Tech Advisor June 2026 digital magazine: Best budget tablets, Google Gemini tips, Android Desktop’s pros and cons, and much more

At Tech Advisor, we’re big fans of tablets. They’re portable enough to be carried around with you and, thanks to improvements in performance and battery life, are more than powerful enough for you to work on. And if you just want to relax, tablets are fantastic for catching up on your favourite TV shows, scrolling through social media feeds or playing a game. And there’s even more good news. Whereas once upon a time you’d have to spend a small fortune to buy a tablet, that’s no longer the case. But with so many models available, which one should you go for? In this issue we’ve found 10 fantastic devices that won’t break the bank. 

Google Gemini seems to be popping up all over the place. The ubiquitous chatbot can run in a browser or as an app on any smartphone. It’s also amazingly good at sharing tips and tricks, some of which will help you stay more productive. In this month’s issue, we’ve highlighted eight essential Gemini prompts that will help you get more from your phone.

Staying productive is never easy. Fortunately, there’s a new way to get work done. All it takes is a quick Android operating system update to start using it. Android Desktop is a desktop mode that allows you to connect your phone to a monitor using a USB-C adapter. We decided to test it for an entire workday and discovered the pros and cons. You can find out how we got on inside.

All this and more, including reviews of Google’s Pixel 10a, Samsung’s Galaxy S26, the Apple iPad (M4) and Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 can be found inside the latest issue of Tech Advisor.

For details on how to download the June 2026 edition of Tech Advisor, click here.