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- Google reportedly discontinued the Pixel Tablet 2.
- It may be concerned that the Android slate won’t turn a profit.
- The business is not necessarily giving up on tablets completely.
A source claims that Google canceled the Pixel Tablet 2 due to worries over low sales.
According to a source who spoke to Android Authority, the next-generation model has been abandoned because of concerns that Google may “lose money” on the Kiyomi project.
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According to reports, the Pixel Tablet 2 is the Pixel 9 series’ large-screen equivalent. It would employ the same Tensor G4 chip and come in both 5G and Wi-Fi versions if it were ready in 2025, as rumored. An alternative to the iPad Air and iPad Pro may even be a keyboard and trackpad add-on.
A 2027 version that would come with the Tensor G6 has not been ruled out by the alleged insider.
After the disastrous Pixel Slate, which ran on Chrome OS, in 2018, Google made a comeback to tablets with the current Pixel Tablet. During its June 2023 introduction, it was marketed as a hybrid gadget that, with the included speaker dock, could be used as a smart home display. It also provided a rare chance to buy a “pure” Android tablet for those who didn’t want the high level of customization of alternatives like Samsung’s Galaxy Tab line.
But that dock also increased the beginning price to $499, making it more difficult to sell in comparison to other devices of a comparable size, such as the standard Galaxy Tab S9 and the 10th generation iPad. It wasn’t helped by the relatively outdated Tensor G2 chip either. In the end, Google charged $399 for the Pixel Tablet without the dock.
If Google decides to discontinue the Pixel Tablet 2, it won’t be shocking. Few companies are able to break into the top places in the well-established tablet market. According to IDC, Apple continues to lead with 31.7% of global shipments in Q3 2024, with the only other companies with double-digit shares being Samsung (17.9%) and Amazon (11.6%).
Thanks to the Pixel 9, Google has seen significant growth in phone sales, but this does not guarantee that subsequent Pixel Tablets will be as successful.
You may have fewer options for major-brand Android tablets in the future if the claim is correct. Having said that, if you’re ready to combine smartphone and tablet functionality into one high-end gadget, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold might be an attractive option.
