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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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Nov 2, 2019 • 1h 18min
Apple AirPods Pro, Google Pixelbook Go, and LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen with YouTube Creator Karl Conrad
Welcome to episode 135 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube Creator Karl Conrad — brought to you by Audible. In today’s episode, we discuss Apple’s AirPods Pro, and review Google’s Pixelbook Go plus LG’s G8x ThinQ Dual Screen smartphone (ugh, that name…) We then cover a bunch of news from Moto, Samsung, Honor, and Red! And if that’s not enough, how about an AirPods Pro *GIVEAWAY*? Episode Links:Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTechKarl Conrad: https://twitter.com/KarlConradApple AirPods Pro *GIVEAWAY*: https://murraynewlands.com/ceo/Apple AirPods Pro: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/29/apple-airpods-pro-hands-on-noise-canceling-preview/Karl’s Apple AirPods Pro review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tBuHCe6DRUMy KIRF AirPods unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORxe8DVbKDcApple MacBook Pro 16 rumors: https://www.macrumors.com/2019/10/31/16-inch-macbook-pro-volume-shipments-4q19/LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/22/20926719/lg-g8x-dual-screen-specs-features-price-release-date-us-announcedMy LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Or5TqQvPMGoogle Pixelbook Go: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/25/20931476/google-pixelbook-go-review-the-price-of-simplicityMy Google Pixelbook Go unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw_u-CaJBzYMoto One Macro, G8 Play, G8 Plus, and E6 Play: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/24/motorola-budget-phones-cameras/Moto RAZR leak: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/31/20941732/motorola-foldable-razr-phone-image-design-leak-reveal-dateSamsung folding phone tease: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/29/samsung-teases-clamshell-foldable-phone/Honor 9X for Europe: https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/10/24/20928779/honor-9x-price-release-date-news-features-pop-up-selfie-camera-huawei-google-appsMy Honor 9X Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PlQ880ArPAKarl’s Vivo NEX 3 5G hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ik4nKZ61IgRed Hydrogen is dead: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/24/20931506/red-hydrogen-one-phone-project-canceled-founder-jim-jannard-retires

Oct 27, 2019 • 1h 18min
Google Pixel 4/4 XL review, OnePlus 7T Pro 5G, and LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen with Nick Gray of Phandroid
This is episode 134 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nick Gray of Phandroid -- brought to you by Audible. ) We also discuss the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren edition (with 5G) that's coming soon to T-Mobile US, the LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen that's landing on AT&T next month, and cover news from Moto, Huawei, Samsung, and HTC... Episode Links:Support the podcast with Audible:http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTechNick Gray: https://twitter.com/nickmgrayNick's Pixel 4 review: https://phandroid.com/2019/10/21/pixel-4-review-reclaiming-the-crown/Nick's Pixel 4 vs. iPhone 11 camera comparison: https://phandroid.com/2019/10/23/pixel-4-versus-iphone-11-pro-camera-comparison/My Pixel 4 XL review: https://twitter.com/tnkgrl/status/1186749289965314048My Pixel 4/4 XL hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gei_iGRyg2MMy Pixel 4 XL unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWQcFIhwSOY\Pixel 4 3D face ID issues: https://phandroid.com/2019/10/21/google-will-address-pixel-4s-face-unlock-with-eye-detection-in-the-coming-months/- Pixel 4 90Hz issues: https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/10/23/20929090/google-pixel-4-screen-smooth-display-refresh-rate-lighting-conditions-software-update- OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren edition coming to T-Mo with 5G: https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/10/23/20928485/oneplus-7t-pro-5g-mclaren-edition-t-mobile-second-device- LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen coming Nov 1: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/22/lg-g8x-thinq-att/- My LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Or5TqQvPM- Moto event happening Nov 13: https://phandroid.com/2019/10/18/motorola-razr-foldable-phone-could-be-announced-next-month/- Moto G8 Plus leak: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/16/moto-g8-plus-leak/- Huawei Mate X launching Nov 15: https://phandroid.com/2019/10/23/huawei-mate-x-finally-has-a-launch-date-but-theres-a-catch/- My Honor 9x Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PlQ880ArPA- Samsung ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor problems: https://phandroid.com/2019/10/23/samsung-announces-fix-for-its-critical-fingerprint-security-flaw/- HTC Exodus 1s: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/19/htcs-exodus-1s-can-run-a-full-bitcoin-node-for-under-250/

Oct 19, 2019 • 1h 19min
Pixel 4/4 XL, Pixelbook Go, and everything else from the Google event with Daniel Bader of Android Central
Tune into episode 133 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Daniel Bader of Android Central -- brought to you by Audible. This week's episode is (almost) all about the products Google launched at its October event in NYC -- Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixelbook Go, Pixel Buds v2.0, and more! And somehow, we even manage to talk about OnePlus, Oppo, and Sony... Good times :) Episode Links:Support the podcast with Audible:http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTechDaniel Bader: https://twitter.com/journeydanMy Pixel 4/4 XL hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gei_iGRyg2MMy Pixel 4 XL unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWQcFIhwSOYPixel 4: https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-4-previewPixelbook Go: https://www.androidcentral.com/pixelbook-go-previewPixel Buds v2.0: https://www.androidcentral.com/google-goes-true-wireless-pixel-buds-2-coming-spring-2020-179Google Recorder app: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/15/20915452/google-pixel-4-recorder-app-transcription-real-time-free-language-processingOnePlus 7T Pro and McLaren edition: https://www.androidcentral.com/oneplus-7t-pro-reviewNo 5G version of OnePlus 7T Pro: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/14/20913513/oneplus-ceo-5g-7-7t-pro-4g-future-devices-networks-pete-lauOppo Reno Ace and Gundam edition: https://www.engadget.com/2019-10-10-oppo-reno-ace-price-availability-gundam.htmlSony Xperia 8: https://www.slashgear.com/sony-xperia-8-is-good-news-your-next-smartphone-08594586/Sony 360 Reality Audio: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/15/sony-360-reality-audio-launch/

Oct 12, 2019 • 1h 12min
Project GEM (and the problem with Essential), Nokia 7.2 review, and another Huawei GMS workaround with Florence Ion of All About Android
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/

Oct 5, 2019 • 1h 14min
Surface Duo/Neo and everything else from the Microsoft event with Avram Piltch of Tom's Hardware
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

Sep 28, 2019 • 1h 7min
OnePlus 7T, Axon 10 Pro, Mi Mix Alpha, and Nubia Z20 with David Imel of Android Authority
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

Sep 21, 2019 • 1h 11min
Huawei Mate 30/30 Pro, Vivo NEX 3, and iPhone 11/11 Pro reviews with Matthew Miller of ZDNet
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

Sep 14, 2019 • 1h 17min
iPhone 11/11 Pro and everything else from the Apple event with Matt Swider of TechRadar
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

Sep 8, 2019 • 1h 8min
IFA 2019 press days and Samsung Galaxy Note 10/10+ review with Michael Josh Villanueva of GadgetMatch
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

Aug 30, 2019 • 1h 13min
EV special, Tesla Model 3 update, and Porsche Taycan with Roberto Baldwin of Engadget
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/


