Join me for episode 232 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Ricky Villacrez of GSMArena -- brought to you by Audible. In today's episode -- recorded in person -- we discuss the aptX Lossless audio codec Qualcomm just launched for its Snapdragon Sound initiative. We then cover the latest rumors and leaks on Google's Pixel 6 / 6 Pro, Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE, and Microsoft's Surface Duo 2... Good times!Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Ricky Villacrez: https://twitter.com/rickyvtech- Qualcomm aptX Lossless: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_unveils_aptx_lossless_for_bluetooth_devices-news-50782.php- Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_unveils_snapdragon_sound_for_highquality_lowlatency_wireless_audio-news-48069.php- Google Pixel 6 / 6 Pro launch date rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_and_6_pro_to_become_available_on_october_28_new_rumor_says-news-50748.php- Google Pixel 6 / 6 Pro Samsung mmWave 5G modem rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/reuters_the_pixel_6_duo_will_come_with_a_samsung_mmwave_5g_modem-news-50682.php- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE manual leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_user_manual_reveals_lack_of_microsd_card_slot_no_charger_in_box-news-50749.php- Microsoft Surface event Sept 22: https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/1/22651859/microsoft-surface-event-date- Microsoft Surface Duo 2 spec rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_duo_2_appears_in_geekbench_with_snapdragon_888_and_8gb_ram-news-50706.php- PCMag's Fastest mobile networks 2021: https://www.pcmag.com/news/fastest-mobile-networks-2021- Ricky's How Tech Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjlbXgMoKiZpqmLeR5nNsyw

It's time for episode 231 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Florence Ion of Gizmodo -- brought to you by Audible. In this week's show, we share our detailed reviews of the OnePlus Buds Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3, and Framework laptop. We then jump into some news by Xiaomi and Oppo. So get some popcorn, get comfy, and let's go :)Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Florence Ion: https://twitter.com/ohthatflo- My OnePlus Buds Pro review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-pro-review- My OnePlus Buds Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBNngtShzUU- Florence's Galaxy Z Flip3 review: https://gizmodo.com/the-galaxy-z-flip-3-is-almost-the-android-flip-phone-of-1847514210- Florence's Framework laptop review: https://gizmodo.com/i-wanted-to-love-framework-s-modular-laptop-but-it-s-g-1847339409- Xiaomi moving away from Mi branding: https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/24/22639020/xiaomi-mi-brand-ending-mix-4-confirmed- After Realme's MagDart comes Oppo's MagVOOC, naturally: https://gizmodo.com/oppo-shows-off-a-faster-version-of-apples-magsafe-charg-1847548355- Oppo 5-axis OIS and continuous zoom: https://www.engadget.com/oppo-five-axis-ois-camera-continuous-optical-zoom-rgbw-sensor-070011347.html

Tune into episode 230 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Ryan Whitwam (Android Police) and Nick Gray (Phandroid) -- brought to you by Audible. In today's show -- recorded in person -- we review Google's excellent Pixel 5a, and share our (disappointing) first impressions of the Moto Edge (2021). We also discuss Samsung's updated Galaxy A52s 5G, the sexy Realme GT Master edition, and the affordable Redmi 10. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Ryan Whitwam: https://twitter.com/RyanWhitwam- Nick Gray: https://twitter.com/nickmgray- My Tesla Model 3 Long Range review: https://www.techradar.com/news/tesla-model-3-long-range-2021-review- Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/17/samsungs-newest-mid-range-phone-sure-does-look-a-lot-like-the-old-one/- Ryan's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 first impressions: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/11/hands-on-gallery-how-distracting-is-the-samsung-galaxy-z-fold3s-under-display-camera/- Realme GT Master edition: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/realme-gt-master-explorer-edition-hands-on-features-price-photos-release-date/- Redmi 10: https://www.androidcentral.com/xiaomi-accidentally-announces-redmi-10-ahead-august-18-launch- Nick's Google Pixel 5a review: https://phandroid.com/2021/08/17/pixel-5a-review/- My Google Pixel 5a review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/google-pixel-5a-review- My Google Pixel 5a unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp1yOT0WV84- Ryan's Moto Edge (2021) hands-on: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/19/motorola-edge-announcement-hands-on/- Nick's Moto Edge (2021) camera test: https://phandroid.com/2021/08/20/motorola-edge-2021-camera-test/- My Moto Edge (2021) hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp1yOT0WV84

Welcome to episode 229 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Jason Cipriani of ZDNet -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode we recap Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, share our first impressions on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3, Galaxy Watch 4 / 4 Classic, and Galaxy Buds 2. We also discuss Xiaomi's Mi Mix 4 and Honor's Magic 3 series, then cover news from MediaTek and the FCC... Good times!Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Jason Cipriani: https://twitter.com/mrcippy- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked recap: https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-event-biggest-announcements/- Xiaomi Mi Mix 4: https://www.engadget.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-4-snapdragon-888-plus-under-screen-camera-133605155.html- Xiaomi CyberDog: https://www.zdnet.com/article/xiaomi-enters-quadrupedal-robotics-space-with-cyberdog/- Honor and the entity list: https://www.slashgear.com/honor-is-still-in-danger-of-being-added-to-the-us-entity-list-09685929/- Honor Magic 3 series: https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/12/22621367/honor-magic-3-pro-plus-price-specs-features-cameras- MediaTek Dimensity 920 and 810: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_brings_two_new_6nm_chipsets__dimensity_920_and_dimensity_810-news-50469.php- FCC US coverage map: https://www.pcmag.com/news/fcc-puts-out-its-first-mobile-coverage-maps-why-they-differ-from-carrier

This is episode 228 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests James Chen (MediaTek) and David Ruddock (Android Police) -- brought to you by MediaTek. This week's show comes in two parts. First, we have an in-depth conversation about the state of Wi-Fi. Second (21:31), we share our thoughts on Google's Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and Tensor chip announcement. Finally, we recap some news, leaks, and rumors -- including Realme's MagDart wireless charger, Oppo's under display camera, and more. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/ (sponsor)- MediaTek Filogic Wi-Fi 6/6E: https://www.mediatek.com/products/connectivity-and-networking/mediatek-filogic-wifi-6- James Chen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescchen/- David Ruddock: https://twitter.com/rdrv3 - Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and Tensor chip announced: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/02/google-reveals-the-pixel-6-pixel-6-pro-and-its-first-ever-custom-chipset/- Realme MagDart wireless charger: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/03/realmes-magdart-wireless-charging-aims-to-take-on-apples-magsafe-with-faster-speeds/- Oppo under display camera: https://www.engadget.com/oppo-next-gen-under-screen-camera-usc-030044965.html- Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 coming Aug 10: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_confirms_mi_mix_4_will_launch_on_august_10-news-50372.php- Honor Magic 3 (SD888+) and X20 coming Aug 12: https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-x20-launch-date/- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 prices leak: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/08/02/samsungs-galaxy-fold3-is-going-to-be-even-more-expensive-than-we-thought/

Join me for episode 227 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Jason Howell of TWiT -- brought to you by Audible. In today's episode, we review Google's Pixel Buds A-Series earbuds, and share our thoughts on Nothing's ear (1) earbuds. We also discuss a bunch of new phones, including the Huawei P50-series, ZTE Axon 30 5G, Poco X3 GT, Moto Edge 20-series, and Nokia XR20, then cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus, Microsoft, and MediaTek.Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Jason Howell: https://twitter.com/jasonhowell- Jason's Google Pixel Buds A-Series review: https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech/episodes/147- Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds with ANC ($99) shipping Aug 17: https://www.theverge.com/22598920/nothing-ear-1-earbuds-review-features-specs- Affordable "no-name" TWS earbuds w/ ANC (SoundPEATS T2): https://amzn.to/3lfUM4E- Huawei P50-series with SD888 but no 5G: https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/29/22598135/huawei-p50-china-release-date-price-news-features-specs-cameras- Poco X3 GT with Dimensity 1100: https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/28/22597511/poco-x3-gt-announced-specs-features-regions- ZTE Axon 30 5G with 2nd gen UDC: https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_30_5g_brings_a_secondgen_ud_camera_snapdragon_870_and_55w_charging-news-50255.php- Moto Edge 20-series: https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/29/22599860/motorola-edge-20-pro-lite-camera-5g-global-launch- Nokia XR20 rugged phone: https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/26/22591113/nokia-xr20-rugged-phone-c30-6310-clarity-earbuds-pro- No OnePlus 9T rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/there_wont_be_a_oneplus_9t_or_oneplus_9t_pro_rumor_has_it-news-50262.php- Microsoft Surface Duo 2 leaks: https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-surface-duo-2-images-leak-133233711.html- MediaTek Kompanio 1300T: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_kompanio_1300t_chipset_unveiled_a_dimensity_1200_for_tablets-news-50227.php

Tune into episode 226 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nick Gray of Phandroid -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we discuss the OnePlus Nord 2 and Buds Pro in great detail, and jump into the latest Google Pixel Fold rumors. We also review the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, and cover news from Samsung, Moto, Huawei, Honor, Nothing, Panasonic, and Verizon.Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Nick Gray: https://twitter.com/nickmgray- OnePlus Nord 2 and Buds Pro: https://phandroid.com/2021/07/22/oneplus-nord-2-officially-arrives-next-week-coming-to-europe-and-india/- More Google Pixel Fold rumors: https://phandroid.com/2021/07/14/foldable-pixel-phone-will-use-an-ultra-thin-glass-display-from-samsung/- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked official: https://phandroid.com/2021/07/20/samsung-wants-you-to-get-ready-to-unfold-at-unpacked-on-august-11th/- Moto G100 available in the US: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/07/22/the-snapdragon-870-powered-motorola-g100-makes-its-way-to-the-us/- Huawei P50-series launching July 29 (with SD888?): https://phandroid.com/2021/07/21/you-might-actually-be-able-to-buy-the-huawei-p50-outside-of-china/- Honor Magic 3 coming Aug 12 (with SD888+): https://phandroid.com/2021/07/16/honor-magic-3-lineup-set-to-launch-on-august-12/- More Nothing Ear 1 details: https://phandroid.com/2021/07/20/carl-pei-cant-help-himself-shares-more-info-about-the-nothing-earbuds/- My Panasonic TOUGHBOOK FZ-G2 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AybjBLc9ekE- Verizon switching to Google Messages: https://phandroid.com/2021/07/20/verizon-is-ditching-its-crappy-texting-app-for-google-messages/- Nick's ZTE Axon 30 Ultra review: https://phandroid.com/2021/06/15/zte-axon-30-ultra-review-finding-that-perfect-balance/

It's time for episode 225 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Adam Conway of XDA Developers -- brought to you by Audible. In this week's show, we review the RedMagic 6R and Huawei Watch Fit Elegant, then discuss the recently leaked Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro specs and OnePlus Nord 2 details. We also cover the latest rumors from Samsung and Nokia, plus the US executive order on right to repair... Good times!Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Adam Conway: https://twitter.com/AdamConwayIE- Adam's RedMagic 6R review: https://www.xda-developers.com/red-magic-6r-review/- Adam's Huawei Watch Fit Elegant review: https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-watch-fit-elegant-review/- Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro specs leak: https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-6-five-years-updates/- OnePlus Nord 2 details: https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-nord-2-oliver-zhang-interaction/- OnePlus Nord 2 coming July 22 with 50MP camera: https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-nord-2-same-primary-camera-oneplus-9-series/- OnePlus Buds Pro coming July 22: https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-buds-pro-launch-date/- Base OnePlus 9 Pro not coming to North America: https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-wont-sell-the-base-oneplus-9-pro-in-the-us-and-canada/- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked details leak: https://www.xda-developers.com/galaxy-unpacked-massive-leak/- Samsung Galaxy S22 with 200MP Olympus camera rumor: https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-200mp-olympus-camera- Nokia XR20 rugged phone coming July 27: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_mobile_teasing_a_rugged_phone_launch_for_july_27-news-50024.php- Right to repair US executive order: https://www.xda-developers.com/biden-executive-order-right-to-repair/

Welcome to episode 224 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Sascha Segan of PCMag -- brought to you by Audible. In today's show, we discuss Qualcomm's feature-packed Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders, the future of 5G with C band, and OnePlus' app throttling controversy. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Oppo, Vivo, Nothing, Nokia, and Verizon -- including a possible date for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Sascha Segan: https://twitter.com/saschasegan- My TCL 20 Pro 5G review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/tcl-20-pro-5g-review- TCL / T-Mobile REVVL V+ $200 5G phone: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/06/30/t-mobiles-latest-revvl-phone-is-all-big-screen-5g-cant-lose/- Qualcomm Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders: https://www.pcmag.com/news/qualcomm-launches-1499-insiders-flagship-smartphone- My RedMagic 6 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg8wucVoqoE- What is C band? https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-c-band- What is up with OnePlus? https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/what-the-heck-is-up-with-oneplus- OnePlus app throttling controversy: https://www.anandtech.com/show/16794/oneplus-9-performance-examination- Oppo M1 custom ISP leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_is_reportedly_working_on_a_custom_image_signal_processor_isp_dubbed_the_m1-news-49915.php- Vivo smartphone drone patent: https://www.techradar.com/news/an-upcoming-vivo-phone-could-have-a-mini-camera-drone-inside- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked August 11 rumor: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/07/05/samsungs-next-galaxy-unpacked-event-may-be-just-one-month-away/- Nothing Ear 1 $99 TWS ANC earbuds coming soon: https://www.engadget.com/nothing-ear-1-earbuds-price-anc-133120513.html- Nokia flagship coming in November: https://www.slashgear.com/nokia-5g-flagship-is-coming-in-november-according-to-hmd-global-exec-06681124/amp/- Verizon Adaptive Sound: https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/7/22567035/verizon-spatial-audio-adaptive-sound-motorola

Tune into episode 223 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Jon Fingas of Engadget -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we "recap" MWC 2021 (including Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4), review TCL's 20 Pro 5G, and share our first impressions of Sony's Xperia 1 III. We also discuss T-Mobile's REVVL V+ (a $200 5G handset manufactured by TCL) and Infinix's crazy concept phone, then cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus, Moto, Qualcomm, and Microsoft.Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Jon Fingas: https://twitter.com/jonfingas- TCL 20-series: https://www.engadget.com/tcl-20-series-phones-us-130019345.html- My TCL 20 Pro 5G / 20-series unboxing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxmGiEww6pQ- T-Mobile (TCL) REVVL V+ $200 5G phone: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/06/30/t-mobiles-latest-revvl-phone-is-all-big-screen-5g-cant-lose/- TCL NXTWEAR G glasses: https://www.engadget.com/tcl-nxtwear-g-wearable-display-launch-140021028.html- Google Pixel 5a coming soon: https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-5a-release-date-1239910/- Sony Xperia 1 III review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CghqH21A2Ew- Infinix concept phone hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hHjLFuEOeA- Tecno Phantom X review: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_phantom_x-review-2285.php- OnePlus Nord 2 rumors: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-nord-2-renders-1239626/- Moto Edge 20 leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/massive_leak_reveals_most_of_the_motorola_edge_20_family_specs-news-49765.php- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+: https://www.engadget.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-888-plus-5g-131035082.html- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-1206747/- Microsoft Windows 11: https://www.androidauthority.com/windows-11-android-apps-amazon-app-store-1240461/