2.6. Tablet Requirements

An Android Tablet device refers to an Android device implementation that typically meets all the following criteria:

  • Used by holding in both hands.
  • Does not have a clamshell or convertible configuration.
  • Physical keyboard implementations used with the device connect by means of a standard connection (e.g. USB, Bluetooth).
  • Has a power source that provides mobility, such as a battery.
  • Has a physical diagonal screen size in the range of 7 to 18 inches.

Tablet device implementations have similar requirements to handheld device implementations. The exceptions are indicated by an * in that section and noted for reference in this section.

2.6.1. Hardware

Screen Size

  • [7.1.1.1/Tab-0-1] MUST have a screen in the range of 7 to 18 inches.

** Gyroscope**

If Tablet device implementations include a 3-axis gyroscope, they:

  • [7.3.4/Tab-1-1] MUST be capable of measuring orientation changes up to 1000 degrees per second.

** Gyroscope**

If Tablet device implementations include a 3-axis gyroscope, they:

  • [7.3.4/Tab-1-1] MUST be capable of measuring orientation changes up to 1000 degrees per second.

Minimum Memory and Storage (Section 7.6.1)

The screen densities listed for small/normal screens in the handheld requirements are not applicable to tablets.

USB peripheral mode (Section 7.7.1)

If tablet device implementations include a USB port supporting peripheral mode, they:

  • [7.7.1/Tab] MAY implement the Android Open Accessory (AOA) API.

Virtual Reality Mode (Section 7.9.1)

Virtual Reality High Performance (Section 7.9.2)

Virtual reality requirements are not applicable to tablets.

Keys and Credentials (Section 9.11)

Refer to Section [9.11].

2.6.2. Software

  • [3.2.3.1/Tab-0-1] MUST preload one or more applications or service components with an intent handler, for all the public intent filter patterns defined by the following application intents listed here.