Sold out and deleted: Google buries the Pixel tablet division
Google has quietly removed its current tablet from its own online shop. The entire device category has now completely disappeared. The approach indicates a renewed withdrawal from the tablet market.
Farewell to the Pixel Tablet
Google has removed the Pixel Tablet and the entire associated category from its online shop worldwide. Anyone who accesses the product page will now be redirected directly to the homepage. This means the temporary end for the group’s current hardware project in the segment. The model presented in 2023 was recently sold out for a long time.
Now the hardware is completely sold out not only directly from the manufacturer, but also from major online retailers. Even on platforms like Amazon there are no longer any remaining stocks. The company is once again withdrawing from the classic tablet market – or so it seems.
No successor in sight
The internal plans for a second generation were stopped at the end of 2024. Google is completely pausing general development in this area (via Android Authority). When it comes to Android hardware, the group is instead focusing more on foldable smartphones, so-called foldables, which are becoming increasingly popular. The original concept of the Pixel Tablet certainly had advantages. Buyers received a well-thought-out hybrid device.
Thanks to an included charging dock with an integrated speaker, the model functions as a smart display for the connected home when not in use. One disadvantage, however, was the enormous competition from Apple’s established iPad. The Android model was hardly able to secure market share in the competitive environment.
Updates secured until 2028
Despite the sales stop, there is positive news for existing users. Google continues to guarantee essential operating system and security updates until June 2028. The device will therefore remain safe and usable in everyday life for a few more years. The official store also occasionally lists accessories such as stands, protective films or charging cables, even if these are mostly only available via a waiting list. With the current step, the group’s history is repeating itself.
Google has tried several times in the past to gain a foothold in the large screen segment, only to later abandon its ambitious projects. The Android operating system still offers special adjustments for large displays, but the developer now appears to be leaving the appropriate devices to other manufacturers.
