Google has officially bowed out of the tablet race—again. In a statement to Bloomberg, the company confirmed that it has no new Pixel tablets in development and doesn’t plan to revisit the category until it sees a meaningful reason to do so. That quiet admission effectively marks the end of Google’s latest experiment with slates, just two years after the Pixel Tablet arrived in 2023.
Back then, the launch looked like the start of something bigger. Rumors pointed to multiple follow-ups in the pipeline, including higher-end versions. None of them ever saw daylight. Instead, they were killed off internally, leaving the Pixel Tablet as a one-off effort. Google’s explanation is that “people don’t carry much more than their phones,” suggesting tablets don’t fit naturally into daily life. It’s a neat justification—but also one that ignores the continued success of rivals. Apple’s iPad is still a sales juggernaut, while Samsung’s Galaxy Tab line keeps evolving with OLED displays, stylus support, and laptop-style accessories. Clearly, not everyone thinks the category is fading.
The real sticking point has always been software. Hardware-wise, the Pixel Tablet wasn’t a bad device. The bigger problem was Android itself. Too many apps still feel like blown-up phone layouts rather than purpose-built tablet experiences. Despite Google’s attempts to nudge developers toward better designs, the ecosystem never reached iPad-level consistency. Apple’s iPadOS has carved out a reputation for polish and productivity, and Samsung has layered its own multitasking and DeX features on top of Android to make its tablets genuinely useful. Google, by contrast, struggled to articulate why its tablet should exist beyond serving as a glorified Nest Hub.
For buyers, the takeaway is simple: don’t wait for a new Pixel Tablet, because it isn’t coming. If you want the most cohesive tablet experience, the iPad is still the obvious choice. If you prefer Android, Samsung remains the main game in town. Both ecosystems will keep moving forward while Google sits on the sidelines.
That doesn’t mean Google is done forever. The company left the door cracked open, hinting it could re-enter the market if it finds a more compelling vision. But until then, the Pixel Tablet will stand as both a curiosity and a cautionary tale—a reminder that even Google, with all its resources, can stumble badly when it comes to defining what a tablet should be.
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