Google reveals it isn’t making tablets, smart rings, flip phones, or glasses (yet)
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Summary
Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 range will compete with Samsung, but is not interested in exploring the flip-style phone market that Samsung and Motorola have been developing.
Samsung and Motorola’s flip phones involve a vertical opening hinge similar to the old Motorola Razr.
Google has not developed a smart ring and has paused work on a new tablet, which likely means the Pixel Tablet 2 has been cancelled.
While Google has developed prototype glasses, it is uncertain if it will manufacture them for sale, despite showing interest in the category.
Google design boss Rick Osterloh is considering the option of display-free smart glasses, which could partner with a smaller phone that unfolds for entertainment.
This would allow Google to avoid competing with Samsung in the Razr-style flip phone market.
Osterloh’s team changes the design language of Pixel phones every two to three years.