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, especially as Android tablets see more institutional investment than ChromeOS-powered ones. The episode closes on whether we think Google will make another Pixelbook.
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Alphabet Scoop 142: Reviewing the Pixel Tablet
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 with a unique Nest Hub add-on that will give you meaningfully more functionality.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 141: June 2023 Pixel Feature Drop review
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 meaningful additions after a more quiet release earlier this year.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 140: Our WWDC 2023 recap
This week on Alphabet Scoop, we see what Apple has planned for iOS 17 and watchOS 10. Of course, the star of WWDC 2023 is the Apple Vision Pro and visionOS.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 139: First Pixel Watch 2 specs + SGE hands-on
This week on Alphabet Scoop, we talk about our report on the Pixel Watch 2 and what’s powering it. Then it’s hands-on with the Google Search Generative Experience (SGE) and Messages Magic Compose.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 138: Pixel 8 Pro, Watch 2, and Buds Pro rumors
This week on Alphabet Scoop, we talk about the latest Pixel rumors. We reported on the Pixel Watch 2 and a big software update for Pixel Buds Pro, while the Pixel 8 Pro looks like it will have a temperature sensor.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 137: Google I/O 2023 + Pixel recap
This week on Alphabet Scoop (yes, we’re back), we recap Google I/O 2023 from all the AI announcements to what Android news there was. We also have some thoughts on the Pixel 7a, Tablet, and Fold.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 136: Answering your Pixel 6 and 6 Pro questions
This week on Alphabet Scoop, Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Damien Wilde answer questions about the new Pixel 6 during a live stream on the 9to5Google’s YouTube channel.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 135: Previewing Google’s ‘Pixel Fall Event’
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss all things Pixel as Google prepares for an event next week called the “Pixel Fall Event.” They give their predictions of what we will see and what we won’t.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 134: Samsung’s Android 12 beta, and Pixel 6 specs leak as Google starts marketing
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss Samsung’s beta of Android 12, more material UI redesigns, possible specs for the Pixel 6, and what Google’s plans might be with their marketing campaign.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 133: Android 12 check-in, latest on the Pixel 6, and living with the new Nest Cam/Doorbell
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss updates on Android 12, a new Pixel 6 ad, and thoughts after living with the new Nest Cam and Doorbell.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 132: Pixel 5a review, using the Galaxy Watch 4 and Z Flip 3
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss their thoughts on the new Pixel 5a and its non-fabric case, a look at the long-awaited Galaxy Watch 4 and its new OS, and Ben’s first week with the Z Flip 3.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 131: What Google is setting out to do with the Pixel 6 and Tensor
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Kyle Bradshaw, and special guest Stephen Hall discuss what Google is planning to do with their brand new Tensor chip and possible future Google silicon.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 130: The what, why, when, and where of Wear OS 3 + Samsung preview
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss everything you need to know about the new Wear OS devices and a wide range of leaks from Samsung.
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 129: Using Android 12 Beta 3 and more on the Pixel 6
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the additions and changes to Android 12 now that Beta 3 is released. Also, new information on the upcoming Pixel 6 is here with the possibility of an Ultra?
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 128: Stadia on Android TV, new Wear OS, and Samsung leaks
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the release of Stadia for Android TV, the first look at WearOS by Samsung, and leaks of what the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will look like.
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 127: Google Store Chelsea, Stadia’s E3 2021, and new Pixel Stand
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the opening of Google’s first permanent store, Google Stadia’s presence at E3, and the yet to be announced new Pixel Stand.
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 126: Android 12 Beta 2, Pixel Feature Drop, and Stadia for Google/Android TV
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the new features and changes that came to Android 12 Beta 2 and the 3 major announcements that came to Google’s Stadia platform.
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 125: Pixel Buds A-Series review
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the new Google Pixel Buds and Huawei’s new HarmonyOS.
Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 124: Fuchsia’s Nest Hub debut and the first physical Google Store
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the past, present, and future of Google’s Fuchsia and their hope for Google’s return to retail stores.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 123: Android 12 + Material You, Wear OS, and everything at Google I/O 2021
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss their thoughts on the items that came out of the Google I/O keynote and what didn’t get mentioned.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet Scoop 122: Previewing Google I/O 2021
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss more details in the Google and Roku YouTube TV disagreements and what they all expect from Google I/O next week.
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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet 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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Expand Expanding CloseAlphabet 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.
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