Earlier this week, we heard news that Google may be rethinking how it sells the original Pixel tablet That means selling the tablet and dock as separate products, rather than as a bundle But in addition to that, it may offer support for accessories that the tablet desperately needs to compete with the looming iPad wave, specifically an official stylus and keyboard

According to leaker @MysteryLupin, Google will release an official pen and Bluetooth keyboard for the Pixel tablet The two accessories will be available in hazel and porcelain and will retail for "about €100"

This is €100 each, and it is claimed that there will be no bundle of the tablet and accessories If one also wants the Pixel Tablet speaker dock, that would be €949

At first glance, this seems expensive However, considering that the Apple Pencil 2 costs 149 euros in Europe and the Magic Keyboard on the iPad Pro costs 299 euros, a price of 100 euros for a new accessory may not be so unreasonable It all depends on what kind of hardware and features Google offers

A keyboard similar to Apple's Magic Keyboard with a floating stand mechanism might be worth it However, if Google is going to offer a basic Bluetooth keyboard, even if it is attached to a case, there are plenty of less expensive options

The Pixel Tablet is considerably more expensive in the EU than here, so it is difficult to gauge pricing in the US

We do not have any additional details, so we cannot comment further at this time If the rumor is legitimate, more details will be revealed at Google I/O on May 14 However, one of the biggest criticisms of the Pixel Tablet was the lack of an official productivity accessory, so let's hope Google doesn't let us down