Dive Summary:
- Tablet manufacturers such as Intel, Samsung and Google are targeting the education market with equipment and apps and trying to create new ways to use tablets.
- Samsung has one of the widest selections of tablets on the market and is planning a tablet specifically for younger children; meanwhile, its Samsung School program includes a feature that can place a whiteboard simultaneously on students' screens.
- Computing powerhouse Intel is also planning an education-specific tablet with a suite of classroom science tools such as an attachable magnifying glass and thermal probe.
Dive Insight:
Apple is still the leader in education tablets, with both its original iPad and the iPad mini. Its new lineup of tablets is expected to be announced before the end of the year, and a new version of its mobile operating system is expected to roll out this month, with a special focus on education.
