Haven't I Seen This Pixel Before?

Welcome to episode 89 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week,...

An episode of the Pixelated podcast, hosted by 9to5Mac, titled "Haven't I Seen This Pixel Before?" was published on February 20, 2026 and runs 41 minutes.

February 20, 2026 ·41m · Pixelated

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Summary

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription by signing up for Proton Unlimited using this link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring this week's episode. 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 Hosts Abner Li Ben Schoon Will Sattelberg Read more Pixel 10a hands-on: Peak design, peaked specs Pixel 10a gets boosted trade-in values for iPhones, Pixel 4a and Pixel 6a, Galaxy Where to pre-order Pixel 10a: $100 gift cards, Pixel Buds 2a, free at carriers, more Here’s how you’ll control and navigate Android XR glasses Google I/O 2026 set for May 19-20 Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts The Sideload 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

Episode Description

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.

Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription by signing up for Proton Unlimited using this link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring this week's episode.

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

Hosts

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Feedback?

Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!