

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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Dec 20, 2020 • 1h 11min
Apple AirPods Max review plus Samsung and OnePlus leaks and rumors with Michael Josh Villanueva of GadgetMatch
This is episode 195 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Michael Josh Villanueva of GadgetMatch -- brought to you by Audible. In this show, we review Apple's AirPods Max and discuss a bunch of Samsung and OnePlus leaks and rumors. We also cover news from Oppo, Qualcomm, Microsoft, Google, and Mozilla... Phew!Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Michael Josh Villanueva: https://twitter.com/michaeljosh- MJ's Apple AirPods Max review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgtsrjhu38E- Oppo/Nendo "slide phone" concept: https://www.engadget.com/oppo-nendo-slide-phone-concept-screen-sizes-152840382.html- OnePlus smartwatch coming: https://www.inputmag.com/tech/oneplus-ceo-pete-lau-confirms-smartwatch-and-opens-up-on-its-facebook-mistake- OnePlus 9 leak: https://www.engadget.com/oneplus-9-photo-leak-161417188.html- Samsung Galaxy Note 2021 rumor: https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/16/22177972/galaxy-note-21-still-happening-yonhap- Mozilla Firefox for M1: https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/16/22178527/firefox-update-84-mozilla-apple-m1-arm-mac-silicon-native-support- Microsoft Office for M1: https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/15/22176548/microsoft-office-native-m1-apps-apple-silicon-support- Windows on ARM x64 emulation: https://www.engadget.com/windows-10-arm-x64-emulation-preview-141709475.html- Snapdragon 678: https://www.engadget.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-678-192500759.html- Longer update cycles for Android phones: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/12/16/google-and-qualcomm-just-announced-huge-news-for-android-os-updates/

Dec 12, 2020 • 1h 7min
Apple AirPods Max, MacBook Air M1 in depth, and Samsung Galaxy S21 leaks/rumors with YouTube creator Jon Rettinger
Welcome to episode 194 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Jon Rettinger -- brought to you by Audible. In this week's show, we discuss Apple's expensive new AirPods Max and share our impressions on the MacBook Air M1 after a couple weeks. We also cover the many leaks/rumors around Samsung's Galaxy S21, the LG Slide, the Moto G Stylus, and Oppo's Find X3 Pro. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Jon Rettinger: https://twitter.com/Jon4Lakers- Apple AirPods Max: https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/8/21438042/apple-max-studio-noise-canceling-headphones-price-date- MacBook Air M1 review: https://www.imore.com/macbook-air-m1-review- Samsung Galaxy S21 video teasers: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2020/12/8/22163632/samsung-galaxy-s21-plus-ultra-5g-teaser-video-leak- Samsung Galaxy S21 launch rumors: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-s21-series-january14-reveal-29-launch-122518058.html- LG Slide rumors: https://pocketnow.com/lgs-rollable-phone-could-soon-be-a-reality- Moto G Stylus (2021) leaks: https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/9/22165594/moto-g-stylus-2021-leak-screen-price- Oppo Find X3 Pro leaks: https://www.voice.com/post/@evan/oppo-find-x3-pro-fussi-detailed-1607361964-1- Carl Pei's new venture: https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/09/oneplus-co-founder-carl-pei-raises-7-million-for-his-new-venture/- My Nokia 8 V 5G UW unboxing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAahiZOqS24- My Realme 7 5G unboxing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsO3RYPsMJo

Dec 5, 2020 • 1h 12min
Snapdragon Summit 2020 recap, Snapdragon 888 imaging, and Poco M3 first impressions with Qualcomm's Ziad Asghar and Android Authority's David Imel
Tune into episode 193 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Ziad Asghar (Qualcomm) and David Imel (Android Authority) -- brought to you by Audible. This show is all about Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, which took place online this week. We discuss the Snapdragon 888 in depth, with a particular focus on imaging vs. Apple's A14 Bionic in the iPhone 12. We also share our first impressions of the affordable Poco M3, and cover OnePlus and Samsung rumors, plus some news from Moto... Phew!Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Ziad Asghar: https://twitter.com/ziad_asghar- David Imel: https://twitter.com/durvidimel- David's Snapdragon 888 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgeUNOhRmpg- David's Snapdragon 888 imaging story: https://www.androidauthority.com/snapdragon-888-camera-qualcomm-interview-1180775/- David's iPhone 12 Pro Max review: https://www.androidauthority.com/apple-iphone-12-pro-review-1172263/- OnePlus 9E rumor: https://9to5google.com/2020/11/30/oneplus-9e-rumored-to-launch-alongside-oneplus-9-9-pro/- End of Galaxy Note line rumor: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-note-2021-report-185555313.html- Poco M3: https://www.androidauthority.com/poco-m3-1179872/- My Poco M3 unboxing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDMcNaVpln0- Moto G G5 ($300): https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-g-5g-1181927/

Nov 29, 2020 • 1h 14min
Mobile Tech Podcast 192: LG Wing review, Huawei / Apple / Oppo smartwatch roundup, and Poco M3 with Judie Stanford of Gear Diary
It's time for episode 192 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Judie Stanford of Gear Diary -- brought to you by Audible. This show is full of fun tangents... We review the LG Wing, and get distracted rounding up smartwatches from Huawei, Apple, and Oppo. We also discuss the Poco M3 and Moto E7, plus cover leaks from OnePlus and Samsung. Finally, don't miss Judie's Black Friday deals!Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Judie Stanford: https://twitter.com/geardiary- Judie's LG Wing review: https://geardiary.com/2020/10/30/the-lg-wing-5g-is-here-and-its-something-else/- My LG Wing review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/lg-wing-review- My LG Wing unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMNAA0Jo9SE- Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro review: https://www.wareable.com/smartwatches/huawei-watch-gt-2-pro-review-8082- My Apple Watch SE unboxing: https://geardiary.com/2020/11/24/oneplus-8t-review/- Oppo Watch review: https://geardiary.com/2020/11/12/powered-by-wear-os-the-oppo-watch-is-an-android-users-answer-to-smart-wrist-wear/- Starlink: https://www.pcmag.com/news/tested-spacexs-starlink-satellite-internet-service-is-fast-but-itll-cost- Poco M3: https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/25/21718786/xiaomi-poco-m3-hands-on-specs-price-release-date-us- Moto E7: https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-e7-1176252/- OnePlus 9 Pro leaks: https://www.engadget.com/oneplus-9-pro-leak-212000322.html- Judie's OnePlus 8T review: https://geardiary.com/2020/11/24/oneplus-8t-review/- Samsung Galaxy S21 rumors: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/14/exclusive-specs-and-features-of-samsungs-galaxy-s21-smartphones/- Judie's Black Friday deals: https://geardiary.com/2020/11/25/black-friday-deals-2020/

Nov 21, 2020 • 1h 11min
Apple Silicon Mac reviews, OnePlus Nord N10 5G vs. Realme 7 5G, and Huawei update with Ryne Hager of Android Police
Join me for episode 191 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Ryne Hager of Android Police -- brought to you by Audible. In today's show, we recap the Apple Silicon Mac reviews and discuss OnePlus' lack of direction -- comparing the recent Nord N10 5G vs. the new Realme 7 5G. We also cover important news from Huawei and Google.Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Ryne Hager: https://twitter.com/rynehager- Apple Silicon Macs reviews: https://www.macrumors.com/review/m1-apple-silicon-macs/- OnePlus has jumped the shark: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/11/opinion-oneplus-has-jumped-the-shark/- Ryne's OnePlus Nord N10 5G review: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/14/oneplus-nord-n10-5g-hands-on-review/- My OnePlus Nord N10 5G review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-nord-n10-5g-review- My other OnePlus Nord N10 5G review: https://geekspin.co/oneplus-nord-n10-5g-review/- My OnePlus Nord unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6hgM1Ykc5I- OnePlus Nord N100 90Hz display: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/19/onepluss-cheapest-phone-the-nord-n100-turns-out-to-have-a-90hz-screen-after-all/- Realme 7 5G: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/19/the-realme-7-5g-is-one-of-the-cheapest-5g-phones-you-can-buy/- My Realme 7 5G unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsO3RYPsMJo- Oppo rolling phone concept: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/17/forget-foldables-oppos-latest-concept-phone-is-rollable/- Pixel 4a Barely Blue: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/16/google-debuts-new-barely-blue-limited-edition-color-for-pixel-4a/- Huawei is selling Honor: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/16/huawei-is-selling-honor-to-government-backed-consortium/- Huawei can use Qualcomm chips: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/16/qualcomm-can-now-sell-chips-to-huawei-again-but-not-any-with-5g/- Google RCS available worldwide: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/19/google-rcs-chat-now-available-worldwide-end-to-end-encryption-coming-soon/

Nov 14, 2020 • 1h 16min
MediaTek Summit recap, OnePlus Nord N10 5G review, Apple Silicon Macs, plus iPhone 12 mini and 12 Pro Max with MediaTek's Finbarr Moynihan and Phandroid's Nick Gray
This is episode 190 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Finbarr Moynihan (MediaTek) and Nick Gray (Phandroid) -- brought to you by Audible. In this busy show, we discuss MediaTek's new Dimensity 700 5G SoC and the company's new Chromebook chips. We then review the OnePlus Nord N10 5G plus the iPhone 12 mini and 12 Pro Max. Next, we cover the new Apple Silicon Macs, and share our initial thoughts on the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite... Phew!Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Finbarr Moynihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finbarr-moynihan-b653b51/- Nick Gray: https://twitter.com/nickmgray- MediaTek Summit recap: https://www.androidauthority.com/mediatek-dimensity-700-1175887/- My OnePlus Nord N10 5G review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-nord-n10-5g-review- My other OnePlus Nord N10 5G review: https://geekspin.co/oneplus-nord-n10-5g-review/- My OnePlus Nord unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6hgM1Ykc5I- OnePlus has jumped the shark: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/11/opinion-oneplus-has-jumped-the-shark/- OnePlus Nord N10 and N100 won't get same update experience: https://phandroid.com/2020/11/11/the-oneplus-nord-n10-and-n100-will-not-get-the-usual-oneplus-software-update-experience/- OnePlus Nord SE rumor: https://www.androidcentral.com/oneplus-nord-se-q1-2021-65w-fast-charging- Nokia 8 V 5G UW: https://phandroid.com/2020/11/09/nokia-8-v-5g-uw-is-an-affordable-5g-smartphone-exclusive-to-verizon/- My Nokia 8 V 5G UW unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAahiZOqS24- iPhone 12 mini review: https://www.theverge.com/21555295/iphone-12-mini-review- iPhone 12 Pro Max review: https://www.theverge.com/21555901/iphone-12-pro-max-review- Apple Silicon Macs and "One More Thing" event recap: https://www.imore.com/all-major-announcements-apple-silicon-mac-event- Nick's Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite first impressions: https://phandroid.com/2020/10/30/xiaomi-mi-10t-lite-first-look-a-budget-beast/- No more free, unlimited Google Photos: https://phandroid.com/2020/11/11/say-goodbye-to-free-unlimited-google-photos-storage-in-2021/

Nov 7, 2020 • 1h 10min
Huawei Mate 40 Pro first impressions and Google Pixel 5 vs. OnePlus 8T vs. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE comparison with Andy Boxall of Digital Trends
It's time for episode 189 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Andy Boxall of Digital Trends -- brought to you by Audible. In this week's show, we share our first impressions of Huawei's recently launched Mate 40 Pro, compare the Google Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T, and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, and review the Cat S62 Pro rugged phone. We also discuss news from OnePlus and Apple, and cover some Nokia rumors. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Andy Boxall: https://twitter.com/AndyBoxall- Andy's Huawei Mate 40 Pro first impressions: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/huawei-mate-40-pro-hands-on-features-price-photos-release-date/- Andy's Pixel 5 vs OnePlus 8T vs. Galaxy S20 FE comparison: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/pixel-5-oneplus-8t-galaxy-s20-fe-shootout-buying-guide/- OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 edition: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/oneplus-8t-cyberpunk-2077-limited-edition-news/- Andy's Cat S62 Pro review: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/cat-s62-pro-hands-on-features-price-photos-release-date/- Apple "One More Thing" event Nov 10: https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/2/21546136/apple-event-date-time-november-10th-one-more-thing-arm-mac-silicon- Nokia mmWave 5G phone for Verizon rumor: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/11/04/nokia-will-unveil-its-first-phone-to-support-verizons-5g-uw-network-next-week/

Oct 31, 2020 • 1h 10min
Apple iPhone 12-series cameras, TCL 10 5G UW review, and OnePlus Nord N10 5G with Chris Velazco of Engadget
Welcome to episode 188 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Chris Velazco of Engadget -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we compare Apple's iPhone 12-series with its competition (especially the cameras), and we review the $400 TCL 10 5G UW (the cheapest mmWave 5G phone in the US). We then discuss the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100 in depth, and cover news from F(x)Tec/XDA, and ZTE/Yahoo!Episode Links- Subscribe to our second YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/mobiletechmore- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Chris Velazco: https://twitter.com/chrisvelazco- Chris' Apple iPhone 12 and 12 Pro review: https://www.engadget.com/apple-iphone-12-12-pro-review-cameras-5g-performance-price-214630744.html- Apple iPhone 12 mini hands-on leak: https://9to5mac.com/2020/10/28/iphone-12-mini-hands-on-video/- Apple iPhone 12 and 12 Pro teardown: https://www.engadget.com/iphone-12-12-pro-teardown-034943182.html- My TCL 10 5G UW review: https://geekspin.co/tcl-10-5g-uw-review/- My TCL 10 5G UW unboxing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjn9zRE27bU- LG K92 5G: https://www.engadget.com/lg-k92-5g-smartphone-att-us-cellular-under-400-dollars-150756171.html- OnePlus announces Nord N10 5G and N100: https://www.engadget.com/oneplus-nord-n10-5g-n100-phones-europe-north-america-launch-120041124.html- F(x)Tec Pro1-X XDA phone: https://www.engadget.com/fxtec-pro1-x-xda-193834331.html- ZTE Blade A3Y Yahoo! phone: https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/28/21537194/yahoo-mobile-purple-blade-a3y-phone-exclusive-zte-verizon-specs- UK bans sale of locked phones: https://www.engadget.com/uk-bans-mobile-companies-from-selling-locked-handsets-103533257.html

Oct 24, 2020 • 1h 10min
The future of networking with IOWN, Apple iPhone 12 and 12 Pro review, Huawei Mate 40 series, and OnePlus Buds Z with Kazu Gomi, Craig Doeden, and Matteo Doni
Join me for episode 187 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Kazu Gomi (NTT Research), Craig Doeden (IOWN), and Matteo Doni (TechTravelGeeks) -- brought to you by NTT Research. This week's show comes in two parts. First, we have an enlightening conversation about the future of networking - beyond 5G and fiber optics. Second (28:00), we discuss the Apple iPhone 12 and 12 Pro in depth and review the OnePlus Buds Z. We also cover the launch of Huawei's Mate 40 series, plus news from Vivo. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- NTT Research: https://ntt-research.com/ (sponsor)- IOWN: https://iowngf.org/- Kazu Gomi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kazugomi/- Craig Doeden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdoeden/- Matteo Doni: https://twitter.com/Todoleo- Apple iPhone 12 and 12 Pro review: https://www.engadget.com/apple-iphone-12-12-pro-review-cameras-5g-performance-price-214630744.html- Apple iPad Air review: https://www.theverge.com/21525780/apple-ipad-air-2020-review- Apple Mac event Nov 17 rumor: https://9to5mac.com/2020/10/15/apple-might-hold-another-event-on-november-17-to-introduce-first-apple-silicon-mac/- Huawei Mate 40 series: https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/23/21529915/huawei-mate-40-pro-hands-on- Huawei Mate 40 Pro first impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5zvFXmSGKY- Huawei Mate 40 series accessories: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_brings_mpen_2_stylus_mate_40_pro_ring_light_case_fast_car_chargers_and_power_bank-news-45928.php- My Huawei P40 Pro+ unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSiNDaFfTyk- My OnePlus Buds Z review: https://geekspin.co/oneplus-buds-z-review/- My OnePlus Budz Z video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSiHx2sPvu4- Vivo X51 5G: https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/21/21526286/vivo-europe-market-expansion-x51-5g-specs-price- My Vivo X50 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1iHBGOQgHg- LTE on the moon: https://www.engadget.com/nasa-nokia-lte-moon-211628751.html

Oct 18, 2020 • 1h 8min
Apple iPhone 12-series, plus OnePlus 8T, Google Pixel 5, and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go reviews with Rich Woods of Neowin
Tune into episode 186 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Rich Woods of Neowin -- brought to you by Audible. In this action packed show, we recap Apple's 'Hi, speed." event, and discuss the new iPhone 12-series and HomePod mini. We also review the OnePlus 8T, Google Pixel 5 (and Pixel 4a 5G), plus the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go. Finally, we share our first impressions of the LG Wing, and cover some news from Verizon, OnePlus, and Huawei... Phew! Make sure to check links to my reviews and videos in the show notes.Episode Links- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Rich Woods: https://twitter.com/therichwoods- Apple "Hi, speed." event recap: https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/13/21508028/apple-iphone-12-pro-max-homepod-mini-event-recap-biggest-announcements- Apple iPhone 12 Pro: https://www.neowin.net/news/apple-announces-the-iphone-12-pro-series-with-new-design-and-more- Apple iPhone 12: https://www.neowin.net/news/apples-iphone-12-series-costs-30-more-if-youre-on-t-mobile-for-the-same-device- Verizon launches sub-6GHz 5G: https://www.neowin.net/news/verizon-is-launching-its-sub-6ghz-nationwide-5g-network- My OnePlus 8T review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-8t-review- My (other) OnePlus 8T review: https://geekspin.co/oneplus-8t-review/- My OnePlus 8T unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhQX4oCEYDw- OnePlus Buds Z: https://www.neowin.net/news/oneplus-introduces-the-buds-z-wireless-earbuds-with-20-hours-of-battery-life/- Carl Pei leaving OnePlus: https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/12/carl-pei-leaves-oneplus/- My Google Pixel 5 review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/google-pixel-5-review- My Google Pixel 5 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOpmFYjTsBs- Google Pixel 4a 5G review: https://www.theverge.com/21514296/google-pixel-4a-5g-review-camera-speed-video- Microsoft Surface Laptop Go review: https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-review-the-ultra-portable-surface-pc- LG Wing unboxing: https://www.neowin.net/news/lg-wing-unboxing-and-first-impressions- Mate 40-series coming October 22: https://www.engadget.com/huawei-mate-40-launch-event-october-22-163538165.html


