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).

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Hosts:

Stephen Hall

Abner Li

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Big Gmail redesign with side-by-side Google Docs, Chat, and Meet calling gets early reveal

Gmail is Google’s new ‘home for work’ following big Rooms upgrade, currently G Suite only

Official Google Pixel 4a render appears on the Google Store ahead of launch

Google Store kicking off month-long ‘Daily Special’ deals series tomorrow

Today’s Google Store ‘Daily Special’ is $50 off Nest Hello/Hub bundle [U]

Google launches 2nd-gen Pixel Buds in 9 countries, colors arriving next month

Are you buying Google Pixel Buds now that they’re in your country? [Poll]

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