The Google Pixel Tablet 3 could be the laptop replacement we've been waiting for.

The Google Pixel Tablet 3 could be the laptop replacement we've been waiting for.

A sequel to the Google Pixel Tablet has yet to be announced, but a series of rumors from Android Authority purport to reveal the Pixel Tablet 3. The Pixel Tablet 2 is set to launch this August along with the Pixel 9 lineup. It was strongly rumored. Obviously, that did not materialize, meaning we may see a sequel tablet in 2025.

This future 3rd generation tablet will launch in 2027 with an upgraded Tensor G6 chip, which was previously rumored to be manufactured at the 3nm node.

Apparently Google will add a second USB-C port to the Tensor G6. Technically, the Pixel Tablet has two USB ports, a standard USB-C port and a USB 2.0 connection under the pogo pin that connects to the tablet dock; according to Android Authority, this new 3.2 USB-C port is a “tablet-specific use case “ and will support DisplayPort output.

The suggestion is that the new port makes the Pixel Tablet 3 more of a laptop replacement. The report claims that the tablet will support up to four external displays (two via ports and two more via daisy-chain).

In addition, the report, a treasure trove of Google documents by the gChips team, claims that the Tensor G6 will power several future Pixel devices codenamed “Premium 26,” “Base 26,” “Fold 26,” and “Entry Phone 27.” These future devices will probably be called Pixel devices. Presumably, these future devices will be the Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and the mid-range Pixel 11a.

There is also a mention of a “Tablet Pixel 27,” which would likely be the Pixel Tablet 3; assuming Google releases the Pixel Tablet 2 next year, this would put the company's tablets on a two-year release schedule. This also suggests that the Pixel Tablet 3 will be released before the Pixel 12 in 2027, possibly during the annual Google I/O conference in the spring.

The documents point out that the Pixel 11a and Pixel Tablet 3 will feature a downgraded version of the Tensor G6 chipset. With Google reportedly switching from Samsung to TSMC for future chip manufacturing, how would Google make a lower-performing chip?

According to AA sources, Google is considering removing defective components from chips that should be garbage. Specifically, it appears that AI functionality will be affected, meaning that various AI features will not be available on tablets and mid-range Pixel phones.

Allegedly, the amount of RAM will also differ between the flagship Pixel series, A series, and tablets.

It is clear that Google is working on the future of its Pixel devices, but many of these rumors are two to three years away from becoming reality. Surprisingly, other than the Tensor G5, it is not clear what the tech giant will actually do with the Pixel 10 next year. Until Google settles down with TSMC, next year's Pixel devices are likely to be gap phones.

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