The curious rise of giant tablets on wheels

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"KTC defines the MegPad A32Q7Pro as a portable, smart, touchscreen monitor," KTC's spokesperson told me
"It combines key traits of a smart display and a large-screen tablet
While it shares some features with smart TVs, tablets, and monitors, it doesn't fully belong to any single traditional category
It's a hybrid device designed to bridge those use cases."Many devices like the MegPad represent a push for more Android-powered, non-Google
devices that has been buoyed by a program that Google launched in 2022, the Enterprise Devices Licensing Agreement (EDLA).As explained by
and APIs bundled for use across different types of devices
available for smartphones, tablets, TVs, and wearables
Under the new EDLA, the list of devices eligible for GMS certification has now been expanded to include enterprise solutions such as smart
uptick in non-Google devices with this EDLA certification
One of the categories taking advantage of the newer program is tablets on wheels, like the MegPad and similar options from Kefeya,
Apolosign, Innocn, and DuraPro.Demonstrating the marketing value of EDLA certification, the MegPad's product page reads: "Google EDLA
certification provides secure, direct access to Google services and the Google Play Store with regular updates, offering greater stability
and data protection than open app ecosystems with unverified apps."Most EDLA-certified devices seem to be interactive displays used for
education
With EDLA certification, devices like the MegPad may also draw the attention of educators or even businesses
Meanwhile, Google is happy to hand out EDLA certifications, as they can drive Android adoption, giving Google more data and access to
customers outside of the typical Android devices, such as phones
Products like the MegPad can also be easier to shop with (Google loves when people use its offerings to shop) than Android devices with
smaller screens.