Update: Android Authority is now reporting that the Pixel Tablet 2 will be canceled, not the Pixel Tablet 3. The Android Headlines article remains unpublished. We've updated the title and description, but the rest of the article below remains unchanged.
The Android tablet market has been up and down lately, and the latest report indicates that Google may soon give up on creating its own tablets.
After years of intermittent interest in the tablet market, the tech giant has reportedly decided to cancel its Pixel Tablet 3, named “Kiyomi,” according to Android Headlines.
The move sparked speculation about Google's future – or lack thereof – in the tablet business. Additionally, we recently saw the launch of the Galaxy Tab S10 series, which ditched the entry-level model.
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Android Headlines reports that development of the Pixel Tablet 3 was abandoned last week, with internal teams informed of the decision shortly after.
Employees assigned to the project have reportedly already been reassigned to other initiatives within Google, signaling a clear shift in the company's hardware priorities.
This news follows the 2023 release of the Pixel tablet, 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, scheduled for release 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.
This follows rumors that the company may combine ChromeOS with Android to make Android tablets a better rival to the iPad.
Android Headlines also reports that Google could be working on the first Pixel laptop.
This could mark a significant shift from its 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 running out of steam 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 successor planned.
However, this year's launch of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold could mean that Google wants to focus on foldable phones that, when opened, resemble a tablet. Additionally, they often have additional features and are more powerful.
However, whether this will be the case, time will tell. In the meantime, be sure to check out what we expect from the upcoming Pixel 10 series next year.
