Another item of note is the upcoming Google Pixel 6a smartphone. This will be a great choice for a basic smartphone with an amazing camera and excellent software. It will be available for pre-order July 21 for $449. The resurgence of tablet demand is being driven by government initiatives, the ed-tech sector, and new office setups, whereas retail consumer demand, which contributed to the 28 percent increase in tablet sales in 2021, fell in the March quarter, according to industry analysts. According to Cybermedia Research, while India’s tablet industry expanded 68 percent year on year in the quarter ending March 31, government entities accounted for the majority of purchases.
Google I/O is an annual event held by Google where the search giant showcases its newest advances in software and hardware. The focus of this year’s presentation was on artificial intelligence and new technology, including an impending tablet, wearable, and smartphone. The Pixel Timepiece, a long-awaited watch for Android users, is now available. Google did not reveal many specifics about it, but it appears to be a standard watch and will run apps such as Google Maps, Wallet, and Fitbit. The trouble is that it won’t be available until the Fall, so fans will have to wait.
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With laptop makers struggling to satisfy demand owing to supply-chain challenges over the last two years, the Union government and states made bulk orders for tablets, according to Navkendar Singh, research director at International Data Corp. (IDC).
