Over the past year, the Google Pixel Tablet has received many updates and new features. It's now a much better product than when it launched.

Firstly, just last week, Android Authority reported that the Pixel Tablet 2 was in the works, boasting upgrades like a better camera, a more powerful processor, and compatibility with a keyboard cover — all significant changes over the original Pixel Tablet.

If you’ve been waiting for Black Friday in order to see whether the Google Pixel Tablet will be discounted, well, you’re in luck. It’s now priced at $279,

The bigger-screen devices are a lot cheaper than normal even though the shopping holiday doesn't start for over a week.

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Amazon has dropped this smart slate’s price down to $279, saving you $120 off its usual $399 price. At 30% off, we’re talking serious value for a tablet that’s essentially a portable Google assistant with an 11-inch screen.