits.

It is priced at PhP 25,995. As part of the launch, Lenovo is offering special freebies for purchases from October 28 to November 15, while supplies last.

Early buyers can get a free Lenovo Tab One or in-store vouchers up to PhP 3,000. Full mechanics can be seen here.

The tablet features a 12.1-inch 2.5K display with Dolby Vision and HDR10 support, complemented by a JBL-engineered 9-speaker system with Dolby Atmos.

A built-in Bluetooth speaker mode also enables the tablet to function as a standalone speaker.

This combination takes care of the audiovisual aspect, but the tablet comes with upgrades across versatility and intelligent features. Such expands the role of the slate across a broader range of activities and environments.

The Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 comes with a 360-degree rotating kickstand, supporting multiple positions across both portrait and landscape modes.

This versatility support various scenarios, like streaming in bed, following recipes in the kitchen, or taking the tablet on a camping trip.

The tablet houses a 10,200mAh battery to support long usage hours. It charges at up to 45W. Also inside are up to 12GB of memory and up to 256GB of storage, as well as a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor.

For multitaskers, the Tab Plus Gen 2 can also be connected with the Lenovo Tab Pen Plus, Lenovo Wireless Keyboard, and Lenovo 68W USB-C Wall Charger.