Join me for episode260 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest David Ruddock of esper.io -- brought to you by Audible. In today's show we discuss the state of smartphones so far in 2022, and I share my first impressions of Volkswagen's ID Buzz electric microbus. We then cover news from Samsung (Galaxy A53 and A33), Honor (Magic 4 Ultimate), Google, and more... Good times!

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- David Ruddock: https://twitter.com/rdrv3
- My VW ID Buzz first look article: https://www.techradar.com/news/volkswagen-id-buzz-first-look
- My VW ID Buzz first ride and walkaround: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg6sGMP3btM
- Siyata Mobile Android walkie talkie: https://twitter.com/RDRv3/status/1504217147811438595
- Chinese handsets dominated MWC: https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/27/22950422/mwc-mobile-world-congress-2022-chinese-phone-brands-honor-oppo-huawei-tcl-poco
- Samsung A53 and A33: https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-hands-on-minimal-changes-but-is-that-a-problem/
- Samsung throttling saga: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_ceo_issues_formal_apology_to_users_over_gos_scandal-news-53586.php
- Honor Magic 4 Ultimate: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic4_ultimate_unveiled_with_huge_1_112_sensor_custom_isp-news-53607.php
- What happens if you stick a SIM removal tool in the mic hole? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyVgmo7Ljc8
- Google I/O happening May 11-12: https://www.androidpolice.com/the-google-io-puzzle-for-2022/