Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam Joire

tnkgrl’s Mobile Tech Podcast is the place to hear the lowdown on the nitty gritty details of what’s happening the world of mobile technology – especially smartphones, personal gadgets and even car tech. tnkgrl (Myriam Joire) has been covering tech for over a decade and was previously Engadget’s Senior Mobile Editor, host of the Engadget Mobile Podcast, and co-host of TWiT’s All About Android.

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Feb 2, 2025 • 1h 11min

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review, Honor Magic 7 Pro review, Realme 14 Pro+ review, Pebble, DeepSeek, and more with YouTube creator TK Bay

Welcome to episode 412 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator TK Bay -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we review a trio of smartphones -- Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, Honor's Magic 7 Pro, and the Realme 14 Pro+. We then dive into the latest news, leaks, and rumors from Samsung, Oppo, Nothing, Google and Apple, and share our thoughts on the return of Pebble, and the arrival of DeepSeek... Fun!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- TK Bay: https://www.threads.net/@tkdsl8655- My Samsung Galaxy S25 series hands-on: https://hothardware.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s25-hands-on- My Samsung Galaxy S25 series hands-on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCZdZq5NaAM- TK's Samsung Galaxy S25 series review video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djU8USZ4Lj8- Samsung Google Project Moohan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az5QL_NLBvg- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge camera spec rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_edge_camera_specs_surface-news-66302.php- TK's Honor Magic 7 Pro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4OBZP6pCR0- TK's Realme 14 Pro+ video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcGjkQLFxZs- Another Oppo Find N5 teaser: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_n5_new_teaser_sizes_it_up_against_the_latest_ipad_pro-news-66241.php- Nothing Phone (3a) details leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_mega_leak_brings_us_details_about_the_phone_3a_and_3a_pro_including_handson_image-news-66308.php- Nothing announcement March 4: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_sets_announcement_for_march_4-news-66271.php- Google Pixel 9a launch date leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_the_google_pixel_9as_exact_release_date-news-66309.php- Apple iPhone SE 4 design leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_se_4_breaks_cover_in_new_video_-news-66265.php- Pebble's back: https://www.gsmarena.com/pebble_to_bring_back_eink_smart_wearables-news-66283.php- DeepSeek's here: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/598846/deepseek-big-tech-ai-industry-nvidia-impac

Jan 27, 2025 • 52min

Samsung Galaxy S25 series hands-on and first impressions, and more with Nirave Gondhia of House of Tech

This is episode 411 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nirave Gondhia of House of Tech -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we go hands-on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+, and S25, share our first impressions of these new flagships, and dive deep into the hardware, software, and AI features. We also segue into a few tangents for good measure. 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- Nirave Gondhia: https://www.threads.net/@niraveg- My Samsung Galaxy S25 series hands-on: https://hothardware.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s25-hands-on|- My Samsung Galaxy S25 series hands-on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCZdZq5NaAM- Nirave's Samsung Galaxy S25 series first impressions: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/galaxy-s25-galaxy-s25-plus-hands-on/

Jan 19, 2025 • 1h 10min

OnePlus 13 and 13R in depth, Realme 14 Pro series, Poco X7 series, Moto G and G Power 2025, and more with Judie Stanford of Gear Diary

Jan 12, 2025 • 1h 3min

Exploring CES 2025 with Infineon, best of CES 2025, Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, OnePlus 13 and 13R review, and BMW Panoramic iDrive with Bill Stewart, Nick Gray, and Adam Doud

Tune into episode 409 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Bill Stewart (Infineon), Nick Gray (Phandroid), and Adam Doud (SlashGear) -- brought to you by Infineon. This week's episode comes in two parts. First, we explore Infineon's latest automotive tech at CES 2025. Second (17:13), we recap our favorite tech of CES 2025 -- including the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, ASUS Zenbook A14, and more! We then review the OnePlus 13 and 13R, and dive into some of the EVs present at the show, including Afeela, BMW, Aptera, Zeekr, and others...Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Infineon: https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/applications/automotive/ (sponsor)- Bill Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-bill/- Nick Gray: https://www.threads.net/@nickmgray- Adam Doud: https://www.threads.net/@deadtechnology- Adam's best of CES 2025: https://www.slashgear.com/1757989/slashgear-best-of-ces-awards-2025/- Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable: https://phandroid.com/2025/01/07/lenovo-just-made-its-rollable-laptop-concept-a-reality/- ASUS Zenbook A14: https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/7/24334174/asus-zenbook-a14-ces-lightweight-laptop-macbook-price-specs- Lenovo Legion Go S: https://phandroid.com/2025/01/07/lenovo-unveils-its-new-legion-go-s-handheld-gaming-console/- My OnePlus 13 review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-13-review- OnePlus 13R review: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/oneplus-13r-review/- Sony Afeela 1: https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/sonys-afeela-1-feels-like-a-playstation-4-in-the-ps5-era-184620132.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email- BMW Panoramic iDrive: https://www.engadget.com/transportation/ces-2025-bmws-vision-spanning-panoramic-idrive-will-make-sure-you-never-miss-another-navigation-prompt-192022046.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email- Aptera solar powered EV: https://www.cnet.com/home/electric-vehicles/my-first-ride-in-a-solar-powered-ev-that-ditches-the-plug/- Zeekr 001FR and Zeekr RT: https://insideevs.com/news/746628/ces-zeekr-great-wall-2025/- Roborock Saros Z70: https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/5/24332998/roborock-saros-z70-robot-vacuum-omnigrip-arm

Jan 5, 2025 • 1h 15min

CES 2025 predictions, most improved phone, OnePlus Open 2 leak, Poco X7 series details, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cameras, and Apple iPhone 17 rumors with Will Sattelberg of Android Police

Join me for episode 408 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Will Sattelberg of Android Police -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we share our predictions for CES 2025 and discuss the most improved phone of 2024 (hint: it's a Pixel). We then cover rumors, leaks and news about Oppo, OnePlus, Poco, Samsung, and Apple. Happy new Year :)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- Will Sattelberg: https://www.threads.net/@willsattelberg- Will's most improved smartphone of 2024: https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-9-pro-fold-proved-dont-buy-first-gen-google-products/- My Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/google-pixel-9-pro-fold-review- Some Oppo Find N5 / OnePlus Open 2 specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_n5_gets_certified_ahead_of_launch-news-65925.php- OnePlus 13R telephoto rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13r_now_rumored_to_sport_a_dedicated_telephoto_camera-news-65917.php- OnePlus Watch 3 and 3 Pro features leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_watch_3_and_oneplus_watch_3_pro_will_bring_new_health_tracking_features-news-65915.php- Some official Poco X7 series details (coming Jan 9): https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x7_pro_price_range_processor_battery_detailed-news-65920.php- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra camera specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_ultra_camera_leak_lists_pretty_much_identical_sensors_to_the_s24_ultra-news-65889.php- Apple iPhone 17 series refresh rate rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/entire_iphone_17_family_to_have_high_refresh_rate_screens-news-65901.php- USB Type-C in now the law in Europe: https://www.gsmarena.com/usbc_law_in_eu_is_now_in_order_heres_what_you_need_to_know-news-65894.php

Dec 29, 2024 • 1h 14min

Best laptops of 2024, OnePlus Ace 5 series, Realme 14 Pro+ camera, MediaTek Dimensity 8400, and more with Rich Wood of XDA Developers

Dec 22, 2024 • 1h 14min

Best phones of 2024, OnePlus 13R official, Nothing OS 3, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked rumors, T-Mobile Starlink Beta, Realme 14 Pro teaser, and more with Nick Gray of Phandroid

Welcome to episode 406 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nick Gray of Phandroid -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's episode, we share our top 5 phones of 2024, and discuss OnePlus13R, Nothing OS 3, and T-Mobile Starlink Beta. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Samsung, Realme, Redmi, and Poco. Happy holidays :)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- My top 5 phones of 2024: https://www.threads.net/@tnkgrl/post/DD5PMBxzdos- OnePlus 13R official, launching alongside OnePlus 13 (Jan 7): https://phandroid.com/2024/12/19/oneplus-13r-announced-with-massive-6000mah-battery/- Nothing OS 3 rolling out: https://phandroid.com/2024/12/18/nothing-os-3-finally-begins-its-stable-roll-out/- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked date leaked (Jan 22): https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_unpacked_is_taking_place_in_january_once_again-news-65778.php- T-Mobile Starlink beta program: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_starlink_starts_beta_program_for_its_directtocell_satellite_service-news-65781.php- Color changing Realme 14 Pro: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_14_pro_series_january_launch-news-65833.php- Redmi Note 14 series now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_14_pro_and_pro_also_debut_in_india-news-65665.php- Poco X7 series leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x7_series_emerges_in_detailed_renders_-news-65724.php

Dec 15, 2024 • 1h 8min

Google/Samsung Android XR platform, Google Pixel 9a leak, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 / Z Flip SE details, Apple iPhone 17 Pro rumors, and more with Michael Fisher, Nirave Gondhia, Nick Sutrich, and Adam Doud

Welcome to episode 405 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile), Nirave Gondhia (House of Tech), Nick Sutrich (Android Central), and Adam Doud (SlashGear) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, join us on a Caribbean cruise as we discuss giant cruise ships, Google and Samsung's new Android XR platform announcement, Google's Pixel 9a leak, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip7 / Z Flip SE details, and Apple's iPhone 17 Pro rumors. We also cover news, leaks, and rumors, from Google, Samsung, Apple, and OnePlus... And, special thanks to OnePlus for providing a meeting room to record the podcast!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- Michael Fisher: https://www.threads.net/@captain2phones- Nirave Gondhia: https://www.threads.net/@niraveg- Nick Sutrich: https://www.threads.net/@gwanatu- Adam Doud: https://www.threads.net/@deadtechnology- Giant cruise ships: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allure_of_the_Seas- Google/Samsung Android XR platform: https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/12/24319528/google-android-xr-samsung-project-moohan-smart-glasses- Google Pixel phones getting battery bypass: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixels_got_80_battery_charge_limit_and_battery_bypass_with_the_latest_update-news-65708.php- Google Pixel 9a leaks in full: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9a_complete_spec_sheet_leaks_pricing_and_colors_included-news-65704.php- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Flip FE going Exynos: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_flip7_and_flip_fe_will_share_a_chipset_you_might_not_like-news-65703.php- Samsung Galaxy S25 series to support Qi2: https://www.gsmarena.com/ice_universe_the_samsung_galaxy_s25_trio_will_support_qi2_wireless_charging-news-65677.php- Apple receives hinge patent: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_receives_new_patent_on_a_hinge_for_foldable_devices-news-65683.php- Apple iPhone 17 Pro design rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/supply_chain_leak_suggests_that_the_iphone_17_pro_will_look_weird_and_will_be_impractical-news-65714.php- OnePlus Ace 5/13R design leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_5_shown_in_official_images_this_could_be_the_oneplus_13r_globally-news-65674.php

Dec 8, 2024 • 1h 11min

AR/XR headset special, Xreal One series first impressions, Viture Pro XR review, OnePlus 13 teaser, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leak, and more with Rebecca Isaacs of Forbes

This is episode 404 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Rebecca Isaacs of Forbes -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we discuss the state of AR/XR glasses -- including Xreal's new One series, Viture's Pro XR, and Apple's Vision Pro -- plus news, leaks, and rumors around the OnePlus 13/13R, Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Oppo's Find X8 Ultra. We then cover the latest smartphone releases from Redmi, IQOO, and Honor... Good times!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- Rebecca Isaacs: https://www.threads.net/@bexwasx- Xreal One series: https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/4/24312269/xreal-one-ar-glasses-release-news- Viture Pro XR review: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/viture-pro-xr-glasses-review- Samsung XR glasses rumors: https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-xr-glasses-galaxy-s25-launch-3504962/- Apple stops production on Vision Pro: https://glassalmanac.com/tim-cook-confirms-production-stops-on-apples-latest-high-end-device/- Intel CEO steps down: https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/2/24310983/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-retired- OnePlus 13 video teaser: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_posts_teaser_video_for_oneplus_13s_global_launch-news-65582.php- OnePlus 13R specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13r_full_specs_leak-news-65587.php- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra video leak: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/26/24306324/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-video-leak- Oppo Find X8 Ultra specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_when_the_oppo_find_x8_ultra_should_arrive-news-65610.php- Redmi K80 Pro: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k80_pro_arrives_with_sd_8_elite_6000mah_battery_and_an_ip68_rating-news-65517.php- IQOO 13: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_iqoo_13_photos_camera_samples_specs-news-65468.php- Honor 300 Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_300_ultra_is_here_with_a_50mp_periscope_and_sd_8_gen_3-news-65565.php

Dec 1, 2024 • 1h 10min

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 SE and ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro review, Hyundai IONIQ 9 first impressions, nwm ONE, Oppo Reno13 series, and more with Enobong Etteh of Booredatwork

Tune into episode 403 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Enobong Etteh of Booredatwork -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's action packed episode, we review Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold6 SE, ASUS' ROG Phone 9 Pro, nwm's ONE headphones, and Sony's LinkBuds Open. We also compare Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek's Dimensity 9400, and share our first impressions on Hyundai's IONIQ 9. Finally, we dive into news from Xiaomi, Oppo, Nubia, and Huawei.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- Enobong Etteh: https://www.threads.net/@booredatwork- Enobong's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 SE review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1weOvPvUbM- Enobong's ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Y5nH6KPW0- Enobong's MediaTek Dimensity 9400 vs. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIzHmAA2TOE- Xiaomi in-house chip coming in 2025: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_is_developing_its_own_smartphone_chipset_heres_when_it_launches-news-65505.php- Enobong's Hyundai IONIQ 9 first impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sM1JyR1awo- My Chevrolet Silverado EV road trip story: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/forget-the-cybertruck-the-silverado-ev-is-the-ultimate-electric-road-trip-machine- nwm ONE: https://www.tomsguide.com/opinion/i-tested-the-first-ever-open-ear-headphones-and-i-am-torn- Sony Linkbuds Open: https://www.wired.com/review/sony-linkbuds-open/- Oppo Reno13 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno13_series_unveiled_dimensity_8350_ip69_and_80w_charging_-news-65480.php- Nubia Z70 Ultra now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z70_ultra_makes_its_global_debut_here_are_the_preorder_prices_and_perks-news-65500.php- Huawei Mate 70 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_70_mate_70_pro_announced-news-65492.php- Huawei Mate X6: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x6_arrives_with_harmonyos_next_slimmer_body_and_larger_screens-news-65494.php

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