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Whoop, There It Is

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 94 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will talk all about this week's Pixel 11 leaks, granting everyone an early look at what appears to be a strikingly familiar smartphone launch on deck for later this year. After a brief dip into some Android 17 Beta 3 thoughts, the crew discusses Google's upcoming display-less Fitbit band, clearly designed to take Whoop head-on with the help of Steph Curry.

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Timecodes

00:00 - Intro and Pixel 11 leaks
20:11 - Android 17 Beta 3
29:54 - Fitbit's upcoming Whoop competitor

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Android, Not Scamdroid

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 93 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will discuss Google's new "advanced flow" for enabling sideloading on Android, set to launch on all Play-supported devices later this year. It's a change built with security and safety in mind, and your hosts are pretty impressed with how the company has designed this shift. Then they dig into the potential news that OnePlus could be preparing to exit the global market, leaving an enthusiast-shaped hole in its place.

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Timecodes

00:00 - Intro and Google's sideloading changes
21:16 - OnePlus rumors
41:22 - Wrap-up

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At the Next Denny's, Turn Left

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 92 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien and Will break down all of the changes coming to Google Maps, including a fresh 3D look and a Gemini-powered Ask Maps tool. They also break down recent reports that Motorola dominates 50% of the North American foldables market, asking what the brand can do to stay on top, before wrapping up with some kernel changes coming to Android that should make your current phone just a little more efficient.

Timecodes

00:00 - Intro and Google Maps changes
23:35 - Motorola foldable marketshare
43:09 - Android's efficiency improvements
48:41 - Wrap-up

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Android 17, Now With Even More Bubbles

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 91 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, with Abner and Damien out at MWC, Will invites Andrew Romero to join him on a whirlwind tour of two new OS upgrades from Google: Android 16 QPR3, and Android 17 Beta 2. The two discuss AI-generated wallpapers, that new Now Playing app, and Android's new bubbles — not to be confused with its own bubbles — while Andrew introduces his SPI: Sandwich Price Index.

Timecodes

00:00 - Intro and Android 16 QPR3
03:53 - AI-generated icons
13:15 - Now Playing app and flashlight toggle
22:05 - Pixel Desktop experience, At a Glance, and Gemini Automation
34:18 - Pixel Watch Drop, briefly
36:09 - Android 17 Beta 2 and Bubbles
43:32 - Beta 2 grab bag
50:52 - Wrap-up

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Hey Gemini, Order Me a Pizza

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 90 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will talk through the launch of the Galaxy S26 series, all of its various Pixel-inspired AI tools, and ask whether it's too boring of an upgrade for Samsung. They also discuss Google's newly-announced agentic features for Android, with support for ordering groceries, deliveries, and more, ahead of next month's release.

Timecodes

00:00 – Intro
01:57 - Galaxy S26 launch
18:03 - Samsung's AI features
28:40 - Agentic Android
40:10 - Final Privacy Display thoughts and wrap-up

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Haven't I Seen This Pixel Before?

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 89 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Will, and Ben talk all about the Pixel 10a, a device where the 'a' seems to stand for 'again.' Without much in the way of new features, the trio dive into all of the nuances that make the Pixel 10a stand out from its predecessor, before asking the obvious: is it time for smartphone makers to take longer generational breaks? Plus: We know when Google I/O is happening, and we talk all through how we'll be controlling our Android-powered glasses.

Timecodes

00:00 – Intro
01:35 - Pixel 10a announced
17:30 - Should smartphones start seeing longer release cycles?
26:50 - How you'll control Android XR glasses
39:55 - Google I/O and wrap-up

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The Beta That (Almost) Wasn't

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 88 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Ben Schoon joins Damien and Will to talk through the announcement — and subsequent unannouncement — of Android 17. The group talks through how and why this launch fell apart before discussing exactly what expectations we all should have for Android updates in 2026. Then they turn to Samsung, which just confirmed an Unpacked announcement for late February for a series of phones that has us scratching our heads when it comes to big year-over-year improvements.

This episode was recorded prior to Android 17's eventual release on Friday afternoon.

Timecodes

00:00 – Intro
01:05 - Android 17 Beta 1 delay
14:14 - What we hope for in Android updates
22:52 - Galaxy Unpacked announcement and the S26 trio
46:13 - Wrap-up

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A Wild Pixel 10a Appeared!

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 87 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will talk through Google's surprise Pixel 10a announcement, what we might expect from that phone, and whether it's worth picking up a Pixel 9a in its place. Their attention briefly turns to Google's February patch for Android — a patch without any much in the way of actual fixes, it seems — before finally debated Google's oddly-sad Gemini ad ahead of this weekend's Super Bowl.

Timecodes

00:00 – Intro and Pixel 10a announcement
17:27 - Google's February patch
25:25 - Gemini's Super Bowl ad
38:28 - Wrap-up

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A Blurry Vision of Android

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 86 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will dig into an early Android 17 build that includes one big visual change: blurred backdrops. Is this a sign of things to come for Google's vision of its OS, or a more minor system-level tweak? The crew also checks out a leaked look at Android's new — albeit really familiar — desktop mode, Google's more affordable AI Plus plan for Gemini, and Chrome's agentic AI tools.

Timecodes

00:00 – Intro and Android 17 first look
18:30 - Android's new desktop UI leaks
31:02 - Google's new AI Plus plan
39:21 - Chrome's "auto browse" agentic AI tools
54:56 - Forums announcement and wrap-up

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Goodbye Asus, Hello Clicks

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 85 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will talk through the end of Asus as a smartphone brand, as the company takes an indefinite hiatus from Android to focus on AI. After trying to figure out what's next after the smartphone, we're diving into some thoughts on the Clicks Communicator, Google's Digital Wellbeing tools, and the whole thinking behind minimalist devices. Plus, we send Stadia off with one final goodbye.

Timecodes

00:00 – Intro and Asus leaving the market
07:35 - What comes after smartphones?
22:59 - Clicks Communicator and digital detoxing
45:34 - Stadia's last goodbye

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New Year, Same Pixel

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 84 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will talk through Google's big changes to Gmail, including a new AI Inbox and improved search. They also turn their attention to Gemini's Personal Intelligence feature that aims to make it the best virtual assistant we've seen yet, but not before digging into the latest Pixel 10a leaks that have us scratching our collective heads at just how familiar this phone feels.

Timecodes

00:00 – Intro
00:50 - Pixel 10a leaks
14:25 - Personal Intelligence
26:35 - Gmail AI tools
35:45 - Pixel manufacturing
39:35 - Google updates
41:18 - Wrap-up

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The Gang Does a Tier List

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 83 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will welcome their fellow 9to5 staff members Andrew Romero, Ben Schoon, and Jordan Floyd to the show to assemble a full tier list for 2025's Android-adjacent launches. From phones and wearables to software upgrades and Gemini's improvements, we manage to rank more than 20 launches from throughout the year from the best to the rest. Check out the complete tier list at the bottom of these show notes (spoilers!).

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Gone in a Glance

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 82 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will break down their reactions to Google's surprise release of Gemini 3 Flash. After talking through their preferred models and Gemini launchers, the crew discusses Android 16 QPR3's arrival and the long-awaited option to remove the At a Glance widget on Pixel. Finally, all three offer their visions for where Google is headed in 2026.

Timecodes

00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Gemini 3 Flash
15:12 - Android QPR3 and At a Glance
34:59 - Pixel patch
37:43 - Google's 2026 vision
43:26 - Wrap-up

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Gemin-eyes

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 81 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner shares his experience with trying out some early samples of glasses running on Google's Android XR platform with Will and Damien. After a surprisingly impressive demo, is it time to start getting excited for the return of Google Glass-esque technology? The trio also dips into some new changes coming to Wear OS and take a quick look at the first One UI 8.5 beta, if only to ask: what's up with the iOS-ification of Android?

Timecodes

00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Google's AI glasses demo
33:43 - Wear OS updates
38:12 - One UI 8.5 and Android's design language
46:09 - Wrap-up

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A Tale of Two Android 16s

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 80 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will talk through all of the new changes in Android 16 QPR2 and beyond. After digging through everything Google's been working on these past few months, their attention turns to the newly-confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold. Can they make sense of what's bound to be yet another ultra-premium device from Samsung, or does this feel like an experiment without a clear path to success?

Timecodes

00:00 - Intro
00:54 - The state of early Android builds
12:06 - Android 16 QPR2 features and changes
24:06 - Galaxy Z TriFold announcement
41:41 - Wrap-up

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AirDrop Me From Your Pixel 10

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:10:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 79 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner and Will talk through the launch of Gemini 3, breaking down all of the changes Google has made behind the scenes to its LLM. The duo also talks through the (breaking) arrival of AirDrop support on the Pixel 10, a change Google seemingly made all by itself. Finally, with Black Friday around the corner, we take a look at what deals you can score on your next piece of Google hardware.

Timecodes

00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Gemini 3
21:42 - Surprise Pixel 10 AirDrop support
32:22 - Google's Black Friday Deals
40:08 - Wrap-up

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They Don't Have Pixels in Oz

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 78 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will tackle Google's surprise Pixel Drop, a jam-packed update filled with new features like low-power maps, notification summaries, and a Wicked-inspired theme pack. Then Will walks through his thoughts on the OnePlus 15, a device that crushes in the battery life department but falls a bit short when it comes to, well, everything else.

Timecodes

00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Pixel Theme Packs
09:35 - Notification Summaries
18:46 - Nano Banana Remixes
23:15 - Low Power Maps and Other Pixel Drop Thoughts
31:17 - OnePlus 15 Review
43:45 - Wrap-up

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Putting Google Maps Back in the Driver's Seat

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 77 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will discuss the latest AI improvements making their way to Google Maps in the coming months, including improved conversational guidance along routes and landmark navigation. From there, we cover Google's ongoing feud with Disney following the expiration of their shared YouTube TV contract, before finishing up with a dive into some extremely impressive Pixel 10 sales numbers.

Timecodes

00:00 - Intro and Google Maps improvements
18:49 - New Google icons
22:22 - Google's feud with Disney
37:49 - Pixel 10 sales numbers
54:35 - Wrap-up

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Wait, Do I Want a Galaxy XR?

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 76 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. It's another round of Galaxy XR talk — this time, with a full week's worth of use under Abner's belt (or face, rather). From tablet comparisons to finding the true use case for this sort of headset, all three of your trusted hosts have found themselves pleasantly surprised and intrigued by the device Samsung and Google has managed to build, even if it's tough to see this as anything more than an expensive stepping stone towards the lighter, more comfortable gadgets of your sci-fi dreams.

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Is Android XR a Vision Into the future?

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 75 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we dive into the long-awaited launch of Galaxy XR, the realized name for Project Moohan and our first glimpse at a real Android XR product. But what spot can Google and Samsung claim in a market that hasn't shown much demand yet for premium hardware? And is the future of Android XR other third-party headsets, or is this a stopgap on the way to glasses? Abner, Damien, and Will try to make sense for this vision of wearable computing.

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Is the Ultra-Slim Smartphone Race Already Over?

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:15:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 74 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will turn their attention to the rumored cancellation of next year's Galaxy S26 Edge. The trio discuss what this means for the S25 Edge's poor sales, and how it relates to Samsung's ongoing strategy of trying to compete with Apple product by product. Plus, Abner takes the opportunity to share his thoughts on the iPhone Air a month after launch, and a look into what Google can learn from all of this.

Timecodes

00:00:00 - Galaxy S26 Edge might be cancelled
00:06:04 - iPhone Air thoughts and S25 Edge comparisons
00:14:41 - Samsung's strategy and the future of thin phones
00:25:08 - Battery life concerns
00:34:16 - Ultra-thin phones vs. flip phones
00:45:20 - iOS 26 and shortcut buttons
00:53:08 - What Google can take away from this launch cycle

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Watches and Earbuds and Foldables, Oh My

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 73 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. Abner, Damien, and Will jump on their respective mics to talk over their experience with Google's second round of 2025 Pixel hardware, including the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the Pixel Buds 2a, and the Pixel Watch 4. Is one of these Google's standout products of the year? Can we be wowed by a minimal upgrade over last year's foldable?

Timecodes

00:00:00 - Intro and Pixel 10 Pro Fold
00:09:27 - Pixel Watch 4 hardware
00:30:31 - Pixel Watch 4 software
00:43:27 - Pixel Buds 2a
00:58:08 - Wrap-up

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Welcome Home, Gemini

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 72 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. Abner, Damien, and Will reconvene to talk all about Google's recent smart home announcements. From Gemini for Home and Google's revised subscription service to the new Home Speaker and that very, very red Nest 2K smart cam, it's feeling like a fully revitalized smart home platform, and we're here to talk you through every announcement.

Timecodes

00:00 - Intro and Google Home's new app icon
03:00 - Gemini for Home
28:40 - New Nest cameras
33:37 - Google Home Speaker
53:01 - Wrap-up

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A Convergence of ChromeOS Questions

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 71 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. Damien and Will dive deep into the world of ChromeOS, reacting to the news out of Snapdragon Summit that Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon has seen Google's Android for PCs replacement and that it's, in his own words, "incredible." What should we expect out of Google's latest laptop venture? Could this be enough to get us to switch from Windows or MacOS? Our thoughts on all of those questions, plus a quick peek at the early unveiling of the OnePlus 15.

Timecodes

00:00 - Intro and Android for PCs
18:08 - What convinces people to switch?
31:44 - Does this mean more hardware to come?
39:46 - OnePlus 15 early announcement

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Do smart speakers still make sense in 2025?

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 70 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will talk through their feeling surrounding the upcoming smart speaker Google appears to be readying for launch next month. From whether a Gemini-powered smart speaker fits with what people ask for in their homes to debating if a display is absolutely necessary to make the device worth it, all three hosts work through their feelings on the looming reboot of a once-booming market, and where Google might intend to take the lineup moving forward.

Timecodes

00:00 - How do we feel about smart speakers in the Gemini era?
10:29 - Do people want to replace their aging Nest Minis?
14:48 - Smart speakers vs. smart displays.
24:35: - Should Google even sell smart speakers anymore?
34:47 - Final thoughts

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A Pixel-Apple-Pixel Sandwich

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 69 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will kick off by talking about Pixel sales growth, with a recent Counterpoint report suggest 105% YoY growth for Google's smartphone lineup. After analyzing just what it means for the future of both Pixel and Android, the crew hops over to the other side of the fence to share their thoughts on Apple's latest iPhone lineup. Don't worry, loyal listener — they also make sure to wrap-up with some extended thoughts on the Pixel 10's battery and camera performance, with a promise of much more to come.

Timecodes

00:00 - Pixel sales growth
19:27 - iPhone 17 compared to Pixel 10
25:58 - iPhone 17 Pro thoughts
36:15 - iPhone Air and S25 Edge comparison
47:23 - Pixel 10 after a few weeks

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More M3E for you and me

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 68 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will break down their feelings towards Material 3 Expressive now that Android 16 QPR1 is finally out in the wild. Is this the best Android has ever looked? Will Samsung follow Google's Material 3 Expressive rather than rushing towards a Liquid Glass-esque reality? Do we spend a large chunk of this episode breaking down how we've laid out our quick settings menus? That last one has an easy answer: you bet we do.

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Timecodes

00:00 - Android 16 QPR1 is here!
01:50 - Redesigned quick settings
12:20 - M3E vs. One UI and Liquid Glass
15:50 - My Pixel
19:00 - Desktop Mode
26:47 - Material You vs. M3E
31:03 - M3E apps
40:16 - Final thoughts

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Pixel 10, one week later

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 67 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will reconvene after a week with the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL to talk about their respective experiences. These three phones might look familiar, but between Tensor G5, Magic Cue and Daily Hub, and Pixelsnap, there's plenty to break down.

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Timecodes

00:00 - Initial Pixel 10 reviews
11:02 - Tensor G5
22:08 - UFS 4.0 performance
25:28 - Magic Cue
29:31 - Daily Hub
40:08 - Pixelsnap
49:14 - Color choices
57:19 - Wrap-up

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A very different Made By Google

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:30:00 +0000

The Pixelated crew reassembles after an absolutely exhausting week covering Made By Google. Abner, Damien, and Will break down Google's wild swing at this year's event, featuring countless celebrity cameos alongside a musical performance, all hosted by Jimmy Fallon. After talking through all of Google's various new devices, they also touch on the surprise release of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1, that blink-and-you-miss-it look at new smart speaker hardware, and deliver a quick tease for the next 9to5Google podcast.

Timecodes

00:00 - Made By Google event impressions
12:13 - Pixel 10 series thoughts
24:24 - Pixel Watch 4 thoughts
30:23 - Very, very brief Pixel 10 Pro Fold thoughts
31:53 - Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1
39:56 - New smart speaker hardware
42:45 - Housekeeping

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A Pixel Pre-order Pickle

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 65 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will take a break from talking about the endless onslaught of Pixel 10 renders to take in a more zoomed-out look at Google's current ecosystem. As the company starts advertising the Pixel 10 series, new reports suggest we might be waiting a few months for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4, and the Pixel Buds 2a. Meanwhile, the company's decision to stop selling refurbished Pixel 6a models has us thinking about hardware longevity compared to software longevity, and how the two sometimes collide in unexpected ways.

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00:00 - Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a delayed launch rumors
15:01 - Pixel 6a battery issues
25:50 - Pixel 10 ad campaign begins

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Oh snap, Pixel 10 has magnets

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 64 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner and Will make up for Damien's absence by discussing the latest crop of Pixel leaks, including US pricing for the phones and watch that seemingly avoids tariff-mania. It's not just prices, though — a new "Pixelsnap" leak all but confirms the native Qi2 support we've been begging for for years, while a new Pixel Buds 2a leak points towards a pretty familiar set of earbuds.

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00:00 - Pixel 10 pricing leaks
04:12 - Pixel Watch 4 pricing leaks
07:18 - "Pixelsnap" charging puck leak and Qi2 support
19:02 - Pixel Buds 2a leak
26:37 - "Pixelsnap" branding and the Watch 4's charger
33:58 - Pixel 8 AI Weather Reports

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Pixel 10, now in living color

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 63 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, the Pixel leaks start comin' and they don't stop comin', as we break down the massive amount of Pixel 10 and Pixel Watch 4 leaks that continue to fall into our lap. Come for the conversation on which colors are doing it for us — and which aren't — and stay for the breakdown on why the Pixel 10 series just might arrive with Qi2 built-in. Plus, what's the deal with foldables, and is the Pixel Watch 4's new charger ridiculous, or ridiculously awesome?

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00:00 - Our first official Pixel 10 Pro look
00:19 - Pixel 10 series color leaks
11:40 - Qi2 rumors
22:07 - Pixel 10 Pro Fold leaks and broader foldable thoughts
39:30 - Pixel Watch 4's leaked redesigned charger

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The Pixel 10 countdown begins

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 62 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we're prepping for all things Pixel 10. With Made By Google officially announced for August 20th, we have less than five weeks to go until new Google hardware hits our desk. From phones to wearables, earbuds to foldables, there's a lot to look forward to — and frankly, it might all boil down to some software secrets we don't know much about yet.

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00:00 - Made By Google announced
03:58 - Tensor G5
12:33 - Pixel 10
22:39 - Pixel Sense and Google's mobile AI push
28:40 - Pixel Watch 4
35:13 - Pixel Buds 2a
37:34 - Pixel accessories and final thoughts

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Samesung no more

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 61 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we're unpacking Galaxy Unpacked, exploring everything Samsung announced at this week's foldable-focused event. We also discuss some new Circle to Search tricks on Android and debate whether Gemini for Wear OS is the wrist-based assistant we've been waiting for.

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00:00 - Galaxy Z Fold 7 thoughts and impressions
13:29 - Samsung's eventual tri-fold
19:29 - Galaxy Note trade-in rates
25:20 - Galaxy Z Flip 7 thoughts and impressions
33:28 - Circle to Search improvements and Gemini on Wear OS
38:23 - Galaxy Watch 8 thoughts and impressions
44:17 - Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE thoughts

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Much Ado About Nothing

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 60 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will talk through Nothing's latest launch event, including the company's first flagship Android phone, the Nothing Phone (3). From its divisive design to its new Glyph Matrix display, there's a lot to take in, as the company seemingly pivots towards a more premium market.

The trio also speculate on what Gemini's new four-color icon could mean for the future of Google as a company. Is this simply about aligning the logo with Google's standard theming, or does it tell us something about where Search and Gemini are headed in the future?

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The murky future of Chromebooks

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 59 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about Google's latest Chromebook updates, Lenovo's new $650 Chromebook Plus 14, and what the future holds as rumors swirl around ChromeOS's potential pivot to Android. Plus, Abner and Damien are joined by an all-new host.

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The VIP Pixel Drop

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 58 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Android 16 launch, June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop, 16 QPR1 Beta 2, and iOS 26 with Liquid Glass.

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Pixelated 057: All About Pixel 10

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 57 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 10.

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Post-I/O 2025 thoughts

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 30 May 2025 21:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 56 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk more about Google I/O 2025 and Android 16 QPR1, as well as reminisce over Google Photos turning 10.

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Expressions of an Android 16 QPR Beta

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 23 May 2025 21:05:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 55 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 and share our first thoughts on Google I/O 2025.

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The Android 16 Show

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 16 May 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 54 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about The Android Show, Android 16, Wear OS 6, and more.

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Material 3 Expressive and you

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 09 May 2025 21:05:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 53 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the upcoming Material 3 Expressive redesign.

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The Android Show Show

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 02 May 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 52 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the upcoming "Android Show" and the Android 16 leaks.

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I/O 2025 pre-preview ft. Android

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 51 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we do our initial Google I/O 2025 preview.

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Pixelated 050: A Sky Full of Astra

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:45:12 +0000

Welcome to episode 50 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the lack of One UI 7 and Gemini Live's Astra camera/screen sharing already going free.

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Reviewing the Pixel 9a

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:31:15 +0000

Welcome to episode 49 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about our review of the Pixel 9a.

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The Pixel 10 comes down to...

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:37:24 +0000

Welcome to episode 48 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Pixel 10 Pro Fold renders and Pixel 10 camera rumors.

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Where Is My Pixie?

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 23:52:39 +0000

Welcome to episode 47 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the rumored "Pixie" and its relationship to Gemini, as well as Android AOSP changes.

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Pixel 9aches and pains

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:31:30 +0000

Welcome to episode 46 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 9a.

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Cast Another Day

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:28:48 +0000

Welcome to episode 45 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Chromecast bug, Google Play Games on PC, and the latest Gemini models.

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Gemini, Add Astra

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 44 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about MWC 2025 announcements and the March Pixel Feature Drop.

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Chromecast flies the Nest

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 43 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Chromecast going out of stock and the future of Gemini smart displays/speakers.

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Will the real Android 16 please enter preview?

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 42 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the iPhone 16e (and how it compares to the Pixel 9a), OnePlus Watch 3, and Android 16 Beta 2.

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Google Input/Output 2025

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 41 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Google I/O 2025 date reveal, YouTube on televisions, and Apple TV for Android.

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OTAs and AI days

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:44:06 +0000

Welcome to episode 40 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Gemini 2.0 and this week's Pixel update.

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The Pixel in our 9 Pro XL

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:45:01 +0000

Welcome to episode 39 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about our long-term Pixel 9 Pro XL review.

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It takes Gemini to S25

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:18:42 +0000

Welcome to episode 38 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Galaxy S25 launch event and new Gemini app features.

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The Big G outlook for 2025

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 37 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we preview Google's product plans for 2025.

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Pixelated 036: AcCESs Gemini

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:55:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 36 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the OnePlus 13, Gemini on Google TV at CES 2025, and more.

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2 Gemini 2 Android

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 35 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Gemini 2.0 and the 2 Android beta/preview releases.

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Google glass (Android XR's Version)

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 22:05:34 +0000

Welcome to episode 34 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android XR on headsets and glasses.

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Pixelated 033: Android 15 QPR1 + December Feature Drop

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 22:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 33 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the December 2024 Pixel Feature Drop.

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For All Android. Always.

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 32 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android 16 Developer Preview 1 and the ChromeOS-Android rumors.

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We're in serious Android update Mode(s)

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 31 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 and the introduction of Modes.

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Sweet (Android) 16

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:15:30 +0000

Welcome to episode 30 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about how Google revealed that Android 16 is coming earlier than expected.

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(Pixel) Watch and Listen

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 23:03:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 29 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about living with the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2.

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All aboard Android 15

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 28 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the launch of Android 15 and the October 2024 Pixel (Feature) Drop.

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Living with the Pixel 9

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 21:43:20 +0000

Welcome to episode 27 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 9 after using it for a few weeks.

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All's well that Google TV Streams well

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 26 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about our Google TV Streamer and Pixel Buds Pro 2 reviews.

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RC-Yes

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:07:16 +0000

Welcome to episode 25 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about RCS on the iPhone and desktop windowing with the Pixel Tablet.

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Pixel Watch 3: About the right time

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 24 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about living with the Pixel Watch 3:

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distracted boyfriend stares at 9a while Pixel 9 Pro looks shocked

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:35:03 +0000

Welcome to episode 23 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk more about the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, as well as the Pixel 9a leak.

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Pixel 9 Pros and cons

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:45:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 22 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about our Pixel 9 and 9 Pro reviews.

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M-AI-de by Google 2024 debrief

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 21 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we recap Made by Google 2024, including the Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3.

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Chromecast flies the Nest

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 23:29:16 +0000

Welcome to the twentieth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Google TV Streamer, 4th-gen Nest Learning Thermostat, and the final Pixel 9 rumors.

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It's not leaking, it's pouring Pixel 9

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the nineteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Pixel Watch 3 leaks.

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Pixel Teaser Season

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:46:50 +0000

Welcome to the eighteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android 15 Beta 4 and the official Pixel 9 Pro teasers.

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Samesung strikes again at Unpacked

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the seventeenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about Samsung's event.

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Hot Pixel Summer

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000

Welcome to the sixteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about how Made by Google 2024 is happening much earlier than expected.

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Stolen phones and tracking woes

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:06:36 +0000

Welcome to the fifteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Android 15 Beta 3 and Find My Device trackers.

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June 2024 Feature Drop x Pixel Watch 3 rumors

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 23:55:54 +0000

Welcome to the fourteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Pixel Watch 3 renders and the June 2024 Feature Drop.

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Dissecting the Pixel 8a

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 21:38:37 +0000

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 8a.

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Post-I/O hardware rush

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 31 May 2024 22:45:00 +0000

Welcome to the twelfth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Fitbit Ace LTE, Chromebook Plus, and Find My Device trackers.

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Assessing Android @ I/O 2024

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 24 May 2024 22:45:00 +0000

Welcome to the eleventh episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Android news at Google I/O 2024 and Android 15 Beta 2.

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Solo on the Starline Express

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 17 May 2024 20:30:00 +0000

Welcome to the tenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, it's a short one — you'll see — about Google I/O 2024.

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Pixel 8a + Google I/O 2024 preview

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 10 May 2024 22:03:18 +0000

Welcome to the ninth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk about going hands-on with the Pixel 8a and preview Google I/O 2024.

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It's all coming up Android

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 03 May 2024 23:37:25 +0000

Welcome to the eighth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk all about the Humane Ai Pin and Rabbit R1.

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AndroidPixel

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the seventh episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk about the Android-Pixel reorg, the new 4K Chromecast with Google TV, and some Pixel Tablet rumors.

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What's in your (Google) Wallet?

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:30:01 +0000

Welcome to the sixth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk about Android 15 Beta 1, widgets, and Google Wallet.

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Find My Pixel Tag?

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:09:41 +0000

Welcome to the fifth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk about the launch of the Find My Device network and our wishlist for a Pixel Tag.

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Podcast about Google Podcasts

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 17:33:28 +0000

Welcome to the fourth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk a lot about the death of Google Podcasts and do a quick recap of the week in Pixel.

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Google's Fitbit

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:55:45 +0000

Welcome to the third episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk all about Fitbit, or rather Google Fitbit, this week.

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Where OS

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:07:50 +0000

Welcome to the second episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk all about Wear OS this week — its recent past, pretty good present, and promising future.

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Hi, hey, hello

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:36:27 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google — yes, that is a reference. We talk about our Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 scoop, the March 2024 Feature Drop, and Google One.

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Alphabet Scoop 143: Chromebook X, or will Google make another Pixelbook?

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

This week on Alphabet Scoop, we talk about our Chromebook X scoop. We look at the current landscape and how this new initiative will fit in, especially as Android tablets see more institutional investment than ChromeOS-powered ones. The episode closes on whether we think Google will make another Pixelbook.

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Alphabet Scoop 142: Reviewing the Pixel Tablet

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:32:15 +0000

This week on Alphabet Scoop, we review the Pixel Tablet. It’s been a long time coming and Google made a good Android tablet at the end of the day with a unique Nest Hub add-on that will give you meaningfully more functionality.

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Alphabet Scoop 141: June 2023 Pixel Feature Drop review

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:57:58 +0000

This week on Alphabet Scoop, we talk all about the June 2023 Feature Drop for Pixel phones and the Pixel Watch. It's a substantial update with meaningful additions after a more quiet release earlier this year.

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Alphabet Scoop 140: Our WWDC 2023 recap

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:19:54 +0000

This week on Alphabet Scoop, we see what Apple has planned for iOS 17 and watchOS 10. Of course, the star of WWDC 2023 is the Apple Vision Pro and visionOS.

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Alphabet Scoop 139: First Pixel Watch 2 specs + SGE hands-on

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:26:05 +0000

This week on Alphabet Scoop, we talk about our report on the Pixel Watch 2 and what's powering it. Then it’s hands-on with the Google Search Generative Experience (SGE) and Messages Magic Compose.

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Alphabet Scoop 138: Pixel 8 Pro, Watch 2, and Buds Pro rumors

gtips@9to5g.com (9to5Mac) — Tue, 23 May 2023 22:57:52 +0000

This week on Alphabet Scoop, we talk about the latest Pixel rumors. We reported on the Pixel Watch 2 and a big software update for Pixel Buds Pro, while the Pixel 8 Pro looks like it will have a temperature sensor.

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