In July 2023, we reported that Google Pixel phones and the newly released Pixel Tablet received an Android security update. The update was primarily focused on bug fixes and security enhancements. After the update’s release, new reports regarding the Pixel tablet have emerged online, one of which is that the tablet received updated Stylus handwriting support.

In a recent post by Mishaal Rahman, it was mentioned that the Pixel Tablet supports the USI 2.0 stylus. Once you connect a USI 2.0 stylus pen to the tablet, you will be able to see two new options, “Default Notes App” and “Write in Text Field.” The details about the options are provided below:

Writing in Text Field

Once you click on the writing-in-text field option, your freehand writing will be converted to text inside the device, which can later be edited or deleted.

Try out your styles (Gboard’s new stylus)

You can click on “try it” to open a box where you can test Gboard’s new stylus handwriting gestures. These include gestures for writing with the stylus, deleting, selecting, inserting, putting words together, and making new lines.

One thing to note is that some of these features are not working at the moment, including Gboard’s new stylus. It may be because the device is missing the compatible Android version. As we all are aware, it was recently reported that Android 14 comes with improvements in keyboard and stylus integration.

We will have to wait and see if these features will be included in the upcoming update for the Google Pixel Tablet.

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Some accessories of the yet-to-be-released Google Pixel Tablet have been spotted via Google code. This seems to confirm rumors about a keyboard and stylus for the tablet. Google started snipping the Pixel Tablet after it was showcased at I/O 2023.

The Google Tablet will come with a first-party keyboard and stylus to enhance its versatility. It will also be bundled with a charging dock that transforms the tablet into a smart speaker. It is expected that Google will unveil more accessories for the tablet after the release of Android 14 OS. There are hints however from Google code that the new accessories will include the keyboard and stylus. The names of the two accessories are Keyboard for Pixel Tablet and Stylus for Pixel Tablet.

The Pixel Tablet accessories have been previously spotted by a developer. The new discovery was from the Pixel Retail Demo app. This was accessed via the PixelSetupWizardOverlay APK. The two accessories are categorized under currently selling Google products.

Android 14 comes with improvements in keyboard and stylus integration. There are more keyboard shortcuts and refined Stylus functions in Android 14. The tablet will also support USB 2.0 styluses even though there are no Google-approved models to date. The speculation only relates to evidence from Google code and no pictures have been seen of either of the two accessories.

Google is getting set to unveil its lineup of products during its autumn hardware launch event. Some of the models already slated for launch are the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2. It remains to be seen whether the Pixel Tablet will also make the cut.

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The Google Pixel Tablet and its charging speaker dock have surfaced on Facebook Marketplace. The unreleased Google tablet has a similar screen setup as the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro’s Feathers collection.

The leak of the Google Pixel Tablet shows what looks like its default app setup. It shows the tablet-optimized Pixel Launcher home screen, with the search bar sitting atop default apps. These apps include Gmail, YouTube, Chrome, and Photos. The last two slots are suggestions.

The default app setup also features on the next row, the camera, Maps, and the Play Store. A view of the dual-pane Settings app for larger screens was also indicated. The current unit shown on Facebook Marketplace is a 256GB model. It has an estimated battery life of about 16 hours at 70%. The rear view of the Pixel Tablet was also leaked and it showed USB-C and speaker grills at the connection to the charging speaker dock.

The Pixel Tablet’s charging speaker dock was also shown in the latest leak. It bears a strong resemblance to the base of the Nest Hub Max. It comes with a rectangular power adapter and could deliver 30W power like its sibling. A barrel connector is also featured in the charging speaker dock. The screen bezels are black and the body could likely be dark, although the photos lack clarity.

Google announced in October 2022 that the Pixel Tablet will come in various shades of the nano-ceramic coating used in the tablet’s rear covering. There are still lots of additional features expected for the Pixel Tablet. It could debut with new designs for Google Assistant and Discover. It will also likely feature Android 13 QPR2 preps desktop mode, new back gesture, and more. The Facebook Marketplace listing could well indicate an imminent release although Google remains mum at this time.

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