Join me for episode 59 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Isa Rodriguez of GadgetMatch - brought to you by ASUS and Audible. In this episode, we cover most of the news from Computex 2018, including the ROG Phone, ASUS ZenBook Pro with ScreenPad, Project Precog, VivoWatch BP, ZenBook S (which I've been lucky to review for the last week), and Qualcomm Snapdragon 850. We also talk about design, colors, and lies (I'm looking at you, Lenovo Z5).   Show Notes: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/Isa Rodriguez: https://twitter.com/sisasaid ROG Phone: https://www.gadgetmatch.com/asus-rog-hands-on-ultimate-gaming-phone/ My ROG Phone hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLKDBJl683s ASUS ZenBook Pro with ScreenPad: https://www.gadgetmatch.com/asus-zenbook-pro-15-first-look/ ASUS Project Precog: https://www.windowscentral.com/asus-project-precog-concept-exactly-insane-laptop-future-we-need ASUS VivoWatch BG: https://www.gadgetmatch.com/asus-announces-vivowatch-bp-at-computex-2018/ My ASUS products hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjgdFcrisaM ASUS ZenBook S: https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/05/asus-zenbook-s-thin-rugged/ My ASUS ZenBook S unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRbQGtG_tJA Lenovo Z5 has a notch and a chin: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/6/5/17428580/lenovo-z5-phone-announced-notch Isa's P20 review: https://www.gadgetmatch.com/huawei-p20-review-pink-gold-price/ Qualcomm Snapdragon 850: https://www.gadgetmatch.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-850-chipset-launch-5g-windows-10-pcs-computex-2018/ My Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AQvW6i_2K4 Her GadgetMatch: https://www.gadgetmatch.com/category/her-gadgetmatch/

Today's show is all about phones; our thoughts on the HTC U12+, LG G7 ThinQ & OnePlus 6, Moto G6, LG V35 ThinQ, Xiaomi Mi8, Alcatel 1v & Nokia's newest handsets: the 2.1, 3.1, 5.1. My guest is Julian Chokkattu of Digital Trends. Brought to you by Audible. Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Julian Chokkattu: https://twitter.com/JulianChokkattu Julian's HTC U12+ hands-on: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cell-phone-reviews/htc-u12-plus-review/ My HTC U12+ hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBMmhcVOOGc Julian's LG G7 review: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cell-phone-reviews/lg-g7-thinq-review/ My LG G7 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyrMFxbaPQE My Etymotic Research ER4SR unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=dNM-W8nK78A OnePlus 6 review: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cell-phone-reviews/oneplus-6-review/ My OnePlus 6 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqqbjzeWRQk Moto G6 review: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cell-phone-reviews/moto-g6-plus-review/ My Moto G6 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyrMFxbaPQE Julian's LG V35 ThinQ hands-on: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cell-phone-reviews/lg-v35-thinq-review/ Essential up for sale: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/essential-considering-sale-cancels-essential-phone-ph-2/ Xiaomi Mi8 with 3D face unlock: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/31/xiaomi-mi-8-3d-face-unlock-transparent/ Alcatel 1x: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/31/alcatel-1x-android-go-phone-reaches-us-next-week/ My Alcatel 3v unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tGQzGcrZbE Nokia 2.1, 3.1, and 5.1: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/29/17404338/nokia-hmd-2018-android-phones-specs-release-date Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/5/29/17405186/qualcomm-xr1-virtual-reality-ar-chip-announced Norshire car washer & jump starter: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/norshire-portable-car-pressure-washer-jump-starter-cars-camping#/

In this jam-packed show, Mary Jo Foley of ZDNet joins me to talk Microsoft Build 2018, what we're expecting at Computex 2018, my HTC U12+ impressions, my OnePlus 6 verdict and a bunch of news items from LG's G7 price to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 710. Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Mary Jo Foley: https://twitter.com/maryjofoley Microsoft and smarter meetings: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-looks-to-cortana-teams-ambient-intelligence-for-smarter-meetings/ Smaller Microsoft Surface rumors: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-to-launch-smaller-low-cost-surface-devices/ Windows 10 on Snapdragon gains 64-bit support: https://www.pcmag.com/news/360547/windows-on-qualcomm-gets-64-bit-app-support Asus gaming phone rumors: https://www.androidauthority.com/asus-gaming-smartphone-855559/ HTC U12+ launched: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/23/htc-u12-plus/ My HTC U12+ hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBMmhcVOOGc OnePlus 6 review: https://www.androidcentral.com/oneplus-6-review My OnePlus 6 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqqbjzeWRQk Huawei MateBook X Pro available in the US: https://mashable.com/2018/05/21/huawei-matebook-x-pro-us/#r8K92kMrXiqw My Huawei MateBook X Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvOfOjunwh4 LG G7 price disappointment: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/5/21/17375904/lgs-g7-thinq-galaxy-s9-t-mobile-price My LG G7 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8Gw3hkC7oU ZTE update: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/22/the-us-will-help-save-zte-even-though-it-broke-international-law/ Alcatel 3V launching in the US: https://www.androidcentral.com/alcatel-3v-launching-us RED Hydrogen hands-on: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/19/17372510/red-hydrogen-one-smartphone-hands-on-photos-video Vivo all-screen phone coming soon: https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/23/vivos-all-screen-phone-with-a-flip-up-camera-could-arrive-in-june/ Qualcomm Snapdragon 710: https://www.androidauthority.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-710-868761/ Tesla Model 3 dual-motor: https://jalopnik.com/tesla-model-3-dual-motor-specs-released-in-series-of-el-1826176543

This is episode 56 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Gavin Fabiani-Laymond of Gavin's Gadgets - brought to you by Audible. This week we discuss the sexy new OnePlus 6, the shiny new Honor 10, HTC's Exodus blockchain phone, Lenovo's all-screen phone, ZTE's possible reprieve, and the Huawei P20 Pro camera, once more. Enjoy :) Show Notes: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Gavin Fabiani-Laymond: https://twitter.com/gavinfabiani The OnePlus 6 is official: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/oneplus-6-news/ My OnePlus 6 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqqbjzeWRQk My OnePlus Bullets Wireless unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPBzbpnvKGU Gavin's Honor 10 hands-on: https://gavinsgadgets.com/2018/05/15/honor-10-unboxing-first-impressions-camera-from-honor-beautyinai/ Gavin's Honor 10 camera review: https://gavinsgadgets.com/2018/05/16/honor-10-camera-review-the-ai-camera/ HTC Exodus blockchain phone: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/5/15/17357108/htc-blockchain-powered-phone Lenovo all-screen phone: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/14/lenovo-all-screen-z5-smartphone/ Possible ZTE reprieve: https://www.techradar.com/news/the-real-reasons-trump-may-give-zte-a-stay-of-execution-in-its-death-sentence Gavin's P20 Pro review: https://gavinsgadgets.com/2018/05/13/huawei-p20-pro-review-after-6-weeks-using-new-firmware-300-camera-showcase/ My P20 Pro camera review on Vector: http://vector.libsyn.com/113-creamy-af-photography-with-myriam-joire mobiletechpodcast.com

Day 2 at Google I/O with guests Andrew Martonik (Android Central), David Imel (Android Authority), Fionna Agomuoh (Techie Supreme), Jason Howell (All About Android) - brought to you by Audible. Topics include all the Google I/O 2018 things & more. Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Andrew Martonik: https://twitter.com/andrewmartonik David Imel: https://twitter.com/durvidimel Fionna Agomuoh: https://twitter.com/techiesupreme Jason Howell: https://twitter.com/jasonhowell Android P overview: https://www.androidcentral.com/android-p-hands-preview Android P gestures: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17326890/android-p-gesture-navigation-announced-google-io-2018 Google Lens AI: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17333154/googe-lens-ai-ar-live-demo-hands-on-io-2018 Linux on ChromeOS: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/5/8/17318340/chrome-os-update-new-features-linux-apps-google-io-2018 Google Maps AR: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17332480/google-maps-augmented-reality-directions-walking-ar-street-view-personalized-recommendations-voting Google Duplex: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/08/google-assistant-will-soon-be-able-to-make-calls-to-book-your-ap/ Gmail Smart Compose: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/08/gmail-smart-compose-ai-io2018/ Digital Wellbeing: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/10/17333574/google-android-p-update-tristan-harris-design-ethics Adaptive battery: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/08/android-p-taps-ai-help-save-battery-life/ Android P is for People: https://twitter.com/tnkgrl/status/994836070066991104 Google News app: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/08/google-ai-news-app/ Google Assistant voices: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17332014/google-assistant-voice-john-legend Google Photos: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17320296/google-photos-update-new-features-release-date-google-io-2018 Android P beta devices: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17330164/android-p-beta-program-download-how-to-install Cloud Anchors: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/08/google-arcore-updates/    

In this episode, Josh Villanueva of GadgetMatch & I cover everything that was announced: Day 1 at Google I/O 2018, including Android P, Google Duplex, Linux on Chrome OS & more. We also compare notes on LG's G7 ThinQ now that review units are rolling out. Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Michael Josh Villanueva: https://twitter.com/michaeljosh Michael Josh's LG G7 ThinQ hands-on: https://www.gadgetmatch.com/lg-g7-thinq-review-price-availability/ My LG G7 ThinQ hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fsv9a1R14M Android P overview: https://www.gadgetmatch.com/google-i-o-announcements-what-can-android-p-do/ Android P gestures: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17326890/android-p-gesture-navigation-announced-google-io-2018 Google Lens AI: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17333154/googe-lens-ai-ar-live-demo-hands-on-io-2018 Linux on ChromeOS: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/5/8/17318340/chrome-os-update-new-features-linux-apps-google-io-2018 Google Maps AR: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17332480/google-maps-augmented-reality-directions-walking-ar-street-view-personalized-recommendations-voting Google Duplex: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/08/google-assistant-will-soon-be-able-to-make-calls-to-book-your-ap/ Gmail Smart Compose: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/08/gmail-smart-compose-ai-io2018/ Digital Wellbeing: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/10/17333574/google-android-p-update-tristan-harris-design-ethics Adaptive battery: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/08/android-p-taps-ai-help-save-battery-life/ Android P is for People: https://twitter.com/tnkgrl/status/994836070066991104 Google News app: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/08/google-ai-news-app/ Google Assistant voices: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17332014/google-assistant-voice-john-legend

Join me & my guest Nirave Gondhia of Android Authority & brought to you by Audible.T oday we share our first impressions of LG's G7 ThinQ, discuss the T-Mobile/Sprint merger, & talk some more about the Huawei's P20 Pro camera. Strap on for a wild ride!   Show Links:     Long description: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Nirave Gondhia: https://twitter.com/nirave LG G7 ThinQ hands-on: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/02/lg-g7-thinq-hands-on/ My LG G7 ThinQ hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fsv9a1R14M T-Mobile / Sprint merger: https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/30/17304474/tmobile-sprint-merger-news Nirave's P20 Pro review: https://www.androidauthority.com/author/niravegondhia/ Yet another P20 Pro camera review: https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-p20-pro-vs-lumia-1020-857050/ My P20 and P20 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzQ1iKq5ZZo My P20 and P20 Pro review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFiO4jYngQo    

Tune in for episode 52 with guest Steve Litchfield of Android Beat, brought to you by Audible. This week we share our in-depth experience with Huawei's P20 Pro from the camera to the smallest nitty gritty and cover the latest phone news.   Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Steve Litchfield: https://twitter.com/stevelitchfield Steve's P20 Pro review: http://www.androidbeat.com/2018/04/huawei-p20-pro-review/ Steve's P20 Pro camera review: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/22915_Zoom_PureView_and_more_Lumia_1.php My P20 and P20 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzQ1iKq5ZZo My P20 and P20 Pro review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFiO4jYngQo Another P20 Pro camera review: https://petapixel.com/2018/04/20/huawei-p20-pro-vs-canon-5ds-r-im-stunned/ iFixIt's P20 Pro teardown: https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Huawei+P20+Pro+Teardown/104605 LG G7 display: https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/24/lg-g7-thinq-super-bright-display-lcd/ OnePlus 6 event: https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/25/oneplus-6-event-may-16/ Moto G6 and E5: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/4/19/17254488/moto-g6-e5-plus-play-motorola-specs-price-release-date Honor 10: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/4/19/17255944/honor-10-announced-specs-price-release-date Android P gestures: http://bgr.com/2018/04/16/android-p-features-iphone-x-style-navigation-bar/ Mobile Tech Podcast - WorldPodcasts.com

In today's jam packed show we discuss ZTE's big problem, Sony's dual-camera Xperia XZ2 Premium, my time with Huawei's P20 and P20 Pro (so far), Samsung's Internet-less Galaxy J2 Pro, Xiaomi and Asus' gaming phones, & prepaid handsets and operators.   Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Dennis Bournique https://twitter.com/yeswap ZTE in hot water: https://www.prepaidphonenews.com/2018/04/zte-banned-from-buying-us-components.html Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium: https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/16/sony-xperia-xz2-premium/ My P20 and P20 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzQ1iKq5ZZo My P20 and P20 Pro demo on AAA: https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android/episodes/365?autostart=false Samsung Internet-less Galaxy J2 Pro: https://www.pcmag.com/news/360447/samsungs-galaxy-j2-pro-phone-cant-access-the-internet Nokia nostalgia phones: https://www.wired.com/story/inside-nokias-3310-and-8110-feature-phones/ Light Phone 2: https://techcrunch.com/2018/03/01/the-new-light-phone-2-keeps-things-basic-but-adds-e-ink-and-essentials/ Huawei folding phone rumors: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaymcgregor/2018/04/13/android-folding-phone-race-leaves-behind-samsung-and-apple/#2b7f371e2c46 Xiaomi Black Shark gaming phone: https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/13/17233578/xiaomi-black-shark-gaming-phone-specs-price-release Asus gaming phone rumors: https://www.androidauthority.com/asus-gaming-smartphone-855559/ OnePlus 6 water-resistant: http://bgr.com/2018/04/17/oneplus-6-features-water-resistant-launch/  

It's time for episode 50 (already?!) of the Mobile Tech Podcast, brought to you by Audible. Judie Stanford of Gear Diary & I debate phone design past, present & future. We also chat about the Motiv ring & other wearables & cover the latest round of phone leaks.   Show Links: Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Judie Stanford: https://twitter.com/geardiary Motiv ring: https://mymotiv.com/ Modius headset: https://www.modiushealth.com/ Doogee slider phone: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/4/6/17205470/doogee-mix-4-slider-phone-front-camera ZTE dual-notch phone: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/4/9/17216344/zte-new-concept-phone-two-notches-clear-corners Apollo 1 concept phone: https://www.concept-phones.com/fashion-phones/apollo-1-concept-smartphone-wood-slight-jukebox-vibe/ Weird phone designs: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/27/weirdest-and-wackiest-phone-designs-ever.html Nokia 3650: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_3650 Motorola Photon 4G: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_photon_4g_mb855-3987.php OnePlus 6 coming soon: https://www.techradar.com/news/oneplus-6-rumors LG G7 ThinQ launching May 2: https://www.techradar.com/news/lg-g7-thinq-leaks BlackBerry "KEYtwo" leaks: https://www.androidauthority.com/blackberry-athena-854210/