About this episode
Welcome to episode 82 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will break down their reactions to Google's surprise release of Gemini 3 Flash. After talking through their preferred models and Gemini launchers, the crew discusses Android 16 QPR3's arrival and the long-awaited option to remove the At a Glance widget on Pixel. Finally, all three offer their visions for where Google is headed in 2026.
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00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Gemini 3 Flash
15:12 - Android QPR3 and At a Glance
34:59 - Pixel patch
37:43 - Google's 2026 vision
43:26 - Wrap-up
Hosts
Abner Li
Damien Wilde
Will Sattelberg
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Google announces Gemini 3 Flash with Pro-level performance, rolling out now
Gemini app adds 3 Flash ‘Fast’ and ‘Thinking’ models, with 3 ‘Pro’
Here’s everything new in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 [Gallery]
Android 16 QPR3 lets you remove At a Glance from your Pixel’s homescreen
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