Android tablets

AppWizard
April 4, 2025
Intel Unison will cease operations on June 30, 2025. The app has been recognized for transforming Android tablets into external displays and allowing users to make calls, send texts, and transfer files from Windows PCs. While some features can be replicated with Microsoft Phone Link, many users prefer Intel Unison for its comprehensive experience. Lenovo Aura platforms will continue to support Intel Unison until the end of 2025. The app requires Windows 11 machines with at least version 22H2 and a minimum of a 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, but it is also compatible with non-Intel machines. Certain Intel Evo 13th-generation and later devices came pre-installed with Intel Unison. Users will need to switch to Microsoft Phone Link for connectivity between Android devices and Windows PCs after the discontinuation.
AppWizard
February 27, 2025
A user repurposed an aging Android tablet as a portable monitor using an application called Super Display. This app connects Android devices to a Windows PC or laptop via USB or Wi-Fi, enhancing productivity by allowing the tablet to function as a third display. Super Display is noted for its ease of use, speed, and ability to support touch inputs, including stylus functionality, making it useful for artists. The app requires the installation of a Windows driver and an Android app, and it offers a three-day trial period, with a one-time purchase of .99 for lifetime access.
BetaBeacon
February 3, 2025
Android 16 could introduce a three-way split-screen mode for tablets, allowing users to run three apps simultaneously on a single screen. This feature, inspired by OnePlus' Open Canvas, aims to enhance multitasking capabilities for larger screens. Samsung's One UI 8, based on Android 16, may bring this feature to its tablets, improving productivity and app management for users. The introduction of this feature could revolutionize the way users interact with tablets, maximizing screen real estate and bringing Android tablets closer to competing with productivity-focused devices like iPads.
BetaBeacon
February 3, 2025
Xiaomi has introduced a new tool called WinPlay for Android tablets, which allows users to play Windows games locally using three-layer virtualization technology. The tool is currently restricted to China as part of an internal beta program for the Xiaomi Pad 6s Pro, with no plans for a global launch in the short term.
BetaBeacon
February 3, 2025
Xiaomi is testing running Windows games on its Android tablets, with WinPlay supporting Steam and other storefronts, recruiting testers for the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 in China. The tablet has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and 8/12/16GB of RAM. Tomb Raider Game of the Year Edition runs at an average of 45fps with a total device power consumption of 8.3W. Need for Speed Most Wanted (Limited Edition) has been demonstrated running on the tablet with an Xbox controller, with support for keyboards and mice.
BetaBeacon
February 3, 2025
Xiaomi is testing the WinPlay Engine on the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro, which results in only a 2.9 percent GPU performance loss when playing games. The engine is built on Xiaomi's HyperCore technology platform, which aims to enhance performance, graphics, network, and security.
AppWizard
December 28, 2024
Samsung's XR headset, known as Project Moohan, will debut within the next year and is powered by the Snapdragon XR Plus Gen 2 chip. The Android XR developer blog features a six-second video showing app windows layered over real-world environments. Android XR has two modes: Home Space, which allows multitasking with multiple app windows, and Full Space, which offers a single window experience against a virtual backdrop. Home Space is the default view, with a toggle to switch between modes. Samsung's app windows are expected to reflect the aesthetic of One UI. Android XR will support various input methods, including hand and eye tracking, voice commands, keyboard and mouse, and dedicated controllers. CES 2025, starting January 7, will provide more information about the headset's features and capabilities.
AppWizard
November 22, 2024
Google has paused the development of its Pixel Tablet line due to concerns about profitability. Reports indicate that plans for a new flagship Pixel-branded tablet have been shelved, with uncertainty surrounding whether it was the second or third iteration that faced cancellation. The Pixel Tablet, launched last fall, aimed to compete in the tablet market but has not significantly impacted sales, remaining below the interest levels of Amazon's Kindle Fire. Google will continue to support Android tablets from other manufacturers and has introduced Pixel Fold devices, which may influence its mobile strategy.
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