Tablets can be seen as small portable computers. They are smaller than a laptop, but larger than a smartphone.
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Tablets take on the functions of both devices, creating a kind of hybrid device, somewhere between a phone and a computer. However, they do not necessarily function in the same way.
Tablets work in much the same way as most electronics, especially computers and smartphones. They have a screen, are powered by a rechargeable battery, often have a built-in camera, and can store all sorts of files.
The main difference between a tablet and other devices is that they do not contain the same hardware components as a full desktop computer or laptop. They also usually have a special mobile operating system built in, which provides menus, windows and other settings specifically designed for mobile use on a large screen. The iPad is an example of a tablet; it uses an operating system called iPadOS.
