A device with all the signs that it is a new Amazon Fire tablet has gotten the approval of the United States’ Federal Commission (FCC) ahead of a possible release of the product. The device with the model number and FCC ID: 2AWRO-8768 and its details, though not explicitly seen, indicate a possible Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet. If indeed, that is the case, then the model will be the successor to the released Amazon Fire HD tablet in 2021.

The Amazon Fire 7 tablet is the oldest model in the Amazon lineup, it had seemed that that was the most likely model to be iterated in the new form, but it seems that may not be the case. Sources familiar with the trajectory of the model with the recent FCC approval say that Amazon allegedly submitted the tablet to FCC with a fake company named Abyssal Plain LLC. But interestingly, the same name was used by Amazon to submit the Fire HD 10 tablet when it went through the FCC paces. The feeler is that the model is just an updated version of the Fire HD 10 and the two model numbers have only a slight difference. Amazon has also never had to use a fake filing name for two different products.

Although we are not yet in a position to know the specs details of the new device, it could bear a strong semblance to the Fire HD 10 in terms of design and functionality, with some tech tweaks to enhance its rating. There are no indications also on the possible release date for the device, but we expect some key announcements from Amazon this year including some other tablets.

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As we enter the third year of the ongoing global pandemic, tablets remain in high demand for work and school needs. The latest report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed that although the fourth quarter of 2021 saw a decline in shipments of tablets by 11.9% when compared to Q4 2020, total shipments grew by 3.2% when accounted for the whole year.

So let’s take a look at the shipment numbers of top tablet and Chromebook manufacturers to figure out who came out on top in 2021.

Apple remains dominant in the tablet market with its iPad offerings. The Cupertino giant retains the top spot with 57.8 million units shipped in 2021. The brand enjoyed a 34.2% market share and experienced an 8.4% yearly growth. Apple also shipped the most tablets in Q4 2021 at 17.5 million, however, the brand experienced an 8.6% decline in shipments when compared to Q4 of 2020.

In the second spot, we have Samsung with 30.9 million tablet shipments in 2021. The South Korean giant commanded an 18.3% market share and enjoyed a 3.8% yearly growth in the tablet segment. Samsung shipped 7.3 million tablets in Q4 2021 which was a 21.6% decline compared to Q4 2020.

Lenovo came in third with 17.7 million tablets shipments in 2021, which amounted to a 19.2% yearly growth compared to 2020. The company shipped 4.6 million tablets in the last quarter of 2021 which was 1.6 million sell than the volume shipped by the brand in Q4 of 2020.

Amazon shipped 16.1 million Fire Tablets in 2021 giving it the fourth-largest tablet market share at 9.5%. The brand grew 15.1% compared to 2020 and even enjoyed a positive growth of 1.3% in Q4 shippings year-on-year.

On the fifth position, we have Huawei and Honor who suffered a 32.1% decline in shipments at 9.7 million units shipped in 2021. However, the initial decline in shipping volume somewhat stabilized in Q4 of 2021, with the brand shipping 2.5 million tablets compared to 2.9 million shipments in Q4 2020.

The sharp decrease in the yearly shipping numbers is most likely due to the recent sanctions by the U.S. which prevents the brand from doing business with any American companies like Qualcomm and even Taiwan’s TSMC, which is the leading contract manufacturer for chipsets in the world.

Despite the market moving past its peak demand for tablets, senior research analyst Anutoopa Nataraj has stated that the shipments will remain above pre-pandemic levels as virtual learning, remote work, and media consumption remain priorities for users.

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The last week of April was no different from several of the weeks this year. There were multiple announcements for a range of products including phones, computers, and smartwatches. Here’s your roundup of the top stories from last week.

Redmi joins the gaming smartphone niche

Redmi launched its first gaming smartphone last week. The Redmi K40 Gaming Edition a.k.a Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition comes with features you will expect to find on a gaming smartphone – shoulder trigger buttons, a high refresh rate, a high touch sampling rate, great speakers, big battery, and incredibly fast charging. You also get a capable processor in form of the Dimensity 1200.

Are you a fan of Bruce Lee? If your answer is yes, then you will like the Bruce Lee special edition of the gaming phone.

Vivo V21 series bring selfie cameras with OIS and dual LED flash

The Vivo V21 series was unveiled in Malaysia last week. The series which includes the V21, V21e and the V21 5G all have 64MP triple rear cameras, 44MP selfie cameras, 90Hz displays with a waterdrop notch, 4000mAh batteries, and support for 33W fast charging. The selfie camera in the V21 and V21 5G has OIS, autofocus, and a dual LED flash but the V21e’s own selfie camera misses out on these features.

Amazon refreshes its Fire Tablet line

Amazon has announced new versions of its Fire Tablet line. The 11th-gen series brings a refreshed design, more RAM, and also includes a productivity version with a Bluetooth keyboard case and a Microsoft 365 subscription, so you can get some light work done.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Books are thin, light, and powered by Intel and Windows

Samsung launched new Windows notebooks last week under its Galaxy Book line. The new models include the Galaxy Book, Galaxy Book Pro, Galaxy Book Pro 360, the Galaxy Book Odyssey for gamers, and the Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha.

OPPO phones now available in Chile and Colombia

OPPO is one of the biggest smartphone manufacturers in the world. Even at that, the Chinese brand is making its way to new markets. If you live in Chile, you can now get your hands on some OPPO phones such as the Reno5 Lite and OPPO A15. The Enco W51 and Enco 31 earbuds are also available in the country. Those in Colombia only get the OPPO A15.

Realme’s AIoT event brings new smartwatches, new earbuds and more

Realme announced a handful of new products last week. The lineup includes the Realme Watch 2 which has a bigger battery and support for more sports modes; the Buds Q2; Watch S Mater Edition; Cobble Bluetooth Speaker; the Motion Activated Night Light; and the Alkaline Battery.

Moto G50 arrives in China

Lenovo has brought the Motorola Moto G50 budget 5G smartphone to China. The Snapdragon 480-powered smartphone was announced last week, and for 1,499 yuan ($231) it packs an HD+ display, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 48MP triple rear cameras, and a 5000mAh battery.

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