

Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam Joire
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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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Jul 27, 2018 • 1h 9min
Apple MacBook Pro 2018, Oppo Find X, and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with YouTube creator Austin Evans
Welcome to episode 66 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Austin Evans - brought to you by Audible.
In this episode, we explore Apple's new MacBook Pro and its thermal issues, revisit the Oppo Find X and Vivo Nex, discuss the OnePlus 6 and other value-packed phones, and share everything we know about Samsung's Galaxy Note 9.
But wait, there's more! We also chat about cheap laptops, Walkmen, ball bearings, and other fun items from Austin's "How to waste..." video series.
Show Links:
Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Austin Evans: https://twitter.com/austinnotduncan
Austin's MacBook Pro 2018 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwhXM0qYYwM
MacBook Pro 2018 thermal fix: https://www.wired.com/story/apple-macbook-pro-2018-overheating-fix/
Austin's Oppo Find X video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-40Fl6-sjM
Austin's $130 laptop video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD-E-2DVkNI
Austin's Walkman video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82zNuAlU9A0
Austin's ball bearing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKSIMdrUJYQ
Austin's OnePlus 6 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6De16RqJsrI
My red OnePlus 6 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBSfTBPqjD0
My Moto G6 review: https://geekspin.co/moto-g6-review-2018/
Galaxy Note 9 leaks: https://bgr.com/2018/07/23/galaxy-note-9-leak-images-colors-brown/

Jul 20, 2018 • 1h 12min
Moto Z3 Play, BlackBerry KEY2, and Microsoft Android phone rumors with Nirave Gondhia of Android Authority
It's time for episode 65 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nirave Gondhia of Android Authority - brought to you by Audible. Today we're back on the topic of phones with the Moto Z3 Play and BlackBerry KEY2, the Huawei P20 Pro and OnePlus 6, Microsoft Android phone rumors plus Nokia 5.1 leaks, and more. Join us for this action-packed show!
Show Notes:
Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Nirave Gondhia: https://twitter.com/nirave
My Moto Z3 Play review: https://geekspin.co/moto-z3-play-review/
Nirave's Moto Z3 Play hands-on: https://www.androidauthority.com/moto-z3-play-review-871606/
My BlackBerry KEY2 review: https://geekspin.co/blackberry-key2-review/
Nirave's BlackBerry KEY2 hands-on: https://www.androidauthority.com/blackberry-key2-hands-on-879705/
My Moto G6 review: https://geekspin.co/moto-g6-review-2018/
Microsoft Android phone rumors: https://bgr.com/2018/07/16/microsoft-android-phone-rumor/
Moto E5 Android Go: https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-e5-play-android-go-885917/
ZTE ban ends: https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/13/17565450/zte-trade-ban-lifted-us-commerce-department-trump
HTC Exodus: https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/10/17548104/htc-exodus-blockchain-powered-smartphone
Sirin Labs FINNEY: https://www.zdnet.com/article/sirin-labs-unveils-dual-screen-design-for-its-finney-blockchain-smartphone/
Sony XA2 Plus: https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/11/sony-xperia-xa2-plus/
Nokia 5.1 Plus leaks: https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/10/nokia-5-1-plus-leak/
Xiaomi Mi A2: https://www.techradar.com/news/xiaomi-mi-a2-mi-a2-lite-android-one-smartphones-confirmed-to-launch-on-july-24

Jul 14, 2018 • 1h 14min
Tesla Model 3 delivery and Moto Z3 Play with Michael Fisher: Mr. Mobile
This is episode 64 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Michael Fisher, aka. Mr. Mobile - brought to you by Audible. This week is all about my Tesla Model 3 delivery experience and first impressions. We mostly cover EVs but still manage to discuss the Moto Z3 Play, Microsoft Surface Go, 1980 Chrysler LeBaron, and Tony Danza... Madness!
Show Links:
Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Michael Fisher: https://twitter.com/themrmobile
My Tesla Model 3 delivery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvFeyhETGuc
Michael's Tesla Model 3 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg3mi3_BZ8Q
Jaguar I-Pace first drive: https://jalopnik.com/the-2019-jaguar-i-pace-doesnt-punish-you-for-wanting-an-1826870259
Porsche Mission E/Taycan first drive: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/porsche-mission-e-taycan-first-drive-review/
Porsche high-speed charging: https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/11/porsche-super-fast-electric-vehicle-chargers-plugged-in-berlin/
My Moto Z3 Play unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koAjYtCTX94
Michael's Moto Z3 Play review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlzvOEhOuRM
Microsoft Surface Go: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/7/9/17550252/microsofts-surface-go-tablet-10-inch-screen-399
Michael's IGTV video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/BkyP981hXf8/

Jul 7, 2018 • 1h 8min
Moto One leaks, red OnePlus 6, and iOS 12 preview with Ed Baig of USA Today
Join me for episode 63 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Ed Baig of USA Today - brought to you by Audible. In today's episode, we cover the Moto One leaks, share our Galaxy Note 9 predictions, and talk about the (blood) red OnePlus 6, the BlackBerry KEY2, what iOS 12 brings to the table, and much more. Enjoy :)
Show Links:
Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Ed Baig: https://twitter.com/edbaig
Moto One leaks: https://www.slashgear.com/motorola-one-in-white-leaks-out-02536376/
Moto event Aug 2: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/6/28/17515034/motorola-next-phone-reveal-date
Galaxy Note 9 event Aug 9: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/6/27/17509830/samsung-unpacked-galaxy-note-9-event-august-9th-announced
Red OnePlus 6: https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/02/oneplus-6-now-comes-in-red/
My red OnePlus 6 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBSfTBPqjD0
My BlackBerry KEY2 review: https://geekspin.co/blackberry-key2-review/
My BlackBerry KEY2 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUONx7bYG98
Oppo Find X teardown: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/7/3/17530504/oppo-find-x-teardown-inside-look-moving-notch
HTC layoffs: https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/02/htc-will-lay-off-1-500-employees-in-search-of-profit/
Ed's iOS 12 preview: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/baig/2018/06/25/12-ways-ios-12-change-your-iphone-and-ipad/730719002/
Light's multi-lens tech coming to a smartphone: https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/30/lights-multi-lens-camera-tech-phone/
Microsoft folding phone rumors: https://bgr.com/2018/07/02/microsoft-surface-phone-andromeda-device-leaked-email/
"Airbag" smartphone case: https://www.androidauthority.com/mobile-airbag-smartphone-case-881907

Jun 29, 2018 • 1h 7min
P20 Pro camera, Leica partnership, and BlackBerry KEY2 with ZDNet's Jason Cipriani and Huawei's Peter Gauden
Tune in for episode 62 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Jason Cipriani (ZDNet) and Peter Gauden (Huawei) - brought to you by Audible. In this week's show we ask questions and get answers about the Huawei P20 Pro's camera and the company's partnership with Leica. We discuss the BlackBerry KEY2 in depth, LG V40 and Pixel 3 rumors, Qualcomm and Vivo news, and the Galaxy Note 9's launch date.
Show Links:
Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Jason Cipriani: https://twitter.com/mrcippy
Peter Gauden: https://twitter.com/petergauden
Huawei P20 Pro camera: https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/30/17179642/huawei-p20-pro-vs-pixel-2-xl-camera-comparison-low-light
My BlackBerry KEY2 review: https://geekspin.co/blackberry-key2-review/
My blackBerry KEY2 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUONx7bYG98
Pixel 3 and 3 XL renders: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/google-pixel-3-news/
LG V40 camera rumors: https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/26/lg-v40-five-camera-rumor/
Galaxy Note 9 launch date: https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-galaxy-note-9-release-date-new-features-everything-we-know-so-far/
Vivo's new face ID system: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/6/27/17509036/vivo-faceid-3d-tof-biometrics-mwc-shanghai-2018Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chips: https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/26/qualcomm-snapdragon-632-439-429/
Google Duplex ears-on: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/google-duplex-hands-on/

Jun 22, 2018 • 1h 9min
Oppo Find X, Blackberry KEY2, Moto Z3 Play & G6, and HTC U12+ with Adam Doud of Android Authority
Today we talk about Oppo's amazing Find X, BlackBerry's sexy KEY2, Moto's Z3 Play and G6 (which I recently reviewed for GeekSpin), and HTC's irksome U12+. And if that's not enough, we also share our thoughts on topics from Rebble to RCS to Project V.
Show Links:
Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Adam Doud: https://twitter.com/DeadTechnology Oppo Find X all-screen phone: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/6/19/17476338/oppo-find-x-phone-announcement-specs-price BlackBerry KEY2 hands-on: https://www.androidauthority.com/blackberry-key2-review-872334/ My BlackBerry KEY2 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUONx7bYG98 Moto Z3 Play hands-on: https://www.androidauthority.com/moto-z3-play-review-871606/ My Moto G6 review: https://geekspin.co/moto-g6-review-2018/ My Moto G6 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyrMFxbaPQE HTC U12+ review: https://www.androidauthority.com/htc-u12-plus-review-868356/ My HTC U12+ hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBMmhcVOOGc Rebble: a second life for Pebble watches? https://www.androidauthority.com/pebble-smartwatch-owners-might-be-getting-a-lifeline-after-all-876749/ Google Messages for Web: https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/18/android-messages-browser-based-texting/ Samsung Project V: https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/17/samsung-project-v-folding-phone-prototype-leak/ Sound Guys: https://www.soundguys.com/

Jun 16, 2018 • 1h 14min
WWDC 2018 recap, future Macs, dual-touchscreen laptops, and Vivo Nex with Rene Ritchie of iMore
This week Rene Ritchie of iMore & I talk WWDC 2018, future Macs (ARM, touchscreens?), dual-touchscreen laptops & Vivo's Nex all-screen phone. Also, what happened when I met Tim Cook, & how I feel about the Touch Bar. Good times! Brought to you Audible.
Show Links:
Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech Rene Ritchie: https://twitter.com/reneritchie iMore's WWDC 2018 portal: https://www.imore.com/wwdc Rene's WWDC 2018 recap: https://www.imore.com/wwdc-2018-finally Rene's AirPlay 2 review: https://www.imore.com/airplay-2-review Making the Mac multitouch: https://www.imore.com/making-mac-multitouch Apple's universal frameworks API: https://www.imore.com/marzipan ARM, Intel and the fusion Mac: https://www.imore.com/fusing-mac-or-slipping-little-arm-inside Apple and Google similarities: https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/8/17438884/wwdc-google-io-2018 Computex 2018 recap: https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/08/heres-everything-you-missed-at-computex-2018/ 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 My ASUS products hands-on at Computex 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjgdFcrisaM Vivo Nex all-screen phone: https://www.androidcentral.com/vivo-nex-announced
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Jun 7, 2018 • 1h 8min
Computex 2018 in depth, ROG Phone, and Project Precog with Isa Rodriguez of GadgetMatch
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/

Jun 2, 2018 • 1h 11min
HTC U12+, LG G7 ThinQ, and OnePlus 6 with Julian Chokkattu of Digital Trends
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#/

May 27, 2018 • 1h 13min
Microsoft Build 2018 recap, Computex 2018 predictions, HTC U12+, and OnePlus 6 with Mary Jo Foley of ZDNet.
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


