This week we talk about Android Pie's official release, Digital Wellbeing beta launch, more Pixel 3 XL leaks, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 announcement, and more.

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Hosts:

Stephen Hall

Abner Li

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Google launches Android 9 Pie, rolling out now to Pixel and Pixel 2

Digital Wellbeing for Android Pie launching this fall, entering beta today for Google Pixel

Hands-on: Digital Wellbeing brings together key Android features & adds useful stats [Gallery]

Android 9 Pie is already rolling out to the Essential Phone w/ August security patch in tow

Google Pixel 3 XL leaked in unboxing, includes USB-C Pixel Buds, #teampixel sticker [Gallery]

Google Pixel 3 will ship with Android 9 Pie’s gesture navigation exclusively [Update]

‘Pixel Stand’ is likely Google’s wireless charging dock for the Pixel 3 w/ Assistant features

Google Pixel 3 XL shows up in new alleged leaked photos, shows off white color

Google Pixel 3 launch may take place on October 4th for the third year in a row

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 goes official w/ 512GB storage, Bluetooth S-Pen, pricing starts at $999

Fortnite for Android now available in beta, but only for Samsung devices (for 3 days)

Samsung Galaxy Watch goes official w/ 6-day battery life, LTE, starting at $329

Samsung teases Galaxy Home smart speaker w/ Bixby and SmartThings

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