Pixel C team promises split-screen multitasking, better tablet apps during Reddit AMA | PCWorld

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"It’s a certainly a different strategy than what you typically get from Apple. Whereas an Apple release is touted as metaphysical perfection, the Pixel C is more of a showcase for what the future could look like. But it needs to get here fast in order for Android to gain more traction in the tablet market.

The team also said the firmware is open source, and the bootloader can be unlocked. On the hardware front, DisplayPort support over USB Type-C is coming, but there’s no timeframe."

Pixel C team promises split-screen multitasking, better tablet apps during Reddit AMA | PCWorld