At last year’s annual I/O Developer conference, Google had confirmed its first-ever tablet called the Pixel tablet. It is expected to debut at this year’s I/O which begins next month. Ahead of the launch, the device has been spotted on the FCC database and UL Solutions certification website. The listings reveal some key details of the tablet.
The Google Pixel Tablet is listed on FCC
certification with model number GTU8P. It reveals that the device will come
with support for three connectivity standards – Bluetooth, WiFi, and
Ultra-wideband (UWB). The presence of UWB seems interesting since it can enable
a host of near-range connectivity and data transfer. This also suggests that
Google may be working on expanding the UWB connectivity beyond digital car key functionality
on Pixel phones.
Meanwhile, the Google Pixel Tablet is
listed on UL Solutions certification with same model number as the FCC
database. It reveals that the tablet will support 18W fast charging whereas the
charging dock is said to max out at 30W.
At last year’s Pixel 7 series event,
Google confirmed that the Pixel tablet will come with a charging dock for
wirelessly charging the tablet and it will also double up as a smart home
speaker. It will feature a premium nanoceramic finish chassis and thick bezels
around the display. The tablet is confirmed to be powered by the search giant’s
Tensor chipset. It is expected to arrive in Black and White color options.
Leaks suggest that the Google Pixel Tablet
will have an 11-inch display and pack 256GB onboard storage.