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.

  1. 2 HR AGO

    Should We Be Worried About the Pixel 11?

    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 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!

    1 hr

  2. 1 MAY

    An Iconic Glow-up

    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 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!

    44 min

  3. 24 APR

    Lights and Laptops

    Welcome to episode 97 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien and Will are joined by Andrew Romero to talk through a couple of Pixel hardware leaks coming out of Android 17 Beta 4. First, they discuss the growing possibility of a Pixel Laptop, and wonder what Google needs to do to succeed in an ever-competitive space. Then they turn to "Pixel Glow," a mysterious new notification light system seemingly on the way for Pixel 11. 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 rumored Pixel Laptop 28:09 - Pixel Glow 46:50 - Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 and Wrap-up Hosts Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Andrew Romero Read more Google working on Pixel ‘laptop’ and ‘Pixel Glow’ lights that are also coming to phones What do you want Google’s ‘Pixel Glow’ lights to do? Google releases Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel 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!

    48 min

  4. 17 APR

    There's an App for That

    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 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!

    42 min

  5. 10 APR

    A Gemini Vibe Check

    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 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!

    46 min

  6. 2 APR

    Whoop, There It Is

    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 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!

    46 min

  7. 27 MAR

    Android, Not Scamdroid

    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 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!

    42 min

  8. 13 MAR

    At the Next Denny's, Turn Left

    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 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!

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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.

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  • Creator
    9to5Mac
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 9to5Google
  • Show Website
    Pixelated
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