Samsung, not Google, is why I’m confident about the future of Android tablets

Opinion post by

Rita El Khoury

The future of Android tablets is looking brighter these days. For more than a decade, Google tried, failed, retried half-heartedly, abandoned its large-screen projects, pivoted to Chrome OS then reverted that decision, all with the attention span of Finding Nemo’s Dory. Despite all of that, both Android on tablets and Android tablets are in a good place now.

The operating system is better adapted for big screens, Google apps are looking good on them, and there’s enough traction to get more third-party developers involved. From a hardware perspective, your choice spans from budget tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite all the way to the high-end Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, passing by Xiaomi Pads, the OnePlus Pad, and Google’s very own Pixel Tablet.