Additionally, Microsoft was granted three new graphical user interface patents regarding
future tablet functionality.
Not exact matches
In the near
future, we expect to see a greater convergence between the 7 inch
tablet and the eBook reader, offering even more affordable
tablets with a limited
functionality for the casual user — this will mean that consumers will think nothing of owning two or even three of them.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Samsung revealing their work on a new «smart ring» accessory device that could be used to control certain
functionality on
future smartphones,
tablets or any kind of smart TV.
Perhaps
future software changes and tweaks will see this improve, as we can see heaps of potential in what the Lenovo Home Assistant could be - especially if it didn't need to be plugged into the mains at all times or docked with a Tab 4
tablet to provide full
functionality as a voice assistant.