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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.

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• Abner Li
• Damien Wilde

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• Hands-on: Everything that’s actually new on the Galaxy S25 series [Gallery]
• Gemini app gets multi-Extension prompts, Project Astra coming to Pixel and S25
• Google widely rolling out Gemini overlay redesign for Android
• Google rolling out Circle to Search redesign with single tap for numbers, URLs
• Here’s the Galaxy S25 Edge – two cameras, launching ‘around’ April [Gallery]

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

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• Damien Wilde

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• Google in 2025: Everything we expect to launch [Video]
• What’s in store for Google Pixel in 2025?
• What features are coming next to the Gemini app?

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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.

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• Damien Wilde

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• OnePlus 13 Review: Finally, this one truly doesn’t settle
• Gemini is coming to Google TV in 2025
• Hands-on: Gemini on Google TV is faster, better, and more futuristic [Video]
• Google releases new Pixel 4a update, some free battery replacements offered [U]

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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.

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• Google announces Gemini 2.0 with agentic focus, coming to Gemini app
• Google details Gemini 2.0 Project Astra capabilities, ‘Mariner’ browser agent
• Gemini app widely rolling out 2.0 Flash model switcher on Android
• Here’s everything new in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 [Gallery]
• Here’s everything new in Android 16 Developer Preview 2 [Gallery]

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

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• Google announces Android XR, launching 2025 on Samsung headset
• Hands-on: An Android XR headset that validates Gemini and Google’s past few years
• One day… realized: Hands-on with Google’s Android XR glasses

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

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• December Pixel Feature Drop: Gemini Call Screen replies, Simple View, Identity Check, more
• Android 15 QPR1 rolling out with December security update

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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.

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• Here’s everything new in Android 16 Developer Preview 1 [Gallery]
• Android 16 release schedule set, Beta starts in January
• Google reportedly ‘fully migrating Chrome OS over to Android’

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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.

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• Google rolling out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 to Pixel
• Here’s everything new in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 [Gallery]
• Android 15 QPR2: Do Not Disturb gets big upgrade with Modes
• Google Store Black Friday 2024 detailed: $150 off Pixel 9 Pro

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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 expected.

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• Android 16 coming Q2 2025 as Google readies ‘more frequent SDK releases’
• Android 16’s Quick Settings overhaul may also let you resize tiles
• The Android 15 QPR2 Beta for Pixel is starting soon

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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.

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• Some of our favorite Pixel Watch 3 accessories [Video]
• Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Nothing Ear and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: There’s a clear winner

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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 (Feature) Drop.

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• Android 15 Pixel Drop: Weather app expansion, underwater Pixel 9 photos & videos, more
• Every single new feature in Android 15 [Video]
• Android 15: Some of the top new features [Video]
• Pixel Camera 9.6 rolling out: Underwater mode, vertical Panorama, Astro shortcut

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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.

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• Some of the best accessories to pair with your Pixel 9 [Video]
• Here’s the best wireless charger I’ve used with Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and what to look for
• Pixel 9 Pro XL vs. Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Is the added price worth it? [Video]

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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.

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• Google TV Streamer review: The new ‘big hub’ of your home [Video]
• Review: The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are built for the everyday [Video]

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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.

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• iOS 18 rolling out RCS to the iPhone for better Android messaging
• Google working on RCS encryption between Android and iPhone
• Google Fi waiting on Apple to enable RCS for iPhone users
• Are your iOS contacts using RCS messaging yet? [Poll]
• Android 15 QPR1 Beta introduces desktop windowing for Pixel Tablet 

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

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• Google Pixel Watch 3 Review: Third time’s the charm, no matter the size
• Pixel Watch 3 (41mm) review: Just enough screen, more than enough Fitbit 
• What do you think of the new Pixel Watch 3 faces?

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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.

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• Supposed Pixel 9a images leak hinting at removed camera bar, boxy design
• Pixel 9 vs. Pixel 9 Pro: Smaller, smarter, similar [Video]
• Upgrade paths: Pixel 7 Pro vs. 9 Pro – big leap or small improvements? [Video]

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

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• Pixel 9 Pro review: Smartphone gone smarter
• Google Pixel 9 initial review: Almost impossible to hate

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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.

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• Hands-on: Google’s Pixel 9 series is mature in all the right ways
• Pixel Watch 3 hands-on: Go big for the best Wear OS
• Hands-on: How the Pixel Screenshots app works [Gallery]
• Gemini is the default Pixel 9 assistant as Gemini Live starts rolling out on Android

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

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• Google TV Streamer is a $99 set-top box that replaces Chromecast, coming Sept.
• Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat is getting a major revamp after nearly a decade
• Pixel 9: All of the last-minute leaks [Video]

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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 Pixel Watch 3 leaks.

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• Pixel 9 series specs leak; ‘game-changing’ Tensor G4, 16GB RAM minimum on Pro
• Leaked Pixel 9 promos highlight new features, ‘Pixel Screenshots,’ free Gemini Advanced [Gallery]
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL may launch with four colors; here’s what they look like [Gallery]
• New Pixel Watch 3 face shows more room for complications  
• New Pixel Buds Pro 2 leak reveals wing tips design

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