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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

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 Sattelber

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

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

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 sin

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

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 smar

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

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 -

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,

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 unti

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 Pi

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’

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Timecodes 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Google announces August 20 event for Pixel 10 and Pixel Watch 4 Report: Google’s switch to TSMC for Pixel 10 chip was a ‘shock’ and wake-up call for Samsung Google reportedly working

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Timecodes 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 Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Hands-on: The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are the result of Samsung actually trying Samsung really, really wants Galaxy Note owners to upgrade to a new foldable

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? Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Hands-on: Nothing Phone (3) is the start of a new chapter, but it’s not a ‘true flagship’ Nothing Headphone (1) launches July 15 for $299 with wild design, up to 80-hour battery Is the Nothing Phone (3) the ri

Welcome to episode 59 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about Google's latest Chromebook updates, Lenovo's new $650 Chromebook Plus 14, and what the future holds as rumors swirl around ChromeOS's potential pivot to Android. Plus, Abner and Damien are joined by an all-new host. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Will Sattelberg Read more Chromebooks are better than ever, but is that enough for Google? Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 launches with MediaTek Kompanio Ultra, $649 price Chromebook Plus getting its own Circle to Search with more actions Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek The Buzz Podcast Space Explored Rapid Unscheduled Discussions Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

Welcome to episode 58 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Android 16 launch, June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop, 16 QPR1 Beta 2, and iOS 26 with Liquid Glass. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Read more Every single new feature in Android 16 [Video] June 2025 Feature Drop: Pixel VIPs widget, Gboard AI sticker creator, Camera help Everything new in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 [Gallery] iOS 26 vs. Android: Liquid Glass & Material 3 Expressive, Circle to Search competitor, more   Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek The Buzz Podcast Space Explored Rapid Unscheduled Discussions Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or to our producer.

Welcome to episode 57 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 10. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Read more Pixel 10 ‘Ask more of your phone’ ad leaks as it’s being filmed [Gallery] Pixel 10 and 10 Pro leak reveals possible colors, like blue, yellow, and green Pixel 10 Pro prototype leaks with possibly thicker camera bar, other tweaks [Gallery] Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek The Buzz Podcast Space Explored Rapid Unscheduled Discussions Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or to our producer.

Welcome to episode 56 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk more about Google I/O 2025 and Android 16 QPR1, as well as reminisce over Google Photos turning 10. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Read more Google Photos turns 10 with major editor redesign, QR code sharing I/O 2025 was Google at its best for this new era Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek The Buzz Podcast Space Explored Rapid Unscheduled Discussions Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or to our producer.