Is Google's Pixel the 'one phone to rule them all'? (The 3:59, EP. 116)

We talk about Google's big event Tuesday as well as Facebook's new Marketplace and Messenger Lite.

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Alfred Ng was a senior reporter for CNET News. He was raised in Brooklyn and previously worked on the New York Daily News's social media and breaking news teams.

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Alfred Ng

Roger Cheng

Oct. 3, 2016 9:36 a.m. PT

It's less than 24 hours before Google's big reveal in San Francisco on Tuesday. Rumors are swirling over what to expect thanks to reported leaks of phones dubbed the Pixel and the Pixel XL.

We talk about whether the rumored features on Google's upcoming flagship phone will have what it takes to knock down Apple, and what's needed to do just that.

Also on this podcast, Facebook unveils a slimmed-down version of its Messenger app, as well as a competitor to Craigslist with its own Marketplace.

The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and producer Bryan VanGelder.

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