The world has a new favorite OS and it is now slowing down. Recent reports suggest the increasing shares of Android in the mobile phone and computing industry. While there aren't clear announcements from Google, the rumour mill has it that Android 4.3 update is coming soon. Android market shares not only jumped in the smartphone department but also in the tablet industry. More and more tablets are coming out with the Android OS and it is not difficult to understand why.

Even with the older Gingerbread, Android has managed to reach an incredible amout of users. What with the release of the Android 4.2, the OS takes their Jelly Bean platform to an entirely new level.

Fast and simple - much like its creator, the Android OS focuses on efficiency and simplicity. It features smart functions allowing people to do more in a short amount of time. No need to go over technical hullabaloos just to get some work done. It is easy enough to understand and use in no time.

For many of Android platforms, they allow one tablet to cater many users. Users can fully customise their tablet but also allow other people to do so. Everyone can have their instant homescreen depending on what they want to do.

Android OS features are intended to help people multitask. It is easy to switch from one task to another. There is no need to log in and log out. This feature makes it easier for people to change whatever they want to do on their tablets.

Wireless display is also possible in the latest Android 4.2. Sharing movies and other videos with other devices has never been this easy. With the fast and smooth interface of Android, many tablet manufacturers have incorporated this system into theirs. Even with the promise of the new Android Jelly Bean coming out, it is still worthwhile some of the Android tablets released on the market already.

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