Google has paused development on the Pixel Tablet 2, despite significant improvements in Android's PC-like keyboard and mouse support, which are part of a broader effort to unify Android and Chrome OS for better PC compatibility. These features include customizable app shortcuts, Action Corners, and detailed mouse control settings, but the tablet itself may not see a new release soon due to poor sales of the original Pixel Tablet. Nonetheless, these enhancements will benefit other Android devices and future updates.
Google has confirmed that it has no plans to release a Pixel Tablet 2 or a smart ring, focusing instead on smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds, and glasses, especially as foldables and smart glasses gain popularity.
Google's official Pixel Tablet stylus, the Pixel Tablet Pen, has appeared for sale online despite the cancellation of the Pixel Tablet 2, with the stylus functioning as a basic USI 2.0 pen and magnetically attaching to the tablet, though some features are not yet implemented, leaving its future uncertain.
Google's Pixel Tablet 2, which was ultimately abandoned, was set to feature significant upgrades including a 120Hz display, 5G connectivity, and improved cameras. The device was also intended to serve as a smart home hub with Thread radio and support for external displays up to 4K. Despite these enhancements, the Pixel Tablet 2 will not be released, leaving the original Pixel Tablet as a standalone product.
Google is reportedly developing the Pixel Tablet 2, which will feature a new camera, an upgraded Tensor chip, and potentially a keyboard case to enhance productivity. The tablet is expected to support 7 years of updates and improved display output. While the design will largely resemble the original Pixel Tablet, minor changes in component placement are anticipated. The release is speculated for 2025, with further details on specifications and accessories yet to be disclosed.
Two new codenames, "Clementine" and "Kiyomi," discovered in the latest Android beta release hint at the potential development of a Pixel Tablet 2. The codenames, following the citrus fruit theme of previous Pixel devices, suggest that Google may be working on a successor to the Pixel Tablet. While details about the new devices are scarce, the discovery has sparked speculation about the features and improvements that a Pixel Tablet 2 could bring.
