Pixelated

Lights and Laptops

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Pix...

There's an App for That

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

A Gemini Vibe Check

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Whoop, There It Is

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Android, Not Scamdroid

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 93 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will discuss Google's new "advanced flow" for enabling s...

At the Next Denny's, Turn Left

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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, includ...

Android 17, Now With Even More Bubbles

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Hey Gemini, Order Me a Pizza

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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, a...

Haven't I Seen This Pixel Before?

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 88 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Will, and Ben talk all about the Pixel 10a, a device where the 'a' s...

The Beta That (Almost) Wasn't

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 88 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Ben Schoon joins Damien and Will to talk through the announcement — and s...

A Wild Pixel 10a Appeared!

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 87 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will talk through Google's surprise Pixel 10a announceme...

A Blurry Vision of Android

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 on...

Goodbye Asus, Hello Clicks

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

New Year, Same Pixel

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 84 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will talk through Google's big changes to Gmail, includi...

The Gang Does a Tier List

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 83 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will welcome their fellow 9to5 staff members Andrew Romero...

Gone in a Glance

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 82 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will break down their reactions to Google's surprise relea...

Gemin-eyes

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 81 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner shares his experience with trying out some early samples of glasses run...

A Tale of Two Android 16s

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 QPR...

AirDrop Me From Your Pixel 10

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 79 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner and Will talk through the launch of Gemini 3, breaking down all of the ...

They Don't Have Pixels in Oz

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 78 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will tackle Google's surprise Pixel Drop, a jam-packed upd...

Putting Google Maps Back in the Driver's Seat

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 77 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will discuss the latest AI improvements making their way t...

Wait, Do I Want a Galaxy XR?

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 76 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. It's another round of Galaxy XR talk — this time, with a full week's worth of use unde...

Is Android XR a Vision Into the future?

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Proj...

Is the Ultra-Slim Smartphone Race Already Over?

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 74 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will turn their attention to the rumored cancellation of n...

Watches and Earbuds and Foldables, Oh My

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Welcome Home, Gemini

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 72 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. Abner, Damien, and Will reconvene to talk all about Google's recent smart home announcem...

A Convergence of ChromeOS Questions

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Snapdr...

Do smart speakers still make sense in 2025?

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 70 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will talk through their feeling surrounding the upcoming s...

A Pixel-Apple-Pixel Sandwich

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

More M3E for you and me

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 68 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will break down their feelings towards Material 3 Expressi...

Pixel 10, one week later

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Pr...

A very different Made By Google

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Pixelated crew reassembles after an absolutely exhausting week covering Made By Google. Abner, Damien, and Will break down Google's wild swing at...

A Pixel Pre-order Pickle

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Oh snap, Pixel 10 has magnets

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 10, now in living color

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

The Pixel 10 countdown begins

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 annou...

Samesung no more

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 61 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we're unpacking Galaxy Unpacked, exploring everything Samsung announced at t...

Much Ado About Nothing

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 60 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will talk through Nothing's latest launch event, includin...

The murky future of Chromebooks

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Chro...

The VIP Pixel Drop

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 QPR...

Pixelated 057: All About Pixel 10

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 57 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 10. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket ...

Post-I/O 2025 thoughts

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Expressions of an Android 16 QPR Beta

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 55 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 and share our first thoughts on Google I...

The Android 16 Show

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 54 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about The Android Show, Android 16, Wear OS 6, and more. Subscrib...

Material 3 Expressive and you

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 53 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the upcoming Material 3 Expressive redesign. Subscribe ...

The Android Show Show

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 52 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the upcoming "Android Show" and the Android 16 leaks. Subsc...

I/O 2025 pre-preview ft. Android

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 51 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we do our initial Google I/O 2025 preview. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts...

Pixelated 050: A Sky Full of Astra

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 50 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the lack of One UI 7 and Gemini Live's Astra camera/screen shar...

Reviewing the Pixel 9a

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 49 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about our review of the Pixel 9a. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts ...

The Pixel 10 comes down to...

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 48 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Pixel 10 Pro Fold renders and Pixel 10 camera rumors. Su...

Where Is My Pixie?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 47 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the rumored "Pixie" and its relationship to Gemini, as well as ...

Pixel 9aches and pains

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 46 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 9a. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket C...

Cast Another Day

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 45 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Chromecast bug, Google Play Games on PC, and the latest Gem...

Gemini, Add Astra

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 44 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about MWC 2025 announcements and the March Pixel Feature Drop. Sub...

Chromecast flies the Nest

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 43 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Chromecast going out of stock and the future of Gemini smar...

Will the real Android 16 please enter preview?

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 42 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the iPhone 16e (and how it compares to the Pixel 9a), OnePlus W...

Google Input/Output 2025

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 41 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Google I/O 2025 date reveal, YouTube on televisions, and Ap...

OTAs and AI days

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 40 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Gemini 2.0 and this week's Pixel update. Subscribe YouTu...

The Pixel in our 9 Pro XL

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 39 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about our long-term Pixel 9 Pro XL review. Subscribe YouTube P...

It takes Gemini to S25

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 38 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Galaxy S25 launch event and new Gemini app features. Sub...

The Big G outlook for 2025

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 37 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we preview Google's product plans for 2025. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts...

Pixelated 036: AcCESs Gemini

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 36 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the OnePlus 13, Gemini on Google TV at CES 2025, and more. S...

2 Gemini 2 Android

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 35 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Gemini 2.0 and the 2 Android beta/preview releases. Subscrib...

Google glass (Android XR's Version)

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 34 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android XR on headsets and glasses. Subscribe YouTube Po...

Pixelated 033: Android 15 QPR1 + December Feature Drop

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 33 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the December 2024 Pixel Feature Drop. Subscribe YouTube ...

For All Android. Always.

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 32 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android 16 Developer Preview 1 and the ChromeOS-Android rumors....

We're in serious Android update Mode(s)

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 31 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 and the introduction of Modes. Subscr...

Sweet (Android) 16

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 30 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about how Google revealed that Android 16 is coming earlier than expe...

(Pixel) Watch and Listen

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 29 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about living with the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2. Subscrib...

All aboard Android 15

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 28 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the launch of Android 15 and the October 2024 Pixel (Featur...

Living with the Pixel 9

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 27 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 9 after using it for a few weeks. Subscribe ...

All's well that Google TV Streams well

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 26 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about our Google TV Streamer and Pixel Buds Pro 2 reviews. Sub...

RC-Yes

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 25 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about RCS on the iPhone and desktop windowing with the Pixel Tablet. ...

Pixel Watch 3: About the right time

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 24 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about living with the Pixel Watch 3: Subscribe YouTube Pod...

*distracted boyfriend stares at 9a while Pixel 9 Pro looks shocked*

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 23 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk more about the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, as well as the Pixel 9a leak...

Pixel 9 Pros and cons

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 22 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about our Pixel 9 and 9 Pro reviews. Subscribe YouTube Podcast...

M-AI-de by Google 2024 debrief

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 21 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we recap Made by Google 2024, including the Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3. Sub...

Chromecast flies the Nest

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the twentieth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Google TV Streamer, 4th-gen Nest Learning Thermo...

It's not leaking, it's pouring Pixel 9

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the nineteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Pi...

Pixel Teaser Season

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the eighteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about Android 15 Beta 4 and the official Pixel 9 Pro teas...

Samesung strikes again at Unpacked

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the seventeenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about Samsung's event. Subscribe YouTube Podc...

Hot Pixel Summer

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the sixteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about how Made by Google 2024 is happening much earlier th...

Stolen phones and tracking woes

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the fifteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Android 15 Beta 3 and Find My Device trackers. ...

June 2024 Feature Drop x Pixel Watch 3 rumors

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the fourteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Pixel Watch 3 renders and the June 2024 Feature...

Dissecting the Pixel 8a

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk all about the Pixel 8a. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts...

Post-I/O hardware rush

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the twelfth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Fitbit Ace LTE, Chromebook Plus, and Find My Devic...

Assessing Android @ I/O 2024

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the eleventh episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, we talk about the Android news at Google I/O 2024 and Android 15 Be...

Solo on the Starline Express

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the tenth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, it's a short one — you'll see — about Google I/O 2024. Subscri...

Pixel 8a + Google I/O 2024 preview

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the ninth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk about going hands-on with the Pixel 8a and preview Google I/O 2024. Su...

It's all coming up Android

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the eighth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk all about the Humane Ai Pin and Rabbit R1. Subscribe YouTube Podc...

AndroidPixel

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the seventh episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk about the Android-Pixel reorg, the new 4K Chromecast with Google TV, an...

What's in your (Google) Wallet?

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the sixth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk about Android 15 Beta 1, widgets, and Google Wallet. Subscribe Yo...

Find My Pixel Tag?

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the fifth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk about the launch of the Find My Device network and our wishlist for a Pix...

Podcast about Google Podcasts

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the fourth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk a lot about the death of Google Podcasts and do a quick recap of the wee...

Google's Fitbit

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the third episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk all about Fitbit, or rather Google Fitbit, this week. Subscribe Y...

Where OS

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk all about Wear OS this week — its recent past, pretty good present, an...

Hi, hey, hello

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google — yes, that is a reference. We talk about our Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2...

Alphabet Scoop 143: Chromebook X, or will Google make another Pixelbook?

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Alphabet Scoop, we talk about our Chromebook X scoop. We look at the current landscape and how this new initiative will fit in, especial...

Alphabet Scoop 142: Reviewing the Pixel Tablet

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Alphabet Scoop, we review the Pixel Tablet. It’s been a long time coming and Google made a good Android tablet at the end of the day w...

Alphabet Scoop 141: June 2023 Pixel Feature Drop review

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Alphabet Scoop, we talk all about the June 2023 Feature Drop for Pixel phones and the Pixel Watch. It's a substantial update with meanin...