After being unavailable for some time, Google re-entered the tablet market in 2023. However, recent reports suggest that Google might shut down its Pixel tablet series. As reported by Android Headlines, Google has canceled its development plans for the Pixel Tablet 3.
Another report from Android Authority suggests that the Google Pixel Tablet 2 has been canceled. So, does this mean Google is effectively killing the Pixel Tablet lineup? Let’s take a look at what this could mean for you.
Say Goodbye to Pixel Tablets!
The Google Pixel lineup had been quite popular, but the tablet seemed to not perform as well. Ongoing rumors suggest that Google has discontinued its Pixel tablet lineup. While it’s not yet clear for how long the Pixel tablet launch will stay stagnant, this marks a major shift for Google’s strategy.
This is not the first time Google has thought of killing its tablets. In 2019, it introduced the Pixel Slate, but things didn’t go as planned. Many users left negative reviews about the product, and in response to this, Google said it was done with making tablets. Fast forward four years, and in 2023, the tech giant introduced its Pixel Tablet, but it also failed to meet expectations, with many analysts and users calling it “the worst device.”
To conclude, this series of failures has forced Google to halt its Pixel tablet series. However, Google’s potential exit from the tablet category might only be temporary. Some reports suggest that Google is planning to migrate ChromeOS to Android, which could create a unified operating system where Google could focus all its development resources.
The Way Ahead
Looking ahead, Google could bring a re-imagined AndroidOS with features from ChromeOS, making it more attuned to productivity tasks, while also great for entertainment purposes. Furthermore, a source from Google told Android Authority that the new plan is a ‘multi-year’ project.
In other news, according to Reuters, Google may need to sell its Chrome browser, share data, and search results with rivals. This could include possibly selling Android. The step will be taken to end its monopoly on online search, prosecutors argued to a judge on Wednesday. These measures are presented by the Department of Justice as part of a landmark case in Washington.
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