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The Google TV Streamer is already showing up in stores outside the US

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The Google TV Streamer is already showing up in stores outside the US


What do you want to know about the Google TV Streamer?

Google’s released a boatload of new products this summer, including four phones, two watches, and a smart thermostat. But we’ve still got more look forward to. The Google TV Streamer, heir apparent to the Chromecast legacy, is set to hit store shelves next week. Judging by what we know about the $100 set-top box so far, it’s essentially a souped up Chromecast with Google TV, featuring updated hardware and a new form factor, more storage space, and a built-in Thread radio for smart home hub functionality. 

But with the release date less than a week away, we wanted to ask: what do you want to know about the Google TV Streamer? Drop your questions in the comments here, and we’ll do our best to answer them over the coming weeks.


Google should bring the iPhone’s Photographic Styles to the Pixel 9

I’ve taken some extremely good photos with my Pixel 9 Pro over the last month and change, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have some critiques. Frankly, I’m finding myself having to dig into Google’s editing tools more often than I’d like, all to change just a couple key settings. The Pixel 9’s processing loves to deliver a bright overall profile, but often at the cost of shadows and contrast. You can bring back a more stylized look with just a few taps — or, if you have time before snapping a photo, by using manual controls on the Pros — but wouldn’t it be nice to set that as the default?

Apple has shipped Photographic Styles on the iPhone for a few generations now, and it’s getting a pretty big overhaul on the iPhone 16. They’re effectively configurable filters that allow you to achieve a more personalized look right as you tap the shutter button. I’d love to see something like this come to Pixel in the future. It’s a cool idea, even if I think Apple’s new iteration of it seems a littl


What was your first phone?

Everyone remembers their first phone. It’s the first time you can call your friends from wherever you are, take pics on the go, and play Angry Birds (depending on your era). What was your first phone and what do you remember about it? Do you remember it fondly? Share your memories about your first cellular experience!


Pixel owners, why do you choose Google over other brands?

I only recently switched to a Pixel 9, and I have to say I love the experience. Android feels more polished, the user experience more cohesive, and I appreciate that. But Pixel’s don’t always have the best reputation, with bugs and other issues typically cropping up after release. But this year seems different, partly because Google has held Android 15 back, which means Pixel 9 users are on a more stable and tested system, at least for the time being. This has certainly worked in Google’s favor, but for some, I’m sure the reputation remains lacking.

So, I have a question for all you Pixel users out there. Why did you choose to buy a Pixel over any of the other OEMs? Is it brand loyalty, do you simply prefer the experience Google offers, or is there another factor why you choose Pixel over the competition?


What do you want to know about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Our reviews of the Pixel 9 trio might be live, but we’re far from done with talking about new Google hardware. Next up, we’re focusing our attention on Google’s second-gen foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. New name, new design, same overwhelming focus on AI that wound up receiving some mixed feelings from all three of our previous Pixel 9 reviews. We’ll have plenty more to say about the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in the weeks to come — including a full review — but in the meantime, let us know what you’re most curious about, and we’ll be sure to address it just as soon as we can say more.


What do you want to know about the Pixel Watch 3?

We’ve had ample time with Google’s latest Pixel phones, and the general consensus here at AP is that they’re all quite good, but Google hardware season isn’t over yet. Personally, I’m pretty excited about the Pixel Watch 3, which is set to hit store shelves next week. It’s the first Pixel Watch to come in two sizes (the 41mm we’re used to and a new, larger 45mm variant), and both sizes feature brighter displays with slimmer bezels than previous generations. So far, it’s looking like Google’s newest wearable is going to tick a lot of our boxes.

We’ll be writing all about it in the coming weeks and months, but I wanted to ask: what do you want to know about the Pixel Watch 3? Drop your questions in the comments and we’ll start answering them as soon as we’re able. 

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