Last week we showed off the unreleased Pixel Tablet Pen, which was wildly up for sale on outlets such as Amazon. Now, another user has gotten their hands on the stylus, this time showing the magnet case that would have come with Pixel Tablet Pen, and even Google’s finished instruction manual.
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The Pixel Tablet, unlike the bulk of other tablets on the market today, was never given an ecosystem of accessories to improve the experience, but that doesn’t mean Google never tried. It was clear through a series of leaks that Google was working on a “Pixel Tablet Pen,” but it never saw a proper release. Despite that, though, you can just go buy one on Amazon today.
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As part of the massive Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals, the Google Pixel Tablet is an absolute steal for just $249 for the base 128GB model.
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To get the most out of your Pixel Tablet, here are some essential accessories we can’t live without.
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The Google Pixel Tablet is an annoying little asterisk in the company’s ecosystem, falling short of greatness despite being overall pretty good. While there are questions around future Pixel Tablet sequel releases, I know what I want from the future – a throwback to the past.
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For the Pixel 9 series, Google introduced a “Swirling petals” collection, and a subset of those wallpapers are now available for the Pixel Tablet.
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Google’s Pixel Tablet never got an official stylus, but new leaks reveal what the “Pen for Google Pixel Tablet” looks like, and some of its features.
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While Google’s upcoming Pixel Tablet has reportedly been shelved, the device reportedly would have delivered some welcome upgrades including a 120Hz display and support for 4K display output.
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With Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1, VPN by Google was pre-installed on the Pixel Tablet. Pixel Tablet owners on the stable Android 15 release can now download Google’s VPN via the Play Store.
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Google’s Pixel Tablet is a product that’s a bit outside of the norm, probably to its detriment, but in crafting upcoming sequels, I hope Google doesn’t lose the charm of the first generation.
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According to the latest rumors, Google will not be releasing a Pixel Tablet 2 next year.
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When VPN by Google rolled out to older Pixel phones in June, the Pixel Tablet was excluded, though that might be changing.
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If Google is already planning for a 2027 tablet, a “Pixel Tablet 2” next year is not surprising and some basic aspects, like the design, have now been rumored.
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The first Pixel Tablet was released in 2023, and a new Tensor G6 leak today reveals that Google is planning another large screen device for 2027.
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As announced with the October Pixel (Feature) Drop last week, Google is rolling out “Hold close to cast,” or tap to cast, between Pixel Pro phones and the Pixel Tablet.
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Google has updated the confirmation tone that plays when you activate smart home hardware devices like lights, switches, and more with the Nest Hub, Nest Audio, and Pixel Tablet.
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With a pair of new clock screen savers, the October 2023 Feature Drop for the Pixel Tablet is complete.
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Google’s first Pixel Tablet is unique in a lot of ways, but it’s ultimately not a product that fits everyone’s needs. But, with an ongoing sale, the Pixel Tablet is an absolute steal.
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Years after they were introduced and then removed from previous versions of Android, the latest beta for Android 15 QPR1 has arrived and brings back lock screen widget support, at least for tablets. Here’s how it works.
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Google has been working on desktop windowing for a long time, and it’s finally being debuted on Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 with the Pixel Tablet.
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Gemini is now available on the Pixel Tablet if you have the “app” installed. Notably, some of the Google Assistant experience is preserved.
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Over the past few days, Pixel Tablet owners have noticed an issue where smart home-related Google Assistant commands do not work in Hub Mode.
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Android 15 Beta 3 introduces a new screensaver that shows Home Controls when charging. While this is ostensibly for the Pixel Tablet, it somewhat works on phones.
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In addition to the new Android homescreen widget and Wear OS Tile, the Google Home app is getting a few more updates today, including Pixel Tablet doorbell alerts.
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