Pixelated

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Pixelated is a weekly podcast from the 9to5Google team, bringing you the latest in Google news and our commentary every week.

6 DAYS AGO

A Wild Pixel 10a Appeared!

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 gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

39 min
30 JAN

A Blurry Vision of Android

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 gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

57 min
23 JAN

Goodbye Asus, Hello Clicks

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 gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

53 min
16 JAN

New Year, Same Pixel

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 gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

43 min
24/12/2025

The Gang Does a Tier List

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 gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

1h 30m
19/12/2025

Gone in a Glance

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 gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

45 min
12/12/2025

Gemin-eyes

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 gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

47 min
05/12/2025

A Tale of Two Android 16s

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 gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

43 min

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07/05/2021

Dazj772

This podcast is becoming increasingly harder to listen to! The conversation doesn’t flow naturally, awkward silences in between topics and the hosts just don’t sound like they even want to be part of it, they just don’t sound passionate about there own views on anything, the main host definitely needs replacing