All articles tagged with #android tablets
The article discusses the evolution of Chromebooks and Android tablets in 2024, highlighting advancements like ARM chips with x86 power, improved battery life, and local AI capabilities, alongside the emergence of smaller flagship tablets and the potential convergence of Chromebooks and tablets into a single device in 2026. It also raises concerns about storage limitations and rising prices due to AI and memory shortages.
The article reviews the top five affordable Android drawing tablets suitable for artists, highlighting features like display quality, pen sensitivity, portability, and price, with options ranging from compact models like the Wacom MovinkPad 11 to larger screens like the Ugee UT3, all offering good performance for casual to intermediate digital art within a $400-$500 budget.
The article reviews four affordable Android tablets—Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, Amazon Fire Max 11, Lenovo Idea Tab Plus, and Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro—as cost-effective alternatives to the iPad in 2025, highlighting their features, strengths, and limitations for media consumption, productivity, and everyday use.
Lenovo announced the second-generation Legion Go 8.8 gaming handheld with a larger battery, ergonomic controllers, and Windows at IFA 2025, alongside new Android tablets featuring AI capabilities, with the Legion Go available in October for $1,049.
Meta has launched a dedicated Instagram app for iPad, optimized for larger screens and featuring a focus on Reels, Stories, and messaging, with a global rollout underway. A version for Android tablets is also upcoming. This marks Instagram's first dedicated iPad app, replacing the previous scaled-up iPhone version, and aims to enhance user experience amid increasing competition with TikTok.
A last-minute leak has revealed images and features of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 series, including the base and Ultra models, with AI enhancements, new design elements, and expected launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event on September 4.
Amazon's Prime Day offers significant discounts on a variety of tablets, including up to 50% off on Fire and Kindle devices, deals on iPads like the 10th generation and M4 iPad Pro, and high-end Android tablets such as the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. The event provides opportunities for both budget and premium tablet buyers, with additional deals on accessories and e-readers. Prime membership is generally required to access these deals, and competitive offers are also available from other retailers.
During Amazon Prime Day, avoid off-brand Android tablets with poor support and performance. Instead, consider reliable options like the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for $143, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) for $199, the Google Pixel Tablet from $299, or the Lenovo Tab M11 at $169.
Samsung's latest Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) is being criticized for its high price of £349 in the UK, which is considered a poor value compared to other tablets in the market. Despite minimal hardware upgrades, the tablet's cost is comparable to some of Apple's latest iPads and higher-end Android tablets. The Galaxy Tab A9+ offers similar features at a significantly lower price, making it a better value option.
A variety of Android tablets are available, catering to different needs and budgets. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 stands out as a premium all-rounder with a stylus and DeX mode, while the Lenovo Tab P12 offers a budget-friendly option with a large display and included stylus. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ provides a solid mid-range choice with a 90Hz display and optional 5G connectivity. Google's Pixel Tablet is ideal for smart home integration, and the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro offers a durable and kid-friendly option with a two-year "worry-free" guarantee. Key factors to consider when choosing an Android tablet include display quality, performance, battery life, and specialized features.
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android tablets now feature a formatting sidebar, replacing the previous toolbar, to provide easier access to formatting options such as line spacing and columns. This change reduces the number of taps needed to navigate formatting options and will be fully available over the coming weeks. Additionally, Google Slides on the web will soon allow users to drag and drop an image to replace a background.
Samsung's budget-friendly Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is now available for purchase in the US, starting at $219 for the Wi-Fi-only version and $269 for the 5G version. The tablet features an 11-inch screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 8-megapixel rear camera, and a 7,040mAh battery. While it offers good value for its price, it lacks S Pen stylus compatibility, IP rating for water and dust resistance, and color options compared to the higher-end Tab S9 series.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, one of the most capable tablets on the market, is currently available at its lowest price ever on Amazon. With a 14.6-inch 120Hz OLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, and a free S Pen, it offers a laptop-like experience. The tablet also features a microSD slot, DeX mode for productivity, and an 11,200mAh battery with 45w charging support. The base model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is currently discounted by $261, making it a great option for those in need of a high-end tablet with a large screen and impressive battery life.
Gboard is rolling out stylus handwriting support on Android tablets, allowing users to convert their handwriting into editable text. The feature includes various editing actions such as deleting, selecting, inserting, joining, and creating new lines. The floating keyboard toolbar offers shortcuts to settings, handwriting demo, on-screen keyboard, clipboard, translate, and language picker. The stylus handwriting feature is available in the latest beta version of Gboard on Pixel and Samsung tablets running Android 14.
Google is optimizing its Chrome browser for Android tablets and large-screen devices by defaulting to desktop mode. This change replaces the mobile User-Agent and aims to provide a better browsing experience on devices with at least 8 GB of RAM and a 10-inch or larger display. Website developers need to consider the differences in Web Platform APIs between Desktop Chrome and Chrome on Android. Users can still manually switch to the desktop site if desired.