

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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May 9, 2021 • 1h 18min
Cameraphone special and Samsung Galaxy S- and Z-series leaks with Steve Litchfield of The Phones Show
It's time for episode 215 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Steve Litchfield of The Phones Show -- brought to you by Audible. Today's show is all about cameraphones and the current state of mobile imaging -- from Samsung's amazing Galaxy S21 Ultra to Huawei's outstanding P40 Pro+. We discuss what makes a modern cameraphone, including large sensors (Xiaomi Mi 11), variable telephoto lenses (Sony Xperia 1 iii), and the computational photography that makes it all possible. We also cover Samsung's latest leaks, spanning the Galaxy Galaxy S22 Ultra, Z Fold3, Z Flip3, and S21 FE.Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Steve Litchfield: https://twitter.com/stevelitchfield- Best cameraphones today: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/best-camera-phone- Sony Xperia 1 iii: https://www.engadget.com/sony-xperia-1-iii-xperia-5-iii-pro-camera-smartphones-5g-specs-074022474.html- ZTE Axon 30 Ultra: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/15/22384596/zte-axon-30-ultra-5g-specs-launch-us- Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold: https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-fold-hands-on/- Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cell-phone-reviews/xiaomi-mi-11-ultra-review/- Vivo X60 Pro+: https://www.androidauthority.com/vivo-x60-pro-plus-review-1209232/- Oppo Find X3 Pro: https://9to5google.com/2021/03/16/oppo-find-x3-pro-review-stopping-just-short-of-greatness-video/- Steve's Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. Lumia 950XL comparison: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/24133_CameraheadtoheadLumia950XLvsSa.php- My Google Pixel 5 review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/google-pixel-5-review- Steve's Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs. Lumia 950XL comparison: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/24085_PureViewatChristmastheProRAWLu.php- My Huawei P40 Pro+ review: https://geardiary.com/2021/01/15/huawei-p40-pro-review/- Steve's Redmi Note 10 Pro vs. Lumia 950XL comparison: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/24199_CameraheadtoheadLumia950XLvsRe.php- My Redmi Note 10 Pro review: https://geekspin.co/redmi-note-10-pro-review/- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra variable telephoto rumor: https://pocketnow.com/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-camera-tipped-to-be-years-ahead-of-everyone-else- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Z Fold3 leaks: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/05/03/new-dodgy-galaxy-z-flip-3-and-z-fold-3-leaks-give-us-panda-pixel-vibes/- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_to_enter_mass_production_in_july-news-48977.php- Google Pixel Buds A leak: https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/4/22419835/google-pixel-buds-a-series-tweet-photo- Steve's new website: https://allaboutmobile.com/

May 2, 2021 • 1h 6min
New Samsung Galaxy Book laptops, Redmi K40 Gaming Edition, and Google Pixel 5a leaks with YouTube creator Tomi Adebayo (GadgetsBoy)
This is episode 214 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Tomi Adebayo (GadgetsBoy) -- brought to you by Audible. In this week's show we recap Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event and discuss the new Galaxy Book laptops. We then review the Huawei MateBook X Pro (2021) and cover new phones from Redmi (K40 Gaming Edition), Xiaomi, and Moto -- plus the latest Google Pixel leaks.Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Tomi Adebayo: https://twitter.com/GadgetsBoy- New Samsung Galaxy Book laptops: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_four_galaxy_book_laptops_two_with_amoled_screens_one_with_rtx_3050_ti_graphics-news-48862.php- Tomi's Huawei MateBook X Pro (2021) review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm6ulxz9SWI- Redmi K40 Gaming Edition for China: https://www.xda-developers.com/redmi-k40-gaming-edition-launched/- My Redmi Note 10 Pro review: https://geekspin.co/redmi-note-10-pro-review/- Xiaomi Mi11X and Mi11X Pro for India: https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-mi-11x-india-1220597/- My Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d-sj4MFj14- Moto G60 and G40 Fusion for India: https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g60_and_g40_fusion_and_unveiled_with_120hz_refresh_rate_displays_and_sd_732g-news-48739.php- Google Pixel 5a leaks: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/26/22403350/pixel-5a-leaked-camera-sample-ultrawide-12-2-megapixel-f-2-2-exif-data

Apr 25, 2021 • 1h 5min
Apple Spring Forward event recap, new M1 iMac, iPad Pro, and AirTags, plus Infinix Hot 10S NFC with Anshel Sag of Moor Insights & Strategy
Welcome to episode 213 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Anshel Sag of Moor Insights & Strategy -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we recap Apple's Spring Forward event and share our thoughts on Apple's new M1 iMac 24", M1 iPad Pro, AirTags, and Apple TV 4K. We then review the Infinix Hot 10S NFC, a $120 phone that doesn't suck. Finally, we dive into some news from T-Mobile and OnePlus. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Anshel Sag: https://twitter.com/anshelsag- Apple M1 iMac 24": https://www.engadget.com/apple-imac-m1-2021-redesign-172855485.html- Apple M1 iPad Pro: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/20/22385675/apple-ipad-pro-m1-chip-specs-features-price- Apple AirTags: https://www.engadget.com/apple-airtag-29-each-find-my-item-tracker-comning-april-30-171736127.html- Apple TV 4K with new remote: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/20/22386298/apple-tv-4k-a12-bionic-price-features-release-date- Infinix Hot 10S NFC $120 phone: https://venturebeat.com/2021/04/21/infinix-launches-hot-10s-series-gaming-smartphone/- My Infinix Hot 10S NFC unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-KSDILtD98- T-Mobile's eating everyone's 5G lunch with 2.5GHz vs. C-band: https://www.androidcentral.com/verizons-c-band-strategy-shows-strength-t-mobiles-25ghz-spectrum- OnePlus Watch mid-April update: https://www.engadget.com/oneplus-watch-update-always-on-display-171530433.html

Apr 18, 2021 • 1h 13min
OnePlus Watch review, Google Pixel 5a, Sony Xperia 1 III / 5 III, and new TCL 20-series with techie supreme Fionna Agomuoh
Join me for episode 212 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and techie supreme Fionna Agomuoh -- brought to you by Audible. In this week's episode, we review the controversial OnePlus Watch, and discuss Google's confirmed Pixel 5a and Sony's exciting new Xperia 1 III / 5 III flagships with variable telephoto. We also cover TCL's new 20-series and Nokia's new C, G, and X-series phones, plus news from Apple, Samsung, and Google.Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Fionna Agomuoh: https://twitter.com/techiesupreme- My OnePlus Watch review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-watch-review- My OnePlus Watch unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZyDcUg4mK0- Google I/O (virtual) happening May 18-20: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/7/22371782/google-io-2021-date-announcement-virtual-online-event-date-android- Google Pixel 5a confirmed: https://www.engadget.com/goolge-pixel-5a-5g-confirmed-us-japan-173617692.html- Google Pixel Watch leaks: https://www.slashgear.com/google-pixel-watch-release-date-and-look-leaked-09667735/- Samsung event April 28: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-pc-exynos-foldable-wearable-april-28-2021-230008640.html- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leaks: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/04/11/heres-your-first-look-at-the-samsung-galaxy-s21-fe/- Apple event April 20: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/13/22310826/apple-april-20th-event-date-rumors-ipad-pro-macbook-tv-airtags- Sony Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/14/22382887/sony-announces-xperia-1-iii-xperia-5-iii- New TCL 20-series phones: https://www.engadget.com/tcl-20-pro-5g-tcl-20l-plus-tcl-20l-cheap-phones-150041628.html- TCL folding and rollable concept: https://www.slashgear.com/tcl-fold-n-roll-concept-mixes-folding-rolling-oled-with-good-reason-14668506/- New Nokia C, G, X-series phones: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/8/22371937/hmd-nokia-x20-x10-g20-g10-c20-c10-android-phones-release-date-news-features

Apr 10, 2021 • 1h 16min
The state of smart TVs with MediaTek, LG Mobile retrospective, Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, and Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 with Finbarr Moynihan and Rich Woods
Tune into episode 211 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Finbarr Moynihan (MediaTek) and Rich Woods (Neowin) -- brought to you by MediaTek. Today's show comes in two parts. First, we have an in-depth conversation about the state of smart TVs. Second (24:11), we lament LG leaving the mobile business and remember the company's hits and misses. We then discuss Samsung's $280 MediaTek-powered Galaxy A32 5G and Lenovo's crazy Legion Phone Duel 2. Finally, we cover leaks and rumors from Google and Sony. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/ (sponsor)- Explore smart TVs powered by MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/device#filter=.smart_tv- Finbarr Moynihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finbarr-moynihan-b653b51/- Rich Woods: https://twitter.com/therichwoods- LG shutting down phone business: https://www.neowin.net/news/lg-is-officially-shutting-down-its-mobile-phone-business/- An LG Mobile retrospective: https://www.engadget.com/lg-giving-up-on-phones-best-weirdest-phone-retrospective-170055145.html- MKBHD's LG Mobile video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAmZXCZ-e94- Mr Mobile's LG Mobile video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGfSr74P6D8- Samsung Galaxy A-series coming to the US: https://www.neowin.net/news/samsungs-2021-galaxy-a-series-is-coming-to-the-united-states/- Samsung Galaxy A32 5G ($280) with MediaTek Dimensity 720: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a32_5g-10648.php- Pixel 6 with Google Whitechapel silicon? https://9to5google.com/2021/04/02/pixel-6-google-gs101-whitechapel/- Sony Xperia phone launching April 14: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/1/22363086/sony-xperia-phone-event-april-14th-annouce- Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2: https://www.neowin.net/news/lenovo-announces-the-legion-phone-duel-2-with-active-cooling-a-44mp-front-camera-and-more/- JerryRigEverything's Legion Phone Duel 2 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz_vxrm8rjM

Apr 4, 2021 • 1h 10min
Xiaomi event recap, Mi 11 Lite and Poco F3 first impressions, plus Vivo X60 Pro+ and Huawei Mate X2 review with YouTube creator Ben Sin
It's time for episode 210 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Ben Sin -- brought to you by Audible. This show is packed with Xiaomi news. We recap the Mi 11 Ultra and Mi Mix Fold launch events, and then share our first impressions of the Mi 11 Lite and Poco F3. We also review the Realme 8 Pro, Vivo X60 Pro+, and Huawei Mate X2... Phew!Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Ben Sin: https://twitter.com/bencsin- Ben's Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzjkgfjqxa0- My Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45DLr1aE6Zc- Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/29/22356128/xiaomi-mi-11-ultra-lite-5g-announced-specs- Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold: https://www.engadget.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-fold-foldable-phone-liquid-lens-launch-price-availability-142220296.html- Ben's Poco F3 hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrDt3P5efFw- My Poco F3 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbUGaE-yDKE- Ben's Realme 8 Pro review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReP7QTjBezE- Ben's Vivo X60 Pro+ review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-tn4AYFoWk- Ben's Huawei Mate X2 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aix_HdWsrA0- Xiaomi "changes" its logo: https://www.theverge.com/tech/2021/3/30/22358033/xiaomi-new-logo-design-square-round

Mar 28, 2021 • 1h 20min
OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro review, Poco F3 and X3 Pro, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G with YouTube creator Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile)
Welcome to episode 209 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile) -- brought to you by Audible. In this week's episode, we're reviewing the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro in depth, and discussing Poco's brand new F3 and X3 Pro, plus Qualcomm's Snapdragon 860 and 780G, We also cover the OnePlus 9R and OnePlus Watch, plus the latest Samsung and LG rumors. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Michael Fisher: https://twitter.com/themrmobile- Michael's OnePlus 9 Pro review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjb42QwsM5I- My OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-9-and-9-pro-review- My OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoUlMhQjCcE- My OnePlus Warp Charge 50 Wireless Charger unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAbQzsNHrjM- OnePlus 9R: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9r_joins_the_game_an_8t_for_2021_with_snapdragon_870_120_hz_display-news-48337.php- OnePlus Watch: https://www.engadget.com/oneplus-watch-price-availability-specs-145535251.html- Poco F3 and X3 Pro: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/22/22344126/poco-f3-x3-pro-snapdragon-860-870-announced-specs- Qualcomm Snapdragon 860: https://www.xda-developers.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-860-launch/- Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G: https://hothardware.com/news/qualcomm-launches-powerful-snapdragon-780g-for-mid-range-phone-with-one-big-omission- Samsung double folding phone rumors: https://www.slashgear.com/samsung-double-foldable-phone-could-offer-two-hinges-in-2021-22664861/- LG Mobile troubles: https://hothardware.com/news/lg-ends-rollable-phone-development

Mar 21, 2021 • 1h 10min
Wireless ANC headphones comparison, Oppo Find X3 camera, OnePlus 9 pro leaks, and Samsung Galaxy A series with Thunder E of Booredatwork
This is episode 208 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Thunder E (Enobong Etteh) of Booredatwork -- brought to you by Audible. In today's show, we compare wireless ANC headphones from Sony (WH-1000XM4), Apple (AirPods Max), Shure (Aonic 50), and Huawei (FreeBuds Studio). We then discuss the Oppo Find X3 Pro camera and the latest OnePlus 9 Pro leaks and rumors. Finally, we cover news from Samsung and Moto, including the new Galaxy A series... Good times!Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Thunder E (Enobong Etteh) https://twitter.com/booredatwork- My Sony WH-1000XM4 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMGF7UCTxoc- My Apple AirPods Max unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM5UdPhQNrA- Thunder E's Oppo Find X3 Pro review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJtkWglOwfI- OnePlus 9 Pro leaks: https://www.inputmag.com/tech/oneplus-says-screw-it-heres-the-oneplus-9-pro-photos-from-every-angle- OnePlus Watch rumors: https://9to5google.com/2021/03/17/oneplus-watch-wear-os-confirmed/- Samsung Galaxy A series: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/03/17/samsung-announces-sequels-to-last-years-smash-hit-galaxy-a-series-phones/- No Galaxy Note this year?: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/17/22335502/galaxy-note-2021-delay-canceled-samsung- Moto G100 is a rebranded Edge S: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g100_renders_appear_it_could_be_the_edge_s_for_real-news-48207.php- Moto Ready For: https://www.techradar.com/news/motorolas-edge-plus-smartphone-gets-its-own-dex-style-desktop-mode

Mar 13, 2021 • 1h 4min
Oppo Find X3 Pro, OnePlus / Hasselblad partnership, and iPhone 13 rumors with YouTube creator Krystal Lora
Join me for episode 207 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Krystal Lora -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we discuss Oppo's brand new Find X3 Pro and the OnePlus / Hasselblad partnership. We also roundup the latest iPhone 13 rumors and Pixel 5a leaks, plus cover news from Realme, Samsung, ASUS, Nothing, and Qualcomm... Yes, it's a busy month!Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Krystal Lora: https://twitter.com/lora_krystal- Krystal's take on the iPhone 13 rumors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vskQ1zzcUos- Apple event March 23 rumor: https://www.imore.com/march-23-apple-event-could-bring-airtags-new-ipad-pro-airpods-and-apple-tv- My Oppo Find X3 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGvFIGFh710- OnePlus 9 coming March 23 with Hasselblad camera partnership: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/8/22315517/oneplus-9-launch-date-hasselblad-camera- OnePlus 9 to include a charger: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/8/22319657/oneplus-9-charger-in-box-pete-lau-announcement- OnePlus 9 to have 50MP IMX 766 ultrawide: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_9_50mp_imx766_ultrawide_camera-news-48137.php- Realme GT: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/03/04/realme-gt-debuts-with-the-snapdragon-888-and-a-430-price-tag/- Samsung Unpacked event March 17: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-unpacked-2021-230748872.html- Samsung Isocell 2.0 camera sensor: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-isocell-2-phone-camera-sensor-162055301.html- Google Pixel 5a coming June 11 leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_5a_to_arrive_on_june_11_pixel_6_may_get_a_centered_holepunch_selfie_cam-news-48128.php- ASUS ROG Phone 5: https://hothardware.com/news/asus-rog-phone-5-benchmark-performance-preview- Nothing Concept 1 TWS earbuds: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/9/22320915/nothing-true-wireless-earbuds-teenage-engineering-concept-1- Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound: https://www.engadget.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-sound-wireless-audio-quality-160036734.html

Mar 7, 2021 • 1h 6min
Xiaomi Mi 11 review, Redmi Note 10 Pro, plus latest OnePlus 9 and Oppo Find X3 news with Helena Stone of GeekSpin
Welcome to episode 206 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Helena Stone of GeekSpin -- brought to you by Audible. In this week's show we review Xiaomi's M11 flagship, and discuss Redmi's affordable new K40 series and Note 10 Pro. We then cover the latest OnePlus 9 and Oppo Find X3 leaks and rumors, plus news from Samsung and Realme. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Helena Stone: https://twitter.com/HelenaStone- Helena's Xiaomi Mi 11 review: https://geekspin.co/xiaomi-mi-11-review/- Redmi K40 series: https://www.androidauthority.com/redmi-k40-1191415/- My Redmi Note 10 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a18YrxLs2IE- Samsung "buy and try" for foldables: https://geekspin.co/samsung-buy-and-try-program/- OnePlus 9 series launching March 8: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/1/22306934/oneplus-9-launch-event-date-moonshot-pete-lau- Oppo Find X3 series launching March 11: https://www.androidauthority.com/oppo-find-x3-pro-specs-video-leak-1205161/- Realme 8 coming soon with 108MP camera: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/03/02/the-realme-8-pro-will-feature-an-all-new-108mp-camera-system/- Mr. Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Leo7ez9ke0o- Framework modular laptop: https://www.engadget.com/framework-laptop-modular-repairable-swappable-right-to-repair-150022495.html


