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Is the Ultra-Slim Smartphone Race Already Over?
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 Sattelberg Read more The Galaxy S25 Edge failed so badly that Samsung might give up on thin phones Samsung reportedly dumps Galaxy S26 ‘Pro’ as its vision for copying Apple crumbles iPhone Air review: The thinnest iPhone ever, but at what cost? [9to5Mac] Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts The Sideload 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.
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Watches and Earbuds and Foldables, Oh My
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 Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts The Sideload 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.
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Welcome Home, Gemini
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 [Gallery] Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts The Sideload 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.
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A Convergence of ChromeOS Questions
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 single platform’ Google specifies how it will be the ‘ChromeOS experience on top of Android’ The OnePlus 15 gets early reveal, with new image engine and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts The Sideload 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.
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Do smart speakers still make sense in 2025?
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 with ‘360 audio’ touted Google teases new Nest Cam and Gemini updates for Home coming on October 1 Google announces ‘Gemini for Home’ and briefly shows new smart speaker Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts The Sideload 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected], leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.
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