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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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• Ben Schoon
• Damien Wilde

• Pixel 6 Pro Review: The flagship Google needs right now is the one buyers deserve
• What do you want to know most about the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro?
• Hands-on with 100+ new changes and features in Android 12 [Video]
• Android 12: 20 of the best new features [Video]
• Where to pre-order the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro other than the Google Store

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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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• Ben Schoon
• Kyle Bradshaw

• Google announces October 19 event to fully launch the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
• Latest leaked Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro renders show just how much the camera bump sticks out
• Google says Pixel 6 camera captures ‘150% more light,’ shows ‘Magic Eraser’ on leaked marketing site
• Pixel 6 marketing site confirms 30W charging, ‘80% faster performance’ from Tensor
• Leaked internal factory videos show Pixel 6 Pro teardown & assembly process
• Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro press renders leak to reveal new At a Glance, face unlock, more
• Pixel 6 series will allegedly get 4 major Android updates alongside extended security patches
• Pixel 6 release date and pricing confirmed in German retail ad
• ‘Pixel Pass’ allegedly bundles Pixel 6, Google Fi, YouTube Premium, and more under one bill
• 2nd-gen Pixel Stand with new UI, charger, and non-fabric cases for the Pixel 6 leak

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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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• Ben Schoon
• Kyle Bradshaw

• Samsung officially launches Android 12 beta in the US on Galaxy S21 w/ One UI 4.0, theming tools
• Hands-on: Samsung’s take on Android 12 shows how Pixel will benefit more than most [Gallery]
• Here’s the new Google Weather widget with Android 12-inspired design [Gallery]
• Here’s an early look at YouTube Music’s upcoming Material You widget [Gallery]
• Google Drive’s Material You redesign adds that quirky, bulbous X-shaped widget
• Google Keep is next in line for a Material You update, coming later this month
• Google Tasks is getting a new icon that better matches other Workspace logos
• Leaked Pixel 6 Pro details reveal more camera specs, ‘baby mode,’ and 120Hz 1440p display
• Google Tensor details hint that the custom Pixel 6 chip could be one of the fastest on Android [Updated]
• Pixel 6 Pro benchmarks hint at Tensor’s raw power; here’s how it compares to Galaxy S21 & Pixel 5
• Google advertising Pixel 6 & Pro camera in the UK with high-profile TV show sponsorship
• Google brings Nexus back from the dead… to tease Pixel 6 moments after iPhone 13 event
• Google hypes the Pixel 6 in Japan with bag of ‘Google Original [Potato] Chips’

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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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• Ben Schoon
• Kyle Bradshaw

• Here’s everything new in Android 12 Beta 5 [Gallery]
• Google rolling out Material You for Calendar, Drive, Docs, and other Workspace apps [Gallery]
• Google may release Android 12.1 as its first mid-cycle launch in years
• Google’s first Pixel 6 ad actually shows the phone in people’s hands [Video]
• Google teases Pixel 6 again in new image showcasing Android 12’s Material You
• Google unveils new Nest Cam line: $179 ‘battery’ flagship w/ ‘floodlight’ variant, $99 wired model
• Google will stop selling its older Nest Cam models, but software support continues
• New ‘Nest Doorbell (battery)’ costs $179 with free package & object alerts, local backup storage
• Nest Hello rebranded to ‘Nest Doorbell (wired)’ and remain on sale as 24/7 recording model
• Nest Cam (Battery) Initial Review: Practical hardware held back by the messy Google Home app
• New Nest Cams, Doorbell require and are fully controlled by the Google Home app

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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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• Ben Schoon
• Kyle Bradshaw

• Pixel 5a with 5G Review: Uncompromised $449 value counters a wave of pricey flagships
• Google ditches fabric cases on the Pixel 5a for new design [Gallery]
• Wear OS doesn’t fix the frustrating pairing process for Galaxy Watch 4 on non-Samsung phones
• Galaxy Watch 4 will get Assistant eventually, but only has Bixby now; Google Pay delayed [U]
• Galaxy Watch 4 works w/ Pixel 5’s reverse wireless charging and some Qi pads
• Google Pay for Wear OS gets a facelift, works on Galaxy Watch 4; Messages app rolling out

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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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• Kyle Bradshaw
• Stephen Hall

• Google confirms ‘Pixel 6’ and ‘Pixel 6 Pro’ name with ‘Tensor’ chip, coming this fall
• Comment: Google’s early Pixel 6 reveal is a show of confidence and a commitment to its future
• ‘Google Tensor’ is the official name of the Made by Google ‘Whitechapel’ processor
• Nikkei: Google Tensor is a 5nm chip and Samsung is handling production
• Qualcomm stock dips following Pixel 6 ‘Tensor’ reveal, teases future collaboration w/ Google
• Google Pixel 6 specs: ‘Tensor’ chip, 120Hz display, 4x zoom, under-display fingerprint
• Yes, you heard right — the Pixel 6 series looks to restore a ‘real’ earpiece speaker
• Google Pixel 6 applies HDR to each frame of video, apparently gives an edge over the iPhone
• Google confirms camera revamp on Pixel 6 series, including 4x telephoto on ‘Pro’
• Google will spend more on marketing the Pixel 6 series than any Made by Google phone to date
• The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro confirmed to launch in these 8 countries
• Comment: Samsung take Note, Pixel 6 is here to rock the boat
• Google says Pixel 6 will be pricey, but how much would you pay for it? [poll]
• Which color of Pixel 6 do you like the most? [Poll]
• Here are the official wallpapers for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro [Gallery]

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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.

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• Google reveals ‘opt-in’ Wear OS 3 update path for current watches, starting in mid-2022
• These smartwatches are confirmed to be compatible with Wear OS 3
• Fossil’s ‘best possible’ Wear OS smartwatch won’t see the platform revamp until 2022
• Fossil says it will release the ‘best possible Wear OS smartwatch’ later this year
• Qualcomm says new Snapdragon Wear chips are coming, hints at not-so-impressive Wear OS sales
• Google rolling out Material You redesign of Wear OS Play Store, watch app installs from phones
• Samsung confirms fully virtual Unpacked event for Galaxy Z Fold 3 on August 11
• Latest Galaxy Watch 4 leak teases watchfaces, Wear OS apps, and more [Video]
• Galaxy Watch 4 will reportedly top the Wear OS charts w/ 16GB storage, 1.5GB RAM
• Samsung ‘Exynos W920’ to be the first chip for Google’s new Wear OS w/ big performance gains
• Samsung confirms special S Pen for Galaxy Z Fold 3
• Galaxy Z Fold 3 official case leaks w/ S Pen storage as Z Flip 3 renders surface
• The Galaxy Note 21 is officially not coming this year, Samsung confirms
• As Samsung sets lofty goals for foldables, interest in ‘Galaxy Fold 3’ outpaces ‘Galaxy Note 21’
• Samsung reportedly manages IPX8 water resistance for Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3

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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?

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• Abner Li
• Ben Schoon
• Kyle Bradshaw

• Google releases Android 12 Beta 3 for Pixel phones
• Here’s everything new in Android 12 Beta 3 [Gallery]
• Android 12 Beta 3: ‘Material You’ color options, themed icons arrive on Pixel Launcher
• Android 12 Beta 3: Pixel Launcher adopts more colors, ‘At A Glance’ is now ‘Live Space’
• Android 12 Beta 3: Pixel Scrolling Screenshot doesn’t work like Samsung’s, can’t do websites
• Android 12 Beta 3: You can now disable Google Assistant corner swipe activation
• Android 12 Beta 3: Internet pop-up menu adds ‘turn off Wi-Fi’ button, higher Settings menu prominence
• Android 12 Beta 3: Chrome gets a slick new link-sharing option from multi-tasking page
• Android 12 seemingly returns to stability in third beta release, but w/ some minor issues [Updated]
• Google tones down Android 12 ripple effect in Beta 3; what do you think of the sparkle now? [Poll]
• Android 12 Beta 3: Google gives Pixel phones a revamped setup experience [Gallery]
• Google updating the default Pixel ringtone, notification, and alarm sounds with Android 12
• Android TV 12 finally supports 4K UI rendering, adds new privacy features
• Pixel 6 and 6 Pro differences, resolution, selfie flash, and more hinted by Google Camera app
• Google mentions, then quickly removes ‘Pixel 6’ and ‘Pixel 6 XL’ from official form

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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.

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• Ben Schoon
• Kyle Bradshaw

• ‘Stadia for Android TV’ app is now available and fully playable [Updated]
• Hands-on: Stadia for Android TV is a quirky but suitable replacement for Chromecast Ultra [Updated]
• Stadia for Android TV: Are all devices the same, and how do Bluetooth controllers work?
• Here’s a first look at Samsung’s version of Wear OS, ‘One UI Watch’ [Video]
• Samsung teases Unpacked event later this summer for ‘new Galaxy Watch’ w/ Wear OS
• Google makes big push for new Wear OS, TV, Auto, & tablet media apps by reducing its commission
• Google rolling out on-watch Play Store redesign with Wear OS 3.0 UI changes for some
• Galaxy Watch 4 ‘Classic’ w/ rotating bezel appears in official-looking renders
• Another batch of Galaxy Watch 4 leaks show off some official-looking renders
• Official-looking renders of Galaxy Z Fold 3 leak, revealing three colorways
• Galaxy Z Flip 3 leak shows off more useful outer display as possible US exclusivity is hinted

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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.

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• Ben Schoon
• Kyle Bradshaw

• Made by Google’s first retail store opens on Thursday, June 17
• Here’s a tour of the first Google Store in New York City [Gallery]
• Stadia at E3 2021: Ubisoft keeps Google’s ship afloat as exclusives dominate the show
• Google preparing new Pixel Stand wireless charger w/ fans, likely for Pixel 6
• Here’s Fuchsia running on Google’s Nest Hub; comparing it is a game of splitting hairs [Video]
• How to know if your Nest Hub has been updated to Fuchsia OS

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