I’ve written fairly a bit concerning the Pixel Pill and what it might imply for the way forward for Google’s Nest ecosystem. It is simply one thing so apparent that it is virtually comical to see Google contend it is not a Nest Hub substitute. Particularly contemplating that the Pixel Pill 2 continues to be nowhere to be seen.
Tin-foil hat time. Possibly the Pixel Pill is truly a Nest Hub substitute, however Google needed to place it into the wild disguised as a pill with a removable speaker dock. I imply, it makes good sense when you think about that the Speaker Dock is ineffective if the pill is not docked.
Then, there’s the entire “The place’s the Pixel Pill 2” factor, which nonetheless has me scratching my head, on condition that Google launched SO MANY units this summer time. The one issues lacking have been new Nest audio system and an up to date pill. Every thing else received revamped in a technique or one other.
It wasn’t till a report from Mishaal Rahman over at Android Authority helped the sunshine bulb go off. Supposedly, Google is “engaged on” its subsequent pill, which “would possibly” embody a keyboard case. The place have I heard this earlier than? Oh proper. Google was additionally rumored to launch a keyboard case for the present Pixel Pill, however I assume these days are lengthy gone.
Google did not need the Pixel Pill to be a productiveness device, even with the show supporting the USI 2.0 customary. It is a nicety, however not a necessity, and undoubtedly not one thing I believe many individuals truly make use of. It will additionally assist clarify why the Pixel Pill has such a boring and muted design, to associate with the LCD panel sporting these thicc bezels.
How would this work?
So here is what I believe might occur. The Pixel Pill 2 is introduced, full with all (or no less than many) of the bells and whistles for us productiveness nerds on the market. Which means an improve to the Tensor G4, keyboard case, USI stylus, and maybe even an OLED show with a quicker refresh price.
After that, Google debuts its revamped Nest speaker and show lineup, full with a model new Nest Hub Max. However it’s not truly a brand new Nest Hub Max. It is only a rebranded Pixel Pill, removable display screen and all!
However what concerning the common Nest Hub?
Nicely, what system has a smaller show than the Nest Hub Max and Pixel Pill however is greater than a slab telephone? The Pixel 9 Professional Fold! After all, this imaginary Nest Hub would not have a display screen that folds in half, however it’s extra compact than the present technology whereas additionally trying fairly a bit extra fashionable.
I am not precisely certain which of those would come first. However that is for Google to determine.
A brand new period for Google, possibly
If issues play out the best way I described, then after the mud settles, the Pixel Pill 2 drops the deuce and is simply the “Pixel Pill” and even “Pixel Pill (2nd Era).” Form of like how Apple’s iPad Professional just isn’t truly “iPad Professional 6 12.9” however is “iPad Professional 12.9 (sixth Era).”
The “New” Pixel Pill (2nd Era) provides Google a competitor to the Galaxy Tab S10 sequence, OnePlus Pad 2, and iPad. The revamped Nest Hub manages to get everybody enthusiastic about utilizing Gemini within the residence, particularly when paired with the brand new Nest Thermostat and Google TV Streamer.
I do not even assume this state of affairs is simply too far-fetched, however till Google makes its subsequent transfer, I am simply going to proceed questioning what on the planet it has deliberate. Or possibly these are simply the ramblings of a sleep-deprived tech nerd who makes an attempt to assume outdoors of the field. It is most likely the latter.