Redmi has released the new Redmi Pad SE tablet in the Philippines. The versatile and powerful device is retailing exclusively on Shopee for its first day on October 26.

The Redmi Pad SE comes in the 4GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB variants, both powered by Snapdragon processors.

The tablet houses a large 8,000mAh battery on its aluminum alloy unibody design, and has a large camera at the back.

The smaller storage capacity model is ideal for casual users looking for a tablet for everyday use such as light to moderate browsing, reading, watching videos, and playing games not needing the RAM to work heavily.

Meanwhile, the more expensive variant can cater to users needing a fast and versatile tablet for work and play.

Price, availability

The Redmi Pad SE (4GB+128GB) retails for only PhP 8,199 as part of a special first day promo, before it goes back to its original price of PhP 9,999.

Customers will simply have to apply Shopee rebate (PhP 500) and a Shopee 30% off voucher (up to PhP 1,300) when they check out, for a total savings of PhP 1,800.

The 8GB+256GB model, meanwhile, is priced at PhP 12,999 and is available at selected Mi Stores and authorized dealers from October 27.

As the year winds down, Apple seemingly has one trick left up its sleeve. According to a few rumors, the company is reportedly updating its iPad lineup sometime this week.

First reported by Supercharged, Apple is introducing modest upgrades to the base iPad, the iPad Air, and the iPad mini. It’s not a big leap, though. In fact, there is no event scheduled for the update. Instead, through a 9to5Mac that corroborates the first report, the company is just sending press releases to announce the change.

In the reported release, the iPad Air will get the newer M2 chipset going forward. Meanwhile, the iPad mini will get the A16 Bionic chip.

Unfortunately, it’s unknown how Apple will handle the base iPad model. Currently, the base model has an A14 Bionic chipset. Going by that logic, the refreshed model might get an A16 Bionic chip, too. There’s just no way to corroborate that at the moment.

Additionally, the iPad Pro, which was last updated this time last year, will remain the same for now. Apple is still working on the future of that lineup for a launch sometime in the next year.

That said, if you’re in the market for a new iPad, you might want to wait a little bit longer before pulling the trigger on a new device.

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realme has launched its latest AIoT product in the realme Pad 2. Designed to inspire, the tablet seeks to redefine entertainment, work, and leisure. It’s an all-purpose device tailored for those constantly on the move.

The realme Pad 2 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor. It has a large 8,360mAh battery with 33W SUPERVOOC charging for an incredible standby time of up to 59 days.

The lower variant has 6GB of base RAM that can be expanded to 12GB and 128GB of internal storage.

On the other hand, the pricier model has 8GB of base RAM. It can be expanded to 16GB and a 256GB capacity.

The screen is an 11.5-inch 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. This makes it capable for streaming high-quality videos and playing MOBA or open-world RPG games.

The tablet also has a quad speaker setup that is enhanced by Dolby Atmos for a crystal-clear sound and an immersive experience.

Price, availability

The realme Pad 2 is available in the Inspiration Green and Imagination Grey colorways for PhP 13,999 (6GB+128GB) and PhP 17,999 (8GB+256GB) starting October 13 at all realme stores.

Purchases made from October 13 to 19 also comes with a free TechLife Portable Blender worth PhP 999.

For online availability, the device will make its way to realme’s Shopee flagship store as part of the Shopee Grand Launch from October 17 to 23, where the tablet gets an additional PhP 2,000 off.