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Welcome to Pixelated episode 116. This week, we're talking about Apple's entry into the foldable market. What does the iPhone Duo take from Android foldables, where does it look to improve on efforts from the likes of Samsung and Google, and what can those brands learn from Apple for their next-gen hardware? Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro for just $5 per month. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Pixelated listeners can get started with Bitwarden’s free individual plan by clicking this link, and check out the Open Source Security Summit on September 17th. Thanks to Bitwarden for sponsoring! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg 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!

Welcome to Pixelated episode 115. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dig through Google's latest Android Drop and discuss their most-wanted feature additions for Android. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro for just $5 per month. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Pixelated listeners can get started with Bitwarden’s free individual plan by clicking this link, and check out the Open Source Security Summit on September 17th. Thanks to Bitwarden for sponsoring! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg 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!

Welcome to Pixelated episode 114. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will discuss the Pixel Watch 5 as they look towards the present and future of Google's wearable efforts. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro for just $5 per month. Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg 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!

Welcome to Pixelated episode 113. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive into their thoughts and reviews of the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg 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!

Welcome to Pixelated episode 112. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will share their early impressions of the Pixel 11 series, offer a full breakdown of the actual Made by Google event, and share some big picture thoughts on the future of Pixel hardware inspired by this HiLight ad. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg 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!

Welcome to Pixelated episode 111. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will preview what to expect at next week's official unveiling of the Pixel 11 series, including final rumors, leaks, expectations, and some very wrong guesses on who the host might be. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg 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!

Welcome to Pixelated episode 110. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will lean into a news lull ahead of the Pixel 11's launch to zoom out to take a look at the state of Android. They tackle what Google and others are doing right, what there's room to improve on, and and what we can expect from the future of our favorite platform. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg 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!

Welcome to Pixelated episode 109. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive into everything Samsung announced at this week's Galaxy Unpacked, the legacy of the original Pixel Fold, and whether flip phones have a future ahead of them. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg 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!

Welcome to Pixelated episode 108. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will briefly dive into Google and Epic's decision to wrap up their legal battle without a settlement in place, leaving the door open for third-party app stores to live inside Google Play. They also discuss the ever-leaking Pixel 11, including some new Pixel Glow insights and Google's latest obsession with the color green. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg 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!

Welcome to episode 107 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive headfirst into some Pixel speculation following the official announcement of this year's Made by Google. From phones to smartwatches to pondering what might surprise us, it's shaping up to be an interesting event. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg 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!

Welcome to episode 103 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will make a mad dash through all the Google news coming out in a post-I/O world, including a new Android Drop, some new tools for avoiding deepfake phone call scams, the growing world of Fitbit Air accessories, and what just might be the silliest Pixel leak of all time. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Pixelated listeners can get started with Bitwarden's free individual plan by clicking this link. Thanks to Bitwarden for sponsoring! Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Timecodes 00:00 - Intro and June Android Drop 13:40 - Google's deepfake phone call protection 17:57 - Google Home Speaker release date leak 25:12 - Fitbit Air blueprints released 36:36 - Pixel Watch 5 leaked unit 41:15 - New Workspace icons 44:58 - Japan Google Store and wrap-up Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg 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!

Welcome to episode 102 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will catch up on some of their opinions and impressions surrounding Google I/O, before pivoting to discuss Will's review of the Fitbit Air. Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company's suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Timecodes 00:00 - Intro and Google I/O final thoughts 25:29 - Fitbit Air review 56:32 - Wrap-up Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Everything Google announced at I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Android XR, & more Review: Fitbit Air is a near-perfect fitness tracker with an imperfect AI Health Coach 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!

Welcome to episode 101 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner and Damien are joined by Seang Chau and Dieter Bohn of Google to discuss the biggest announcements of I/O 2026. Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company's suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Seang Chau Dieter Bohn Read more Everything Google announced at I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Android XR, & more ‘Gemini Spark’ is Google’s upcoming AI agent in the Gemini app  Google teases mysterious ‘Android Halo’ at I/O, coming ‘later this year’ 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!

Welcome to episode 100 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will celebrate the milestone by diving into Google's latest Android Show announcements, including Android Intelligence, user-generated widgets, and, of course, Googlebook. Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company's suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Timecodes 00:00 - Intro and Googlebooks 22:29 - Gemini Intelligence 38:22 - Quick grab bag 42:54 - Android Auto 50:22 - Wrap-up Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Everything announced at The Android Show: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, and more  Google announces Googlebooks with Gemini Intelligence focus, coming this fall Gemini Intelligence brings gen UI widgets, Gboard ‘Rambler’ to Android, debuting on Pixel & Samsung Android Auto is getting video apps, music updates, and more Gemini smarts Android 17 is getting redesigned emoji, and Google is clearly never bringing back the blobs [Gallery] 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!

Welcome to episode 99 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will tackle the latest rumors surrounding Google's Pixel 11, which could arrive later this summer with new camera sensors, whatever Pixel Glow is, and a whole lot of downgrades. Then they turn to the long-awaited Fitbit Air and try to predict how the fitness tracker audience will react to a significantly cheaper Whoop competitor. Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company's suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast Timecodes 00:00 - Intro and Google's Pixel 11 leaks 36:09 - Fitbit Air announcement 58:35 - Wrap-up Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Pixel 11 leak reveals new camera hardware, Tensor G6 details, more specs Google Pixel ‘Project Toscana’ reportedly upgrades face unlock hardware, compares to iPhone Face ID Google announces $99 Fitbit Air for screen-less, all-day tracking ‘Google Health’ replaces Fitbit app as new ‘Premium’ plan joins AI Pro  You won’t need to leave your Pixel Watch behind to use Google’s new Fitbit Air 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!

Welcome to episode 98 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will dig into all sorts of recent exclusive reporting. From Google's upcoming app icon redesigns for Workspace — and, if Pixel is any indication, far beyond — to the upcoming Fitbit Air fitness band and its Google-ified partner app, there's plenty to talk about. Plus, we look at Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Glasses and wonder just whether they're the right pair for us. Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company's suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Timecodes 00:00 - Intro and Google's icon redesigns 20:03 - Samsung Galaxy Glasses rumors 30:43 - Fitbit Air and Google Health leaks Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Google’s new gradient icons for Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and other apps are radical redesigns Someone recreated Google’s new Gmail, Drive, Workspace icons for you to use early Samsung’s display-less Galaxy Glasses look slim and sleek in first leak Sources: ‘Fitbit Air’ is a screen-less Whoop competitor debuting with ‘Google Health’ subscription This is the Google Health logo that might replace the Fitbit app 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!

Welcome to episode 96 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will talk through Google's new native Gemini app for Mac and wonder why now, and why we don't see more standalone applications from the company. They also dive into new reports surrounding Google's portion of the foldable market — and the risk Apple holds against it — before finishing up with YouTube's new workaround for disabling Shorts. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company's suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro and Google's new Gemini app 15:41 - Google's foldable market share 34:13 - YouTube Shorts 40:58 - Wrap-up Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Google launches native Gemini app for Mac Google Pixel makes up 5% of foldables in North America – Apple will hit nearly 50% YouTube Shorts are a lot easier to ignore with this new setting [Gallery] 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!

Welcome to episode 95 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will take a deep dive into the world of Gemini, breaking down Google's frequent UI changes, the different ways all three hosts use the service, and how it needs to evolve moving forward. Damien also walks Abner and Will through his experience using Gemini with Android Auto, and how it's more of a mixed bag than you might think. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company's suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro and Gemini's UI redesigns 07:40 - How we use Gemini (and how we don't) 26:19 - Gemini for Android Auto 41:47 - Final Gemini thoughts and wrap-up Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Gemini overlay and Gemini Live start rolling out big Android redesign [Gallery] Gemini for Android Auto is rolling out more widely, but not everyone is happy about it 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!

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Sponsored by Proton Unlimited: Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company's suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link. Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro and Pixel 11 leaks 20:11 - Android 17 Beta 3 29:54 - Fitbit's upcoming Whoop competitor Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Google Pixel 11 looks like another minor evolution in leak, slightly thinner [Gallery] Pixel 11 Pro leaks with the all-glass camera bar and thinner body, but same design [Gallery] Here’s everything new in Android 17 Beta 3 [Gallery] Multitasking ‘Bubbles’ now live in Android 17 Beta 3 update Google making screen-less Fitbit band & here’s Steph Curry wearing it 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!

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. 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 and Google's sideloading changes 21:16 - OnePlus rumors 41:22 - Wrap-up Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more This is Android’s new ‘advanced flow’ for sideloading apps without verification, includes one-day waiting period [Gallery] Android isn’t killing sideloading, and Google found a near-perfect compromise Source: OnePlus may shut down in global markets as early as April OnePlus reportedly ending retail efforts in India as global shutdown looms 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!

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. 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 and Google Maps changes 23:35 - Motorola foldable marketshare 43:09 - Android's efficiency improvements 48:41 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Damien Wilde Read more ‘Immersive Navigation’ is the biggest Google Maps driving update in a decade Google Maps rolling out conversational ‘Ask Maps’ chat Motorola holds 50% of the US foldable market ahead of Razr Fold launch, IDC says Google is making Android phones faster and improving battery life with this change 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!

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. 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 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 Hosts Will Sattelberg Andrew Romero Read more Android 16 QPR3 rolling out with March 2026 security update March 2026 Feature Drop: Pixel 10 ‘Comfort’ view, custom AI icons, At a Glance ‘My commute,’ & more  Pixel Watch Feature Drop: Express Pay, phone reminders, and more  Pixel homescreens are getting custom icons, but Google’s keeping them locked to AI 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!

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. 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 01:57 - Galaxy S26 launch 18:03 - Samsung's AI features 28:40 - Agentic Android 40:10 - Final Privacy Display thoughts and wrap-up Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Samsung launches Galaxy S26 series, and higher prices are basically all that’s new Galaxy S26 series hands-on: More of the same, but not in a good way [Video] The Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner and more rounded than ever, and I love it [Gallery] Samsung is cloning Pixel features for the Galaxy AI suite on S26 Galaxy S26 ‘Now Nudge’ is basically Google Pixel’s Magic Cue, but you’re forced to use Samsung Keyboard Samsung says the Galaxy S26 will ‘simplify your day’ through Galaxy AI, but can it? Gemini automation on Pixel 10, S26 can book rides and place orders  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!

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!

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Ben Schoon Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Google cancels today’s Android 17 Beta 1 release Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 launch on February 25, up to $900 off with reservation Galaxy A17 trades performance for Android updates, and I don’t think it’s worth it 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!

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Google announces Pixel 10a with completely flat camera, pre-order Feb 18 The Pixel 10a is officially coming – here’s why you should get a Pixel 9a instead Google’s full lineup of Pixel 10a colors leak, including vibrant ‘Berry’ Why does the Pixel 10a look fake? Android 16 February 2026 update rolling out: No Pixel bug fixes Google airing Gemini ad at the Super Bowl: ‘New Home’ [Video] 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!

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more This is Android 17’s blur, new screen recorder, & more in leaked screenshots [Gallery] Google adding blur to Android 17’s system UI on Pixel Android’s full desktop interface leaks: New status bar, Chrome Extensions, more [Video] Google AI Plus comes to US for $7.99, Google One 2 TB upgraded Chrome rolling out Gemini 3-powered ‘auto browse’ with Google AI Pro  Introducing 9to5Google Forums Check out our new forums here! 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Asus won’t make any new Android phones in 2026, but it might not be done yet The Clicks Communicator might not be for everyone, but it’s definitely for me Google just killed the last of Stadia 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Google Pixel 10a releasing in ‘mid February’ with ‘Berry’ color, leak claims Leaked Pixel 10a prices could somehow go down from last year Google Pixel grew by 25% in 2025’s global smartphone market as Apple takes top spot Google announces the future of Gmail with AI Inbox & new AI Overview search Gemini rolling out ‘Personal Intelligence’ beta that uses Gmail & your Google apps data Google Pixel development reportedly moving almost entirely out of China 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.

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!). Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Andrew Romero Ben Schoon Jordan Floyd 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Google announces Gemini 3 Flash with Pro-level performance, rolling out now Gemini app adds 3 Flash ‘Fast’ and ‘Thinking’ models, with 3 ‘Pro’ Here’s everything new in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery] Android 16 QPR3 lets you remove At a Glance from your Pixel’s homescreen 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.

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? Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Hands-on: Google Glass is now real with ‘monocular’ Android XR glasses coming in 2026 Samsung and Apple split best-selling phones in Q3 2025, iPhone leads premium market Pixel Watch December 2025 update rolling out with Wear OS 6.1 One UI 8.5 seems like a very nice, but small update [Video] 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.

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? Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Android 16 QPR2 rolling out with December 2025 security update The top new features in Android 16 QPR2 [Video] Samsung reveals Galaxy Z TriFold, confirms US launch in early 2026 Galaxy Z TriFold likely priced around $2,800, first look shows display creases, DeX, more [Video] YouTube ‘Recap’ is here; how to find it 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Will Sattelberg Read more Google launches Gemini 3 with state-of-the-art reasoning, ‘generative UI’ for responses, more Gemini 3 Pro rolling out to Android as iPhone app gets redesign Gemini app rolling out Gemini 3 Pro as ‘Gemini Agent’ comes to AI Ultra Google rolling out Gemini 3-powered ‘Nano Banana Pro’ image gen, editing Android Quick Share now works with AirDrop on iPhone, starting on Pixel 10 Google’s AirDrop support for Pixel 10 likely exists because of the EU’s Apple ruling How to get Quick Share’s new iPhone AirDrop support on your Pixel 10 now [Gallery] Google Store Black Friday 2025 deals: $299 Pixel Watch 4, boosted Pixel 10 trade-ins 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more November 2025 Feature Drop: Pixel notification summaries, Maps Power Saving mode, more Journal app and Device health & support dashboard drop Pixel 10 exclusivity, more Pixel AI Notification Summaries start rolling out: How to enable Google Messages will let you ‘Remix’ photos with Nano Banana  OnePlus 15 Review: Extraordinary battery life at the cost of everything else 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Google Maps gets Gemini for conversational navigation & traffic reporting on Android, iOS Google Maps rolling out landmark-based navigation, Gemini-powered Lens New Google Maps live lane guidance uses AI, camera on Android Automotive These are the new Google Photos and Maps icons with a gradient redesign Disney movies disappear from Google TV, YouTube, and Play amid YouTube TV feud Disney-YouTube TV feud extends to Movies Anywhere, as Google no longer syncs digital movie purchases Pixel 10 is a hit in the US with Google’s new ‘single-month sales record’ amid iPhone 17 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Samsung Galaxy XR review: For those who have been waiting Gemini app hits 650+ million monthly users as Google/YouTube reports 300M subscribers 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Samsung’s Galaxy XR is the first Android XR headset, available now for $1,799 Samsung’s Galaxy XR case and controllers are $250 each – yes, each Comment: Galaxy XR is a needed step, but feels dead on arrival [Video] Samsung teases Android XR glasses with new partnerships 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more The Galaxy S25 Edge failed so badly that Samsung might give up on thin phones Samsung reportedly dumps Galaxy S26 ‘Pro’ as its vision for copying Apple crumbles iPhone Air review: The thinnest iPhone ever, but at what cost? [9to5Mac] 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.

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? Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Pixel 10 Pro Fold Initial Review: Small changes more fitting of Google’s ‘Pro’ title Pixel Watch 4 (41mm) Review: Phenomenal in all ways but one Review: Google’s Pixel Watch 4 puts the ‘smart’ in smartwatch Google Pixel Buds 2a review: The Pixel 10 of headphones 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more The Google Home Speaker is coming in 2026  This is Gemini for Home and the redesigned Home app, rollout starts today  Gemini coming to original Google Home: What speakers & displays are supported  Google Nest cameras will get these Gemini upgrades, but only if you pay [Gallery] 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Hands-on: Chromebooks are in a weird place, and Acer’s latest is a perfect example Google confirms ChromeOS and Android are being merged into ‘a single platform’ Google specifies how it will be the ‘ChromeOS experience on top of Android’ The OnePlus 15 gets early reveal, with new image engine and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more ‘Google Home Speaker’ branding leaks with ‘360 audio’ touted Google teases new Nest Cam and Gemini updates for Home coming on October 1 Google announces ‘Gemini for Home’ and briefly shows new smart speaker 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Google Pixel is now the fastest growing premium smartphone brand in the world Hands-on: iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air [9to5Mac] Why choosing between the iPhone Air and the Pro isn’t easy for everyone [9to5Mac] Pixel 10 Pro XL Initial Review: 10 generations in, Google is still trying to get it right Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts The Sideload 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? As mentioned at the end of the episode, we're looking for Pixel 10 questions! Feel free to send Damien your most pressing Pixel queries and opinions at [email protected]. For everything else, drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Sponsored by Gadget Salvation: Check out gadgetsalvation.com/9to5mac, featuring a smarter way to trade in your used tech for instant cash. Get a quote in seconds, ship for free, and choose how you want to get paid—all while giving your electronics a second life. Plus, use code GADGET10 at checkout to boost your payout by 10%. Thanks to Gadget Salvation for sponsoring! Gadget Salvation on Twitter Gadget Salvation on Facebook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMLBdtmTd1Q 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Google rolling out Android 16 QPR1 with Material 3 Expressive redesign for Pixel Every single new feature in Android 16 QPR1 How to install Android 16 QPR1 with its big redesign on Google Pixel 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Sponsored by Gadget Salvation: Check out gadgetsalvation.com/9to5mac, featuring a smarter way to trade in your used tech for instant cash. Get a quote in seconds, ship for free, and choose how you want to get paid—all while giving your electronics a second life. Plus, use code GADGET10 at checkout to boost your payout by 10%. Thanks to Gadget Salvation for sponsoring! Gadget Salvation on Twitter Gadget Salvation on Facebook 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Google Pixel 10 Initial Review: Constrained, concise, costly upgrades [Video] Google Pixel 10 Pro Initial Review: How to build an AI* phone Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Has Google closed the gap? [Video] 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.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Everything announced at Made by Google 2025: Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, & more Here’s everything that’s actually new on the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro/XL [Gallery] The Pixel 10 is a colorful, Qi2-packed crowd pleaser starting at $799 [Hands-on] Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL are all about upgrades you can’t see, still starting at $999 [Hands-on] Pixel Watch 4 hides Google’s biggest upgrade behind classic design & same price [Hands-on] Pixel 10 Pro Fold packs Qi2 and IP68 in a thicker design that’s thinner where it counts [Hands-on] Here’s everything new in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 [Gallery] Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek The Buzz Podcast Space Explored Rapid Unscheduled Discussions Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Timecodes 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Report: Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold not releasing until October Google stops selling refurbished Pixel 6a amid battery reduction update Google Pixel 10 ‘Soon’ teaser goes hard on iPhone’s AI Siri delays [Video] Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek The Buzz Podcast Space Explored Rapid Unscheduled Discussions Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Timecodes 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more US pricing for Pixel 10 and 10 Pro leaks with no changes Pixel Watch 4 price leaks with LTE possibly getting cheaper Pixel Buds 2a leak with updated design, familiar case ‘Pixelsnap’ charging puck leak confirms Qi2 magnets on Pixel 10 Google starts rolling out AI Weather Reports on Pixel 8, Pixel 8a with Gemini Nano update Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek The Buzz Podcast Space Explored Rapid Unscheduled Discussions Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

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? Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Timecodes 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Google officially shows off Pixel 10 Pro in new color, teases ‘exclusive offer’ Google Pixel 10 leaks in official-looking renders with telephoto camera, striking blue color [Gallery] Pixel 10 Pro’s subdued colors leak in official-looking renders, including ‘Jade’ [Gallery] Pixel 10 series poses for a family photo in latest leak, $50 promo coming too Google Pixel 10 series is thicker and heavier as Qi2 magnets seem more and more likely Pixel Watch 4 surfaces in official-looking renders with new colors and bands Pixel Watch 4 gets new side charger that’s still not wireless charging  Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek The Buzz Podcast Space Explored Rapid Unscheduled Discussions Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.