Tune into episode 122 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Helena Stone of GeekSpin -- brought to you by Audible. In today's episode, we update the Galaxy Fold saga with some news from Samsung, we dive into T-Mobile's merger with Sprint, and we analyze Google's latest Pixel 4 revelations (is proper face ID finally coming to Android?) We also take a look at MediaTek's new G90 gaming SoC, Huawei's sexy Honor 9X, Oppo and Vivo's latest shenanigans, and more. Enjoy :) Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Helena Stone: https://twitter.com/HelenaStone Apple buys majority of Intel's modem business: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/25/apple-buys-intel-smartphone-modem-business/ Galaxy Fold relaunches in Sept: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/24/20726487/samsung-galaxy-fold-fixed-price-new-release-date T-Mobile won't sell Galaxy Fold: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/7/25/20727160/vivo-nex-3-leak-curved-glass-no-notch-holepunch-complete-screen Note 10 pre-orders: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/26/samsung-galaxy-note-10-reservations-pre-order-trade-in/ DOJ approves T-Mobile/Sprint merger: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/26/6646158/t-mobile-sprint-merger-justice-department-approves-26-billion-fcc Pixel 4 features proper face ID: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/29/8934770/google-pixel-4-face-unlock-project-soli-hand-motion-fingerprint-sensor MediaTek G90 SoC: https://www.androidauthority.com/mediatek-helio-g90-1009807/ Honor 9X official: https://geekspin.co/honor-unveils-their-affordable-honor-9x-series/ Android Auto update: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/30/google-android-auto-update-hands-on/ Oppo waterfall screen:https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/29/oppo-waterfall-screen-design/ Vivo crazy screen-to-body ratio: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/7/25/20727160/vivo-nex-3-leak-curved-glass-no-notch-holepunch-complete-screen Red Hydrogen fiasco: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/24/red-blames-chinese-manufacturer-for-its-phones-terrible-camera/ #tnkgrlScore: https://twitter.com/tnkgrl/status/1151621520843657217

It's time for for episode 121 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Ken Yeung of Flipboard -- brought to you by Audible. On this week's show we discuss Apple's surprise acquisition of Intel's modem business, the ROG Phone II (which features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 Plus and a 120Hz OLED display), and the latest Google Pixel 4 rumors. We also cover the US launch of LG Pay (good luck with that), a couple new HTC Wildfire handsets, and more. Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Ken Yeung: https://twitter.com/thekenyeung Apple buys majority of Intel's modem business: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/25/apple-buys-intel-smartphone-modem-business/ ROG Phone II: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/22/asus-rog-phone-ii-gaming-hands-on/ My Nubia Red Magic 3 mini review: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/16/forget-gaming-the-red-magic-3-is-the-most-powerful-phone-under-500-in-the-us-right-now/ My Nubia Red Magic 3 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge4slteWkAc More Pixel 4 rumors: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/20/curious-cutout-on-new-pixel-4-leak-raises-questions/ LG Pay now available in the US: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/lg/148731-lg-pay-launch-usa-g8-thinq HTC Widlfire E Plus and E1: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/18/20699081/htc-phone-wildfire-e-plus-e1-leaks-features-specs tnkgrl Score: https://twitter.com/tnkgrl/status/1151621520843657217

Join me for episode 120 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Ian Cutress of AnandTech -- brought to you by Audible. Are you ready for some science? In this episode we review the Nokia 9 PureView and discuss Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 855 Plus, along with Neuralink -- Elon Musk's just revealed brain-machine implant. We also geek out about Apollo 11's moon landing (which took place 50 years ago), and cover news from ASUS, Nokia, and Huawei... Bring out your calculators for this one! Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Ian Cutress: https://twitter.com/IanCutress Neuralink implant: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/16/20697123/elon-musk-neuralink-brain-reading-thread-robot 50th anniversary of moon landing: https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/7/19/20698111/50th-anniversary-of-the-moon-landing-google-doodle Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus: https://www.anandtech.com/show/14641/qualcomm-announces-snapdragon-855-plus-a-higher-bin-sku ASUS ROG phone II: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/16/asus-rog-phone-2-confirmed-to-have-120hz-display/ My Nubia Red Magic 3 mini review: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/16/forget-gaming-the-red-magic-3-is-the-most-powerful-phone-under-500-in-the-us-right-now/ My Nubia Red Magic 3 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge4slteWkAc My Xiaomi Mi 9T unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM1JpLqEw0k Nokia 2.2 now available in the US: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/7/16/20696286/nokia-2-2-price-small-notch-us-customers-budget-phone Nokia 9 PureView: https://www.androidauthority.com/nokia-9-pureview-review-962171/ Lens aberration problem solved: https://petapixel.com/2019/07/05/goodbye-aberration-physicist-solves-2000-year-old-optical-problem/ BoringPhone: https://www.stuff.tv/hot-stuff/smartphones/stripped-down-boringphone-saves-you-smartphone-addiction Shipments to Huawei resuming from US partners: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-48771368

This is episode 119 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Christian de Looper of Digital Trends -- brought to you by Audible. In today's action-packed show, we review Xiaomi's Mi 9T, mourn Apple's 12" MacBook, and gush over Nintendo's Switch Lite. We also discuss Qualcomm's new entry-level Snapdragon 215 and cover the latest Samsung Galaxy Note 10 leaks and Google Pixel 4 rumors. Enjoy :) Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Christian de Looper: https://twitter.com/CdeLooper Qualcomm Snapdragon 215: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/qualcomm-snapdragon-215-news/ Prime day phone deals: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-smartphone-deals-for-prime-day/ My Xiaomi Mi 9T unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM1JpLqEw0k My Nubia Red Magic 3 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge4slteWkAc My Moto G7 Power review: https://geekspin.co/moto-g7-power-review/ Galaxy Note 10 pics leaks: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/10/samsung-galaxy-note-10-image-leak/ Galaxy Note 10 camera leaks: https://9to5google.com/2019/06/20/galaxy-note-10-variable-aperture/ Pixel 4 camera rumors: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/5/20683272/google-pixel-4-second-camera-telephoto-portrait-camera-app Pixel 4 bezel rumors: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/8/20686065/google-pixel-4-xl-cad-renders-dimensions-size-bezels-rumor Honor 9X coming soon: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/honor/148574-honor-9x-launch-rumours Apple drops 12' MacBook: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/9/20687417/apple-discontinues-12-inch-macbook Apple drops MacBook Pro "escape": https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/7/9/20687402/apple-macbook-pro-air-updates-true-tone-processor-touch-bar Nintendo Switch Lite: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/10/nintendo-switch-lite-price-launch-date/ NIntendo Switch CPU upgrade: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/11/nintendo-switch-fcc-processor-upgrade/

Welcome to episode 118 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Sascha Segan of PCMag -- brought to you by Audible. This week we discuss the Huawei ban possibly ending and some related FedEx shipping madness, Jony Ive leaving Apple and what that means for the company and its products, and the state of 5G in the US from a practical viewpoint. We also cover news around the Mac Pro, Galaxy Note 10, and LG G8S, among others. Remember Bada? We then even rewind back to the good old days of Samsung's forgotten OS... Good times! Show Notes: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Sascha Segan: https://twitter.com/saschasegan Huawei ban possibly ending: https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/29/19870318/president-donald-trump-china-huawei-lift-trade-ban-tariffs-trade-war My Bada phone review: https://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/samsung-wave-s8500-review/ My Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt-qUyAMCvo My Nubia Red Magic 3 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge4slteWkAc Huawei FedEx shipping madness: https://www.pcmag.com/news/369279/fedex-finally-delivers-controversial-huawei-phone Jony Ive leaving Apple: https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/27/jony-ive-lovefrom/ Mac Pro being made in China: https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/28/19102703/apple-mac-pro-china-production-assembly T-Mobile 5G testing in NYC: https://www.pcmag.com/news/369326/in-new-york-t-mobile-shows-what-5g-coverage-can-look-like PCMag race to 5G: https://www.pcmag.com/5g PCMag fastest mobile project: https://www.pcmag.com/Fastest-Mobile-Networks/5 Samsung Note 10 launching Aug 7: https://www.pcmag.com/news/369339/samsung-galaxy-note-10-unpacked-event-set-for-aug-7 LG G8S going global: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/02/lg-g8s-on-sale/Huawei

Tune into episode 117 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Tom Honeyands (The Tech Chap) -- brought to you by Audible. In today's show, we chat about Google getting out of the tablet game, Chromebooks vs. iPads, laptops vs. tablets, and our background and experience with computers. We also review Sony's Xperia 1 and compare Oppo's Reno 10x Zoom to the OnePlus 7 Pro. Finally, we go over a plethora of news, including T-Mobile's 5G launch, under display and 64MP cameras, and 120W charging... Phew! Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Tom Honeyands: https://twitter.com/thetechchap Google getting out of the tablet game: https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/21/18700394/google-tablets-android-chromeos-priorities-cancellation My Sony Xperia 1 hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvT4vbbpotg My Nubia Red Magic 3 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge4slteWkAc Tom's Oppo Reno 10x Zoom vs OnePlus 7 Pro comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCOQi9SpeIw Oppo phone with under display cam coming: https://www.androidcentral.com/oppo-will-show-under-display-selfie-camera-june-26 Realme phone with 64MP cam coming: https://www.androidauthority.com/realme-64mp-smartphone-1001938/ Xiaomi's new CC sub-brand: https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/24/xiaomi-new-mi-cc/ Vivo 120W charging: https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/20/18692589/vivo-super-flashcharge-120w-fast-charging-time T-Mobile 5G launch: https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/25/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s10-5g-release-date/

This is episode 116 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Ryne Hager of Android Police -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we discuss the Almond OnePlus 7 Pro, Nubia's Red Magic 3, Xiaomi's Mi Mix 3, and the unlocked Palm phone. We also cover the latest Google Pixel 4 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 rumors and leaks, along with some potentially exciting RCS-related news. Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Ryne Hager: https://twitter.com/rynehager My Almond OnePlus 7 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEeFqYeFf04 Ryne's OnePlus 7 Pro new features article: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/06/18/oneplus-7-pro-always-on-display-wide-angle-video-feature-request-update-oxygen-os/ My Nubia Red Magic 3 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge4slteWkAc My Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt-qUyAMCvo Xiaomi Android Q schedule: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/06/17/xiaomi-redmi-pocophone-android-q-schedule/ Latest Pixel 4 leak: https://bgr.com/2019/06/18/pixel-4-xl-vs-pixel-4-screen-sizes-leaked-for-new-google-flagships/ Ryne's Pixel 4 launch timing editorial: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/06/12/google-teased-the-pixel-4-like-its-coming-out-soon-itd-be-better-if-it-were/ Galaxy Note 10 launching Aug 7: https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/18/18684442/samsung-galaxy-note-10-release-date-rumor-aug-7-unpacked Latest Galaxy Note 10 rumors: https://www.t3.com/news/samsung-galaxy-note-10s-aggressively-curved-screen-design-revealed Unlocked Palm phone available: https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/18/palm-phone-unlocked/ My Palm phone SIM swapping video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKcASnyJ_PI Ryne's Google RCS ownership story: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/06/17/google-takes-rcs-rollout-into-its-own-hands-after-carriers-totally-botch-it/ Huawei handset sales dropping: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-16/huawei-braces-for-a-steep-drop-in-overseas-smartphone-sales Huawei Mate X delayed: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-huawei-tech-usa/huawei-delays-global-launch-of-foldable-phone-by-three-months-idUSKCN1TF0ZD

Join me for episode 115 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Justin Duino of Android Authority -- brought to you by Audible. This week we review the Moto Z4 and Huawei Freelace earbuds, and dig into Google's deluge of Pixel 4 rumors. We also go over Samsung's latest Galaxy Note 10 leaks, and talk about HTC's newest phones (!) as well as MediaTek's upcoming 5G SoC... Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Justin Duino: https://twitter.com/jaduino My Moto Z4 review: https://geekspin.co/moto-z4-review/ My Huawei freelace review: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/06/09/huawei-freelace-review/ Pixel 4 Project Soli rumor: https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-4-xl-project-soli-997594/ Pixel 4 face ID rumor: https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-4-xl-face-id-rumor-997488/ Galaxy Note 10 leak summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBY5aiVs80Q Galaxy A50 coming to the US: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/06/11/galaxy-a50-us-price-release-date/ Essential Phone 2 rumors: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/06/11/essential-phone-2-announcement-rumor/ Sony phone with 6 cameras - leaks: https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-6-rear-cameras-smartphone-997199/ New HTC phones: https://phandroid.com/2019/06/11/htc-released-not-one-but-two-new-smartphones-today/ New MediaTek 5G SoC: https://www.anandtech.com/show/14435/mediatek-announces-7nm-5g-soc

Welcome to episode 114 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Rene Ritchie of iMore/Vector -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we recap what Apple announced at WWDC 2019, and discuss the new Mac Pro, future MacBook Pros, and even my modded Power Mac G4 Cube. We also cover Oppo and Xiaomi's in-display camera demos, the official Moto Z4 launch, and a bunch of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 rumors. Enjoy :) Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Rene Ritchie: https://twitter.com/reneritchie iMore's WWDC 2019 recap: https://www.imore.com/all-apples-big-announcements-wwdc-2019 Rene's Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR first look: https://www.imore.com/mac-pro-2019-pro-display-xdr-first-look Rene: What if the iPad ran iPad OS? (2015): https://www.imore.com/imagining-ipad-os MacBook Pro 15 (2018): Beware the Core i9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx8J125s4cg Why Apple needs iPad apps on the Mac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYoGTl1vy1g Oppo and Xiaomi demo in-display cameras: https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/03/oppo-under-screen-selfie-camera-demo/ Moto Z4 official: https://geekspin.co/5g-ready-moto-z4/ Galaxy Note 10 rumors: https://9to5google.com/2019/05/31/galaxy-note-10-rumors-camera-battery/ Goodix story: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bensin/2019/06/03/meet-the-company-behind-the-in-display-fingerprint-sensors-in-oneplus-huawei-vivo-and-redmi-phones/#2790decb2eb0

It's time for episode 113 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Mishaal Rahman (XDA Developers) and Don McGuire (Qualcomm) -- brought to you by Audible. Today's show is all about Computex 2019, including Lenovo's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx-equipped Project Limitless 5G laptop, and ASUS' crazy and chunky ZenBook Pro Duo dual-screen notebook. Don also hints at more affordable Snapdragon PC chips and how native arm64 versions of major Windows apps are coming soon (Adobe CS?). Mishaal and I then talk about Moto's leaked Z4 and Huawei's latest troubles... There's a lot here for everyone! Show Links: Mishaal Rahman: https://twitter.com/mishaalrahman Don McGuire: https://twitter.com/donnymac Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx performance demo: https://www.xda-developers.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-8cx-battery-life-performance-benchmarks-windows-10/ Lenovo Project Limitless 5G laptop: https://www.xda-developers.com/qualcomm-lenovo-project-limitless-snapdragon-8cx-windows-10-laptop-5g/ My Snapdragon 8cx hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wcSlCu4UnA My Lenovo Yoga C630 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmCiI1NTCC0 Dave Lee's MacBook Pro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPFiDIYUUxo My Asus ZenBook Pro Duo hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_F4xKUosyk Asus ZenFone 6 Edition 30: https://www.xda-developers.com/asus-30th-anniversary-zenfone-6-limited-edition/ Asus ZenBook Edition 30: https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/27/18641213/asus-zenbook-edition-30-leather-gold-laptop-computex-2019 Moto Z4 sold ahead of launch: https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-z4-available-amazon-991253/ ARM cuts off Huawei: https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/22/18635326/huawei-arm-chip-designs-business-suspension SD Association cuts off Huawei: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/24/huawei-sd-association-ban/ New ARM chip designs: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/27/arm-cortex-a77-mali-g77/ TikTok phone rumors: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/27/tiktok-owner-bytedance-plans-smartphone/