There are hints that Google could be working on a new Nest Hub with a detachable tablet form factor slated for release later this year. According to reports on the product which is still under development, the screen is detachable from the speakers.
The second-generation Nest Hub was released in 2021 with a smart display and starts at $99. The larger Nest Hub Max was released in 2019 and is priced at $229. It features a 10-inch screen, a more powerful audio output, and can function as a videoconferencing device. The next Nest Hub device is reported to have a removable tablet that is attached to the base speaker. It presents a conventional-looking smart home device.
The new Nest Hub will provide more interface options and elements. Swiping up or down will reveal some of the items on offer via its screen. It also includes a feature-rich browser but it is unclear what operating system will run on the new Nest Hub. It is unlikely that the Chrome OS will be deployed in the new Nest Hub due to its high power requirements and possible cost implications. The option of Android OS for the new Nest Hub could expand the functionality of the device and open it to Play Store resources.
There is no definitive statement from Google on the possible launch of the next Nest Hub. The coming weeks will reveal the possible trajectory of the Nest Hub.
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