

Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam Joire
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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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Mar 5, 2022 • 1h 10min
MWC 2022 recap, Oppo Find X5 Pro, Honor Magic 4 Pro, and more with Anshel Sag, Nick Gray, and Rich Woods
It's time for episode 258 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Anshel Sag (Moor Insights & Strategy), Nick Gray (Phandroid), and Rich Woods (XDA Developers) -- brought to you by Audible. In this special group show, we recap MWC 2022 and share our thoughts on the Oppo Find X5 Pro, Realme GT 2 Pro, Poco X4 Pro 5G, Honor Magic 4 Pro, and the many other devices announced in Barcelona. Enjoy the raves and the rants and the Motorola jokes... And special thanks to Qualcomm for providing a meeting room to record the podcast, and to Oppo for covering our flight and lodging for this event!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- Anshel Sag: https://twitter.com/anshelsag- Nick Gray: https://twitter.com/nickmgray- Rich Woods: https://twitter.com/therichwoods- MWC 2022 recap: https://www.engadget.com/mwc-2022-recap-huawei-matepad-samsung-galaxy-book-2-tcl-foldable-163025442.html- My Oppo Find X5 Pro unboxing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j6Mt7zNNnU- Nick's Realme GT 2 Pro hands-on: https://phandroid.com/2022/02/28/realme-gt2-pro-hands-on-best-realme-smartphone-yet/- My Poco X4 Pro 5G unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjRPrVd1Ugk- Nick's Honor Magic 4 Pro camera test: https://phandroid.com/2022/03/03/honor-magic4-pro-camera-test/- Nick's Huawei Super Device article: https://phandroid.com/2022/03/03/huaweis-super-device-takes-multi-device-computing-to-the-next-level/- Rich's Lenovo ThinkPad X13s article: https://www.xda-developers.com/lenovo-snapdragon-thinkpad-x13s/- Rich's Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro hands-on: https://www.xda-developers.com/author/richwoods/#google_vignette- Rich's TCL 30 Pro hands-on: https://www.xda-developers.com/tcl-30-series-mwc-2022/

Feb 26, 2022 • 1h 9min
RedMagic 7 review, OnePlus Nord CE 2, and IQOO 9 Pro with Ryne Hager of Android Police
Tune into episode 257 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Ryne Hager of Android Police -- brought to you by Audible. In today's episode, we review the RedMagic 7 and discuss the general state of gaming phones. We then cover two new handsets -- the OnePlus Nord CE 2 and IQOO 9 Pro -- plus rumors and news from OnePlus, Moto, OSOM, and OnwardMobility.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- Ryne Hager: https://twitter.com/rynehager- My RedMagic 7 review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/redmagic-7-review- My RedMagic 7 Unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qmGV5BfLzM- Black Shark 4 Pro now available in the US and Europe: https://www.androidpolice.com/black-shark-4-pro-buy-in-us/- OnePlus Nord CE 2 review: https://www.theverge.com/22937302/oneplus-nord-ce-2-review- OnePlus 10 (non-Pro) rumors: https://www.androidpolice.com/oneplus-phone-codenamed-oscar-tipped-for-late-spring-debut/- IQOO 9 Pro: https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/23/22946939/vivo-iqoo-9-pro-india-launch-specs-price- Moto Frontier rumors: https://www.androidpolice.com/whoever-declared-the-megapixel-wars-over-didnt-tell-the-motorola-frontier-and-its-high-res-194mp-camera/- OSOM OV1 colors: https://www.androidpolice.com/osom-ov1-fun-colors-summer-2022/- 5G BlackBerry phone is dead: https://www.androidpolice.com/the-5g-blackberry-is-dead/

Feb 20, 2022 • 1h 4min
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra / S22+ review, Oppo Find X5 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+ with YouTube Creator TechmeOut
Welcome to episode 256 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and with YouTube Creator TechmeOut -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we review Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22+ in depth, and discuss the affordable, OIS-equipped Realme 9 Pro+. We also cover news and rumors about Samsung's Z Fold4 / Z Flip4, Oppo's Find X5 Pro, the Honor Magic 4, and a smartphone from Nothing (!)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- TechmeOut: https://twitter.com/techme0ut- TechmeOut's Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22 unboxing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaNyiLxQ-z0- My Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22+ review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-and-s22-review- My Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22+ camera first impressions: https://hothardware.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-camera-samples-zoom-low-light- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 rumors: https://www.androidpolice.com/early-galaxy-z-fold4-and-z-flip4-rumors-suggest-samsungs-focusing-on-refining-last-years-foldables/- Oppo Find X5 Pro official, coming Feb 24: https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/17/22938600/oppo-find-x5-pro-official-images-launch-event-date-time- My Realme 9 Pro+ and 9 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30OSryPTdEI- Honor Magic 4 coming Feb 28: https://phandroid.com/2022/02/16/honor-magic-4-series-set-to-be-unveiled-on-february-28-during-mwc-2022/- Nothing smartphone rumors: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/nothing/160058-carl-pei-teases-nothing-s-upcoming-android-smartphone

Feb 12, 2022 • 1h 10min
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra / S22+, Oppo Reno 7 Pro, and Infinix Zero 5G first impressions with Thunder E of Booredatwork
Join me for episode 255 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Thunder E (Enobong Etteh) of Booredatwork -- brought to you by Audible. This episode is full of first impressions. We take a look at Samsung's freshly minted Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22+, Oppo's fancy Reno 7 Pro, and Infinix's affordable Zero 5G. We also dive into the usual news, leaks, and rumors as the mobile world prepares for MWC. 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- Thunder E (Enobong Etteh) https://twitter.com/booredatwork- Thunder E's Galaxy S22 Ultra first impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H-TuM-6hLI- Thunder E's Galaxy S22 Ultra gaming video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NJ9j2DrU5c- Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-s-22-hands-on-its-more-interesting-on-the-inside-150036577.html- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series: https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/9/22923565/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-plus-tablets-android-price-specs-features- Thunder E's Oppo Reno 7 Pro first impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmYNQVUxqCA- Oppo Find X5 Pro camera specs leak: https://www.androidpolice.com/latest-oppo-find-x5-pro-leaks-show-more-of-that-fun-looking-camera/- My Infinix Zero 5G unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jFs1NNkwaA

Feb 5, 2022 • 1h 11min
Sony Xperia Pro-I review, Moto G Stylus (2022), and John Deere autonomous tractor with YouTube creator Joshua Vergara
This is episode 254 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Joshua Vergara -- brought to you by Audible. In today's show, we review the Sony Xperia Pro-I, then discuss the new Moto G Stylus (2022) plus John Deere's autonomous tractor. We also cover news, leaks, and rumors from Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo. Google, and Apple... 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- Joshua Vergara: https://twitter.com/jvtechtea- John Deere autonomous tractor: https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/4/22866699/john-deere-autonomous-farming-ai-machine-vision-kit- Josh's Sony Xperia Pro-I camera test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83GL4QRl418- Josh's Sony Xperia Pro-I review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dofo3E6xjQU- Moto G Stylus (2022) $300: https://www.engadget.com/moto-g-stylus-2022-release-date-price-191144555.html- Samsung Galaxy S22 processors and markets leak: https://pocketnow.com/these-countries-are-getting-exynos-and-snapdragon-galaxy-s22-devices- OnePlus 10 Ultra patent: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_10_ultra_with_periscope_lens_spotted_in_patent_drawings-news-52970.php- Oppo folding clamshell rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppos_working_on_a_flip_foldable_for_q3_will_be_cheaper_than_galaxy_z_flip-news-52947.php- "Official" Google Pixel 6a leak: https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/28/22906019/pixel-6a-coloring-book-leak- Apple iPhone 14 Pro "pill" rumor: https://pocketnow.com/iphone-14-pro-two-punch-hole-cutouts- Apple iPhone SE 5G rumor: https://pocketnow.com/apple-launch-iphone-se-5g-2022

Jan 29, 2022 • 1h 14min
Exploring WiFi 7 and 6G with MediaTek, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review, OnePlus 10 Ultra rumors, and more with James Chen, Finbarr Moynihan, and M. Brandon Lee
Welcome to episode 253 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests James Chen and Finbarr Moynihan (MediaTek), plus M. Brandon Lee (This is Tech Today) -- brought to you by MediaTek. This week's show comes in two parts. First, we explore what WiFi 7 and 6G bring to the table. Second (18:42), we review Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 and discuss the state of mobile audio in general, then cover the latest OnePlus 10 Ultra and Google Pixel 6a rumors.Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/ (sponsor)- James Chen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescchen/- Finbarr Moynihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finbarr-moynihan-b653b51/- M. Brandon Lee: https://twitter.com/thisistechtoday- Brandon's Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAnxYpyaQTE- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked on Feb 9: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-s22-date-230054995.html- Redmi Note 11 series: https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/26/22902358/xiaomi-redmi-note-11-pro-5g-series-announced-specs- My Redmi Note 11S unboxing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rawXHp4i_YQ- Huawei P50 Pro and P50 Pocket global models: https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/26/22902310/huawei-p50-pro-pocket-foldable-global-release-price- OnePlus 10 Ultra rumors: https://www.techradar.com/news/is-a-oneplus-10-ultra-on-the-way- OnePlus 10 and 10R rumors: https://9to5google.com/2022/01/21/oneplus-10-mediatek-snapdragon-report/- Google Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch launch rumors: https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-6a-rumored-to-land-in-may/

Jan 27, 2022 • 11min
Bonus material: The effects of C-band 5G on air travel with Jaime Rivera of Pocketnow
Here's some bonus material from episode 252 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Jaime Rivera of Pocketnow. In this 10-minute outtake, we discuss the effects of C-band 5G on air travel, what the wireless carriers and airline industry are doing about it, and how the FCC and FAA are (mis)handling it. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Jaime Rivera: https://twitter.com/Jaime_Rivera- AT&T and Verizon delay C-band 5G rollout near airports: https://www.engadget.com/att-verizon-delay-5g-rollout-airports-203850079.html

Jan 22, 2022 • 1h 20min
Beyond mobile 5G with Infineon, Samsung Galaxy S22 leaks, Oppo Find X5 Pro rumors, and OnePlus launch timeline with Judy Davies and Jaime Rivera
Tune into episode 252 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Judy Davies (Infineon) and Jaime Rivera (Pocketnow) -- brought to you by Infineon. Today's show comes in two parts. First, we discuss 5G use-cases beyond mobile (manufacturing, health care, remote sensing). Second (22:14), we cover a bunch of leaks and rumors about Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S22, Google's Pixel Fold, Oppo's Find X5 Pro, and OnePlus' strategy and launch timeline.Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Infineon: https://www.infineon.com/ (sponsor)- Judy Davies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judydavies/- Jaime Rivera: https://twitter.com/Jaime_Rivera- Samsung Galaxy S22 price leak: https://pocketnow.com/galaxy-s22-price-leak- Also more Galaxy S22 specs leak: https://pocketnow.com/leak-reveals-new-galaxy-s22-plus-renders-and-details-battery-and-fast-charging-specs- Samsung Exynos 2200: https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/17/22888966/samsung-exynos-2200-soc-chip-announced-amd-gpu-rdna-2- Possible Google Pixel Fold design leak: https://pocketnow.com/android-12l-beta-2-google-pixel-fold-design- Oppo Find X5 Pro Hasselblad leak: https://pocketnow.com/leak-suggests-oppo-find-x5-pro-might-have-hasselblad-branded-camera-setup- OnePlus launch timeline: https://pocketnow.com/leak-claims-nord-n20-arrive-february-oneplus-10-pro-will-launch-globally-march

Jan 15, 2022 • 1h 8min
Honor Magic V, Planet Computers Astro Slide 5G, and CES leftovers with Avram Piltch of Tom's Hardware
It's time for episode251 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Avram Piltch of Tom's Hardware -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we discuss the Honor Magic V foldable and the Planet Computers Astro Slide 5G clamshell. We also dive into CES odds and ends -- from Dell to Samsung to Intel -- and cover news from OnePlus, Sony, Apple, and BlackBerry.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- Avram Piltch: https://twitter.com/geekinchief- Dell XPS 13 Plus: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/dell-xps-13-specs-price-release-date-touch-bar- Samsung Odyssey Arc monitor: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/samsung-odyssey-ark-4k- TCL NxtWear Air glasses: https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/4/22857605/tcl-nxtwear-air-wearable-display-glasses- Air CLenz monitor: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/air-clenz-germ-filter-monitor- Intel Alder Lake for laptops: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-unveils-full-12th-gen-alder-lake-mobile-lineup-up-to-14-cores-and-50-ghz- Honor Magic V: https://www.engadget.com/honor-magic-v-foldable-smartphone-153214121.html- OnePlus 10 Pro now available in China: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_10_pro_is_official_sd_8_gen_1_80w_charging_and_ltpo_20_display-news-52622.php\- Sony Xperia 5 III now available in the US: https://www.androidpolice.com/the-sony-xperia-5-iii-is-finally-available-in-the-us/- 15th anniversary of the iPhone: https://www.techradar.com/news/the-first-iphone-wasnt-really-a-smartphone- Legacy BlackBerry service reaches EOL: https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/31/22861141/blackberry-legacy-devices-dead-lose-functionality-january-4th- Onward Mobility 5G BlackBerry phone still coming: https://crackberry.com/onwardmobility-declares-itself-not-dead- Planet Computers Astro Slide 5G: https://www.gsmarena.com/planet_astro_slide_5g_brings_slideout_physical_keyboard_and_dimensity_800-news-52577.php

Jan 8, 2022 • 1h 18min
CES recap, OnePlus 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, Realme GT 2 Pro, and Vivo V23 series with Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile)
This is episode 250 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile) -- brought to you by Audible. In this week's action packed episode, we recap CES 2022 and discuss related launches, including the OnePlus 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, Realme GT 2 Pro, and Vivo V23 series. We then cover the other handsets, computers, EVs, and cool tech that caught our attention during the show. 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- Michael Fisher: https://twitter.com/Captain2Phones/- OnePlus 10 Pro: https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/4/22855743/oneplus-10-pro-android-specs- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe- Realme GT 2 Pro: https://www.androidpolice.com/the-realme-gt-2-pro-is-official-with-a-150-degree-ultra-wide-camera-bio-polymer-back/- My Vivo V23 / V23 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnShFdzhuSE- Nokia G400: https://www.techradar.com/news/nokias-five-new-cheap-phones-include-one-of-the-most-affordable-5g-mobiles- TCL 30XE / 30 V 5G: https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/4/22856031/tcl-30-v-5g-30-xe-5g-t-mobile-verizon- TCL Book 14 Go: https://www.engadget.com/tcl-first-laptop-snapdragon-powered-book-14-go-140018174.html- ASUS foldable PC: https://www.windowscentral.com/asus-zenbook-17-fold-oled-ces- Lenovo ThinkBook Plus gen 3: https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/5/22868004/lenovo-thinkbook-plus-gen-3-business-laptop-price-specs- Samsung Display concept foldables: https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-foldable-ces-2022-3084553/- Samsung Freestyle projector: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-freestyle-portable-projector-auto-leveling-focus-023047886.html- Samsung remote charges over WiFi: https://www.techradar.com/news/toss-the-batteries-samsungs-amazing-new-remote-uses-your-wi-fi-to-charge- AnkerWork B600 Video Bar: https://gizmodo.com/ankers-new-2k-webcam-has-an-led-light-bar-to-make-you-l-1848227051- BMW iX Flow: https://www.techradar.com/news/bmw-has-made-a-color-changing-car-yes-really- Mercedes Benz Vision EQXX: https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/3/22855555/mercedes-benz-vision-eqxx-ev-range-ces-2022- Sony Vision-S 02 SUV: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/04/sony-mobility/- John Deere autonomous tractor: https://www.wired.com/story/john-deere-self-driving-tractor-stirs-debate-ai-farming/