Latest QPR beta includes a clue telling us that the Pixel Tablet 2 is being prepped

When the Pixel tablet was being developed by Google, it was known internally by two code names, “Tangor” and later “Tangorpro”. It is this last model which ultimately became the Pixel Tablet. Likewise, there were two code names for the Pixel Tabletthe dock, “Korlan” and “Yuzu”. Google has only released one dock for the Slate, the Charging Dock that keeps the device charged 24/7 and offers improved audio. A second docking station allowing only charging the tablet has never been marketed.

This week, with Google releasing Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 for June feature, 9to5Google discovered some never-before-seen Pixel codenames in the beta: “Clementine” and “Kiyomi.” These two code names could indicate that Google is preparing the Pixel Tablet 2. How can we come to this conclusion from the codenames “Clementine” and “Kiyomi” discovered in the new beta?

Remember how the first Pixel Tablet had the code names “Tangor” and “Tangorpro?” » A Tangor is a hybrid fruit that combines a sweet orange with another citrus fruit. Examples of Tangors are the Clementine and the Kiyomi, both codenames found in the latest QPR beta. And this is a sign that Google is currently developing the second generation Pixel Tablet.

THE Pixel Tablet 2 will likely retain the same 10.9-inch LCD screen found on the OG model and receive an upgrade to the Tensor G3 chipset. This is the same application processor (AP) used to power the Pixel 8 series. The first generation Pixel Tablet was released with Android 13 and was updated to Android 14. It will receive three years of system updates and five years of security updates. Considering that Google offers seven years of Android operating system and security updates for the Pixel 8 series, we might see longer support for the Pixel Tablet 2. The latter will probably be launched with Android 14 Pre installed.