Update: Android Authority is now reporting that the Pixel Tablet 2 will be canceled, not the Pixel Tablet 3. The Android Headlines article remains unedited. We’ve updated the headline and description, but the rest of the article below remains unchanged.
The Android tablet market has had its ups and downs lately, and the latest report indicates that Google may soon stop making its own slates.
After years of on-off interest in the tablet market, the tech giant has reportedly decided to cancel its Pixel Tablet 3, codenamed ‘Kiyomi’, according to Android Headlines.
The move has led to speculation about Google’s future – or lack thereof – in the tablet space. Moreover, we recently witnessed the launch of the Galaxy Tab S10 series, with the entry-level model being dropped.
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Android Headlines reports that development of the Pixel Tablet 3 was halted last week, with internal teams informed of the decision shortly afterwards.
Employees assigned to the project have reportedly already been transferred to other initiatives within Google, signaling a clear shift in the company’s hardware priorities.
This news follows the release of the Pixel Tablet in 2023, Google’s first attempt to re-enter the tablet market after a hiatus that began in 2019.
However, the decision to cancel its successor indicates that the Pixel Tablet 2, which will launch next year, could be Google’s last foray into tablets for the foreseeable future.
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The cancellation of the Pixel Tablet 3 raises questions about Google’s overall strategy.
It follows the rumor that the company could combine ChromeOS with Android to make Android tablets a better competitor to the iPad.
Android Headlines also reports that Google may be working on the first Pixel Laptop.
This could represent a significant departure from the current hardware roadmap and a concession of the tablet space to competitors.
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As Android continues to develop tablet-friendly features, the hardware side of Google’s tablet ambitions appears to be fading once again.
The Pixel Tablet 2, which was recently rumored to include a first-party keyboard case, could now launch under the shadow of being the last of its kind, with no planned successor.
However, the launch of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold this year could mean Google is looking to push for foldable phones that resemble a tablet when opened. In addition, they often have additional functions and are more powerful.
Time will tell whether this will be the case. In the meantime, check out what we can expect from the upcoming Pixel 10 series next year.