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This week we talk about long-shot rumors on Google's forthcoming products. What we want to see in a Pixel Watch, rumors about Google's first-party smart display, Pixelbook 2, AR products, and more.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

Livestream archive embedded below starts at 5:20 ET, 2:20 PT. Audio format available via the above podcast platforms on Saturday mornings.

New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Friday and published on Saturday mornings. 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:

Stephen Hall

Abner Li

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This is Android Messages’ Google Material Theme redesign, search filters, and GIF search [Gallery]

Google Podcasts updated w/ Material Theme tweaks, dedicated episode pages, new icon

Google redesigns Ad Settings w/ Material Theme, expands ‘Why this ad?’ to all first-party apps

Google app 8.8 preps color-based labels for Assistant voices, ‘dreamliner’ wireless charging widget support, more [APK Insight]

Google’s Pixel 3 event this fall will reportedly deliver Pixel-branded smartwatch and second-gen Pixel Buds

Google Assistant smart displays launching in July w/ YouTube & YouTube TV app

Google’s Pixel 3 event this fall will reportedly deliver Pixel-branded smartwatch and second-gen Pixel Buds

Google reportedly developing standalone AR headset w/ cameras and voice input

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This week we talk with Francisco Franco about his experiences with Material Theming, this week's round of Pixel 3 XL leaks, and what's new in Android P Developer Preview 3 (beta 2).

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. Or you can download directly here.

Livestream archive embedded below, kicking off at 12 noon ET, 9 AM PT. Audio format available via the above podcast platforms on Saturday mornings.

New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Friday and published on Saturday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available.

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Stephen Hall

Abner Li

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Francisco Franco’s Gratus app gets a fresh new look w/ Google’s Material Theming framework

Alleged Google Pixel 3 XL in-the-flesh images leak, showing notch, design, and more

Yes, the mystery logo on leaked Pixel 3 XL prototype’s backside is Google’s

Google Pixel 3 XL renders based on latest leaks are likely pretty close to the real deal

More alleged Google Pixel 3 XL leaked images show off every angle

Android P Developer Preview 3 rolling out w/ final APIs, SDK, Play Store publishing

Here’s everything new in Android P Developer Preview 3 [Gallery]

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This week we talk about all the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL information that surfaced, from leaked screen protectors to reports on a new manufacturer and solid details. We also chat about other notched Android phones unveiled this week, YouTube Music, and more.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players. Or you can download directly here.

Livestream archive embedded at the bottom of this post, kicking off at 4:30 PM ET, 1:30 PM PT. Audio format available below and via the above podcast platforms on Saturday mornings.

New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Friday and published on Saturday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available.

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Stephen Hall

Abner Li

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Alleged Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL screen protectors leak w/ front-facing speakers and notch

Google Pixel 3 & 3 XL speculation runs wild in the wake of alleged screen protector ‘leak’

Google will reportedly source LG Display for notched Pixel 3 XL OLED panel

These Google Pixel 3 XL renders based on the sketchy screen protector leak are gorgeous

Google Pixel 3 & 3 XL: Built by Foxconn, notch on XL, Verizon exclusive again, dual front cameras

Alleged ‘Motorola One Power’ leaks w/ new design, branding, notch, and Android One

Motorola One Power leaks out in alleged live image showing off its wide display notch

Xiaomi’s new Mi 8 closely mimics Apple’s iPhone X

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This week we talk about our long-term thoughts on the Pixel 2, Pixel 3 rumors, Samsung potentially swapping Tizen for Wear OS on its Gear S4, and more.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

Livestream archive embedded at the bottom of this post. Audio format available below and via the above Podcast platforms.

New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Friday and published on Saturday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available.

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Review: Half a year later, the Google Pixel 2 XL has proven itself a worthy successor

No, that Android P render isn’t meant to resemble the Pixel 3, but it might anyway

Is the Android P Beta stable enough for your daily driver? Here’s​ our experience so far

Essential cancels development on second phone, company potentially up for sale [Update]

Comment: If Samsung actually does adopt Google’s Wear OS, is it even a good idea?

Rumors of Samsung switching to Wear OS for the Gear S4 might hold some weight

Some people are starting to see ads in the Google Feed

Google, LG unveil ‘world’s highest-res’ OLED display for mobile AR & VR w/ 3x PPI of Rift/Vive

Google Home outsold Amazon Echo for the first time in Q1 2018, 3.2 million sold

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This week, we talk all about the creepy Selfish Ledger concept video from within Google, followup on some stories from I/O, chat about the new Google One service, and talk YouTube Music.

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

Thanks for tuning in, and check out the archived livestream at the bottom of the post! You can also listen to the audio-only version at the platforms listed above or via the below embed.

New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Friday and published on Saturday mornings. Subscribe to our podcast in Google Play or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available.

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Stephen Hall

Abner Li

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Google concept imagines adaptive ‘ledger’ that autonomously suggests ‘goals’ for users

Google’s Material Design grows up at I/O — here’s everything you need to know

That obstruction removal feature in Google Photos probably isn’t coming any time soon

‘Color Pop’ & other new Google Photos features rolling out now

More Google Photos ‘suggestions’ rolling out now w/ auto-brightness fix, rotation

Hands-on: Google News keeps you updated on stories you care about w/ Google’s new Material theme [Video]

Comment: Google Duplex isn’t the only thing announced at I/O that has societal implications

‘Google One’ simplifies cloud storage plans w/ family sharing, customer support, & freebies

YouTube Music is Google’s new streaming service, ad-free video now $12/month Premium

Report: Google Home sales are catching up w/ Alexa while Apple HomePod lags (far) behind

OnePlus 6 goes official w/ new glass build, Snapdragon 845, available May 22nd for $529

Google Pixel Buds add double-tap to skip, manual power on/off, & easy device switching

Offline Gmail with support for search, archive, & compose is rolling out to the web

AI-powered ‘Nudge’ respond reminders rolling out to the new Gmail

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ finally, officially, support ARCore

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This week, we talk all about what Google announced at I/O 2018, including Android P gesture nav, Google Assistant features, Material Design Themes, Android TV updates, Android Things 1.0, Android Auto, Google Photos news, and more!

Alphabet Scoop is available on Google Play, iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, and through our dedicated RSS feed for Pocket Casts and other podcast players.

Thanks for tuning in, and check out the archived livestream at the bottom of the post! You can also listen to the audio-only version at the platforms listed above or via the below embed.

New episodes of Alphabet Scoop are recorded every Friday and published on Saturday mornings. 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:

Stephen Hall

Abner Li

Links:

Google I/O 2018 roundup: Here’s everything Google announced this year [Updating]

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