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The Google TV Streamer is more important than you think

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Beyond the Alphabet

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Beyond the Alphabet is a weekly column that focuses on the tech world both inside and out of the confines of Mountain View.

On August 2, 2021, Google’s efforts in the consumer market were changed forever. This is when the Pixel 6 was officially confirmed, as Google seemingly grew tired of seeing its own phone being leaked over and over again. After a little over two months passed, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro were announced, with a subsequent release a week and a half later.

Fast forward to today, and Google’s most recent Pixel lineup consists of four slab phones, a foldable phone, a tablet, and a watch. All of which combine to provide the cohesive experience we used to long for. More recently, the Google TV Streamer was thrown into the mix, coming as a replacement for the long-standing Chromecast series.

Pixel 9, Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds 2 Pro portfolio

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I don’t think Google’s quite done yet either, as the current Nest Hub will be four years old in March 2025, while the Nest Hub Max will celebrate its sixth birthday in May 2025. I’m still of the mindset that the Pixel Tablet is quietly operating as Google’s replacement for the Nest Hub Max, but I’m still hopeful for a Gemini-powered Nest revamp.

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