Google Might Launch Chrome OS Tablet and Desktop Alongside Pixel 3

Pixel 3 and 3 XLwill undeniably be the stars of the upcoming Google event next month but the tech giant might also have a few products to strengthen its portfolio of Chrome OS products. The cyber disclosure army hasspotted two new keyboards from premium accessories maker Brydgewhich might be designed for Chrome OS machines.

Codenamed Wallaby, the first keyboard out of the two spotted on Brydge’s Shopify page is a “wireless keyboard for tablet”. From its appearance, the keyboard looks similar to theclip-on Brydge keyboard with a trackpadsimilar to the ones available for iPads. This suggests thatGoogle could be working on a Chrome OS tablet to pit against the iPadandSurface Go.

While there is not much information about the compatibility of this keyboard for any Chromebook or Chrome OS device, it isplaced under the category of  “for Hooli”. For all of you not aware of the reference, Hooli is a company loosely inspired by Google in the popular TV showSilicon Valley. Another factor – besides the clear Chrome OS interface in the images – which makes us believe that the keyboard is for Google is that the shopping portal already has separate categories for the iPad and Surface Pro.

This alleged Chrome OS tablet in the imagealso features the fingerprint scanneron the top left side of the frame. This was earlier dug up byChrome Unboxedearlier this month when it discovered a commit in Chromium source code, hinting at fingerprint authentication added to the OS, with a demo GIF showing how to enroll.Courtesy: 9to5Google

Apart from the clip keyboard,another keyboard was seenon the shopping site. This was a shorter, more compact keyboard without a trackpad, labeled “wireless desktop keyboard for Chrome OS desktop” and codenamed Goanna. This hints that beside the tablet,Google could also be prepping for a desktop with Chrome OS. These pages have been taken down, as of now.

The mystery behind Hooli remains unsolved and we hope to learn more about Google’s plans at theOctober 9 event. We wouldn’t mind aGavin Belsoncameo to introduce the new products.

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