Laptops
Lenovo’s IdeaPad lineup for MWC 2022 has something for everyone
A Flex, a Duet, and a Gaming lineup
Lenovo’s IdeaPad series has a rich tradition. Originally a staple in office environments, the IdeaPad now offers models for office workers, casual users, and gamers. Lenovo’s latest slew of notebooks are no different. Here’s the star-studded lineup that Lenovo launched during MWC 2022.
IdeaPad Flex 5 series
It wouldn’t be a Lenovo launch without a foldable device. To start, the IdeaPad Flex 5 offers up to AMD Ryzen 5000 processors with built-in Radeon graphics. Meanwhile, the IdeaPad Flex 5i will have a 12th-gen Intel Core i7 U-series chipset and Iris X MAX graphics. Available in 14- or 16-inch variants, the flexible duo can stretch and configure in laptop, tablet, and tent mode.
Launching in May, the 14-inch Flex 5 and Flex 5i will sell for US$ 689.99 and US$ 619.99, respectively. Meanwhile, the 16-inch Flex 5 and Flex 5i will sell for US$ 749.99 and US$ 899.99, respectively.
Not enough? The series also has two Chromebook versions selling for a cheaper price tag. First, a Chromebook version of the Flex i5 will come with a smaller 12th-gen Intel Core chipset. Coming in Storm Gray and Stone Blue, the Flex 15 Chromebook will start at US$ 499.99 and in June 2022.
Meanwhile, a Flex 3i Chromebook offers a 15.6-inch display packed with an Intel Pentium Silver N6000 processor. Starting in May 2022, it sells for US$ 399.99.
IdeaPad Duet 5i and 3 Chromebook
Now, let’s check out Lenovo’s detachable side. Featuring a detachable 12-inch touchscreen display, the IdeaPad Duet 5i comes with 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processors. For power, the device boasts three hours’ worth of video playback power after only 15 minutes of charging.
Lenovo also has a Chromebook version of the series. The Duet 3 Chromebook sports an 11-inch screen and a Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 Compute Platform. It reportedly puts out 12 hours of streaming with just a single charge.
The Duet 5i will start selling in July 2022 and starts at US$ 749.99. Meanwhile, launching in May 2022, the Duet 3 Chromebook starts at US$ 399.99.
IdeaPad Gaming 3 series
Finally, Lenovo is launching a new duo for student gamers. Featuring a sizable 15.6- or 16-inch screen (with 165Hz refresh rate), the IdeaPad Gaming 3 will launch with up to AMD Ryzen 6800H. Meanwhile, the Gaming 3i sports a 12th-gen Intel Core i7-12700H. Both will launch with up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.
The Gaming 3 comes with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Ti. Meanwhile, the Gaming 3i comes with up to NVIDIA GeForce 3060 and built-in Intel Arc graphics.
The 15.6-inch Gaming 3i launches in April 2022 and will start at US$ 989.99. Meanwhile, the Gaming 3 of the same size launches in May 2022 and will start at US$ 929.00.
For the larger 16-inch variant, the Gaming 3i launches in June 2022 and will start at US$ 1,489.99. Finally, the Gaming 3 launches in June 2022 and will start at US$ 1,139.99.
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Select ASUS and ROG laptops now come with three months of Google AI Pro or Google AI Plus at no extra cost. The offer starts September 7 and covers eligible models from the 2025, 2026, and upcoming 2027 lineups.
Google AI Pro includes 5TB of cloud storage, while Google AI Plus comes with 400GB. Both plans also provide access to a range of Google’s AI-powered tools and features.
More Google AI on ASUS laptops
Eligible customers can use the Google Gemini app, Deep Research, Google Flow, Gemini in Google apps, and Gemini Notebook, among other features. Availability varies depending on the Google AI plan and supported features.
Google AI Pro offers higher usage limits and expanded access to Google’s more capable Gemini models. It also includes additional developer and agentic tools such as Google Antigravity, Jules, and AI Studio, subject to availability and plan terms.
Google AI Plus provides elevated access to Google’s AI tools alongside features for creative generation and productivity.
The offer covers more than just AI features. Google AI Pro’s 5TB of cloud storage and Google AI Plus’ 400GB give users additional space for documents, photos, videos, research, and other projects.
Available across select ASUS models
The one-year program starts September 7 and applies to selected ASUS and ROG laptops in supported markets. Eligible models span the ROG, TUF Gaming, ProArt, Zenbook, and Vivobook families, including select 2025 and 2026 models and upcoming 2027 devices.
Customers can redeem the offer exclusively through the MyASUS app. ASUS has published the full list of eligible models and the offer’s terms and conditions on its website.
Check the full list of eligible ASUS laptops
ASUS is also running its No. 1 Quality, School-Ready Deals promotion until September 15, 2026. The promo offers additional deals for students, gamers, and professionals buying select ASUS and ROG devices.
The company’s No. 1 Quality and Service package also includes up to three years of international and local warranty, service access across more than 90 countries, and over 100 ASUS Service Centers and Drop-Off Points in the Philippines. Eligible laptops also come with one year of Local Accidental Damage Protection and up to six free device cleaning claims.
TECNO is making its MEGABOOK lineup a little more flexible.
At IFA ShowStoppers 2026, the uprising tech brand unveils the MEGABOOK T15 360 with two more laptops and three phones tagging along.
One laptop, four modes
The MEGABOOK T15 360 series is the brand’s first laptop lineup with a 360-degree hinge and touchscreen display.
By that, it’s more than just a conventional laptop. It can also be a tablet or a portable display via Tent mode or Stand mode. This added feat makes everything more versatile as TECNO’s existing laptops are only limited to the clamshell form factor.
Both models feature a 15.6-inch screen with the standard 16:9 aspect ratio. As alluded earlier, it’s a touchscreen laptop consisting of 10-point multitouch points. There’s also optional MPP 2.0 active pen support if you want to write or draw directly on the display.
So what’s the difference?
Well, the regular T15 360 gets a Full HD 60Hz panel with 320 nits brightness.
Meanwhile, the Pro version takes it up a notch with a faster 120Hz refresh rate, sharper 2.5K display resolution, full 100% sRGB coverage, and higher 350 nits brightness.
Both laptops come in an all-metal chassis made using CNC machining. The convertible design doesn’t come at the expense of a more conventional laptop build.
Performance uncompromised
TECNO isn’t treating the T15 360 as a lightweight convertible that has to compromise on performance.
You can get up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, paired with an LPDDR5X RAM. The storage is based from PCIe M.2 2280 SSD — with select models having a secondary M.2 slot for utmost expansion.
There’s also a 70Wh battery plus support for a speedy 65W PD GaN charger. Connectivity includes up to Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4, alongside seven built-in ports.
Practical stuff were neither forgotten. There’s a backlit keyboard with a dedicated number pad, a fingerprint reader underneath its power button, dual speakers with DTS Ultra, a webcam, and dual digital microphones.
TECNO’s OneLeap feature also rounds things out by letting the MEGABOOK work with other TECNO’s smartphones, tablets, and other PCs for cross-device collaboration.
Two more MEGABOOKs
TECNO also brought two other MEGABOOKs to IFA.
The MEGABOOK K15S WCL is the more straightforward option. It uses Intel’s newer Wildcat Lake platform with a 16:10 display, a 70Wh battery, and 65W GaN charging — all in a premium, all-metal body.
Then there’s the MEGABOOK T17 Ultra. Ultra by its name, it goes big with a massive 17.3-inch 16:9 display. It can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and LPDDR5X memory. It also features a massive 99.99Wh battery and speedy 100W GaN PD fast charging.
Wait! There’s even more…
Beyond laptops, TECNO reveals the true form of its Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone at IFA 2026.
As announced more than a month ago, this concept uses a redesigned display architecture, internal stacking, structural engineering, and screen packaging to eliminate the physical black border around the display, resulting in what TECNO calls a true 0mm display border.
Beside a phone prototype, there are two consumer-ready products as well.
The POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition combines the POVA series’ performance-focused approach with Tonino Lamborghini’s design language.
It uses a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate 5G chipset alongside TECNO’s custom-made P1 Graphic Chip and a 5K IceShield vapor chamber cooling system. Specific details will be announced on September 4, 2026.
Meanwhile, the CAMON Slim 5G focuses on a thinner form factor, measuring just 6.39mm thick.
TECNO says it combines the CAMON line’s imaging features with AI capabilities and artistic colorways. More specifications will be revealed on September 7.
Pricing and Availability
The MEGABOOK T15 360 Series is expected to arrive in Europe by Q4 2026.
Depending on the configuration choice, the MEGABOOK T15 360 will start between EUR 899 ~ EUR 999. The MEGABOOK T15 360 Pro will cost as much as EUR 1099.
No pricing info were announced for the other MEGABOOKs and two phones as of writing.
Laptops
Acer expands mobile productivity lineup with Swift Blade 14, Air 16
Portable laptops built for work, play, creativity
Acer has expanded its thin-and-light portfolio with the launch of the Acer Swift Blade 14 laptop.
At just 799 grams, the portable laptop is built for mobile productivity. It is powered by up to an Intel Core 7 processor 350.
This capable processor is paired with 12GB of DDR5 memory and up to 1TB of storage for portable performance for work, play, and creativity.
In front is up to a 3K OLED display with up to 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. The display has a 90% screen-to-body ratio, 4.3mm slim bezels, and a 16:10 aspect ratio.
For connectivity, the Acer Swift Blade 14 has three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports. It is also equipped with a 50 Wh battery and an FHD user-facing camera.
In addition, the sleek 16-inch Acer Swift Air 16 laptop has also been announced. Built for work and play, this notebook is powered by up to an Intel Core 7 processor 350 with up to 40 TOPS.
It also has a dedicated NPU, up to 16GB of DDR5 memory and up to 512GB of upgradeable storage.
This variant has an all-aluminum chassis, up to a 3K OLED display, an IPS touchscreen option, and quad-speaker audio. It also comes with a backlit keyboard, and a larger 70Wh battery capable of fast-charging.
General availability
Both the Swift Blade 14 and Swift Air 16 will be available in EMEA in December 2026. The latter will also be available in North America in Q1 2027.
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