Rumor: Google is canceling the release of the Pixel Tablet 3
By ForGeeks Despite efforts to return to the tablet market with the Pixel Tablet, Google is once again deciding to abandon the format. According to reports from «several sources close to the project», the company has decided to cancel development of the Pixel Tablet 3 (codenamed Kiyomi).
The company has decided to cancel the Pixel Tablet 3 (codenamed Kiyomi).
What happened?
- Pixel Tablet 3 canceled:
The decision was made last week, and all teams working on the project have already been moved to other areas. - Pixel Tablet 2 will be the last:
The Pixel Tablet released last year will get a successor, the Pixel Tablet 2, which will probably offer an official keyboard from Google. However, this model will complete the lineup.
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Why is Google pulling out of the tablet market again?”
- Lack of Android support for tablets:
Google never introduced important features optimized for tablets, allowing Apple to become the dominant player with the iPad. - Shift in focus:
The company will focus on combining Chrome OS and Android, and launching a new laptop to compete with the iPad in a different format.
What does this mean for the market?”
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Google is again showing uncertainty about its strategy in the tablet market, leaving Apple as the leader without serious competition. Perhaps a new effort with Chrome OS-based laptops will be the company’s next step, but the fate of Android tablets remains in question.
Another effort with Chrome OS-based laptops may be the next step for the company, but the fate of Android tablets remains in doubt.
The Pixel Tablet 2 may be the last opportunity for users to evaluate Google’s tablets before the company finally exits the segment.
The Pixel Tablet 2 may be the last opportunity for users to evaluate Google’s tablets before the company finally exits the segment.
