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Google unceremoniously removes the tablet section from official Android website

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  1. Brian
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    That's interesting. My wife hates carrying a phone, hates the iPad, and loathes just about any gadget that buzzes at her throughout the day. A few years ago she religiously carried a Nexus tablet....

    That's interesting. My wife hates carrying a phone, hates the iPad, and loathes just about any gadget that buzzes at her throughout the day.

    A few years ago she religiously carried a Nexus tablet. It was the only gadget I've ever seen her take enjoy.

    From that one data point, I presumed that if she was into it then tons of people were probably into it.

    3 votes
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    Lazarus
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    Iiiiiinteresting. So what do y’all think. Giving it up, or switching focus to something different? … Posted from my iPad

    Iiiiiinteresting. So what do y’all think. Giving it up, or switching focus to something different?

    Posted from my iPad

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    1. CptOblivious
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      Chromebooks. They've been focusing on increasing their Chrome OS compatibility with Android apps for awhile. That, along with the increasing rumors of Google Fuchsia being offered up as a...

      Chromebooks. They've been focusing on increasing their Chrome OS compatibility with Android apps for awhile. That, along with the increasing rumors of Google Fuchsia being offered up as a replacement OS for both platforms.

      2 votes
    2. TurboVirgin
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      Everything is going according to plan. Younger generations have had chromebooks in the school system for some time now. Every year, universities gain a new class, with shiny new laptops. And since...

      Everything is going according to plan. Younger generations have had chromebooks in the school system for some time now. Every year, universities gain a new class, with shiny new laptops. And since those kids are already experienced with chromeOS they are willing buy one themselves. The younger generation is the better market. Google gained the user compatibility they needed for their operating system to compete with iOS and Windows. Now they are consolidating their brand identity into chromebook and chromeOS and pushing it to be commercially successful.

      TL;DR They aren't giving up, they are going all in (just as planned). They are essentially attaching keyboards to their tablets with a 360 hinge.

      1 vote
  3. Silbern
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    RIP. My first tablet / Android device was a Google Nexus 7 2012, I still use it to this day... Brilliant little thing, the 7 inch form factor tablet is the perfect blend of portable and useful.

    RIP. My first tablet / Android device was a Google Nexus 7 2012, I still use it to this day... Brilliant little thing, the 7 inch form factor tablet is the perfect blend of portable and useful.

    2 votes