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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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