Google has officially confirmed that it is stepping away from developing new tablets, putting an end to speculation about the future of its Pixel Tablet lineup. The decision was revealed in a Bloomberg report, citing company sources who said Google has no immediate plans to return to the category.
According to the report, Google stated that it is pausing tablet development “until it figures out a meaningful future for the category.” The company reportedly does not currently see a scenario where users regularly carry anything more than their smartphones.
This marks a definitive pause following the launch of the Pixel Tablet in 2023, which has seen little follow-up activity or software optimization from Google since its release.
Google’s decision stands in contrast to competitors such as Apple and Samsung, who continue to invest heavily in the tablet market. Apple’s iPad lineup remains one of the most popular in the world, while Samsung’s Galaxy Tab series maintains a steady presence in Android-based productivity and entertainment segments.
Despite this, Google appears to be scaling back due to what some analysts see as its continued struggle to tailor Android effectively for large-screen devices. This gap may have contributed to limited traction in its own tablet offerings.