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Google Rules Out Pixel Flip and Smart Ring, Pauses Tablet, Leaves Glasses TBD

Executives describe a tighter roadmap that prioritizes Pixel phones with AI as the chief differentiator.

Overview

  • In a post–Pixel 10 Bloomberg interview, Rick Osterloh and Shakil Barkat detailed which device categories Google will and will not pursue next.
  • A Razr-style Pixel flip foldable is off the table, a smart ring is not in the works, and a Pixel Tablet successor is paused while Google seeks a "meaningful future" for the category.
  • Consumer smart glasses remain undecided, with Osterloh describing their status as "TBD."
  • Google plans major Pixel design changes every two to three years, with the 2026 Pixel 11 design nearing completion and Pixel 12 development underway for 2027.
  • The strategy centers on phones and AI, with Osterloh calling Pixel 10 a "super strong release" and claiming an AI lead, as Pixel holds about 3% of the U.S. market versus Apple's roughly 49% as reported.