I’ve written fairly a bit in regards to 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 isn’t a Nest Hub alternative. Particularly contemplating that the Pixel Pill 2 continues to be nowhere to be seen.
Tin-foil hat time. Possibly the Pixel Pill is really a Nest Hub alternative, however Google wished 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 gadgets this summer season. The one issues lacking have been new Nest audio system and an up to date pill. All the pieces else bought 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 normal. It is a nicety, however not a necessity, and undoubtedly not one thing I think many individuals really make use of. It might additionally assist clarify why the Pixel Pill has such a boring and muted design, to go together with the LCD panel sporting these thicc bezels.
How would this work?
So here is what I feel might occur. The Pixel Pill 2 is introduced, full with all (or at the very least many) of the bells and whistles for us productiveness nerds on the market. Meaning an improve to the Tensor G4, keyboard case, USI stylus, and even perhaps an OLED show with a quicker refresh charge.
After that, Google debuts its revamped Nest speaker and show lineup, full with a model new Nest Hub Max. However it’s not really a brand new Nest Hub Max. It is only a rebranded Pixel Pill, removable display screen and all!
However what in regards to the common Nest Hub?
Nicely, what system has a smaller show than the Nest Hub Max and Pixel Pill however is larger 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 wanting fairly a bit extra trendy.
I am not precisely certain which of those would come first. However that is for Google to determine.
A brand new period for Google, perhaps
If issues play out the way in which 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).” Type of like how Apple’s iPad Professional shouldn’t be really “iPad Professional 6 12.9” however is “iPad Professional 12.9 (sixth Era).”
The “New” Pixel Pill (2nd Era) offers 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 dwelling, particularly when paired with the brand new Nest Thermostat and Google TV Streamer.
I do not even assume this state of affairs is just too far-fetched, however till Google makes its subsequent transfer, I am simply going to proceed questioning what on this planet it has deliberate. Or perhaps these are simply the ramblings of a sleep-deprived tech nerd who makes an attempt to assume exterior of the field. It is in all probability the latter.