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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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Jun 15, 2019 • 1h 7min
Moto Z4 review, Pixel 4 rumors, Galaxy Note 10 leaks, and MediaTek 5G SoC with Justin Duino of Android Authority
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

Jun 8, 2019 • 1h 12min
WWDC 2019 recap, Mac Pro, in-display cameras, and Galaxy Note 10 rumors with Rene Ritchie of iMore/Vector
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

May 30, 2019 • 1h 13min
Computex 2019, Lenovo Project Limitless, ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo, and more Huawei troubles with XDA Developers' Mishaal Rahman and Qualcomm's Don McGuire
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/

May 25, 2019 • 1h 14min
Honor 20 Pro in-depth, Huawei ban, and Asus ZenFone 6 with YouTube creator Joshua Vergara
Join me for episode 112 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Joshua Vergara -- brought to you by Audible. This week we share our thoughts on the Honor 20 Pro (especially the camera) and our analysis of the Huawei ban (and what it means for the industry). We also cover a handful of new phones, including the Asus ZenFone 6, Realme X, and Moto One Vision. Finally, we discuss the latest 5G speed tests on Verizon's millimeter wave network... Its a fun, fun show!
Show Links:
Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Joshua Vergara: https://twitter.com/jvtechtea
Josh's Honor 20 Pro hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfG1Sdz2gc4
My Honor 20 Pro hands-on: https://geekspin.co/honor-20-pro/
My Honor 20 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkIkMoNPlYI
My Huawei P30 series playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLskI6N6h46BcydaFs4yrkruwvNkx5wGrA
Google suspends business with Huawei: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/05/19/huaweis-future-phones-reportedly-wont-have-access-to-google-services-including-the-play-store/
Asus ZenFone 6: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/5/16/18625678/asus-zenfone-6-flipping-camera-no-bezel-display-android
Realme X: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/15/realme-x-garlic-onion-master-edition-naoto-fukasawa/
Moto One Vision: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/15/motorola-one-vision-cinemavision-ai-camera/
My ZTE Axon 10 Pro hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5W6en4XVb8
Nubia Red Magic 3: https://www.techradar.com/news/nubia-red-magic-3-gaming-smartphone-launches
Galaxy S10 5G speed tests: https://www.cnet.com/news/galaxy-s10-5gs-insane-data-speeds-on-verizon-restore-my-faith-in-5g/
Vivo reverse notch patent: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/vivo/148048-vivo-reverse-notch

May 17, 2019 • 1h 12min
OnePlus 7 Pro review with David Ruddock of Android Police
Tune into episode 111 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest with David Ruddock of Android Police -- brought to you by Audible. In today's show, we cover the OnePlus 7 Pro in great detail -- from the 90Hz display to the pop-up selfie camera to the incredible price. We also discuss some Moto Z4 leaks, Oppo under display camera rumors, and more... Don't miss out!
Show Links:
Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
David Ruddock: https://twitter.com/rdrv3
Android Police's OnePlus 7 Pro review: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/05/14/the-oneplus-7-pro-is-the-best-smartphone-you-can-buy-right-now/
My OnePlus 7 Pro review: https://geekspin.co/oneplus-7-pro-review/
My OnePlus 7 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur6JGXNZwlI
My Bullets Wireless 2 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V89hGi6qCA
OnePlus 7 (non Pro): https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/05/14/the-oneplus-7-is-basically-an-updated-6t-and-its-not-coming-to-the-us/
Moto Z4 leak: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/01/moto-z4-evleaks/
My Moto G7 Power review: https://geekspin.co/moto-g7-power-review/
My Moto G7 and G7 Power unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrkOBcgJ8ms
Oppo under display camera rumors: https://bgr.com/2019/05/13/iphone-11-vs-galaxy-note-10-2019-phone-design-breakthrough-teased/
Lenovo folding PC: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/5/13/18537302/lenovo-foldable-pc-thinkpad-x1-prototype-hands-on-folding-screen
HTC affordable blockchain phone: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/11/htc-exodus-1s-blockchain-phone-node/
Amazon phone rumors: https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-may-experiment-with-new-smartphone-after-fire-phone-disaster-2019-5
5G app support in Android Q: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/11/android-q-5g-app-support-api-developer-qualcomm/

May 11, 2019 • 56min
"A cadre of awesome Android fans" at Google I/O 2019 with David Lumb, Jason Howell, Nick Gray, Nirave Gondhia, and Ryne Hager
It's time for episode 110 of the Mobile Tech Podcast, recorded on day 2 at Google I/O 2019 with guests David Lumb (TechRadar), Jason Howell (All About Android), Nick Gray (Phandroid), Nirave Gondhia (TechnoBufallo), and Ryne Hager (Android Police) -- brought to you by Audible. Topics include the Pixel 3a / 3a XL, Android Q, offline Google Assistant, the Android Auto revamp, and more... Join the insanity, sound checks and all!
Show Links:
Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
David Lumb: https://twitter.com/OutOnALumb
Jason Howell: https://twitter.com/jasonhowell
Nick Gray: https://twitter.com/nickmgray
Nirave Gondhia: https://twitter.com/nirave
Ryne Hager: https://twitter.com/rynehager
Google I/O 2019 recap: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/05/09/google-i-o-2019-the-day-one-roundup-of-announcements-news-and-devices/
Google Pixel 3a review: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/07/google-pixel-3a-xl-review-cheap-great-camera/
My Google Pixel 3 and 3a XL hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMp72g5UtG0
My Google Pixel 3a unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20P3xJiN2NY
My Anker Roav Bolt unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSela-BcWwU

May 10, 2019 • 1h 8min
Google I/O 2019 in-depth and Pixel 3a first impressions with David Imel of Android Authority
This is episode 109 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest with David Imel of Android Authority -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode we discuss everything that was announced on day 1 at Google I/O 2019, including the Pixel 3a / 3a XL, the Nest Hub Max, Android Q, offline Google Assistant, the Android Auto revamp, and more. Enjoy :)
Show Links:
Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
David Imel: https://twitter.com/durvidimel
Google I/O 2019 recap: https://www.androidauthority.com/google-io/
Google Pixel 3a review: https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/7/18530449/google-pixel-3a-xl-review-photos-video-specs-price-release-date-features-io-2019
David's Google Assistant and cheaper headphones story: https://www.androidauthority.com/qualcomm-smart-headset-development-kit-984235/
David's Android and Polestar 2 story: https://www.androidauthority.com/android-automotive-polestar-2-981750/
My Google Pixel 3 and 3a XL hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMp72g5UtG0
My Google Pixel 3a unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20P3xJiN2NY
My Anker Roav Bolt unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSela-BcWwU
My Nuu G3 and G3+ unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDJYgUiMG5k
My Moto G7 and G7 Power unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrkOBcgJ8ms
My Moto G7 Power review: https://geekspin.co/moto-g7-power-review/

May 4, 2019 • 1h 11min
Oppo Reno 10x, Moto G7 Power, OnePlus 7 Pro camera, and Pixel 3a leaks with YouTube creator Ben Sin
Welcome to episode 108 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Ben Sin (Ben's gadget reviews) -- brought to you by Audible. Today we go in-depth with the Oppo Reno 10x and Moto G7 Power, and we discuss the OnePlus 7 Pro camera and Nubia Red Magic 3. We also cover more Samsung Galaxy Fold drama, plus the latest Google Pixel 3a and Moto RAZR leaks. There's a bit of fun for everyone :)
Show Links:
Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Ben Sin: https://twitter.com/bencsin
More Galaxy Fold fiasco (iFixIt): https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/25/18516875/ifixit-takedown-samsung-galaxy-fold-teardown
Samsung wraparound display patent: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/samsung-foldable-wraparound-phone-display-
patent,news-29952.html
Ben's Oppo Reno 10x hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrqnQiRIP_k
Ben's Reno 10x vs. P30 Pro comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgBEJ2QakzI
My Moto G7 Power review: https://geekspin.co/moto-g7-power-review/
My Moto G7 Power and G7 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrkOBcgJ8ms
My Pocophone F1 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrdjMONik14
OnePlus 7 Pro camera: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/oneplus-7-pro-camera
More Google Pixel 3a leaks: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/4/26/18517598/google-pixel-3a-color-purple-white-black-features
Moto RAZR leaks: https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/29/motorola-razr-v4-folding-screen-render-leak/
Nubia Red Magic 3: https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/28/nubia-red-magic-3-gaming-phone-cooling-fan-8k-video/

Apr 27, 2019 • 1h 9min
Samsung Galaxy Fold fiasco, OnePlus 7 Pro rumors, and Oppo Reno 10x with YouTube creator Mark Watson (Soldier Knows Best)
Join me for episode 107 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Mark Watson (Soldier Knows Best) -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we review Samsung's Galaxy Fold -- the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything else you need to know. We also explore the latest OnePlus 7 Pro rumors ahead of the May 14 launch. Finally, we talk about the Oppo Reno 10x, Oppo R17 Pro, and Oppo cameras in general.
Show Links:
Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Mark Watson: https://twitter.com/soldierknowbest
Mark's Galaxy Fold delay video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBeP-L-cYlw
Galaxy Fold review: https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/19/18498904/samsung-galaxy-fold-review-screen-broken-issue-durability-foldable-phone-video-performance-price
Joanna Stern's Galaxy Fold review video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjD4SNG6jE8&t=2s
OnePlus 7 launching on May 14: https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/23/oneplus-7-launch-event/
More OnePlus 7 Pro rumors: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-7-950761/
Palm selling standalone for $200: https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/04/palms-tiny-phone-can-finally-be-purchased-as-a-standalone-device/
Oppo Reno 10x hands-on: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/04/24/oppos-reno-10x-lets-you-zoom-closer-than-any-samsung-phone-and-costs-way-less/
Saf's Oppo Reno 10x hands-on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvWaOMBMvhQ
My Oppo R17 Pro unboxing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4xXh3Eq3d4
Galaxy A80 hands-on: https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/10/samsung-galaxy-a80-rotating-camera/

Apr 20, 2019 • 1h 13min
Samsung Galaxy Fold, Apple vs. Qualcomm, LG G8 ThinQ, and Nokia 9 PureView with YouTube creator Marton Barcza (TechAltar)
This is episode 106 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Marton Barcza (TechAltar) -- brought to you by Audible. In this week's show, we discuss Samsung's Galaxy Fold (before it started breaking), LG's G8 ThinQ, and the Nokia 9 PureView. We also cover the surprise Apple vs. Qualcomm news and what it means for 5G and Intel, plus the latest OnePlus 7 rumors. Enjoy :)
Show Links:
Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Marton Barcza: https://twitter.com/TechAltar
Samsung Galaxy Fold hands-on: https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/15/18311109/samsung-galaxy-fold-photos-video-foldable-screen-phone-hands-on-impressions
Marton's Nokia video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzNztV_B2r8
Marton's folding phone video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st2_b-tgdhI
Marton's LG video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OmFVmZGI50
My LG G8 review: https://geekspin.co/lg-g8-thinq-review/
My LG G8 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsonGYlSQuA
More OnePlus 7 rumors: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-7-950761/
The secret strategy of OnePlus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPmXvLpfFRE
Oppo Reno: https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/10/oppo-reno-5g-10x-zoom-pop-up-camera-wedge/


