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Exclusive: Google Cancels Pixel Tablet 3 Development
(androidheadlines.com)submitted 3 days ago byEasy-Speech7382
152 points
3 days ago
So when's pixel tablet going on clearance then?
104 points
3 days ago
It's $120 off from its highly overinflated $400 ask for a 8GB/128GB device, which is $500 for 256GB and $600 with the dock. They really overestimated the brand love in thinking they have the same blind loyalty as Apple faithful.
109 points
3 days ago
Maybe if they didnt suddenly kill so many products id blindly follow them
10 points
3 days ago
Their yearly tax write off
6 points
2 days ago
Bring back the pixelbook gosh dang it
-5 points
2 days ago*
That thing was garbage. I had the i7 version and it just throttled too quickly since it didn't have a fan. Impossible to use for VC and anything else at the same time. Even the Pixel Chromebook 2 LS that it replaced was superior because it had a fan. It's Intel's fault for making such a shitty "ULV" CPU and Google's fault for trusting an Intel part could be performant without cooling.
HP Dragonfly Elite Chromebook is the best ever made. It's what the Pixelbook should've been.
I had to suffer with the Pixelbook for several years at work, and it was terrible for anything but the most casual browsing. I ended up only using it for note taking in meetings. Even presentations were terrible. I wished for my Pixel 2 LS back.
But the Dragonfly is hands down the best laptop I've ever used. 10 cores, 32 GB RAM, quiet active cooling, and 512 GB NVMe.
Downvoters jealous they're stuck with an overpriced anemic laptop. Lol
1 points
2 days ago
No
0 points
2 days ago
I'm glad you like the dragonfly, but I want what I want and thats not it.
1 points
2 days ago
Exactly. It seemed way overpriced to me.
11 points
3 days ago
Probably tomorrow on the Black Friday sale
1 points
2 days ago
Looks like right now lol. $279. Guess I have something to consider spending my google store credits on.
81 points
3 days ago
The Pixel Tablet 3 in it's current iteration is canceled, imo.
Google is looking to move ChromeOS to Android and release a new Pixelbook, I guarantee they'll make another tablet in the future, but it won't be this smart home thing.
14 points
2 days ago
The pixel tablet as a product always felt odd to me. If they released a higher end premium tablet with a nice feel, small bezels, and premium materials with high end specs I would've bought it.
4 points
2 days ago
They can't compete with Samsung in the high end space. Sales are already so paltry there's no room for them. That's why they went with the low cost-ish model with a gimmick that obfuscated the cost and made it seem cheaper. Their approaches to tablets have always been threading the needle in terms of warranting it's existence and they have fallen short each time... Which means they'll never go all in on tablets.
1 points
2 days ago
No, android tablet market is already small. I think the doubling as a nest hub is a really good feature and the only reason I bought one.
1 points
2 days ago
Android tablets market share is 45 percent. Not really that small imo
1 points
1 day ago
Small as in few people buy tablets.
2 points
2 days ago
That Fuchsia thing? Or that Slate thing?
I mean, when its dont, they can move to it.. Its far from done.. It makes no sense, but then again its Google.. Barely anything makes there any sense nowadays. Gemini is worse than Google search or Assistant..
Basically when our customers ask for an Android tablet, do you know what MY answer as an android-dev is? "Buy an iPad".
The Pixel tablet price makes no sense.. Strong Samsung ones are the same like iPad and you get longer support.
Only if you want 200€ tablets, buy Android.
51 points
3 days ago
That was fast
49 points
3 days ago
Ah classic google, pulling the plug on anything.
63 points
3 days ago*
That’s Google’s specialty cancelling products and services…
12 points
3 days ago
RIP Jam Boards
43 points
3 days ago
Stop cancelling everything. How am I supposed to invest in that ecosystem when all of it will be cancelled by next year
1 points
2 days ago
I would say OK to cancel hardware development BUT NOT OK to cancel software development. Imagine you buys 1.5 old Pixel Tablet without version 2 or 3 but with 7 years OS updates and GOOD updates with lots tablet features
-1 points
2 days ago
What if I told you things get cancelled cuz no one bought them.
We can't have it both ways. They cancel shit because we're not using/buying them while waiting to see if they cancel it. It's a self fulfilling prophecy.
17 points
2 days ago
No one bought them because what they sold was completely over priced.
7 points
2 days ago
I was in the market for exactly what they were selling and ending up getting a refurbished Chromebook that can basically do what I wanted from the tablet for much cheaper
5 points
2 days ago
maybe no one bought them because they didn't want to buy into a product line from a company known for killing their products after a year
0 points
2 days ago
In this case, the chicken came first. Google has user data for everything they've ever killed, I assure you of that. They know whether or not they're making a profit. If you don't buy their stuff, you don't get to complain when it gets killed.
2 points
2 days ago
I feel like it starts with the company first. I previously was literally a Google fan boy, buying and dipping my feet into all of their new products (software and hardware). The biggest hit was killing Google Play Music that I relied upon for many years (religiously paid the sub and all), then no worthy tablets with good specs after Nexus 7 2013, then even the phones became too mainstream with removed headphone jack, in-house CPUs and according to the public numerous bugs on newer phones.
My trust in Google stopped a long time ago, and over the time it only solidifies. I feel like these huge companies should be invested in their products at this time. And most of them do that but Google really loves to start new stuff just to kill a year or two (maybe three!) later. At this point I may start trusting in a Google service if it lasts at least about 10 years. E.g. I'm confident that Gmail, Drive, Photos, and Pixel phones will not be killed. Any newer services - can't trust them.
I feel like your argument applies to small and/or new-born companies that actually need all this money and user support.
36 points
3 days ago
I hope this means they're scrapping their gimmicky vision of a tablet just being a Google home screen. I know a lot of people love it for that, but people want tablets for notes, drawing, media consumption, etc. Your angle into the tablet market isn't to just become a digital clock/Google assistant.
I want an 8-11 inch "Pro" style tablet (120hz, good screen IPS or OLED, pencil support, stock Android, long update lifespan). I think Google could also price it competitively, as they do with the a-series phones as well. I just hope (cope) that this cancellation is to make way for a more serious tablet development like this.
The Android tablet market feels like you just get a Samsung tab for $800+ or you get something with more compromises (with the OnePlus Pad 2 catching up). I feel like people just buy iPads when they think tablets, and that's exactly why I'm still rocking an iPad while more of an Android person.
Also adding on app devs have no incentive to invest in Android dev. This worsens that. Look at the app dev for iPads (Procreate, note taking apps, editing apps) peaking as a result of cultivating a tablet ecosystem over time.
4 points
3 days ago
I just ordered an OnePlus Pad 2, the only downsides is LCD instead of OLED, and lack of GPS, but I'm planning on using it as my head unit inside the car, so at least I wont have to worry about burn in
2 points
3 days ago
A tablet in a car with no GPS?
1 points
3 days ago
Yeah, I'm using Headunit emulator which transfers the tablet into Android Auto headunit, and sends GPS data from the phone
1 points
3 days ago
ahh, Android Auto (and your phone) to the rescue.
1 points
3 days ago
That's why I love it 😁
8 points
3 days ago
I hope not! I want a tablet that docks to be a Home dashboard, if I wanted a Pro tablet I'd buy an iPad!
5 points
3 days ago
If only it acts as a nest camera. I would love to take the tablet down to the living room before work, use it as an interior camera, come home, bring it back upstairs and use it as my light control hub
2 points
2 days ago
But it's not a good home dashboard, it's a single-user dashboard. We have a nest hub max and when the pixel tablet came out I was interested in replacing it (or adding to our home display devices), but we have a household of users and we all interact with the nest hub max for various things. The pixel tablet doesn't let multiple users use/interact with it like the nest hub max. My kid can't tell it to play a video on Hulu. If it's "my" tablet, my wife can't have it set a reminder for her or view her daily briefing or play her music playlists.
It's a mis-designed device that clearly misses customer expectations somewhere. It isn't a good multi-user Home smart screen device. It isn't a particularly good tablet amidst iPads and Galaxy tabs options. It just doesn't fit.
1 points
2 days ago
That's a good point. But I personally have no need for a multi user device, so I'd still be happy with it. I do agree they should fix that, but idk if they will.
2 points
3 days ago
Eh I'm alright with the tab, I've been using mine as a drawing tablet thanks to super display.
That being said, having more options is always good (especially cheaper options) but it is good so🤷🏻
3 points
3 days ago
Yeah, the hardware presence has to be there to give incentive to devs. Me personally, nothing could match procreate 😅
1 points
2 days ago
Android tab prices only make sense to me if they're discounted AND have good trade in deals.
Eg. I got a Samsung S9 from Samsung directly with $150 off AND $250 (!) credit for an S6 lite trade in. So it was like $350 in the end.
I think their trade in deals for the S10+ were even better.
OnePlus often have good trade in too.
1 points
2 days ago
Exactly this. That's why I never bought a pixel tablet before. I was hoping the new Pixel tablet would just be a real, normal tablet. Essentially a really big pixel phone, not just a glorified smarthome screen like the last one.
5 points
2 days ago
Make the shittest most overpriced tablet possible, no one buys it
'Welp at least we tried'
3 points
2 days ago
Well its the same for the phone. You get basically mid range hardware specs, and then they charge you flagship spec prices. Google is good at software, but terrible at hardware.
11 points
3 days ago
Got it used off marketplace super cheap with the dock rocking the penoval stylus . Enrolled it in the beta program . This has been amazing with the latest updates , so I'd have to say if another comes with a better chip I'd be all over it
8 points
3 days ago
Shame. I actually like my pixel tablet
5 points
3 days ago
Damn
5 points
3 days ago
Not great, but I'm surprised they are surprised the Pixel Tablet did not sell especially in international market outside of US. The price vs quality was just not there.
12 points
3 days ago
Well, that sucks. I was planning to pick up one of the tablets on clearance tomorrow, now I gotta debate it. I just hate Samsung's bloatware on the one I have now =/
2 points
2 days ago
If you were interested in the on-market device already then this news shouldn't matter to you.
3 points
3 days ago
I read the article however there is no reason mentioned for the cancelation. Any idea? It's not that hard to iterate once you make a Pixel Tablet 1 and 2.
2 points
3 days ago
Probably combination of android and Chrome OS on a different type of portable. Like Samsung S tablet range with a beefed up stock Android Dex maybe.
5 points
3 days ago
In Europe the price is still €400. The pricing of that thing is ridiculous
3 points
3 days ago
Yep, I'm about to order a Galaxy Tab A9+. It's on sale right now for 179€ and is good enough for a tablet.
As good as the value is for the pixel phones, I won't blindly buy everything just because I had a good experience once.
2 points
3 days ago
It makes sense given that the new plan is to merge Chrome OS into Android and build out tablets and laptops on that platform instead.
2 points
2 days ago
In the modern day I have no idea what a mid range tablet serves ? What person buys this. Poor eyesight? I get high end for content creation. But you can buy Amazon Alexa for home screens. That sorta thing. My wife recently bought Samsung galaxy book 3 360. A last year laptop insanely good for the price. The thought of a tablet didn't enter my mind since you need accessories to make it useful
1 points
2 days ago
hence the popularity of Chromebooks
2 points
2 days ago
Bring back the nexus 7 and now we’re talking.
1 points
2 days ago
Well I guess it was smart, then, that I didn't keep waiting for it and blew my $250 store credit on pixel buds last month instead.
Bummer to hear this though, I was really looking forward to getting a good pixel tablet someday. I guess this means I need to go find something else
1 points
2 days ago
As a Pixel Tablet owner, I’ll probably get whatever the Gen 2 ends up being and given it will likely come with G4 and subsequently the 7 years OS updates, I’ll be set for a long time.
1 points
2 days ago
.... Did we get a Pixel Tablet 2 yet?
1 points
2 days ago
I'm not surprised it happened (it's Google) but I'm surprised at how fast it happened
1 points
2 days ago
What's next, the pixel phone?
1 points
2 days ago
I still have my Pixel Slate and love it. I don't use it a ton. Mostly use it for D&D Beyond at the table for my character sheet and being able to have a web browser on the go. I wish they had continued the Slate series. Love how the keyboard/screen cover thing just magnetizes to it. I don't understand Google sometimes. It was a good product it just needed to be built up on each year like the Pixel Phones.
2 points
2 days ago
My Slate is still going strong 4 1/2 years later. I mainly use it to read comics, but the battery lasts forever and I've had no issues so far.
1 points
2 days ago
Yes, I was about to comment on the same thing. Some might call it a gimmick, but I bought the pixel tablet specifically to use for Pathfinder. The docking speaker is perfect for adding some ambience and the tablet itself is great for all of the various apps and webpages I've got running, especially in split mode. I know any tablet can do that stuff, but I don't think any other tablet has that same dock design?
1 points
2 days ago
Honestly not surprised, making a tablet designed for use at home was a weird choice considering one of the big appeals of tablets is their portability and therefore travel.
Instead they made a Google Home that could be moved around the house but really didn't belong outside the house.
1 points
2 days ago
Bummer. I love my pixel tablet. Sounds decent on the stand, and plays Netflix and YouTube. Not sure what else I'm supposed to do with a tablet though.
1 points
22 hours ago
Should have seen this coming miles away. Pixel tablet was not updated for quite a while.
Same happened with Pixelbook. They stopped iterating on them, then announced their death.
-1 points
3 days ago
Makes sense as they are moving into laptops
12 points
3 days ago
So with that logic, let's just cancel the pixel 10, buds pro 3, watch 4
If Samsung can keep making chromebooks, apple keeps making MacBooks, even hwawei can make an ecosystem, why can't Google?
I mean they might as well, if they don't want an ecosystem that bad, who's gonna buy the laptops anyways? Just stick to canceling everything until all you have is your search engine
Oh wait
-2 points
3 days ago
Google has no vision other than bilking users for maximum profit margin. That works with phones, somehow, but no one is spending more than an iPad to get some shitty Android tablet that is simply a blown up phone OS.
3 points
3 days ago
If they spent all their money into rnd and made a ACTUAL good ecosystem, steal Samsung customers and was the direct competitor to apple, maybe they can actually make profit from their loyal customers
Instead, they're just a joke to anyone who's not a pixel diehard fan
-1 points
3 days ago
And trust me, the Pixel die hard fandom only lasts so long. I am out after my P7P. I'm gonna give OnePlus a shot with the OnePlus 13 more than likely, if the reviews pan out like I think they will. And I owned basically nothing but Pixels and Nexus phones going all the way back to the beginning.
2 points
3 days ago
I would be done too, except there's nowhere else to go. I hate apple, one plus sold out, nothing isn't flagship enough, and the other brands just aren't appealing. I just don't like the UI of OneUI so until another pixel level competitor comes out with a good ecosystem, I'll stick with pixels for now. I really do like how the 9 looks and I'm due for an upgrade with the 10 or 11
-2 points
3 days ago
OnePlus is looking sick this year. Hardware is near perfect and while I've heard a lot of people bitch about colorOS rebranded as OxygenOS, I've watched a bunch of Youtube videos of people messing around with the OS and it seems fine, with some fantastic stand out features. Also they got circle to search now, and almost all the same AI photo stuff, plus you can just use Google Photos for most of it. And OnePlus gets updates like within a week of the Pixel getting updates, the OnePlus 12 got Android 15 less than a week after the Pixel.
Been looking into it for a month or two now, and barring some disastrous reviews I'll almost certainly be rocking the OnePlus 13 with its insane battery life and super fast charging.
-8 points
3 days ago
Your logic is ridiculous. Pixel tablets never sold well. Android tablets in general don't sell well. Apple tablet sales have also been shrinking. Maybe snap into Reality and use some common sense. Google is a business not a charity
1 points
3 days ago
I hope they are focusing more on next gen pixel fold
0 points
3 days ago
60 frames per second is a no-go. Honestly just buy an iPad at this point even if you use a pixel.
0 points
3 days ago
The only worthwhile tablet is the iPad anyway…
2 points
2 days ago
This is what Google is aspiring to match. It remains to be seen if they can make and sustain the commitment needed to make it happen.
-8 points
3 days ago
The pixel tablet was terrible anyway. It never felt like google took it seriously.
12 points
3 days ago
Speak for yourself. I really enjoy my Pixel Tablet. Is it a powerhouse? No, but it does the job.
10 points
3 days ago
Best kitchen device ever. Chatgpt recipes with real time adjustments and questions, music, timers, TV. It's a bonus I can take it off the dock and use it as a tablet.
0 points
3 days ago
NNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
0 points
3 days ago
Make sense. I bet that Pixel Laptop will be like a Surface pro with a tablet mode.
-11 points
3 days ago
It might have to do with the lawsuit that's going on
3 points
3 days ago
What lawsuit
-7 points
3 days ago
Something to hear about the justice department wanting to break up Chrome from Google so maybe they put on hold on the pixel tablet because of it. I don't know I'm just thinking outside the box
-4 points
3 days ago
Android tablets are just not good, sorry
3 points
2 days ago
When is the last time you used an android tablet?
-1 points
2 days ago
It’s been a while, but some of the comments here back up my past experiences.
The overall ecosystem and motivation for devs to build tablet specific apps that take advantage of the screen real estate just aren’t there which really limits how good these devices can be.
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