Google has tablet approved for use with standard for styluses

Google has approved a tablet for use with the Universal Stylus Initiative, an organization that is trying to create a standard for styluses. As a result, the tablet must work with certified styluses rather than just a manufacturer’s own stylus.

The Google tablet that has been approved is called Tangor, reports Nugiz. Nothing is known about this tablet, so it’s also unclear if it’s the Pixel Tablet that Google showed off at its developer conference IO a few weeks ago.

It has been clear for some time that Google is working with the Universal Stylus Initiative. Google is a member of the organization, and the approved devices so far have been Chromebooks. With a USI certification, buyers know that certain styluses will definitely work with certain devices. Until now, it has often been the case that a tablet or laptop only works with a manufacturer’s own active stylus, leaving consumers with no choice.

The initiative has been around for several years and is the standard on devices running Chrome OS. Lenovo and Samsung, among others, are among the members of the organization, which in theory means that many compatible devices can quickly come to the market.

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