Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Welcome to episode 89 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Will, and Ben talk all about the Pixel 10a, a device where the 'a' seems to stand for 'again.' Without much in the way of new features, the trio dive into all of the nuances that make the Pixel 10a stand out from its predecessor, before asking the obvious: is it time for smartphone makers to take longer generational breaks? Plus: We know when Google I/O is happening, and we talk all through how we'll be controlling our Android-powered glasses.








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Timecodes







• 00:00 – Intro





• 01:35 - Pixel 10a announced





• 17:30 - Should smartphones start seeing longer release cycles?





• 26:50 - How you'll control Android XR glasses





• 39:55 - Google I/O and wrap-up





Hosts







• Abner Li (9to5google.com/author/technacity/)





• Ben Schoon (9to5google.com/author/nexusben1/)





• Will Sattelberg (9to5google.com/author/willsattelberg/)





Read more







• Pixel 10a hands-on: Peak design, peaked specs (9to5google.com/2026/02/18/google-pixel-10a-announcement-hands-on/)





• Pixel 10a gets boosted trade-in values for iPhones, Pixel 4a and Pixel 6a, Galaxy (9to5google.com/2026/02/18/google-pixel-10a-trade-in-values/)





• (9to5google.com/author/nexusben1/) Where to pre-order Pixel 10a: $100 gift cards, Pixel Buds 2a, free at carriers, more (9to5google.com/2026/02/18/where-to-pre-order-pixel-10a-100-gift-cards-pixel-buds-2a-free-at-carriers-more/)





• Here’s how you’ll control and navigate Android XR glasses (9to5google.com/2026/02/16/android-xr-glasses-ui/)





• (9to5google.com/author/technacity/) Google I/O 2026 set for May 19-20 (9to5google.com/2026/02/17/google-io-2026-date/)





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