Google has allegedly canceled the development of its Pixel Tablet 2, according to recent reports. This move may signal the company's exit from the tablet category for the second time in just over five years.The news comes as a surprise, especially since rumors of new features and a keyboard accessory for the next-generation tablet were circulating just last week. The cancellation suggests that sales of the original Pixel Tablet, released last year, have been underwhelming, prompting Google to reassess its investment in the product.Google's struggles in the tablet market are well-documented. Despite its promising start with the Nexus 7, the company has failed to produce a contender that can rival Apple's iPad in sales and mainstream success. The lack of third-party apps optimized for tablets has been a significant hurdle for Google's efforts. The company had previously announced its exit from the tablet market in 2019, only to reverse its decision in 2022.The Verge has reached out to Google for comment and clarification on its tablet plans. It remains to be seen whether the company's Nest division will take over its large-screen product ambitions, focusing on devices like the Nest Hub and Hub Max instead of standalone tablets.

The news comes as a surprise, especially since rumors of new features and a keyboard accessory for the next-generation tablet were circulating just last week. The cancellation suggests that sales of the original Pixel Tablet, released last year, have been underwhelming, prompting Google to reassess its investment in the product.

Google's struggles in the tablet market are well-documented. Despite its promising start with the Nexus 7, the company has failed to produce a contender that can rival Apple's iPad in sales and mainstream success. The lack of third-party apps optimized for tablets has been a significant hurdle for Google's efforts. The company had previously announced its exit from the tablet market in 2019, only to reverse its decision in 2022.

The Verge has reached out to Google for comment and clarification on its tablet plans. It remains to be seen whether the company's Nest division will take over its large-screen product ambitions, focusing on devices like the Nest Hub and Hub Max instead of standalone tablets.