Google says the tablet is the future, apparently the last seven years have been dormant

Apple launched the original iPad in 2010. At the time, it was ridiculed as a ridiculous idea. A giant smartphone? What will be the benefit? Apple Bank laughed all the way, though, the iPad is now the most popular tablet computer in the world – and only growing.

See also: The best tablet is your guide

Of course, it didn’t take long for a Google tablet to pop up. First, the company has released a number of tablets on the Nexus line, including the Nexus 7 being one of the most popular devices in Google’s history. The company’s last Android tablet was the Pixel C, as seen in the picture above. Clearly, a lot of third-party Android tablets have been launched over the years, although releases are not as common as before.

After the Pixel C, Google Slate took a break from computers. It has been revived with a new line of computers in the Pixel slate line, which is currently running on Chrome OS. They lasted a single generation before Google completely exited the tablet market.

While there probably won’t be another Google tablet, it looks like the company is ready to try again to help Apple steal some market share.

Google again prefers tablets: the future of computing?

Posting a new job from Google shows the company’s renewal push in the tablet market. The work list is for one Experience in Senior Engineering Manager, Android Tablet App (Through 9to5 GoogleHere is a part of what Google is looking for:

We believe that the future of computing is shifting towards more powerful and capable tablets. We’re working to provide the next chapter in computing and input by launching non-stop support across our platforms and hero experience that unlocks new and better ways to be productive and creative.

The list does not suggest that there will be a new Google tablet. However, it seems that Google wants to help employees bring Android tablets to market through OEM partners. In other words, Google finally understands that if Android tablets are going to be successful, OEMs need support from Google and not just do it themselves.

The surprise launch of Android 12L was the first sign that Google might be taking care of tablets again. However, posting this job suggests that the company is going to do more than just launch an Android version that remembers large displays.

It is hoped that Google will not drop the ball again. Now almost all the time Android fans had tablets that completely competed with iPads.