Intel achieved its goal of shipping 40 million tablet APs in 2014 and for 2015, Intel has raised the goal by 10% to 44 million units, to account for one third of the non-Apple tablet shipments in 2015, according to sources from tablet players.

Although Intel's tablet segment is still suffering from losses, the CPU giant expects the losses to narrow significantly in 2016 as it acquires the leading position in the non-Apple tablet camp.

Intel reportedly had thought of quitting the tablet market because of the huge losses, but still decided to continue to avoid damage to its PC, smartphone and wearable device businesses and crippled its integration advantage in the Internet of things (IoT) competition.

However, Intel has adjusted its subsidy policies and will provide subsidies on a case-by-case basis, with the coverage expanded to 12-inch devices.

Tablets using the latest Cherry Trail processors are expected to become available in April. Intel is also developing next-generation processors for 2016,, which could help it reduce costs and losses.