Google’s Pixel Tablet 2 tablet project has been canceled and many upgrade highlights have not been released

Recently, internal sources revealed that Google has canceled the launch of the Pixel Tablet 2. The tablet was set to include several key upgrades, such as a 120Hz display, Tensor G4 processor, and new cameras. These features aimed to optimize its predecessor significantly.

Google and Samsung had jointly designed the Tensor G4 processor for the Pixel Tablet 2 (codenamed “kiyomi”). This chip was the last collaboration before Google’s independently designed Tensor G5. The Tensor G4 used IPoP (Integrated Package in Package) technology, which costs less than FOPLP (Fan-out Panel Level Package) technology. Although IPoP is thicker and generates more heat, it offered a more affordable solution. Despite these trade-offs, the Tensor G4 promised a significant performance boost over the Tensor G2.

One major planned upgrade for the Pixel Tablet 2 was its 5G connectivity.Unlike its predecessor, which lacked cellular connectivity, the Pixel Tablet 2 would include the Exynos Modem 5400 modem, similar to the Pixel 9 series. However, the tablet would not have supported satellite connections. The 5G version of the tablet would have featured GPS, a feature missing in the Wi-Fi model.

The tablet’s display was another focus area for improvement. Its predecessor had a 10.95-inch 2560×1600 resolution LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate. Google planned to enhance this with a 120Hz refresh rate and increased brightness from 500 nits to 550 nits. The new display, while still using LCD technology, would have provided a smoother and brighter experience.

The cameras on the Pixel Tablet 2 were also due for upgrades. Google planned to replace the front camera with a Samsung S5K3K1 sensor, increasing the resolution to 10 million pixels. The rear camera would have transitioned to an autofocus Samsung S5K3J1 sensor with 11 million pixels. These changes, though modest, would have enhanced everyday photography and video calls.

The Pixel Tablet 2 was also expected to support DisplayPort output up to 4K resolution, aligning it with Pixel phones.

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Google’s future plans for the Pixel Tablet series remain uncertain. However, this may only be a strategic adjustment rather than a complete exit from the tablet market.