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A Pixel-Apple-Pixel Sandwich Sep 12, 2025

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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.

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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

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More M3E for you and me Sep 05, 2025

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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.

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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

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Pixel 10, one week later Aug 29, 2025

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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.

Thanks to Gadget Salvation for sponsoring!

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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

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A very different Made By Google Aug 22, 2025

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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.

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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

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A Pixel Pre-order Pickle Aug 08, 2025

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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.

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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

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Oh snap, Pixel 10 has magnets Aug 01, 2025

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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.

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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

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Pixel 10, now in living color Jul 25, 2025

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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?

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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

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The Pixel 10 countdown begins Jul 18, 2025

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Welcome to episode 62 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we're prepping for all things Pixel 10. With Made By Google officially announced for August 20th, we have less than five weeks to go until new Google hardware hits our desk. From phones to wearables, earbuds to foldables, there's a lot to look forward to — and frankly, it might all boil down to some software secrets we don't know much about yet.

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00:00 - Made By Google announced
03:58 - Tensor G5
12:33 - Pixel 10
22:39 - Pixel Sense and Google's mobile AI push
28:40 - Pixel Watch 4
35:13 - Pixel Buds 2a
37:34 - Pixel accessories and final thoughts

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Samesung no more Jul 11, 2025

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Welcome to episode 61 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we're unpacking Galaxy Unpacked, exploring everything Samsung announced at this week's foldable-focused event. We also discuss some new Circle to Search tricks on Android and debate whether Gemini for Wear OS is the wrist-based assistant we've been waiting for.

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00:00 - Galaxy Z Fold 7 thoughts and impressions
13:29 - Samsung's eventual tri-fold
19:29 - Galaxy Note trade-in rates
25:20 - Galaxy Z Flip 7 thoughts and impressions
33:28 - Circle to Search improvements and Gemini on Wear OS
38:23 - Galaxy Watch 8 thoughts and impressions
44:17 - Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE thoughts

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Much Ado About Nothing Jul 03, 2025

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Welcome to episode 60 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will talk through Nothing's latest launch event, including the company's first flagship Android phone, the Nothing Phone (3). From its divisive design to its new Glyph Matrix display, there's a lot to take in, as the company seemingly pivots towards a more premium market.

The trio also speculate on what Gemini's new four-color icon could mean for the future of Google as a company. Is this simply about aligning the logo with Google's standard theming, or does it tell us something about where Search and Gemini are headed in the future?

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