Haven't I Seen This Pixel Before?

Haven't I Seen This Pixel Before?

From Pixelated by 9to5Mac

February 20, 2026 · 42 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the Pixel 10a and the implications of longer smartphone release cycles.

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. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Sponsored by Proton Unlimited : Pixelated listeners can save 30% on an annual subscription by signing up for Proton Unlimited using this link . Thanks to Proton Unlimited for sponsoring this week's episode. 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 Ben Schoon Will Sattelberg Read more Pixel 10a hands-on: Peak design, peaked specs Pixel 10a gets boosted trade-in values for iPhones, Pixel 4a and Pixel 6a, Galaxy Where to pre-order…

People in this episode

Hosts: Abner Li, Ben Schoon, Will Sattelberg

Topics covered

  • Pixel 10a
  • smartphone release cycles
  • Android XR glasses
  • Google I/O
  • technology

Keywords

  • Pixel 10a
  • smartphone
  • Google I/O
  • Android XR glasses
  • technology

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 9to5Google, Google

Products: Pixel 10a

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