Once again. Google showcased the Pixel Tablet on stage at the
announcement livestream today, giving us yet another look at the upcoming slate and shedding some key information about the device. In particular, the tablet will sport nano-ceramic coating on top of recycled aluminum, which would give off the feeling that the user is touching porcelain.
Google’s Pixel Tablet in its full glory
Google’s Charging Speaker Dock for the Google Pixel Tablet
However, once you decide to indulge yourself with some Netflix or YouTube Premium, you can simply take the tablet with you. Use in in bed, on the couch, or wherever you wish: it’s a tablet, after all!
The Pixel Tablet will come with the all-new Tensor G2 chipset, which debuted with the Pixel 7-series and is Big G’s second crack at a custom chipset. Just like the Tensor G1, the Tensor G2 will put more emphasis on artificial intelligence and machine-learning. However, most of the unique camera features of the Tensor G2 won’t be available on the tablet due to its more rudimentary camera system. And, naturally, wireless charging will be part of the specs sheet.
Google Pixel Tablet will double as a smart home display when not in use
Google also says that the Pixel Tablet will be the best way to experience Android on a large screen. Now, why would Google say that as Android tablets have existed for more than a decade already? Well, the newest Android 13 has been optimized with big screens and the Pixel Tablet in particular, says Google.
The majority of official hardware specs and details are tightly kept under wraps for now, but it seems that Google is gearing the Pixel Tablet to be a home-only device, which could lack essential hardware sensors and functionalities like GPS, proximity and barometer sensors, as well as a cellular modem. From a certain point of view, it will be similar to functionality to, say, the Nest Hub Max, and will double as a smart display and a hub for your smart home.
