Lily Chemaa
Google has canceled the development of the Google Pixel Tablet 3. The device, internally called “Kiyomi,” was part of Google’s plan to expand its tablet lineup. However, sources confirm that the project will not proceed.
This marks a significant shift in Google’s tablet strategy. In 2019, the company announced it would exit the tablet market. Yet, in 2022, Google teased the Pixel Tablet and launched it in 2023. Now, it seems Google is stepping away from tablets again, raising doubts about its long-term commitment to this category.
Insiders report that Google informed teams about the Google Pixel Tablet 3 cancellation last week through internal communications and meetings. The company reassigned the team members working on the project to other initiatives within Google.
Although the 2023 Pixel Tablet was marketed as a high-end device, it didn’t meet expectations. At a lower price point than models like the iPad Air and Samsung’s Tab S series, it resembled budget tablets sold at places like Five Below. Serious tablet users did not find it compelling.
This cancellation will impact Google’s hardware roadmap and its external partnerships. The upcoming Pixel Tablet 2, set to launch next year, could face difficulties, as some speculate it might struggle due to changes in Google’s priorities.
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This cancellation will impact Google’s hardware roadmap and its external partnerships. The upcoming Pixel Tablet 2, set to launch next year, could face difficulties, as some speculate it might struggle due to changes in Google’s priorities.
Despite the hardware challenges, Google’s software team is still developing features for tablets and foldable devices. This suggests that Google isn’t fully abandoning this market segment.
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