

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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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/

Jun 21, 2020 • 1h 9min
Qualcomm Snapdragon 690, HTC U20 5G, and Samsung Galaxy A71 5G with Alex Katouzian and Sascha Segan
This is episode 169 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Alex Katouzian (Qualcomm) and Sascha Segan (PCMag) -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we dive into Qualcomm's latest mid-range 5G chip -- the Snapdragon 690 -- and discuss the state of 5G phones in the US and beyond. We also cover handset launches from HTC (U20 5G), Samsung (Galaxy A71 5G), and ZTE (Axon 11 5G), plus news from LG, Google, and Lenovo. Enjoy :)Episode Links:- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Alex Katouzian; https://www.qualcomm.com/company/about/leadership/alex-katouzian- Sascha Segan: https://twitter.com/saschasegan- Snapdragon 690: https://www.pcmag.com/news/qualcomms-snapdragon-690-lowers-some-5g-phone-costs- Galaxy A71 5G: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/15/21291295/samsung-galaxy-a71-5g-usa-release-date-news-price-details- ZTE Axon 11 5G (and 4G): https://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_11_goes_on_sale_in_germany_in_both_4g_and_5g_varieties-news-43822.php- Pixel 4a delayed, again: https://www.slashgear.com/pixel-4a-launch-thrown-into-chaos-pixel-5-delayed-14624701/- LG Velvet coming to US: https://www.engadget.com/lg-mid-range-5g-velvet-smartphone-us-availability-102613061.html- HTC U20 5G: https://www.engadget.com/htc-u20-5g-desire-20-pro-tw-081936546.html- Lenovo Flex 5G: https://www.pcmag.com/news/lenovo-5g-flex-2-in-1-laptop-arrives-this-week

Jun 14, 2020 • 1h 12min
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Huawei P40 Pro+, Android 11 beta, and #BlackLivesMatter with Thunder E of Booredatwork
It's time for episode 168 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Thunder E (Enobong Etteh) of Booredatwork -- brought to you by Audible. In today's show we pause to acknowledge the systemic racial inequality in tech and beyond, because #BlackLivesMatter! We then discuss Redmi's Note 9 Pro Max and Huawei's P40 Pro+. We also cover the Android 11 beta, and news/rumors from OnePlus, Apple, Moto, HTC, and Nokia...Episode Links:- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Thunder E (Enobong Etteh) https://twitter.com/booredatwork- #BlackLivesMatter resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/- Thunder E's Redmi Note 9 Pro Max review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5jlewIGopo- Mr Mobile's Huawei P40 Pro+ review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsI5Yt6WDlA- Android 11 beta: https://www.theverge.com/21285299/android-11-beta-features-notifications-bubbles-permissions-smart-home-video-google- OnePlus Z for India coming July 10: https://www.androidcentral.com/oneplus-z-will-be-unveiled-july-10-india- René Ritchie's MacBook ARM video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLlf3EavSfE- Moto One Fusion Plus for Europe: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/8/21284032/motorola-one-fusion-plus-release-date-news-features-price-europe-pop-up-selfie-quad-rear-cameras- HTC Desire 20 Pro coming June 16: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/06/09/htc-is-reportedly-working-on-another-budget-phone-the-desire-20-pro/- Nokia 7.3 5G rumor: https://www.techradar.com/news/nokias-affordable-5g-phone-with-dimensity-800-in-the-works

Jun 6, 2020 • 1h 8min
Moto G Fast and Moto E, Samsung Galaxy A51 review, and Honor X10 with David Imel of Android Authority
Tune into episode 167 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest David Imel of Android Authority -- brought to you by Audible. This week we discuss the fresh new Moto G Fast and Moto E, and review Samsung's middle child, the Galaxy A51. We then cover Vivo's gimbal-tastic X50 series (again), the affordable Honor X10, plus news from Google, OnePlus, Apple, and ARM... Good times! Episode Links:- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- David Imel: https://twitter.com/durvidimel- David's Galaxy A51 review: https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-a51-review-1123474/- Moto G Fast and Moto E: https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-g-fast-moto-e-1126010/- Looking at the canceled Pixel 4a XL: https://9to5google.com/2020/05/28/pixel-4a-xl/- Android 11 beta leaks after launch delay: https://www.androidauthority.com/android-11-beta-leak-1124905/- Vivo X50 series launches globally: https://www.androidauthority.com/vivo-x50-series-1124578/- OnePlus / McLaren partnership ends: https://www.engadget.com/one-plus-mclaren-partnership-over-023844717.html- Honor X10: https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-x10-launches-kirin-820-90hz-display/- iPhone 12 with Lightning rumor: https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/05/25/rumor-iphone-12-to-integrate-lightning-over-usb-c-port-less-iphone-coming-in-2021- New ARM chip designs: https://www.engadget.com/arm-cortex-a78-cpu-161015672.html

May 31, 2020 • 1h 10min
XRSpace Mova, cheaper OnePlus phones, and Sony ZV-1 with Richard Lai of Engadget
Welcome to episode 166 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Richard Lai of Engadget -- brought to you by Audible. In this show we discuss XRSpace's Mova headset, and what to expect from the OnePlus Z -- and cheaper upcoming 5G phones in general. We also cover Vivo's X50 Pro (again), news from Sony (including the ZV-1 camera), plus rumors from Google, Moto, and Samsung. Phew :)Episode Links:- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Richard Lai: https://twitter.com/richardlai- XRSpace Mova: https://www.engadget.com/xrspace-mova-5g-vr-headset-hand-tracking-space-scanning-083936618.html- Cheaper OnePlus phones: https://www.fastcompany.com/90508706/exclusive-oneplus-will-make-cheaper-phones-again-and-ramp-up-its-platform- Vivo X50 Pro gimbal cam: https://www.engadget.com/vivo-x50-pro-gimbal-camera-182524376.html- Sony Xperia 1 II on sale July 24: https://www.engadget.com/sony-xperia-1-ii-july-24th-110532490.html- Sony ZV-1 camera: https://www.engadget.com/sony-zv-1-vlogging-camera-flip-out-screen-eye-af-140443702.html- Pixel 4a July 13 rumor: https://www.androidcentral.com/new-leak-says-pixel-4a-will-launch-july-13-just-black-and-barely-blue-color-options- Pixel 5 SD765G/768G rumor: https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-5-processor-1120922/- Moto RAZR 5G rumor: https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/25/21269731/new-motorola-razr-launch-this-year-september-5g-bigger-battery-better-camera-foldable- Galaxy Note 20 leak: https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-note-20-plus-design-leak-222935781.html


