The Google Pixel Tablet could offer a key iPad feature

Date:
Mon, 30 May 2022 09:09:12 +0000

Description:
It looks like the Google Pixel Tablet has been certified for stylus support, making it more of an iPad rival.

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Much to everyones surprise, Google recently teased a new Pixel Tablet one which we probably wont see until next year. But one of the most exciting possible features wasnt included in the tease.

That feature is a stylus, which is something theres now significant evidence we might see included with the slate. Why? Because as spotted by tech blog NuGiz a Google tablet codenamed Tangor has been certified by the Universal Stylus Initiative (USI).

Of course, its possible that Tangor is a different device to the Pixel
Tablet, but given that were only aware of one tablet being worked on by Google, thats unlikely, and this certification all but confirms an upcoming Google slate will have stylus support.

That still leaves some questions though, such as whether a stylus will be included with the tablet or whether youll have to buy one separately, and whether stylus support will be a key focus for Google or just a handy extra.

USI support means the Pixel Tablet should be compatible with any
USI-certified stylus, and those styli will also work with any other USI-certified device. So you could potentially have one stylus for many devices or at the very least may not have to buy a new stylus when you buy a new tablet (even one from a different brand).

However, it might also mean that Google puts less effort into developing a stylus specifically suited to the Pixel Tablet if the company develops one
at all. It could potentially rely on existing USI styli and on the inevitable third-party options that would arrive following the Pixel Tablets launch. An iPad Air 5 (Image credit: Future) Analysis: making the Pixel Tablet more iPad

Stylus support is a key feature of many iPads, yet it's not something that a huge number of Android tablets currently offer, outside of Samsungs popular Galaxy Tab range, so this could be a major selling point of the Pixel Tablet.

USI support means styli for the Pixel Tablet might also be more affordably priced (since you wouldnt be limited to one brand) and would be compatible with a wider range of devices than the Apple Pencil.

This is a promising development, because from what wed seen of the Pixel Tablet previously it was unclear how it would really stand out, aside from packing a Google-developed Tensor chipset. So stylus support could help it compete. These are the best Android tablets

Via AndroidPolice



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