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Pixel Tablet Is Dead. What Android Tablet Buyers Should Do

Google killed the Pixel Tablet and Samsung went upmarket, leaving a gap in U.S. Android tablets.

By Sidharth · Oct 2, 2026
01 / 05

Google pulled the plug

The Pixel Tablet left the Google Store in early September and is out of stock everywhere. Google has not commented.

02 / 05

No successor coming

A Pixel Tablet 2 was reportedly canceled over profitability concerns, and a 2027 model was shelved too.

03 / 05

Samsung went upmarket

The Galaxy Tab S12 ships October 7 with no base model. The Plus costs $1,199.99 and the Ultra $1,399.99.

04 / 05

A $900 gap

Below, Walmart's Onn 13-inch Pro sells for $288 and the Fire HD 10 for $155. Little sits between $288 and $1,199.99.

05 / 05

What to do now

Pixel Tablet owners get updates through 2028. Shoppers should hunt discounted older flagships or grab the $288 Onn.

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