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Should We Be Worried About the Pixel 11? May 08, 2026

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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.

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00:00 - Intro and Google's Pixel 11 leaks
36:09 - Fitbit Air announcement
58:35 - Wrap-up

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An Iconic Glow-up May 01, 2026

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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.

Timecodes

00:00 - Intro and Google's icon redesigns
20:03 - Samsung Galaxy Glasses rumors
30:43 - Fitbit Air and Google Health leaks

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Lights and Laptops Apr 24, 2026

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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.

Timecodes

00:00 - Intro and Google's rumored Pixel Laptop
28:09 - Pixel Glow
46:50 - Android 17 QPR1 Beta 1 and Wrap-up

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There's an App for That Apr 17, 2026

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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.

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

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A Gemini Vibe Check Apr 10, 2026

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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.

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

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Whoop, There It Is Apr 02, 2026

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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.

Timecodes

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

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Android, Not Scamdroid Mar 27, 2026

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

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Timecodes

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

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At the Next Denny's, Turn Left Mar 13, 2026

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

Timecodes

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

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Android 17, Now With Even More Bubbles Mar 06, 2026

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

Timecodes

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

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Hey Gemini, Order Me a Pizza Feb 27, 2026

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

Timecodes

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

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