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Unpacking a Decade of Pixel: The OG Story | Made by Google Podcast

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Ever wonder what it takes to build a phone a decade in the making? On this episode of the Made by Google podcast, host Rachid Finge travels back in time with Venkat, one of the key minds from the OG Pixel team.

Discover the inside story of the crucial pivot from Nexus to Pixel and the "full-stack" philosophy that powers everything from Google's custom Tensor silicon to its most advanced AI. Hear the personal story that inspired one of Pixel's most iconic camera features, find out how decisions made years ago led to the brand-new Pixel 10, and get a rare glimpse into the "ten-year bet" that changed Google hardware forever.

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