New information about Google’s upcoming second-generation Pixel Tablet has recently emerged from a typically reliable source.
Sources have provided insights not only into potential hardware upgrades for the Pixel Tablet 2, but also into some of the accessories that will accompany the tablet.
The new prototypes are closely similar to the design of Google’s current Pixel Tablet (currently priced at $393.34 on Amazon).
However, the Pixel Tablet 2 is expected to feature thinner bezels around the display, as well as repositioned cameras and physical buttons.
In particular, both the front and rear-facing cameras will reportedly be upgraded with better sensors compared to the 8 MP and 1/4-inch sensors found in the original Pixel Tablet.
In addition, it is suggested that the Pixel Tablet 2 will be powered by either a Tensor G4 or Tensor G5 chipset.
If the device features the Tensor G4, it is expected to deliver about 30% faster performance than its predecessor.
As with previous devices, the Pixel Tablet 2 will likely receive up to seven years of software updates.
The Pixel Tablet 2 will also support external monitor output and will include several first-party accessories that were absent from the original Pixel Tablet.
Google will offer the tablet with a detachable keyboard and a stylus, which were previously rumored for the first model.
However, it remains uncertain whether the Pixel Tablet 2 will come bundled with a detachable smart home dock, a feature present in the original model.
