Tablets may be on the wane as their media and productivity machines ascent didn't materialize as manufacturers planned, but they are still introductory devices to the wonders of iOS or Android for many, especially young children that are still not on the smartphone waiting list.

Thus, it may be heartening for parents to learn that Walmart will carry what would probably turn out to be the first affordable tablet with Android 9 Pie on board, judging from its FCC listing. The presumably low price point will be achieved by escaping the warm and expensive embrace of juggernauts like ...