They presented a detailed set of guidelines for Android app development to help developers create more tablet version of their apps. This is not the first time Google has done this; they did the same when Ice Cream Sandwich was released. That was because they wanted to add a bit of consistency in the Android platform, which they expected to achieve if the developers followed their guidelines.  With their newest guide they look to optimize layouts for larger screens, take advantage of extra screen area available on tablets and on using icons and other assets that are designed for tablet screens.

Looks like Google is worried about Android tablets in general, especially now when they have their own device in this category. Samsung's Galaxy Tab was here for two years already, but developers do not seem to have much interest in this part of the market. According to the Google “The benefits of building an app that works great on tablets is evident in the experiences of Mint.com, Tiny Co, and Instapaper who reported increased user engagement, better monetization, and more downloads from tablet users.” So hopefully for Android tablet users this will lure more developers to create new tablet apps we all want.

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