 Diagram of the Pixel Tablet | |
| Developer | |
|---|---|
| Product family | Google Pixel |
| Type | Tablet |
| Release date | June 20, 2023; 21 months ago (2023-06-20) |
| Introductory price | $399 (128GB, tablet only), $499 (256GB, tablet only), $499 (128 GB, tablet + dock), $599 (256 GB, tablet + dock) |
| Operating system | Android 13 Upgradable toAndroid 16 |
| System on a chip | Google Tensor G2 |
| Memory | 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM |
| Storage | 128/256 GB UFS 3.1 non-expandable |
| Connectivity |
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| Power | 27 Wh rechargeable battery,Power Delivery overUSB-C |
| Dimensions | 10.2 in (260 mm) × 6.7 in (170 mm) × 0.3 in (7.6 mm) |
| Weight | 17.39 oz (493 g) |
| Website | Pixel Tablet |
ThePixel Tablet is anAndroidtablet designed, developed, and marketed byGoogle as part of theGoogle Pixel product line. It was previewed at theGoogle I/O keynote in May 2022 and announced in May 2023. It was released in June 2023. At launch, a charging speaker dock was sold with each device. However, a standalone version without the dock was released on May 14, 2024.
In June 2019,Google toldBusiness Insider andComputerworld thatits hardware division would no longer developtablets, following the lackluster reception to theChromeOS-poweredPixel Slate tablet introduced the previous year. Production was halted on a successor to the Pixel Slate as well as two unannounced tablets, with the company refocusing its attention on thePixelbook laptop series.[1][2] In March 2022,9to5Google reported that the company was developing aGoogle Assistant–poweredsmart display similar to theNest Hub with a detachable tablet-style screen.[3][4] On May 11, during the 2022Google I/O keynote, Google unveiled a preview at an upcomingPixel-brandedAndroid tablet powered by theGoogle Tensorsystem-on-chip (SoC), to be released the following year.[5][6] The tablet was certified by theUniversal Stylus Initiative later that month, indicating support forstylus pens.[7] Google officially announced the Pixel Tablet at the 2022 Made by Google event on October 6.[citation needed] In April 2023, the Pixel Tablet was approved by theFederal Communications Commission.[8] Google revealed additional details about the device during the annualGoogle I/O keynote on May 10, 2023.[9]
Google shared a very brief look at the Pixel Tablet at the Google I/O 2022 event.[10] The video presents the device's soft, rounded design, including what appears to be a backing made of a matte, soft touch material. In addition, the Pixel Tablet has two cameras – one at the front, and one at the back of the device. It also features two speakers on its right edge and a power button just above the back camera, in the top right corner of the body. Google also mentioned that the Pixel Tablet has a body made out of 100 % recycled aluminum and features a nano-ceramic coating.
The Pixel Tablet ships with a 10.95 in (278 mm)WQXGALCD display at 276ppi with a2560 × 1600 pixel resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It contains an 8 megapixel rear camera, and an 8 megapixel front camera. Both cameras can film1080p video at 30 frames per second.
The Pixel Tablet contains a 27 Wh battery, and can charge at 15 watts using its optional charging dock. It is available with either 128 or 256 GB of storage, and 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The Pixel Tablet contains a GoogleTensor G2 processor, and a Titan M2 security module. The Pixel Tablet is also notable for being the first consumer tablet to featureUWB functionality.
The Pixel Tablet was shipped withAndroid 13 at launch, and supports 3 years of Android updates and 5 years of security updates.
Following the announcement of the Pixel Tablet andPixel Watch at the 2022 Google I/O,The Verge's Jon Porter opined that Google was taking a subtle approach at Apple's "walled garden" ecosystem strategy,[11] while his colleague Dan Seifert found the tablet's design unattractive and cheap-looking.[12] J. R. Raphael conceded that the tablet did not radiate a "premium" appearance, but speculated that the tablet was more akin to a smart display and concluded that Google may not be seeking to compete with theiPad.[13]
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