The Google Pixel tablet launched in June 2023 with Android 13. Initially, Google promised only three major Android updates and feature updates until June 2026, even though the Pixel tablet was supposed to receive security patches for five years. Now, Google has confirmed on its support website that the Pixel tablet will receive operating system updates for five years.
Anyone who owns a Google Pixel tablet can therefore expect updates up to Android 18. While this means the Pixel tablet won’t be able to keep up with newer Pixel smartphones, like the Pixel 10, which will receive operating system updates and security patches for seven years, it should extend the Pixel tablet’s lifespan a bit. Google had already extended software support for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 by three to five major Android updates at the end of 2024.
The reason for this adjustment could be because the Google Pixel Tablet 2 has been discontinued. Google has apparently withdrawn from the tablet market, as there have been no rumors of a new Pixel Tablet in recent months. In our in-depth review on , the first-generation Google Pixel Tablet impressed with its long battery life, high-quality build, decent performance thanks to Google Tensor G2, and handy speaker dock. However, the lack of 5G was a shame and the 60Hz display with its large bezels was already obsolete in 2023