Back then, you could easily pick up a Google laptop. In addition to the Pixelbook Go, the original Pixelbook was still in demand. However, Google doesn’t seem to be interested in the form factor in recent years – we didn’t get a Pixelbook 2 or a Pixel Tablet with a keyboard. In addition to the Pixel Tablet 2, we hear that Google is also working on a Pixel Laptop, which could finally remedy that keyboard oversight.
According to Android Headlines, Google is preparing a high-end laptop with Pixel branding. This report affirms that the development of this project, codenamed Snowy, is underway, but that is the extent of its coverage.
No details have been released yet, but the laptop appears to be very similar to MacBook Pro or Microsoft’s Surface Laptop. Android Headlines believes Chrome OS is “likely,” but also “not 100% confirmed” as the operating system for this device.
It’s clear that Chrome has its merits, yet imagine if Google surprises everyone by fully embracing Android. Rather than splitting efforts between the Android-based Pixel Tablet 2 and a Chromebook, Google might opt for an Android-centric strategy for all its devices. Given the rumours about Google’s evolving focus on software, betting on an Android-driven Pixel Laptop seems like a safe wager.
Considering this shift, how would the Pixel Tablet 2 fit in? We might anticipate a significant price difference between the tablet and the laptop, not to mention variations in hardware capabilities. Currently, specifics are scarce, but we hope clarity will emerge regarding both devices, particularly the anticipated laptop, shortly.
