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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 22, 2019 • 1h 9min
Cameraphone special and Galaxy Note 10/10+ with Steve Litchfield of Android Beat
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

Aug 16, 2019 • 1h 6min
Huawei Mate X, EMUI 10, HarmonyOS, and Honor Vision with Eric Zeman of Android Authority
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

Aug 10, 2019 • 1h 15min
Samsung Galaxy Note 10/10+, more Pixel 4 rumors, and Sprint OnePlus 5G partnership with YouTube creator Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile)
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/

Aug 3, 2019 • 1h 10min
Galaxy Fold redux, T-Mobile Sprint merger, more Pixel 4 details, MediaTek G90, & Honor 9X with Helena Stone of GeekSpin
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

Jul 27, 2019 • 1h 12min
Apple Intel modem deal, ROG Phone II, and more Pixel 4 leaks with Ken Yeung of Flipboard
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

Jul 20, 2019 • 1h 11min
Nokia 9 PureView review, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus, Neuralink implant, and moon landing anniversary with Ian Cutress of AnandTech
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

Jul 13, 2019 • 1h 5min
Xiaomi Mi 9T review, RIP 12" MacBook, and Nintendo Switch Lite with Christian de Looper of Digital Trends
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/

Jul 6, 2019 • 1h 12min
Huawei ban ending, Jony Ive leaving Apple, and the state of 5G with Sascha Segan of PCMag
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

Jun 29, 2019 • 1h 15min
Google dropping tablets, Sony Xperia 1 review, and T-Mobile 5G launch with YouTube creator Tom Honeyands (The Tech Chap)
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/

Jun 21, 2019 • 1h 8min
Almond OnePlus 7 Pro, Nubia Red Magic 3, Pixel 4 leaks, and Galaxy Note 10 rumors with Ryne Hager of Android Police
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


