Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam Joire Googlebooks review, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs. Apple iPhone Duo, Honor Magic9 Pro Max cameras, Moto Signature 27 details, and more with Paul Jones of Android Authority
Nov 8, 2026
Paul Jones, a technology journalist and video creator at Android Authority, joins for a fast tour of mobile tech’s latest twists. They dissect Googlebook’s rocky software, compare the Galaxy Z Fold8 with Apple’s iPhone Duo, and explore Honor’s ARRI-powered cinema video. Plus, Motorola’s Signature 27, RedMagic and Vivo flagships, Samsung and iPhone rumors, and Xiaomi’s global comeback.
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Googlebook Failed Paul Jones Immediately
- Paul Jones expected Googlebook to replace his heavy MacBook for everyday work, not video editing.
- After opening it, he found almost nothing worked properly beyond turning it on, despite using it for a week.
Googlebook Hardware Outruns Its Software
- Googlebook combines premium laptop hardware with software that delivers less than ChromeOS and fails to match Apple continuity.
- Myriam Joire found onboarding especially frustrating because the device imported every Pixel app instead of offering selective backup.
Buy Googlebook Only As A Chromebook Alternative
- Treat Googlebook as a Chromebook replacement only if you do not need reliable phone continuity or specialized plugins.
- Myriam Joire recommends avoiding it for continuity features and choosing a conventional Chromebook instead.