Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam Joire

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.

Nirave Gondhia, a technology journalist and creator behind House of Tech, joins the conversation for a hands-on look at Apple’s polarizing iPhone Duo. They explore its hinge, nano-texture display, cameras, durability, software, and awkward compromises. The discussion also covers touchscreen MacBook Pros, M6 Macs, the OLED iPad mini, Samsung’s open-ear earbuds, Amazon’s expanded Echo lineup, and new flagships from Vivo, Redmi, and Huawei.

Adam Matlock, technology reviewer and creator of Tech Odyssey, joins a deep dive into Infineon’s futuristic robotics, edge AI appliances, and connected electric scooters. They go hands-on with Apple’s iPhone Duo foldable and review Oppo’s Find X10 phones. Also covered: Fitbit Edge, Motorola and gaming-phone leaks, Honor’s huge batteries, and Mercedes-AMG’s theatrically simulated V8 electric SUV.

Whitson Gordon, a technology journalist and former ASUS ROG communicator, and Nick Sutrich, an Android and consumer-tech reviewer, join a deep dive into ROG’s 20th anniversary and the Xbox Ally X20 handheld. They explore its OLED display, performance, Xbox-style interface, and XREAL bundle. Also covered: Apple HomeView, Oppo’s striking cameras, extreme OnePlus and RedMagic phones, Surface Laptop Ultra, CMF speakers, and rumored smart glasses.

Richard Lai, a Hong Kong-based technology journalist and creator of Richard’s Gadgets, joins for a packed mobile-tech tour. They explore Google Books’ laptop ambitions, Oppo Find X10 design, and Honor’s Magic9 Pro Max with ARRI-powered filmmaking tools. They also discuss Huawei’s modular camera, OnePlus and RedMagic rumors, iPhone 18 Pro Max impressions, and Jaguar’s boldly styled Type 01.

Shannon Morse, a technology YouTuber and cybersecurity educator, joins a wide-ranging discussion on safely testing AI agents, layered defenses, phishing, ethical hacking, and reducing your digital attack surface. The conversation also covers Nothing’s Headphone (1) Pro, Dell’s XPS 13, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, Huawei’s detachable camera system, and the latest foldable phone rumors.

C. Scott Brown, an Android Authority journalist and creator; Adam Doud, a smartphone and wireless reviewer; and Sascha Segan, a mobile networks and chipset analyst, join a lively look at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite Gen 6 lineup. They explore Motorola’s Signature 27, Xiaomi 18 Pro, Oppo’s triple-200MP flagship, Vivo’s X500 series, on-device AI, Meta’s audio glasses, and why Chinese brands are pushing hardware forward.

It's time for episode 497 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Josh Kirschner of Techlicious -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review Apple's iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and AirPods 5. We then showcase some of our favorite travel tech (see affiliate links below), and discuss Snap Specs and the state of smart glasses in general. Finally, we cover rumors, leaks, and news from Apple, Samsung, MediaTek, Vivo, Oppo, Honor, and Microsoft... Phew!Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech- Josh Kirschner: https://twitter.com/joshkirschner- Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max review video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohqxP8EEumo- Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/995945/iphone-18-pro-max-review-camera-aperture- Apple AirPods 5 review: https://www.theverge.com/tech/995273/airpods-5-wireless-charging-case-review- Apple iOS 27 now available for select iPhones: https://www.gsmarena.com/ios_27_now_seeding_here_are_all_the_iphones_getting_it_-news-74617.php- Samsung One UI 9 now available for Galaxy S26 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_officially_releases_one_ui_9_based_on_android_17_for_the_galaxy_s26_s26_and_s26_ultra-news-74642.php- Snap Specs eyes-on: https://www.theverge.com/tech/996422/snap-specs-hands-on-ar-glasses- MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro: https://hothardware.com/news/mediatek-dimensity-9600-pro-30b-ai-up-to-185fps-gaming- Vivo X500 Pro Max coming Sep 21 with Dimensity 9600: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x500_pro_and_x500_pro_max_will_be_the_first_to_use_mediateks_dimensity_9600_pro-news-74632.php- Oppo Find X10 Pro Max coming Sep 22 wih Dimensity 9600: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_oppo_find_x10_pro_max_is_one_of_the_first_dimensity_9600_pro_phones_will_be_available_globally-news-74621.php- Honor Robot Phone teardown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnWmuc-J8i8- Honor teases Magic9 design coming Sep 28 with 11,000mAh battery option: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_reveals_magic9_series_designs_and_colors_super_edition_to_get_11000mah_battery-news-74601.php- Microsoft event Oct 7: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_announces_october_7_windows_and_surface_event-news-74635.phpAffiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- Anker Soundcore Sleep A30: https://link.amazon/B0dx85Zwe- Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro: https://link.amazon/B0cAYV3pe- INIU SnapGo Air: https://link.amazon/B0aHXYq1i- Anker Nano 45W with display: https://link.amazon/B0gtSnXyG- Shokz OpenFit Pro: https://link.amazon/B0jcOJk1s- Samsung Galaxy Buds4: https://link.amazon/B02kl1BC2- Apple AirPods 5: https://link.amazon/B06UmJ2YQ- Sony WH-1000XM6: https://link.amazon/B0blkhz5a- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: https://link.amazon/B031wEijB- Samsers ultra-slim foldable Bluetooth keyboard: https://link.amazon/B03AbDQuI

Matt Swider, technology journalist and founder of The Shortcut, joins the conversation on Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max. They explore foldable design, software, cameras, hinges, weight, and battery tech. Plus, hands-on impressions of Honor’s Robot Phone, Xiaomi’s 18 Fold, Poco and Motorola phones, and the latest foldable rumors from Huawei and others.

Welcome to episode 495 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Nick Gray (Phandroid) and Adam Doud (SlashGear) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we recap IFA 2026 and discuss Lenovo's IdeaPad Vibe and Yoga Pro 9n, ASUS' ProArt P14 and P16, plus new laptops from Acer and Dell. We also cover the Moto Watch Ultra, new phones from Xiaomi and TCL, and much more. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech- Nick Gray: https://www.threads.net/@nickmgray- Adam Doud: https://www.threads.net/@deadtechnology- IFA 2026 recap: https://www.techradar.com/tech/ifa-2026-best-in-show-awards-our-25-favorite-reveals-at-the-berlin-tech-expo-from-somersaulting-robots-to-modular-solar-batteries-for-renters- Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe: https://phandroid.com/2026/09/03/lenovos-new-699-99-laptops-finally-skip-the-boring-black-look/- Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n: https://www.engadget.com/2250161/lenovo-yoga-pro-9n-nvidia-rtx-spark-ifa-2026/- ASUS ProArt P14: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/macbook-pro-14-inch-vs-asus-proart-p14-nvidia-rtx-spark- ASUS ProArt P16 and GR1X: https://www.howtogeek.com/rtx-spark-hands-on-asus-dell-microsoft/- Acer Swift Blade 14: https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows-laptops/the-new-acer-swift-blade-14-is-the-worlds-lightest-laptop-to-be-launched-globally- Dell 14S: https://www.pcmag.com/news/dell-14s-unveiled-another-full-metal-macbook-neo-challenger-ifa-2026- Moto Watch Ultra: https://phandroid.com/2026/09/03/motorola-is-launching-its-first-ever-lte-smartwatch-for-349-99/- Xiaomi 18 Fold: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_18_fold_gets_its_first_official_look_ahead_of_september_7_launch-news-74446.php- TCL P80 Ultra: https://www.androidpolice.com/tcl-p80-ultra-hands-on-why-no-one-copying/- Tecno Bezelless concept: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngPkbaZliaU- Ulefone/RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro: https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/rugone-xnap-7-pro-hands-on- Anker Soundcore Sleep earbuds 4 Pro: https://www.theverge.com/tech/988265/anker-sleep-earbuds-4-pro-price-date-specs- Ugreen MagFlow Pro Magnetic Power Bank: https://www.techlicious.com/blog/ugreen-bets-on-a-999-ai-hub-to-run-your-whole-smart-home/Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- Apple MacBook Neo: https://amzn.to/45Z2JRP- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5X: https://amzn.to/3TcvXd7- ASUS Zenbook A14: https://amzn.to/3SU9mSu- Xiaomi 17T Pro: https://amzn.to/4iO3tRc- Ugreen MagFlow Pro: https://amzn.to/4yrG5Oc