Ever since the iPad was released by Apple, we’ve been hearing talk of new tablets coming from many different tech companies. There are already several that are expected to be released this year, to compete with Apple’s extremely popular device.
Now comes word that Verizon Wireless and Motorola are working on a 10 inch tablet PC that will feature Google’s Android operating system. Verizon and Motorola have teamed up plenty of times in the past to create smartphones, like the recently released Android based Droid X. Are we about to see a DroidPad? There is no word what the device will be called yet, but it is scheduled to be released as soon at this Fall.
The device will be similar to the iPad, in that it is a 10 inch tablet capable to doing everything your smartphone can do, other than talking on the phone. It will also feature a front facing camera for teleconferencing, and be incorporated into Verizon FIOS digital TV service. These are two things that the iPad do not include. This device will easily allow you to watch TV on the go.
There are other companies working on Android based tablets as well, including Lenovo, Samsung, Dell, and HP. Whether any of these can come close to competing with Apple’s popular device, remains to be seen.