It's time for episode 132 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guestwith Florence Ion of All About Android-- brought to you by Audible. In today's show, we discuss the latest Huawei Mate 30 Pro GMS workaround (which is already gone) and Project GEM -- a new tall and narrow phone from Essential that comes with a lot of baggage. There's a lot to digest right here, so hang on tight, OK? We also review the Nokia 7.2 and Alcatel Go Flip 3, then briefly revisit the OnePlus 7T, Nubia Z20, and Oppo Reno 2. Finally, we cover news from HTC and Teracube. Episode Links:Support the podcast with Audible:http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Florence Ion: https://twitter.com/ohthatflo Florence's new podcast: http://honestlytechpod.com/My OnePlus 7T review: https://geekspin.co/oneplus-7t-review/ My Nubia Z20 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O5ktgKAscQMy Oppo Reno 2 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phpgNH-BNQoAnother Huawei GMS workaround: https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-mate-30-pro-install-google-apps-new-workaround-hisuite-backup-restore/Essential Project GEM: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/08/essential-phone-rubin-tall/The problem with Essential: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/10/09/regarding-essential-a-letter-from-the-editor-in-chief/Nokia 7.2: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/09/30/nokia-7-2-review/Alcatel Go Flip 3: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/10/07/this-is-the-first-feature-phone-in-america-with-google-assistant/HTC wants to come back: https://www.androidauthority.com/htc-premium-smartphones-1037729/Teracube phone: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/teracube-phone-news/ 

Welcome to episode 131 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest with Avram Piltch of Tom's Hardware -- brought to you by Audible. In this show we cover everything Microsoft unveiled at this week's event, including the dual-screen Surface Duo and Neo, the Surface Pro X and Pro 7, the SQ1 ARM processor, the Surface Laptop 3, and the Surface Earbuds. We also discuss Huawei's latest troubles with the Mate 30 Pro and Google Mobile services, Google's newest Pixel 4 leaks, and even how to cook pancakes with a desktop-class CPU. Breakfast will never be the same. Episode Links:Support the podcast with Audible:http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTechAvram Piltch: https://twitter.com/geekinchiefAll the Microsoft news: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/2/20885196/microsoft-surface-event-news-products-announcements-updates-highlights-windows-10Google won: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/2/20895328/microsoft-surface-duo-google-play-services-apps-android-browser-mobileWindows is not important anymore: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/3/20896908/microsoft-windows-satya-nadella-importance-apps-services-androidSurface upgradable SSD: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/3/20895293/microsoft-surface-pro-x-laptop-3-upgradability-ssd-apple-ifixitMicrosoft SQ1: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-sq1-processor-surface-pro-x,40537.htmlMore Mate 30 Pro troubles: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/10/01/google-app-installer-for-mate-30-disappears-following-reports-criticizing-its-operation/More Pixel 4 leaks: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/03/google-pixel-4-xl-neural-core-specs/Cooking pancakes with CPUs: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-amd-hedt-pancakes,6366.html

Join me for episode 130 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guestwith David Imel of Android Authority-- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we thoroughly review the brand new OnePlus 7T (alongside ZTE's Axon 10 Pro). We also discuss Xiaomi's awesome Mi Mix Alpha concept (and latest Mi 9 Pro flagship), plus Nubia's upcoming dual-screen Z20. Finally, we cover news from ASUS/ROG, Samsung, and Huawei. We then randomly talk about Iceland (pics in the links below)... Enjoy! Episode Links:Support the podcast with Audible:http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTechDavid Imel: https://twitter.com/durvidimelDavid's OnePlus 7T review: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-7t-review-1032066/My OnePlus 7T review: https://geekspin.co/oneplus-7t-review/My OnePlus 7T unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d8iHfPfIu8My ZTE Axon 10 Pro review: https://geekspin.co/zte-axon-10-pro-review/My ZTE Axon 10 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYL3mT5g73cXiaomi Mi Mix Alpha: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/9/24/20881378/xiaomi-mi-mix-alpha-announced-wrap-around-screenXiaomi Mi 9 Pro: https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-mi-9-pro-5g-1032678/How to install GMS on Mate 30 Pro (1): https://www.androidcentral.com/how-install-google-apps-huawei-mate-30-proHow to install GMS on Mate 30 Pro (2): https://www.androidauthority.com/install-google-apps-huawei-mate-30-pro-1032467/ASUS ROG Phone 2 now in US: https://www.androidauthority.com/asus-rog-phone-2-review-1010567/Samsung Galaxy Fold in US Sep 27: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/23/samsung-galaxy-fold-official-us-launch-september-27/Nubia Z20 in US Oct 14: https://www.androidauthority.com/nubia-z20-global-launch-1032396/Qualcomm resumes shipments to Huawei: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_resumes_business_ties_with_huawei-news-39325.phpDavid's Iceland photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/i91ZrgFUntLmGe7x8My Iceland photos: https://goo.gl/photos/pf4J32UoLoFjgPSq5

This is episode 129 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guestMatthew Miller of ZDNet-- brought to you by Audible. In this week's episode, we discuss Huawei's Google-less Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro, Vivo's button-less NEX 3, plus all the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro reviews. We also cover official news from OnePlus and Google, ZTE's Axon 10 Pro, and uleFone's Armor 6E, the affordable rugged phone I took to Burning Man.Episode Links:Support the podcast with Audible:http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTechMatthewMiller: https://twitter.com/palmsoloHuawei Mate 30/30 Pro: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/19/20872199/huawei-mate-30-pro-price-release-date-specs-featuresiPhone 11 Pro review: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/17/20868727/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-review-camera-battery-life-screen-midnight-green-priceiPhone 11 review: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/17/20869456/apple-iphone-11-review-camera-price-budget-battery-screen-size-featuresiPhone 11 vs. Galaxy Note 10+: https://www.zdnet.com/article/11-reasons-im-buying-an-apple-iphone-11-pro-instead-of-a-samsung-galaxy-note-10-plus/Vivo NEX 3: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/16/vivos-nex-3-64-megapixel-camera-hands-on/#/ OnePlus 7T launch Sep 26: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/16/oneplus-7t-event-september-26/OnePlus 7T design: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/9/17/20870272/oneplus-7t-design-reveal-forum-post-ceo-pete-lau-triple-cameraGoogle Pixel 4 launch Oct 15: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/16/google-pixel-4-event-october-15th/My uleFone Armor 6E story: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/09/18/rugged-oddball-the-ulefone-armor-6e-was-the-perfect-phone-for-burning-man/My uleFone Armor 6E unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6gC052wMpsMy ZTE Axon 10 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYL3mT5g73c 

Welcome to episode 128 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Matt Swider of TechRadar-- brought to you by Audible. In today's show, we cover everything that was announced at Apple's September event, including the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro (regular and Max), plus the always-on Apple Watch Series 5. We also discuss another (mega) Google Pixel 4 leak, and the latest Huawei Mate 30 rumors... Fun! Episode Links:Support the podcast with Audible:http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTechMatt Swider: https://twitter.com/mattswiderThe Apple event in a nutshell: https://www.techradar.com/news/iphone-11-launch-liveblogiPhone 11 Pro Max hands-on: https://www.techradar.com/reviews/hands-on-iphone-11-max-reviewiPhone 11 Pro hands-on: https://www.techradar.com/reviews/iphone-11-proiPhone 11 hands-on: https://www.techradar.com/reviews/hands-on-iphone-11-reviewThe best 2019 iPhone: https://www.techradar.com/news/best-iphoneApple Watch Series 5 hands-on: https://www.techradar.com/reviews/hands-on-apple-watch-series-5-reviewiPad (2019) hands-on: https://www.techradar.com/reviews/hands-on-new-ipad-2019-reviewApple AR headset news: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/10/ios-13-apple-ar/Even more Google Pixel 4 leaks: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/11/20860858/google-pixel-4-xl-video-hands-on-smooth-display-camera-samplesHuawei Mate 30 rumors: https://www.techradar.com/in/news/huawei-mate-30-packshot-and-alleged-specs-have-leaked-online

Tune into episode 127 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Michael Josh Villanueva of GadgetMatch -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode we dive into all the shiny new devices announced at IFA 2019 so far -- from ASUS to LG to Moto to Nokia to Sony to TCL. We also share our take on Samsung's Galaxy Note 10/10+, and recap the latest news -- just for good measure. Enjoy :) Episode Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Michael Josh Villanueva: https://twitter.com/michaeljosh Michael Josh's Galaxy Note 10+ review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1--VEJVram0 ASUS ROG Phone 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onJi-yE3ZhA LG G8X dual screen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq-G4C7c9HU LG V50 dual screen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV7q5tzoYpo Moto One Zoom: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/9/5/20851503/motorola-one-zoom-four-cameras-specs-features-price-ifa-2019 Nokia 7.2: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/05/nokia-7-2-mid-range-phone-to-beat-hands-on/ Nokia 2720: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCeUYID0ro4 Samsung Galaxy A90 5G: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/05/samsung-s-galaxy-a9-5g-hands-on/ Samsung Galaxy Fold (again): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCnuqAayI8o Sony Xperia 5: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/05/sony-xperia-5-launch/ TCL Plex: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/05/tcl-plex-hands-on-cheap-phone/ OnePlus 7 Pro 5G on Sprint: http://www.engadget.com/2019/08/27/5g-friendly-oneplus-7-pro-is-now-available-at-sprint/ ZTE Axon 10 Pro: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/28/zte-axon-10-pro-us-release/ Oppo Reno 2: https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/28/20836405/oppo-reno-2-z-f-announced-india Apple event Sept 10: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/29/apple-iphone-2019-event-date/ Huawei Mate 30 event Sept 19: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/02/huawei-mate-30-september-19-launch/ Android 10 on Pixels: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/03/android-10-official-release-google-pixels/ Panic Playdate: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/28/playdate-hands-on/ Porsche Taycan: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/4/20849437/porsche-taycan-turbo-ev-photos-mission-e-car-hands-on

Join me for episode 126 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Roberto Baldwin of Engadget -- brought to you by Audible. This week we focus on EVs -- mobile devices you step into -- with an in-depth conversation about the state of electric cars in general, including current and upcoming models like the Porsche Taycan. I also share an update on my Tesla Model 3 ownership after a bit over a year and 14,000 miles... Enjoy! Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Roberto Baldwin: https://twitter.com/strngwys My Tesla Model 3 delivery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvFeyhETGuc My Tesla Model 3 update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QInAFd1ZuaM Tesla Model 3 road trip: https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/16/tesla-navigate-on-autopilot-model-3-road-trip/ Tesla Model Y first look: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/15/Tesla-model-y-first-look/ Porsche Taycan interior: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/22/porsche-taycan-infotainment-system-interior/ Audi E-Tron first drive: https://www.engadget.com/2018/12/07/audi-etron-first-drive/ Mercedes EQC SUV: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/14/first-drive-mercedes-eqc-electric-suv/ Jaguar I-Pace review: https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/14/2019-jaguar-ipace-review/ Honda e prototype: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/05/honda-e-prototype-unveil/ Hyundai Kona review: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/01/2019-hyundai-kona-ev-car-review/ Kia Niro review: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/24/2019-kia-niro-ev-review/ Chevy Bolt review: https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/27/2017-chevy-bolt-ev-review/ Nissan Leaf Plus review: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/22/2019-nissan-leaf-plus-review/

It's time for episode 125 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Steve Litchfield of Android Beat -- brought to you by Audible. Today's show is all about cameraphones and the current state of mobile imaging -- from Google's amazing Pixel 3 series to Huawei's outstanding P30 Pro. We explore what makes a modern cameraphone, including large sensors (OnePlus 7 Pro), multi-lens systems (Nokia 9 PureView), and the computational photography that makes it all possible. We also look at Samsung's latest camera efforts, culminating with the Galaxy Note 10/10+. Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Steve Litchfield: https://twitter.com/stevelitchfield Steve's Pixel 3 vs. P30 Pro comparison: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/23535_Wot_no_PureView_Imaging_head_t.php 64MP and 100MP sensors are coming: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/news/item/23588_The_imaging_world_moves_on_64M.php Lumia 950 XL vs. Pixel 3a XL: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/23493_Camera_head_to_head_Lumia_950_.php Lumia 950 vs. P30 Pro: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/23533_Camera_head_to_head_Lumia_950_.php Lumia 950 XL vs. OnePlus 7 Pro: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/23570_Camera_head_to_head_Lumia_950_.php Real world zoom tests: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/23556_Real_world_phone_imaging_zoom_.php My Galaxy Note 10/10+ hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXEOcGlH1UU My Nokia 9 PureView review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gndwVDhqtiA

This is episode 124 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Eric Zeman of Android Authority -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we discuss our experience visiting Huawei's campus in Shenzhen where we were briefed on the Mate X folding phone, EMUI 10, HarmonyOS (the company's in-house open source OS), and the Honor Vision smart TV. We also cover some news from Moto and OnePlus, and share our thoughts on Sony's Xperia 1, LG's V50 ThinkQ, and the Nokia 9 PureView. Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Eric Zeman: https://twitter.com/zeman_e My Huawei Mate X hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upBeBVukjxw EMUI 10: https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-emui-10-1008458/ HarmonyOS: https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-harmonyos-1017511/ Honor Vision: https://www.androidauthority.com/honor-vision-1017526/ Another OnePlus 5G phone: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-5g-phone-global-1019014/ OnePlus TV: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-tv-1016473/ Moto One Zoom leak: https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-one-zoom-1018859/ Eric's Sony Xperia 1 review: https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-xperia-1-review-953719/ My Sony Xperia 1 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoMPtnxZBbA Eric's LG V50 ThinQ review: https://www.androidauthority.com/lg-v50-thinq-review-996797/ Eric's Nokia 9 PureView review: https://www.androidauthority.com/nokia-9-pureview-review-962171/ My Nokia 9 PureView review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gndwVDhqtiA

Welcome to episode 123 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile) -- brought to you by Audible. This week's show is all about the Galaxy Unpacked event we attended in Brooklyn, where Samsung finally unveiled the Note 10, Note 10+, Book S, Watch Active 2, and Tab S6. We discuss the company's new flagship handset in detail, then cover the latest Google Pixel 4 leaks, some exciting Sprint and OnePlus 5G news, and much more... Fun! Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Michael Fisher: https://twitter.com/themrmobile Michael's Galaxy Note 10/10+ hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgJcO-SyN5M My Galaxy Note 10/10+ hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXEOcGlH1UU Galaxy Book S: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/8/7/20759423/samsung-galaxy-book-s-laptop-hands-on-unpacked-2019 Galaxy Watch Active 2: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/05/samsung-galaxy-watch-active-2-hands-on-bezel/ Pixel 4 with 90Hz 2800mAh battery: https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/7/20759413/pixel-4-90hz-smooth-display-refresh-battery-camera-specs-rumor Sprint + OnePlus + 5G: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/06/sprint-5g-oneplus-phone/ Mid-range Huawei phone to rock in-house OS: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/huawei-hongmeng-os-phone-release-news/ LG triple-screen phone: https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/6/20757037/lg-ifa-2019-second-screen-notification-screen-v50-thinq Xiaomi 108MP camera phone: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/07/xiaomi-phone-108mp-camera/