Presented alongside Google's new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, Google's first tablet - named Pixel Tablet - will be released next year and should stand out from the competition by being accompanied by a charging station equipped with speakers. An accessory that would make the tablet a central element of the house, rather than a gadget that is rarely used.
iPad docking station with built-in speakers
What stands out from the Apple iPad? Well maybe not because according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple could also release its own docking station with similar characteristics in 2023. The iPad would thus become a connected screen, more attractive for watching videos thanks to the additional speakers. , and able to control the house more easily with the Home app.
Note that Apple would work in parallel on a real connected screen for the home, comparable to the models already offered by the competition.