Alphabet Scoop
103 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 24 ratingsAlphabet Scoop is a weekly podcast from the 9to5Google team, bringing you the latest in Google news and our commentary every week.
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Episodes
Find My Pixel Tag?
April 12, 2024 21:09 - 42 minutesWelcome to the fifth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk about the launch of the Find My Device network and our wishlist for a Pixel Tag. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Read more Google rolling out Find My Device network for Android Find My Device can locate Pixel 8 even when turned off, coming to Pixel Buds Pro Google on the Find My Device network’s privacy protections You...
Podcast about Google Podcasts
April 05, 2024 17:33 - 40 minutesWelcome to the fourth episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk a lot about the death of Google Podcasts and do a quick recap of the week in Pixel. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Read more Google Podcasts shuts down in the US It could’ve been great: An abridged Google Podcasts history Android 14 April security patch rolling out: What’s fixed for Pixel Pixel Watch April 2024 updat...
Google's Fitbit
March 22, 2024 20:55 - 37 minutesWelcome to the third episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk all about Fitbit, or rather Google Fitbit, this week. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Read more How Health Connect stats will appear in the Fitbit app Fitbit testing personalized ‘Walkmate’ notifications Google Store now sells Fitbit bands, dock, and other accessories ‘Fitbit by Google’ is dead, long live ‘Google Fitb...
Where OS
March 15, 2024 21:07 - 47 minutesWelcome to the second episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. We talk all about Wear OS this week — its recent past, pretty good present, and promising future. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Read more Where do you want Wear OS to go? Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek The Buzz Podcast Space Explored Rapid Unscheduled Discussions Feedback? Drop us a line at gt...
Hi, hey, hello
March 08, 2024 21:36 - 48 minutesWelcome to the first episode of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google — yes, that is a reference. We talk about our Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 scoop, the March 2024 Feature Drop, and Google One. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Damien Wilde Read more Sources: Pixel Watch 3 will have 45mm size, Pixel Buds Pro 2 also coming March Feature Drop: Call Screen ‘Hello,’ Circle to Search rollout teased, PW2 feat...
Alphabet Scoop 143: Chromebook X, or will Google make another Pixelbook?
June 29, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 228 BytesThis 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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Kyle Bradshaw Read more This is ‘Chromebook X’: Google’s new standard f...
Alphabet Scoop 142: Reviewing the Pixel Tablet
June 20, 2023 22:32 - 41 minutes - 275 BytesThis 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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Kyle Bradshaw Read more Pixel Tablet review: Uniquely Google, made possible by Android Google releases Pixel Tablet ‘tangorpro’ factory images Google ...
Alphabet Scoop 141: June 2023 Pixel Feature Drop review
June 15, 2023 15:57 - 29 minutes - 228 BytesThis 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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Kyle Bradshaw Read more June Feature Drop + Android 13 QPR3 rolling out: Pixel 7 Pro macro video, Palm Timer, new wallpapers, Home Panel Pixel Watch June Feature Drop: S...
Alphabet Scoop 140: Our WWDC 2023 recap
June 09, 2023 16:19 - 43 minutes - 228 BytesThis 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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Kyle Bradshaw Read more Vision Pro: I just tried Apple’s first spatial computer, and here’s what I think Opinion: Why AR is the future despite Apple Vision Pro backlash, and one thing Google Glass did right iOS 17: Here’...
Alphabet Scoop 139: First Pixel Watch 2 specs + SGE hands-on
June 01, 2023 00:26 - 39 minutes - 228 BytesThis 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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Kyle Bradshaw Read more Sources: Pixel Watch 2 gets major battery life boost with switch to Snapdragon chip Hands-on: AI-powered ‘SGE’ is scarily sufficient and maybe isn’t Google Se...
Alphabet Scoop 138: Pixel 8 Pro, Watch 2, and Buds Pro rumors
May 23, 2023 22:57 - 38 minutes - 228 BytesThis 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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Kyle Bradshaw Read more Source: Google planning to launch Pixel Watch 2 with Pixel 8 Source: Big Pixel Buds Pro update adding Clear Calling, more Google Pixel 8 ...
Google I/O 2023 + Pixel recap
May 17, 2023 01:21 - 48 minutes - 232 BytesThis 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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Hosts Abner Li Kyle Bradshaw Read more Google Photos ‘Magic Editor’ uses AI to make drag-and-drop photoshop Google branding generative AI in Gmail, Workspace as ‘Duet AI’ Google showcases AI featur...
Answering your Pixel 6 and 6 Pro questions
October 28, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBThis 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. Subscribe Google Podcasts Spotify Overcast New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday/Friday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Hosts Abner Li Ben Schoon Damien Wilde Read More Pixel 6 Pro Revie...
Previewing Google’s ‘Pixel Fall Event’
October 15, 2021 21:08 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBThis 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. Subscribe Google Podcasts Spotify Overcast New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday/Friday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Hosts A...
Samsung’s Android 12 beta, and Pixel 6 specs leak as Google starts marketing
September 17, 2021 20:05 - 44 minutesThis 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. Subscribe Google Podcasts Spotify Overcast New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday/Friday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Hosts Abne...
Android 12 check-in, latest on the Pixel 6, and living with the new Nest Cam/Doorbell
September 10, 2021 17:44 - 49 minutesThis 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. Subscribe Google Podcasts Spotify Overcast New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday/Friday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Hosts Abner Li Ben Schoon Kyle Bradshaw Read More Here’s ...
Pixel 5a review, using the Galaxy Watch 4 and Z Flip 3
August 20, 2021 15:15 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBThis 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. Subscribe Google Podcasts Spotify Overcast New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday/Friday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Hosts ...
What Google is setting out to do with the Pixel 6 and Tensor
August 06, 2021 13:18 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBThis 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. Subscribe Google Podcasts Spotify Overcast New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday/Friday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Hosts Abner Li Kyle Bradshaw Stephen Hall Read...
The what, why, when, and where of Wear OS 3 + Samsung preview
July 29, 2021 15:50 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBThis 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. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday/Friday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Hosts Abner Li Ben Schoon Kyle Bradshaw Read More Google reveals ‘opt-in’ Wear OS 3 update path for current w...
Using Android 12 Beta 3 and more on the Pixel 6
July 16, 2021 18:28 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBThis 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? New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday/Friday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Hosts Abner Li Ben Schoon Kyle Bradshaw Read More ...
Stadia on Android TV, new Wear OS, and Samsung leaks
July 08, 2021 17:07 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBThis 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. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday/Friday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Hosts Abner Li Ben Schoon Kyle Bradshaw Read More ‘Stadia for Android TV’ app ...
Google Store Chelsea, Stadia’s E3 2021, and new Pixel Stand
June 17, 2021 19:17 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBThis 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. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday/Friday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Hosts Abner Li Ben Schoon Kyle Bradshaw Read More Made by Google’s first retail sto...
Android 12 Beta 2, Pixel Feature Drop, and Stadia for Google/Android TV
June 10, 2021 18:43 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBThis 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. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Hosts Abner Li Ben Schoon Kyle Bradshaw Read More Google rolling out Android 12 Beta 2 ...
Pixel Buds A-Series review
June 04, 2021 18:44 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week 9to5Google's Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the new Google Pixel Buds and Huawei's new HarmonyOS. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Hosts Abner Li Ben Schoon Kyle Bradshaw Read More Google unveils $99 Pixel Buds A-Series with upgraded connectivity, no volume swipe gesture Pixel Buds A-Series ...
Fuchsia’s Nest Hub debut and the first physical Google Store
May 27, 2021 15:45 - 37 minutes - 16.9 MBThis 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. 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 New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to gu...
Android 12 + Material You, Wear OS, and everything at Google I/O 2021
May 20, 2021 18:12 - 46 minutes - 21.1 MBThis 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. 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 New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarant...
Previewing Google I/O 2021
May 13, 2021 20:01 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBThis 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. 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 New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast pla...
Roku vs Google/YouTube TV, Pixel Buds A-Series, and more
May 06, 2021 15:04 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBThis 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. 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 New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are published every Thursday. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podc...
Google Assistant updates and a peek at I/O 2021
April 29, 2021 12:15 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBThis 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 New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET. Subscribe to our podcast in Google...
Android 12 DP3, Pixel 5a 5G chip, and Fitbit Luxe
April 23, 2021 01:09 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBThis 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 New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your ...
Alphabet Scoop 118: Pixel 5a 5G and new Nest Cam rumors
April 15, 2021 18:08 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBThis 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 New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET. Subscribe to our podcast in Google ...
Nest Hub 2nd Gen review, Pixel Buds A, and Google Silicon
April 09, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBThis 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 New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET. Subscribe to our podcast i...
2nd-gen Nest Hub and Android 12 DP2 arrive
March 19, 2021 17:02 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week 9to5Google's Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the first product release from Google fo 2021 and the new developer preview of Android 12. Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to...
Screening Pixel 6 rumors and Chromebooks at 10
March 12, 2021 15:49 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBThis 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 Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. Subscribe to our podcas...
New Nest Hub with Soli and Pixel 5a rumors
March 05, 2021 17:36 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBThis week 9to5Google's Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss new Pixel features, rumors for Pixel 5a, the new Nest Hub, and more. Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episode...
Android 12 so far
February 26, 2021 18:08This 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 Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. ...
Previewing Android 12
February 12, 2021 17:03 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBThis week 9to5Google's Abner Li and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the leaked Android 12 mockups, what new features are possibly coming, App Pairs, return of "Columbus", and more. Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast...
The ghost of Stadia’s past, present, and future
February 05, 2021 15:39 - 23.1 MBThis week 9to5Google's Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss the shut down of first-party games for Stadia and the impact this might have on the future of the platform. Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite p...
Alphabet Scoop 110: Galaxy S21 hands-on, everything at CES 2021, and Fitbit
January 15, 2021 19:20 - 32.1 MBThis 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 Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in...
Alphabet Scoop 109: Nest Hub w/ Soli coming, new Cams, and our 2021 Made by Google predictions
January 08, 2021 19:49 - 24.9 MBThis 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 Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on ...
Alphabet Scoop 108: Stadia gets Cyberpunk 2077, Ubisoft+, and iOS support, Home Max discontinued
December 18, 2020 18:09 - 23 MBThis 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 Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday morn...
Alphabet Scoop 107: All about the December Pixel Feature Drop
December 10, 2020 22:00 - 13.4 MBThis 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 Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday morning...
Alphabet Scoop 106: Snapdragon 888, Pixel 4a 5G review, and more
December 03, 2020 22:18 - 18.1 MBThis 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 Podcasts, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mor...
Alphabet Scoop 105: Assistant Driving Mode, new Google Pay, E2EE RCS in Messages, and Stadia’s birthday
November 19, 2020 22:18 - 24.6 MBThis 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 Podcasts, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursd...
Alphabet Scoop 104: Free Stadia Premiere bundles, Google Photos backup changes, more
November 12, 2020 21:51 - 57.2 MBThis 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 Podcasts, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Fr...
Alphabet Scoop 103: Living with the Pixel 5 and new Nest Thermostat impressions
November 05, 2020 20:39 - 95.4 MBThis 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 Podcasts, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday morn...
Recapping the Pixel 5, Chromecast with Google TV, and Nest Audio
October 02, 2020 20:06This 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 Podcasts, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon ...
Previewing Google's 'Launch Night In'
September 18, 2020 18:46 - 74.6 MBThis 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 Podcasts, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. Subscribe to our pod...
Alphabet Scoop 100: Previewing Google’s ‘Launch Night In’
September 18, 2020 18:46This 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 Podcasts, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and published on Friday mornings. Subscribe to our pod...
Android 11 launch, Pixel 5 rumors, and Surface Duo vs Fold 2 vs Razr 5G
September 10, 2020 20:34 - 81.7 MBThis 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 Podcasts, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Thursday afternoon at 4-5 PM ET and pub...