A decade ago, tablets were hotly debated.

Over time, however, smartphones have largely supplanted them.

Today, tablets account for only 5% of the market.

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Two major operating systems dominate the tablet market: Android and iOS (iPad).

Choosing between these two platforms has become an easy task for consumers given their distinctive features and user experience.

One issue I encountered with the Galaxy Tab was a deep sleep glitch.

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However, some companies have customized Android to such an extent that their versions can be considered separate branches.

A notable example is Amazons Fire tablets.