Pixelated

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Aug 2026

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Pixelated is a weekly podcast from the 9to5Google team, bringing you the latest in Google news and our commentary every week.

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August 21, 20261 hr 3 min

Made You (Camera) Look

Welcome to Pixelated episode 113. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive into their thoughts and reviews of the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro ! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited : Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link . Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast

August 14, 20261 hr 2 min

Mid by Google

Welcome to Pixelated episode 112. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will share their early impressions of the Pixel 11 series, offer a full breakdown of the actual Made by Google event, and share some big picture thoughts on the future of Pixel hardware inspired by this HiLight ad . Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro ! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited : Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link . Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast

August 7, 202648 min

Primetime Prep for Made By Google

Welcome to Pixelated episode 111. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will preview what to expect at next week's official unveiling of the Pixel 11 series, including final rumors, leaks, expectations, and some very wrong guesses on who the host might be. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro ! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited : Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link . Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast

July 31, 202651 min

Android's Past, Present, and Future

Welcome to Pixelated episode 110. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will lean into a news lull ahead of the Pixel 11's launch to zoom out to take a look at the state of Android. They tackle what Google and others are doing right, what there's room to improve on, and and what we can expect from the future of our favorite platform. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro ! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited : Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link . Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast

July 24, 202656 min

Unpacking Unpacked

Welcome to Pixelated episode 109. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive into everything Samsung announced at this week's Galaxy Unpacked, the legacy of the original Pixel Fold, and whether flip phones have a future ahead of them. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro ! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited : Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link . Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast

July 18, 202648 min

Rerun of a Rerun

Welcome to Pixelated episode 108. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will briefly dive into Google and Epic's decision to wrap up their legal battle without a settlement in place, leaving the door open for third-party app stores to live inside Google Play. They also discuss the ever-leaking Pixel 11, including some new Pixel Glow insights and Google's latest obsession with the color green. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro ! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited : Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link . Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast

July 9, 202645 min

A Made by Google Grumble

Welcome to episode 107 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google . This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dive headfirst into some Pixel speculation following the official announcement of this year's Made by Google. From phones to smartwatches to pondering what might surprise us, it's shaping up to be an interesting event. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro episode by signing up for 9to5Google Pro ! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited : Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link . Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast

July 6, 20263 min

Introducing 9to5Google Pro and Pixelated Pro

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June 26, 202656 min

Smart Speakers and Rest Days (with Jonah Becker and Taylor Helgren of Google)

Welcome to episode 106 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google . This week, Damien talks Abner and Will through his first impressions of Google's latest Home Speaker, a reboot of sorts of the company's smart speaker lineup. After the break, we're joined by Jonah Becker and Taylor Helgren of Google to discuss the launch of the Fitbit Air and Google Health. Sponsored by Bitwarden : Pixelated listeners can get started with Bitwarden's free individual plan by clicking this link . Thanks to Bitwarden for sponsoring the podcast. Sponsored by Proton Unlimited : Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link . Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast

June 20, 202656 min

An Android 17 Summer

Welcome to episode 105 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google . This week, Abner, Damien, and Will return to talk all through the launch of Android 17. From general improvements to Pixel-specific changes, there's plenty to dig through. Plus, Pixel Screenshots goes cloud, Google's new smart speaker goes up for pre-order, and it might be easier than ever to jump back and forth between Android and iOS. Sponsored by Bitwarden : Pixelated listeners can get started with Bitwarden's free individual plan by clicking this link . Thanks to Bitwarden for sponsoring! Sponsored by Proton Unlimited : Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription to the company’s suite of privacy-friendly services by signing up using our link . Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring the podcast. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Overcast