Google will not make more tablets
Google has confirmed that it will not pursue the release of new Pixel Slate tablets and its departure from the tablet market to focus on traditional notebook models such as Pixelbook.
This comes after Google did not actually announce any tablet this year, although it was planning to launch two smaller Pixel Slate tablets this year, but canceled these plans, and transferred staff who were working to develop these devices to Other areas of the company.
The results of the disappointing quality assurance test seem to have prompted Google to completely abandon both systems, with employees informed of its decision on Wednesday.
"The company's efforts will focus on Chrome OS laptops, while continuing to support Pixel Slate," said a spokesman for Google.
This means that Pixel Slate will continue to receive security updates and programs for years to come, but there will be no Pixel Slate 2.
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Rick Osterloh, who leads Google's hardware business, confirmed part of this information through his official Twitter account.
Rick Osterlo spoke about Google's intention to improve Chrome OS on tablets, after having released several companies, including Acer; HP, Chrome-based tablets.
Pixel Slate received modest ratings when it went public last year. Google was praised for device hardware, but the problem was with the Chrome OS on the tablet.
The less expensive version of Pixel Slate suffered from a very slow performance. Although the company solved some of these problems through updates, it is clear that the company realized that Apple's iPad would be a losing battle.
Apple has provided an iPad device with different price segments. The device has a huge range of applications, and it is supposed to have productivity improvements this fall with the launch of the iPadOS operating system.
The Pixel Slate has not been able to outperform Microsoft's Surface for consumers looking for a full desktop experience on a tablet.
At the same time, the Pixelbook has gained better ratings since its release in 2017, given that it has a good keyboard; a striking screen; a lightweight design; and a unique style.
A new model is clearly on the way. A spokesman for Google said it was very likely that the second generation of Pixelbook 2 would be launched before the end of 2019.
The company will also continue to produce new Pixel phones, as Pixel and Pixel devices make two different parts within Google.
Hey, it's true … Google's HARDWARE team will be solely focused on building laptops moving forward, but make no mistake, Android & Chrome OS teams are 100% committed for the long-run on working with our partners on tablets for all segments of the market (consumer, enterprise, edu)
– Rick Osterloh (@rosterloh) June 20, 2019
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