If Apple makes an iPad Neo, it's all over
The article argues that Apple's potential release of an affordable iPad Neo could solidify its dominance in the tablet market, especially given Google's ongoing struggles to deliver a cohesive tablet experience on Android. Apple currently leads the tablet market with over half the share, while Android tablet support remains inconsistent despite recent efforts like a new Play Store badge for tablet-optimized apps. The success of the budget-friendly MacBook Neo suggests a similar strategy could work for tablets, potentially leaving underperforming Android competitors further behind.
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Opinion If Apple makes an iPad Neo, it’s all over Just take it all, Apple By Jon Mundy Contributor, Tech Advisor APR 30, 2026 11:45 am BST Image: Britta O'Boyle A recent piece of news concerning Google’s work on Android for tablets really drove home a point that’s been evident to many people for a long while. According to Android Authority, Google is about to introduce a new badge to its Google Play Store that will highlight apps designed for the larger screens of tablets (and book-style foldables, obviously). This is ostensibly positive news, but for my money, it speaks far more to Google’s whopping great failings in the tablet space.
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