Google's Tablet Future Uncertain as Conflicting Reports Emerge on Pixel Tablet Cancellation
Sources differ on whether Google has canceled the Pixel Tablet 2 or Tablet 3, raising questions about the company's commitment to the tablet market.
- Reports conflict on whether Google has canceled development of the Pixel Tablet 2 or the Pixel Tablet 3, both of which were unannounced devices.
- The Pixel Tablet 2, reportedly codenamed 'Kiyomi,' was expected to launch in 2025 with a Tensor G4 chip, but some sources suggest its development may have been shelved due to financial concerns.
- Other reports claim the Pixel Tablet 3, potentially planned for a 2027 release with a Tensor G6 chip, has been canceled, with project teams reassigned within Google.
- Google's decision to halt tablet development would follow lackluster sales and reception of the 2023 Pixel Tablet, which struggled to compete with market leaders like Apple's iPad.
- Speculation suggests Google may shift focus to other hardware categories, such as foldables or smart home devices, instead of continuing its tablet efforts.