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Alphabet Scoop

A weekly podcast discussing the latest in Google and Alphabet.

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Alphabet Scoop is the official podcast of 9to5Google, and it’s available on Google Play, Google PodcastsApple’s Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed.

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Alphabet Scoop 121: Roku vs Google/YouTube TV, Pixel Buds A-Series, and more

This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss Google and Roku’s negotiations on YouTube TV deteriorate, new Pixel Buds A-Series, and Stadia loses more top employees.

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Alphabet Scoop 120: Google Assistant updates and a peek at I/O 2021

This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss additions and changes to the Google Assistant that is only on the Pixel and what they are excited to see at Google I/O 2021.

Sponsored by NVIDIA GeForce NOW: Real-time gameplay straight from the cloud to any device you own. Check back every GFN Thursday for the latest games, added every week. Try it now

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Alphabet Scoop 119: Android 12 DP3, Pixel 5a 5G chip, and Fitbit Luxe

This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the newest changes in the recent Android 12 preview, the new Fitbit Luxe, and the review of the OnePlus Watch.

Sponsored by NVIDIA GeForce NOW: Real-time gameplay straight from the cloud to any device you own. Check back every GFN Thursday for the latest games, added every week. Try it now

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Alphabet Scoop 118: Pixel 5a 5G rumors and new Nest Cam speculation

This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw talk about the Pixel 5a and what else they’ve learned about GS101 Whitechapel, while closing on what new Nest Cams could look like.

Sponsored by NVIDIA GeForce NOW:Real-time gameplay straight from the cloud to any device you own. Check back every GFN Thursday for the latest games, added every week. Try it now

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Alphabet Scoop 117: 2nd-gen Nest Hub review, Pixel Buds A and Google Whitechapel rumors

This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss hands-on with the new Nest Hub 2nd Gen, the announcement of the Pixel Buds A, and Google partnering with Samsung for their own chip.

Sponsored by NVIDIA GeForce NOW: Real-time gameplay straight from the cloud to any device you own. Check back every GFN Thursday for the latest games, added every week. Try it now

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Alphabet Scoop 115: Screening Pixel 6 rumors and Chromebooks at 10

This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the possibilities of what will be on the Pixel 6 as rumors drop, the features that were added to Chrome OS 89, and the future of Chromebooks.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyCastroPocket CastsOvercast, and through our dedicated RSS feed.

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Alphabet Scoop 113: Android 12 so far

This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the changes seen in the developer preview of Android 12. Changes to notifications, what new settings there are, new gestures that are in, and those that are coming.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyCastroPocket CastsOvercast, and through our dedicated RSS feed.

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Alphabet Scoop 110: Galaxy S21 hands-on, everything at CES 2021, and Fitbit

This week we recap everything announced by Samsung today at the Galaxy S21 event from the trio of phones to new earbuds and a tracker. We then highlight the top things announced at an otherwise quiet CES 2021.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyCastroPocket CastsOvercast, and through our dedicated RSS feed.

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Alphabet Scoop 109: Nest Hub w/ Soli coming, new Cams, and our 2021 Made by Google predictions

This week we talk about our report of a new Nest Hub that will feature Soli-powered sleep tracking, as well as the upcoming line of Nest security cameras. We then preview and make predictions about what we want to see in the Made by Google 2021 roadmap.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyCastroPocket CastsOvercast, and through our dedicated RSS feed.

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Alphabet Scoop 108: Stadia gets Cyberpunk 2077, Ubisoft+, and iOS support, Home Max discontinued

This week we talk about Stadia’s trio of big launches from Cyberpunk 2077 to Ubisoft+ and iOS support. We then say goodbye to the Google Home Max, but end on a happier note with some major developments for Android, Fuchsia, and CloudReady OS.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyCastroPocket CastsOvercast, and through our dedicated RSS feed.

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Alphabet Scoop 107: All about the December Pixel Feature Drop

This week we talk all about the December Pixel Feature Drop and the slew of features that it brought to the Pixel 5. We then touch on the intersection of Android and Google Assistant, as well as some messaging issues that users are facing.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyCastroPocket CastsOvercast, and through our dedicated RSS feed.

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Alphabet Scoop 106: Snapdragon 888, Pixel 4a 5G review, and more

This week we talk about Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chip that will power next year’s flagship devices. We then check in on the Pixel 4a 5G and why it’s the surprise of this year’s lineup before closing on what’s new with Stadia. 

Alphabet Scoop is available Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 105: Assistant Driving Mode, new Google Pay, E2EE RCS in Messages, and Stadia’s birthday

This week saw Google announce an absolute flood of news from Assistant Driving Mode and end-to-end encryption for RCS in Messages finally happening to a brand new Google Pay. We then talk about everything the Stadia team announced for the streaming service’s one-year anniversary.

Alphabet Scoop is available Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 104: Free Stadia Premiere bundles, Google Photos backup changes, more

This week, we talk about Google giving away free Stadia Premiere Edition kits to YouTube Premium subscribers. We then swing to the other end of the spectrum and dive into Google Photos no longer offering unlimited High quality backups.

Alphabet Scoop is available Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 103: Living with the Pixel 5 and new Nest Thermostat impressions

This week, we have extended Pixel 5 thoughts from the team and take a crack at the screen-body gap that Google says is normal. We then have impressions on the new Nest Thermostat, and then wrap up on other hardware happenings.

Alphabet Scoop is available Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 102: Free Google Chat, Workspace rebrand, and new Nest Thermostat

This week, we talk about what’s happening with Google Workspace and how there’s now a plan to move classic Hangouts users to a free version of Chat. Meanwhile, Google is not yet done with hardware this year as seen by the new Google Wifi and Nest Thermostat.

Alphabet Scoop is available Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 101: Recapping the Pixel 5, Chromecast with Google TV, and Nest Audio

This week, we talk about everything Google announced at Launch Night In. It was a tight 31-minute show that saw the Chromecast with Google TV, Nest Audio, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5. We’ve also had time to go hands-on with the new Chromecast, so send us your questions!

Alphabet Scoop is available Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 100: Previewing Google’s ‘Launch Night In’

This week, we preview the Made by Google 2020 event — AKA “Launch Night In” — taking place at the end of September. We recap the Pixel 5, 4a 5G, Nest Audio, and the Google Chromecast with Google TV.

Alphabet Scoop is available Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 099: Android 11 launch, Pixel 5 rumors, and Surface Duo vs Fold 2 vs Razr 5G

This week we talk about the stable launch of Android 11 and everything around the release, as well as the latest Pixel 5 rumors. We end by discussing the merits/downsides of the Microsoft Surface Duo, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, and Motorola Razr 5G.

Alphabet Scoop is available Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 098: Fold 2 & ‘Sabrina’ Android TV dongle pricing, Stadia games

This week we talk about one confirmed and one leaked price: Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 and the ‘Sabrina’ Android TV dongle, respectively. We also take a look at what features are coming next to Stadia and new games.

Alphabet Scoop is available Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 097: Living with the Pixel 4a, Pixel 5 leaks, and Fitbit

This week we share our extended Pixel 4a thoughts, and preview what the Pixel 5 is going to offer. We then take another look at the Pixel Buds, which just received its first update, while closing on Samsung and everything Fitbit announced.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 096: Gmail’s bold redesign, Pixel 4a, and the Google Store

This week we take a deep dive into Google’s bold plans for making Gmail the new “home for work.” In centralizing G Suite into one app, the company risks overcrowding, but it could gain a proper Slack competitor in the process. We also have a brief discussion about everything the Google Store is doing (sales) and leaking (Pixel 4a).

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 095: Understanding Pixel 4a, 4a 5G, and Pixel 5… and a Nest speaker

This week we dive into the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), and Pixel 5 following their surfacing in the Google app. In addition to making sense of Google’s 2020 phone lineup, we talk about the upcoming Nest speaker that was just officially teased.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 094: New Wear OS chip, North by Google, and YouTube TV

This week we talk about what Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Wear 4100 chip means for Wear OS and debate the platform’s merits. We then catch up with Google’s acquisition of North and the YouTube TV price hike that everyone is talking about.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 093: iOS 14’s Android features, Google Photos redesign, and North acquisition?

This week we recap Apple’s WWDC developer conference and what iOS 14 takes from Android. There’s also the big Google Photos redesign and a rumored acquisition of North for its Focals smart glasses.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 092: New Nest speaker, Made by Google 2020, and Meet

This week we dive into our scoop about a new Nest-branded Assistant speaker and take a broader look at this year’s Made by Google 2020 lineup. We then discuss Google’s communication strategy, including Meet’s mobile Gmail integration.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 091: Android 11 Beta, fixes for Pixel Buds, and Stadia

This week we talk all about Android 11 Beta 1 and what’s changed, as well as whether it’s ready for day-to-day usage. Next we dive into what Google is doing to fix the Pixel Buds, and what’s new for Stadia.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 090: YouTube Music migration, Google Pixel politics, and Pixel 4a

This week we talk about the long-awaited Play Music to YouTube Music migration and the new Nest Aware subscription finally launching. We end on palace intrigue inside the Google Pixel team and talk more Pixel 4a rumors.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 089: Pixel Buds Q&A, everything new with Stadia, Google Meet

This week we talk all about the new Pixel Buds and take your questions about the second-generation Google Assistant headphones. We also recap what’s coming to Stadia after its latest Connect event.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 088: Pixel 4a details, Google Meet/Chat, and some Made by Google rumors

This week we talk about our exclusive and definitive report detailing the Google Pixel 4a, while the new Pixel Buds have also been in the news. We then go into the Google Meet and Chat rebrands, as well as Stadia’s free tier launch.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 087: New Chromecast Ultra, Pixel 4a + 5, and Verily’s COVID-19 site

This week we talk about the ongoing impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and what Google is doing to aid relief efforts. Next we recap our 2nd-gen Chromecast Ultra scoop and dive into the Pixel 4a and Pixel 5.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 086: I/O 2020 and the coronavirus, March Pixel Feature Drop

This week we talk about coronavirus (COVID-19) and its wide-ranging impact on Google from the I/O 2020 developer conference to consumer-facing offerings. In other news, we take a look at everything new with the March Pixel Feature Drop.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 085: Turning it up to (Android) 11

This week is all about the Android 11 Developer Preview that Google released ahead of schedule. We’ve installed DP1 on our Pixel phones, and have spent the past day chronicling every change.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 084: Galaxy Z Flip, S20 line, and Unpacked 2020

This week is all about what Samsung announced at Unpacked 2020. We of course kick off by talking about the Galaxy Z Flip, which one of us experienced in the flesh, and then dive into everything else the company announced.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 083: YouTube Music cloud library, declining Google hardware sales

This week we start with some insight into YouTube Music’s long-awaited cloud upload locker then talk about declining hardware sales for Made by Google. We then recap what Google Maps announced for its 15th anniversary — yes, that icon.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 082: Google’s unified work messaging app, Pixel Buds, and Pixel 4a

This week we talk about Google’s work on a unified messaging app for businesses, while also touching on the latest in Made by Google — the rumored Pixel 4a and upcoming Pixel Buds.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 081: Living with Stadia and what’s coming in 2020

This week we review Stadia’s past, present, and future. We start with how Google’s streaming service has been for us since November, what it’s done since then, and all of today’s announcements.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 080: Recapping Google, Assistant, and Chrome OS at CES 2020

This week we talk all about CES 2020. We recap what Google announced for Assistant and its giant booth, as well as 9to5Google’s Best of CES 2020 and everything else unveiled in Las Vegas.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 079: First Pixel 4a rumors, Pixel 4 sales, and a Fuchsia tablet?

This week we talk all about some Google Pixel news, the first Pixel 4a rumors, some Pixel 4 sales rumors, and a Fuchsia tablet?

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 078: Snapdragon 865, Sundar Pichai, and Pixel updates

This week we talk all about the announcements at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Tech Summit 2019 (including the Snapdragon 865, Sundar Pichai takes over Alphabet, and some Pixel things.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 077: Stadia launch, gameplay, and Founder’s Edition

This week we talk all about Stadia, Google’s ambitious streaming service that could change gaming. Day one issues aside, we’ve all received our Founder’s Edition kits and had a chance to play on a multitude of devices.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 076: Schiller on Chromebooks, RCS rollout, Stadia news

This week we talk about Chromebooks and how they’re great for school, the RCS rollout is finally happening, Stadia, and Motorola announcing a weird new nostalgic foldable.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 075: Google buys Fitbit, Pixel 4 followup, RCS fiasco

This week we talk about Google buying Fitbit and its (lack of) implications for Wear OS, some followup on the Pixel 4, and the recent RCS fiasco.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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Alphabet Scoop 074: Pixel 4, Pixelbook Go, Nest Mini, Nest Wifi, and Pixel Buds

This week we talk about everything we missed from Made by Google 2019 — Google Pixel 4, Pixelbook Go, Nest Mini, Nest Wifi (both Router and Point) and the new Pixel Buds.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, Google PodcastsiTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

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