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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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Aug 29, 2020 • 1h 15min
LG Velvet dual screen vs. Microsoft Surface Duo, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, and Asus ZenFone 7 Pro with YouTube creator Juan Carlos Bagnell
It's time for episode 179 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Juan Carlos Bagnell -- brought to you by Audible. This week we review LG's Velvet dual screen phone vs. Microsoft's upcoming Surface Duo, and Samsung's Galaxy Buds Live. We also discuss proper earbud fit plus Asus' freshly minted ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors, from LG, Google, OnePlus, and Moto... So strap in and let's go!Episode Links:- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Juan Carlos Bagnell: https://twitter.com/SomeGadgetGuy- JC's LG Velvet review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJDQIn23SZ4- My LG Velvet review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/lg-velvet-review-this-stylish-android-phone-lacks-excitement- My LG Velvet unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fnoj1Rubew- LG Velvet dual screen vs. Microsoft Surface Duo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mRxyH0RWuQ- LG Wing leak: https://www.androidauthority.com/lg-wing-features-1150327/- Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: https://www.theverge.com/21356260/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-wireless-earbuds-beans-design-specs-price- JC's LG Tone Free review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5LfkS9ekrw- JC's earbuds fit video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxGGDPtJ5dU- My OnePlus Buds review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-review- My Google Pixel Buds review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/pixel-buds-2-review- Asus ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro: https://www.engadget.com/asus-zenfone-7-pro-flip-camera-hands-on-pricing-preview-190048055.html- Google Pixel 5 leaks: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/08/23/google-pixel-5-and-pixel-4a-5g-appear-in-new-leak-with-alleged-specs/- OnePlus Nord w/ Snapdragon 460 rumor (WTF?): https://pocketnow.com/oneplus-could-take-the-budget-route-with-a-snapdragon-460-powered-nord-phone- Moto G9: https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-g9-1150547/

Aug 22, 2020 • 1h 6min
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review, Microsoft Surface Duo pros and cons, and BlackBerry 5G rebirth with Matthew Miller of ZDNet
Welcome to episode 178 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Matthew Miller of ZDNet -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we review Samsung's formidable Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and we share the pros and cons of Microsoft's imminent Surface Duo. We also discuss BlackBerry's 5G rebirth, and cover news from Moto, ZTE, Apple, and Google. Enjoy :)Episode Links:- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Matthew Miller: https://twitter.com/palmsolo- Matt's Galaxy Note 20 Pro review: https://www.zdnet.com/product/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra/- My Galaxy Note 20 Pro camera review: https://geardiary.com/2020/08/18/samsung-galaxy-note20-ultra-camera-review-great-photos-good-videos-giant-zoom/- My Galaxy Note 20 Ultra unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk7yzD6TW8w- Microsoft Surface Duo coming Sept 10 for $1400: https://www.zdnet.com/article/surface-duo-microsofts-1400-dual-screen-android-phone-coming-september-10/- Microsoft Surface Duo demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1CNwBzYqRs- Moto RAZR 2/5G launching Sept 9: https://www.engadget.com/motorola-september-9-teaser-195802608.html- BlackBerry is coming back: https://www.zdnet.com/article/startup-onwardmobility-hopes-fourth-times-a-charm-for-blackberry/- ZTE Axon 20 5G w/ under display camera: https://www.slashgear.com/zte-axon-20-5g-official-render-confirms-intriguing-design-19634324/- Epic vs. Apple and Google: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/17/21373108/apple-response-epic-app-store-fortnite-lawsuit

Aug 15, 2020 • 1h 10min
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Buds Live, and Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra with YouTube creator Joshua Vergara
Join me for episode 177 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Joshua Vergara -- brought to you by Audible. In today's action packed show, we share our first impressions of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and Galaxy Buds Live. We also discuss Xiaomi's fresh new Mi 10 Ultra, and cover news from Moto, MediaTek, Huawei, and Qualcomm. There's even some in-depth talk about Vivo's X50 Pro, Sony's Xperia 1 II, and Google's Pixel 4a... Phew!Episode Links:- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Joshua Vergara: https://twitter.com/jvtechtea- Josh's Galaxy Tab S7+ hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOKdnOPdTzI- Josh's Galaxy Note 20 Ultra first impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mw5_9uqnak- My Galaxy Note 20 Ultra unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk7yzD6TW8w- My Galaxy Z Flip review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuTMMAZy9Pw- Josh's Galaxy Buds Live review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEZUznwQmeM- Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra: https://pocketnow.com/xiaomis-mi-10-ultra-packs-a-120x-zoom-camera-120hz-display-and-supports-120w-charging- Moto Fusion+ coming to the US: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/4/21354050/motorola-one-fusion-plus-us-price-release-date-pop-up-camera- MediaTek bringing 5G to Intel PCs: https://pocketnow.com/mediatek-to-bring-5g-to-more-intel-pcs-by-early-2021- Huawei Mate 40 to be last Kirin phone: https://pocketnow.com/the-huawei-mate-40-will-be-huaweis-last-flagship-with-a-kirin-processor- Qualcomm seeking permission to sell chips to Huawei: https://pocketnow.com/qualcomm-reportedly-seeks-permission-to-sell-chips-to-huawei- TikTok and WeChat ban: https://www.engadget.com/tiktok-wechat-executive-order-014615752.html

Aug 8, 2020 • 1h 13min
Google Pixel 4a review, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked recap, and Sony WH-1000XM4 with Anshel Sag of Moor Insights & Strategy
Tune into episode 176 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Anshel Sag of Moor Insights & Strategy -- brought to you by Audible. In this week's show, we review Google's Pixel 4a, and recap Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event -- yes, the Note 20 costs $1k, with a plastic back and 1080p 60Hz display! We then discuss Sony's new ANC wireless headphones, the WH-1000XM4, and cover news from Nvidia, ARM, Huawei, and Moto... Enjoy :)Episode Links:- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Anshel Sag: https://twitter.com/anshelsag- My Pixel 4a review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/google-pixel-4a-review- My Pixel 4a unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K242lE-s-mM- Google Pixel 4a 5G & Pixel 5 announced: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/3/21352032/google-pixel-5-4a-5g-price-release-date-specs- Google Pixel 4 discontinued: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/6/21356745/google-pixel-4-xl-discontinued-out-of-stock- Unpacking Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-unpacked-2020-event-roundup-190012022.html- Anshel's Galaxy Note 20 Ultra article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2020/08/05/the-samsung-galaxy-note20-leads-a-new-crop-of-fresh-galaxy-devices/- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 issues: https://bgr.com/2020/08/05/galaxy-note-20-plastic-design-vs-ultra/- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-z-fold2-launch-141805653.html- Sony WH-1000XM4: https://www.theverge.com/21356313/sony-1000xm4-noise-canceling-headphones-review-price-specs-features- Nvidia eying ARM: https://hothardware.com/news/nvidia-arm-softbank-major-acquisition-news- Huawei Mate 40 Pro leak: https://pocketnow.com/heres-your-first-look-at-the-upcoming-huawei-mate-40-pro-flagship- Moto Razr 5G leak: https://pocketnow.com/check-out-the-new-real-life-pictures-of-the-moto-razr-5g

Aug 1, 2020 • 1h 10min
OnePlus Nord, Oppo Reno 4 Pro, and Moto Edge reviews, plus Pixel 4a 5G rumors with David Ruddock of Android Police
This is episode 175 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest David Ruddock of Android Police -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we offer a trio of reviews -- the OnePlus Nord, the Oppo Reno 4 Pro, and the Moto Edge. We then discuss the Google Pixel 4a 5G rumors and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 leaks, and cover news from Qualcomm, Nokia, and Huawei... Oh, and CES 2021 is going virtual!Episode Links:- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- David Ruddock: https://twitter.com/rdrv3- My OnePlus Nord review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-nord-review- My OnePlus Nord unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZofuoCB3Kw- OnePlus Nord with SD690 US rumor: https://www.xda-developers.com/next-oneplus-nord-5g-qualcomm-snapdragon-690/- My Oppo Reno4 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALcm9RxicuE- My Moto Edge review: https://geekspin.co/moto-edge-review/- My Moto Edge unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmR03RedOds- Google Pixel 4a 5G rumors: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/07/18/googles-2020-smartphone-strategy-is-a-mess-and-im-trying-to-untangle-it/- Google Pixel 4a August 3 leak: https://www.androidpolice.com/phones-devices/google-phones-devices/pixel-4a/- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 leak: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/07/29/check-out-the-first-blurry-photo-of-the-samsung-galaxy-z-fold2/- Qualcomm 100W Quick Charge 5: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/07/27/quick-charge-5-promises-to-charge-phones-from-0-to-100-in-just-15-minutes/- Nokia 8.3 5G coming to the US: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/07/30/nokias-5g-equipped-8-3-is-coming-to-the-us-this-fall/- Huawei is #1: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/07/30/huawei-is-now-the-biggest-smartphone-maker-in-the-world-as-samsungs-slump-worsens/- CES 2021 going virtual: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/07/28/ces-2021-in-person-show-cancelled-will-be-held-online/

Jul 25, 2020 • 1h 7min
OnePlus Nord hands-on, OnePlus Buds review, ROG Phone 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 5G with Ricky Villacrez of GSMArena
Join me for episode 174 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Ricky Villacrez of GSMArena -- brought to you by Audible. In today's show, we detail the OnePlus Nord (first impressions) and review the OnePlus Buds. Spoiler: both are fantastic! We also discuss the LG Velvet and Moto Edge (which both received US pricing), then cover the launch of the Asus ROG Phone 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Good times...Episode Links:- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Ricky Villacrez: https://twitter.com/rickyvtech- OnePlus Nord: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_hands_on-review-2136.php- My OnePlus Nord unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZofuoCB3Kw- Ricky's OnePlus Buds review: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_buds_review-news-44366.php- My OnePlus Buds review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-buds-review- My OnePlus Buds unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v7iBgMy1Cw- LG Velvet on US carriers for $600: https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/21/21332578/lg-velvet-5g-android-midrange-phone-release-date-price-us-verizon-tmobile-att- Moto Edge in US unlocked for $500: https://www.engadget.com/motorola-edge-5g-unlocked-us-release-date-july-31-deal-130029610.html- Asus ROG Phone 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYyLwvs3fas&t=1s- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G: https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/22/21333566/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5g-announced-price-release-date-1449-99- Samsung Mystic Bronze leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note20_ultra_appears_in_leaked_360degree_image-news-44363.php- Mark Levoy joins Adobe: https://www.engadget.com/marc-levoy-joins-adobe-universal-camera-app-205930360.html

Jul 18, 2020 • 1h 10min
Vivo X50 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 II, Huawei P40 Pro+, and Poco F2 Pro reviews, plus OnePlus Nord reveal with YouTube creator Ben Sin
It's time for episode 173 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Ben Sin -- brought to you by Audible. This week's show is pretty special. First, we deliver a quartet of reviews, including Vivo's X50 Pro, Sony's Xperia 1 II, Huawei's P40 Pro+, and Poco's F2 Pro. We then dive into MKBHD's excellent OnePlus Nord (and earbuds) reveal... So mix a drink, pop some corn, get comfy, and join us!Episode Links:- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Ben Sin: https://twitter.com/bencsin- Ben's Vivo X50 Pro review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ4olk0mQMU- Vivo's X50 flagships launching globally: https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/16/21326786/vivo-x50-pro-plus-gimbal-camera-global-india-release-price- Ben's Sony Xperia 1 ii review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWp5wLLnFrg- My Sony Xperia 1 ii review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/sony-xperia-1-ii-review- Ben's Huawei P40 Pro+ review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgEXn1HFE-c- Ben's Poco F2 Pro review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPyA9_TMCaM- My Poco F2 Pro unboxing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7U-tWC64DE- OnePlus Nord (and earbuds) reveal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-VInHvlrZo- My Oppo Reno3 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUELac96CVg- My Huawei FreeBuds 3 review: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/10/huawei-freebuds-3-a-solid-alternative-to-apples-airpods-pro/- Oppo 125W fast charging: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bensin/2020/07/13/oppo-to-launch-125w-fast-charging-that-can-top-up-a-phone-from-0-100-in-15-minutes/#46e563687632

Jul 11, 2020 • 1h 12min
More OnePlus Nord, mid-range phones, and Samsung Galaxy Unpacked expectations with Carolina Milanesi of Creative Strategies
Welcome to episode 172 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Carolina Milanesi of Creative Strategies -- brought to you by Audible. Today we further discuss the OnePlus Nord and its potential impact on the market -- along with mid-range phones is general. We also cover what to expect from Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event plus news from Moto, Google, Qualcomm, and Poco. Enjoy :)Episode Links:- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Carolina Milanesi: https://twitter.com/caro_milanesi- Carolina's mid-range phone article: https://techpinions.com/the-mid-tier-smartphone-opportunity/59607- OnePlus Nord launches July 21: https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/7/21314416/oneplus-nord-ar-launch-event-date-price-smartphone-lineup- Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (UWB) for Verizon: https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/7/21315936/samsung-galaxy-a71-5g-uw-release-date-specs-price-verizon- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked happens August 5: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-unpacked-2020-august-5-galaxy-note-20-230058558.html- Moto G 5G Plus offers 5G for less than $400: https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-g-5g-plus-1135673/- Pixel 5 leaks/rumors and Pixel 4a MIA: https://www.androidcentral.com/editors-desk-point-google-should-just-delay-pixel-4a-pixel-5s-launch- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/07/08/qualcomms-new-snapdragon-865-plus-is-an-865-but-plus-er/- Poco M2 Pro rebrands excellent $200 Redmi Note 9 Pro: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/07/07/poco-unveils-m2-pro-with-snapdragon-720g-and-hefty-fast-charging-battery-for-under-200/

Jul 4, 2020 • 1h 13min
Apple WWDC recap, OnePlus Nord, Moto Edge, and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra with YouTube creator Rene Ritchie
Tune into episode 171 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Rene Ritchie -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode we recap WWDC (again) -- focusing on the Apple silicon transition and iOS and iPadOS apps on the Mac -- then discuss the OnePlus Nord and Moto Edge (non +). We also cover rumors of the iPhone 12 coming with no charger, Samsung's own leak of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, plus news from Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Google.Episode Links:- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Rene Ritchie: https://twitter.com/reneritchie- WWDC recap: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/22/21299042/apple-wwdc-2020-recap-biggest-announcements-ios-ipados-macos-silicon-chips-mac- Buy Intel Mac now or wait for Apple silicon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvJ12ISfKJA- iPhone 12 is coming with no charger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c0wcYTMO1M- It's called OnePlus Nord: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/30/21308054/oneplus-nord-new-line-cheaper-phones-name-europe-india-launch- Moto Edge is unlocked and $700: https://www.engadget.com/motorola-edge-5g-universally-unlocked-700-dollars-133143468.html- Samsung leaks the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-182129948.html- MediaTek Helio G25 and G35: https://www.androidcentral.com/mediatek-announces-helio-g25-and-g35-chipsets-entry-level-gaming-phones- Qualcomm Snapdragon 4100 Wear: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/30/21307368/qualcomm-snapdragon-4100-google-wear-os-smartwatch-wearables-faster-battery-life- Google acquires North: https://www.engadget.com/google-acquires-north-153625943.html

Jun 27, 2020 • 1h 7min
Apple silicon Macs, iOS vs. Android redux, RedMagic 5G review, and OnePlus "Nord" rumors with Nick Gray of Phandroid
Join me for episode 170 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nick Gray of Phandroid -- brought to you by Audible. In this week's show, we discuss some of Apple's WWDC news, including what to expect from Macs with Apple silicon -- and how iOS and Android are slowly merging. We also review Nubia's RedMagic 5G, dissect the latest OnePlus "Nord" rumors, and cover news from Panasonic, Honor, Moto, and TCL.Episode Links:- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Nick Gray: https://twitter.com/nickmgray- iOS and Android are slowly merging: https://www.theverge.com/21299641/apple-ios-14-vs-android-11-features-beta-iphone-google- Macs with Apple silicon are coming: https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/23/why-the-macs-migration-to-apple-silicon-is-bigger-than-arm- Nick's RedMagic 5G review: https://phandroid.com/2020/06/18/red-magic-5g-review-an-untamed-beast/- My RedMagic 5G review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/nubia-redmagic-5g-review- My RedMagic 5G unboxing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTPdcNKqKNY- OnePlus to launch affordable lineup: https://phandroid.com/2020/06/24/an-affordable-oneplus-smartphone-lineup-will-be-coming-soon/- Panasonic Toughbook FZ-A3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNBZe_hk6b8- Honor 9A: https://phandroid.com/2020/06/23/the-new-honor-9a-is-quite-a-compelling-smartphone-for-e149/- Making sense of Moto G variants: https://www.techradar.com/uk/amp/news/motorolas-moto-g8-line-is-confusing-heres-how-the-nine-phones-compare- TCL 10L and 10 Pro update and deals: https://www.xda-developers.com/tcl-10-pro-tcl-10l-first-software-updates-discounts/- REVVL4+ and REVVL 5G are TCL 10L and 10 5G for T-Mobile: https://www.xda-developers.com/tcl-10-5g-tcl-10l-t-mobile-revvl-5g-revvl-4-plus/