![]() There's always someone in the family who could use a cheap tablet. We don't see the greater landscape of Android tablets changing any time soon, but if you want one, these are some of your best options. Google Senior VP of Devices and Services Rick Osterloh said in a tweet that the company's software teams are still "100% committed" to tablet OS development, but given Android's history on tablets, that claim seems dubious.Whether it's because you've paid for a ton of Android apps and games or you're just really averse to Apple's software, though, there are reasons to want an Android tablet - and plenty of companies that aren't Google are still making them. ![]() ![]() Google, on the other hand, hasn't manufactured an Android tablet since 2015's interesting but ill-fated Pixel C, and the company gave up on tablet hardware entirely following cold reception to the Chrome OS-powered Pixel Slate. On top of that, the hardware is excellent, and iPads as far back as 2014's Air are still receiving major OS updates. For one, its apps are flatly better than Android's - the charge that Android tablet apps are generally just blown-up phone apps is one still largely grounded in fact. Even so, tablets as a form factor are unparalleled for casual media consumption, and if Android is your operating system of choice (and since you're reading this, I'll guess that it is), there are plenty of interesting hardware choices.Now, the de facto tablet for most people is, of course, the iPad. And, well, that's sort of true: Android's tablet applications generally aren't as robust as those available on other platforms. These are also available for pre-order with a price of $199.99, with a shipping date of October 30 th.Īndroid tablets have become sort of a joke in the tech sphere - there are no good apps is the refrain. Also included in the purchase price of $109.99 is a one-year subscription to FreeTime Unlimited and a 2-year warranty.The Fire HD 10 Kids Edition was also announced, but it's really just the Fire HD 10 tablet with a 2-year warranty and one year of FreeTime. ![]() The Kindle Kids Edition starts shipping on October 30 th, but you can pre-order one starting today. However, it also adds ‘Achievement Badges’ for children to earn, a 'Word Wise' system that automatically displays definitions above tricky words, kid-friendly wallpapers, and a few other new features. The most interesting news, however, comes in the form of the Kindle Kids Edition: an e-reader aimed at a younger audience.Boasting a six-inch, 167 ppi e-ink screen, a battery that lasts for weeks, and an adjustable brightness level, the new product is essentially a 10 th generation Kindle with a kid-proof case. Thankfully, getting both up and running on Amazon's software is pretty straightforward.Īmazon made a bevy of announcements today related to FreeTime, their platform that brings kid-friendly content - such as books, games, and movies - to handheld devices. This device is perfect for streaming movies or catching up on Twitter - but maybe not so much for productivity or gaming.Like all Fire tablets, you won't find Google apps or the Play Store included out of the box. Instead, the Fire HD 10 is worth buying because of its 10" 1080p display and stereo speakers. With an old octa-core MediaTek processor, Fire OS 7 (based on Android 9 Pie), and 2GB of RAM, it wasn't built to impress you with high-end specs. ![]() Today only, you can grab a Fire HD 10 with 64GB of storage at its lowest price yet.At $108 for the ad-supported model, this is an excellent tablet for content consumption. If you aren't worried about performance, Amazon's trio of Fire tablets continues to entice budget-conscious shoppers with bright displays and affordable prices. It's no secret that your choices are pretty limited when shopping for an Android tablet in 2021. ![]()
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