Google Extends Pixel Tablet OS Updates for Another 2 Years
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Google Extends Pixel Tablet OS Updates for Another 2 Years

Pixel Tablet updates now last another 2 years, thanks to new promise from Google.

While Google has done some weird things with updates on some of its older devices (the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7) in recent months, none of which they want to address publicly, today brings good news for owners of the Pixel Tablet. A support page was recently updated to show that they’ll provide more OS updates than we were expecting.

Spotted by 9to5Google, this support page was changed to suggest Google now provides a level of support that includes “5 years of OS and security updates,” plus it “may also include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops.” It’s the combination of OS and security updates that is new here, as the OS updates were previously scheduled to end in 2026 with security patches running through 2028.

We’ve already updated our dedicated post to Pixel update schedules to reflect this change, but it did indeed say 2026 for OS updates and 2028 for security in our last update.

I’m still not sure you should invest in a Pixel Tablet on this news, but if you already own one, congrats.

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It’s not often that you get to merge personal passions into a professional life, but that’s what Kellen did when he launched Droid Life in 2009. After working years of unsatisfying jobs in the medical and property management fields, he took a risk to try and create an online community while playing with the coolest gadgets on the planet each day, a risk that has turned out to be incredibly rewarding. Outside of Droid Life, Kellen is your typical Portlander who drinks way too much good beer, complains often about the Trail Blazers, and can be found out on the streets for a run, rain or shine.

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5 Comments

  • The hub features of the pixel tablet have completely nerfed after the update to Gemini… It's so bad that I bought a cheap second hand Nest Mini speaker and disabled the microphone on the tablet.

    hopefully in the next 2 years they figure out how to update a core feature of the device they advertise is "the only tablet built around Gemini" to actually use Gemini on the feature the tablet was actually built around. ????????‍♂️

  • That is good news for current owners of the tablet (like myself).

    Unfortunately, it probably also confirms that Google is not going to offer another tablet for at least a couple more years. Hence their willingness to continue to support this one for a longer period of time.

  • Pixel Tablet is the best Kid tablet I have ever used thanks to the Kid mode that reskins the entire OS. I'm glad it will continue to get support.

  • They really need to make a new one with a more current Tensor, 120 Hz display, and a pen and keyboard cover.

  • Other than battery life, my pixel tablet has been pretty solid. I wouldn't buy one at full price, but in 2024 they went on sale for around half price

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