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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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Oct 27, 2024 • 1h 11min
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition, Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit 2024 poolside recap, ASUS ROG Phone 9, and more with Nick Gray, Sascha Segan, Adam Doud, Christian de Looper, Phil Berne, and Matt Swider
It's time for episode 398 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Nick Gray (Phandroid), Sascha Segan (Qualcomm), Adam Doud (SlashGear), Christian de Looper (BGR and Digital Trends), Phil Berne (TechRadar), and Matt Swider (The Shortcut) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's episode, join us poolside as we recap everything that was announced at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit 2024 in Maui, including the new Snapdragon 8 Elite, Cockpit Elite, and Ride Elite, plus the Xiaomi 15 series, Honor Magic7 series, and ASUS ROG Phone 9... Good times!Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech- Nick Gray: https://twitter.com/nickmgray- Sascha Segan: https://twitter.com/saschasegan- Adam Doud: https://www.threads.net/@deadtechnology- Christian de Looper: https://www.threads.net/@christiandelooper- Philip Berne: https://www.threads.net/@phlipper- Matt Swider: https://twitter.com/mattswider- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold6_special_edition_brings_larger_displays_slimmer_design_and_a_200mp_main_cam_-news-65000.php- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/believe-the-hype-qualcomms-snapdragon-8-elite-will-change-everything-about-smartphones- Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Ride Elite: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/qualcomm-wants-to-power-your-next-car-with-the-snapdragon-cockpit-and-ride-elite-platforms/- Xiaomi 15 series teased: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-xiaomi-15-will-launch-this-month-with-the-snapdragon-8-elite-chip/- Honor Magic7 series teased: https://phandroid.com/2024/10/21/meet-autopilot-ai-honors-approach-to-mobile-ai-software/- My ASUS ROG Phone 9 hands-on: https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/we-got-a-sneak-peak-at-the-asus-rog-phone-9-one-of-the-first-snapdragon-8-elite-phones-and-its-going-to-be-fast- Realme GT 7 Pro teased: https://www.theshortcut.com/p/realme-gt-7-pro-snapdragon-8-elite

Oct 20, 2024 • 1h 12min
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 in depth, Vivo X200 series, Android 15, Apple iPad mini, Amazon Kindle Colorsoft, and more with Finbarr Moynihan and Ben Schoon
This is episode 397 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Finbarr Moynihan (MediaTek) and Ben Schoon (9to5Google) -- brought to you by MediaTek. This episode comes in two parts. First, we dive into MediaTek's powerful new Dimensity 9400 flagship SoC. Second (18:56), we discuss Vivo's new X200 series flagship, Android 15's rollout, Apple's latest iPad mini, and Amazon's refreshed Kindles. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Oppo, OnePlus, Realme, Nothing, and Samsung.Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/ (sponsor)- MediaTek Dimensity 9400: https://www.mediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9400- Finbarr Moynihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finbarr-moynihan-b653b51/- Ben Schoon: https://twitter.com/NexusBen- Vivo X200 Pro and Pro mini: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_pro_x200_pro_mini_official_with_big_batteries_dimensity_9400_200mp_telephoto-news-64920.php- Vivo X200: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_unveiled_with_dimensity_9400_zeiss_cameras_and_quadcurved_display-news-64919.php- Vivo X200 series spec comparison: https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=13433&idPhone2=13434&idPhone3=13410- Android 15 is rolling out: https://9to5google.com/2024/10/17/android-15-updates-rolling-out/- Oppo Quick Capture button: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_exec_details_find_x8s_quick_capture_button-news-64886.php- Oppo ColorOS 15: https://9to5google.com/2024/10/17/oppo-coloros-15-android-15-preview-video/- OnePlus 13 design leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/take_a_look_at_the_oneplus_13_in_all_its_glory-news-64975.php- Android 15 coming to OnePlus phones: https://9to5google.com/2024/10/17/oneplus-android-15-update-release-date/- Realme GT7 Pro coming soon: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt7_pro_gets_unboxed_underwater_just_as_reservations_start-news-64974.php- Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition coming Oct 30: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2a_community_edition_launch_date-news-64945.php- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition coming soon: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_bring_galaxy_z_fold_special_edition_with_a_smaller_crease-news-64918.php- Apple iPad mini (7th gen): https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/15/apple-announces-new-ipad-mini/- New Amazon Kindles: https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/16/24271603/kindle-2024-colorsoft-scribe-paperwhite-specs-price-date

Oct 13, 2024 • 1h 13min
Exploring OktoberTech 2024 with Infineon, plus Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Alienware Pro gaming headset, and Xreal Beam Pro review with Adrian Mikolajczak and Trisha Hershberger
Join me for episode 396 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Adrian Mikolajczak (Infineon) and Twitch/YouTube creator Trisha Hershberger -- brought to you by Infineon. This week's episode comes in two parts. First, we explore some of the tech showcased during Infineon's OktoberTech Silicon Valley 2024. Second (21:12), we review three devices -- Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Alienware's Pro gaming headset, and Xreal's Beam Pro and Air 2 AR glasses. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Infineon: https://www.infineon.com/oktobertech (sponsor)- OktoberTech case study: https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/partner-network/silicon-valley-innovation-center/innovation-impacts/#- Adrian Mikolajczak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianmikolajczak/- Trisha Hershberger: https://twitter.com/thatgrltrish- Trish's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/trishahershberger- Trish's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/trishahershberger- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: https://www.theverge.com/24237586/google-pixel-9-pro-fold-review-screen-camera-battery- Xreal Beam Pro and Air 2 AR glasses review: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/xreal-beam-pro-review

Oct 6, 2024 • 1h 8min
Earbuds special, Nothing Ear (open), Xiaomi Mix Flip review, Moto ThinkPhone 25, Infinix Zero Flip, and more with Daniel Bader of Android Police
It's time for episode 395 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Daniel Bader of Android Police -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's episode we discuss the state of wireless earbuds -- including Nothing's new Ear (open) -- and review Xiaomi's Mix Flip folding phone. We then cover a whole bunch of news, leaks, and rumors from Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Honor, MediaTek, Google, Motorola, and Infinix... Hang tight: it's gonna be a busy fall!Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech- Daniel Bader: https://twitter.com/journeydan- Nothing Ear (open): https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_debut_with_openear_design_and_30hour_battery_life-news-64668.php- Oppo Find X8 Pro image reflection removal: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_series_will_remove_reflections_from_your_pictures-news-6473.php- Vivo X200 series renders leak, coming Oct 14: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_x200_pro_x200_pro_mini_press_renders_appear_online-news-64743.php- Rumor of Xiaomi 15 series coming Oct 20, Honor Magic 7 series coming Oct 30: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_15_could_arrive_on_october_20_honor_magic_7_to_follow_ten_days_later-news-64763.php- MediaTek Dimensity 9400 coming Oct 9: https://www.gsmarena.com/mediatek_reveals_date_for_dimensity_9400_arrival-news-64662.php- Xiaomi Mix Flip now available globally: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mix_flip_makes_global_debut-news-64702.php- Google Pixel 9a leaks, coming in March 2025: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9a_to_get_an_early_launch-news-64784.php- Motorola ThinkPhone 25: https://www.gsmarena.com/thinkphone_25_by_motorola_announced-news-64742.php- Infinix Zero Flip: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_announces_its_first_foldable_meet_the_zero_flip_-news-64714.php

Sep 29, 2024 • 1h 15min
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10 series, and Watch FE LTE, Meta Orion AR glasses, and Xiaomi 14T series with Nirave Gondhia of Hot Tech
Tune into episode 394 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nirave Gondhia of Hot Tech -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we share our first impressions of Samsung's latest devices -- the Galaxy S24 FE smartphone, Tab S10 series tablets, and Watch FE LTE smartwatch. We then dive into Meta's super impressive Orion AR glasses, and Xiaomi's slick new 14T series affordable flagships. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech- Nirave Gondhia: https://twitter.com/nirave- NIrave's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra hands-on: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-tab-s10-hands-on/- My Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10 Ultra, and Watch FE LTE hands-on article: https://hothardware.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s24-fe-tab-s10-ultra-watch-fe-lte-hands-on- My Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, Tab S10 Ultra, and Watch FE LTE hands-on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYEe3d_lrXk- Meta Orion AR glasses hands-on: https://www.theverge.com/24253908/meta-orion-ar-glasses-demo-mark-zuckerberg-interview- Xiaomi 14T series: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_14t_and_14t_are_official_with_144hz_displays_triple_cameras-news-64692.php- My Poco Pad review: https://geekspin.co/poco-pad-review/- My cheap Pixel 9 Pro Fold case: https://amzn.to/4emKcBl (referral link)

Sep 22, 2024 • 1h 9min
Apple iPhone 16 series and AirPods 4 review, GM Supercharger access, Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2, and more with Tom Merritt of the Daily Tech News Show
Welcome to episode 393 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Tom Merritt of the Daily Tech News Show -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's episode, we (meta) review Apple's iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, alongside the AirPods 4. We then discuss Snap's developer-only Spectacles 5 and GM EVs gaining access to Tesla's Supercharger network. Finally, we cover Nothing's Ear (open) teaser and Tecno's Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2.Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech- Tom Merritt: https://twitter.com/acedtect- Apple iPhone 16 Pro review: https://www.theverge.com/24247538/apple-iphone-16-pro-review- Apple iPhone 16 review: https://www.theverge.com/24247479/apple-iphone-16-plus-review-camera-control-screen-battery- Apple AirPods 4 review: https://www.theverge.com/24245570/apple-airpods-4-review- Snap dev-only Spectacles 5: https://www.gsmarena.com/snaps_new_spectacles_5_ar_glasses_bring_massive_improvements_you_still_cant_buy_them-news-64581.php- GM EVs gain Supercharger access: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/18/24247122/gm-ev-tesla-supercharger-access-adapter-price- Nothing Ear (open) coming Sep 24: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_is_launching_on_september_24-news-64565.php- Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_launches_phantom_v_flip2_and_phantom_v_fold2_foldables_with_integrated_ai_assistant-news-64515.php

Sep 15, 2024 • 1h 19min
Exploring 48V vehicle architecture with Infineon, Apple "It's Glowtime" event recap, iPhone 16 series, and Huawei Mate XT Ultimate with Ray Notarantonio and Marton Barcza
This is episode 392 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Ray Notarantonio (Infineon) and Marton Barcza (TechAltar) -- brought to you by Infineon. Today's show comes in two parts. First, we discuss how vehicles with a 48V architecture are benefitting from Infineon's technologies. Second (19:42), we recap Apple's "It's Glowtime" event and share our thoughts on the iPhone 16 series, Camera Control and all. Finally, we cover Huawei's incredible new Mate XT Ultimate tri-fold phone and cover news from Xiaomi and OnePlus... Phew!Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Infineon: https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/applications/automotive/ (sponsor)- Ray Notarantonio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-notarantonio-9ba0306/- Marton Barcza: https://www.threads.net/@techaltar- Apple "It's Glowtime" event recap: https://www.cultofmac.com/news/iphone-16-recap- Apple iPhone 16 series: https://www.theverge.com/24239802/iphone-16-pro-max-hands-on-apple-photos-features-price- Apple iPhone 16 cameras: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6oMuru-U2I- Oppo Find X8 series also getting Camera Control: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_series_is_getting_a_capture_button_too_just_like_the_iphone_16_family-news-64311.php- Apple AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid feature: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24241960/apple-airpods-pro-2-otc-hearing-aid-health-industry- Huawei Mate XT Ultimate details: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_xt_ultimate_handson_roundup-news-64487.php- Huawei Mate XT Ultimate hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF2qgRXADOc- Xiaomi 14T series coming Sep 26: https://www.gsmarena.com/mark_your_calendars_xiaomi_14t_series_launch_date_confirmed-news-64506.php- OnePlus 13 coming Oct 13: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_13_confirmed_to_arrive_in_october-news-64447.php

Sep 8, 2024 • 1h 11min
IFA 2024 recap, Honor Magic V3, Asus Zenbook S 14, Lenovo Auto Twist concept, and more with Nick Gray and Christian de Looper
Tune into episode 391 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Nick Gray (Phandroid) and Christian de Looper (BGR and Digital Trends) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we recap IFA 2024 and discuss a broad range of cool mobile devices like Honor's Magic V3, Asus' Zenbook S 14, and Lenovo's Auto Twist concept. We also cover Intel's new Lunar Lake chips and Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X Plus 8-core SoC, plus new phones from TCL and HMD. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech- Nick Gray: https://twitter.com/nickmgray- Christian de Looper: https://www.threads.net/@christiandelooper- Best of IFA 2024: https://phandroid.com/2024/09/07/phandroids-best-of-ifa-2024-winners-here-are-our-top-picks/- Intel Lunar Lake: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/3/24233957/intel-lunar-lake-core-ultra-200v-launch- Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 8-core: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/4/24235065/qualcomm-8-core-snapdragon-x-plus-windows-laptops- Asus Zenbook S 14: https://gizmodo.com/i-might-finally-understand-the-ceraluminum-gimmick-with-the-asus-zenbook-s-14-2000495063- Lenovo Auto Twist concept: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/5/24235794/lenovo-auto-twist-ai-pc-concept-ifa-2024- Honor Magic V3 now global: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/5/24235231/honor-magic-v3-thin-foldable-europe-launch- TCL 50-series Nxtpaper phones: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/5/24235920/tcl-nxtpaper-50-pro-maximum-ink-mode- HMD Fusion modular phone: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_fusion_announced_with_sd_4_gen_2_modular_design_-news-64423.php

Sep 1, 2024 • 1h 18min
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review, OnePlus Buds Pro 3 review, HMD Barbie phone, Tecno tri-fold concept, and more with Clifton Thomas of Slashgear
Join me for episode 390 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Clifton Thomas of Slashgear -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we review the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, then discuss HMD's Barbie phone and Tecno's tri-fold concept. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Google, Samsung, Apple, Huawei, Honor, and Oppo.Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech- Clifton Thomas: https://twitter.com/cliftonmthomas- Google Pixel 9 Pro / Pro XL review: https://www.theverge.com/24225221/google-pixel-9-pro-xl-review-ai-gemini-screen-battery-camera- Google Pixel 9a leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_9a_leaks_with_almost_flat_camera_bar-news-64282.php#image1- OnePlus Buds Pro 3 review: https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/audio/oneplus-buds-pro-3-review- HMD Barbie phone: https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/27/24229775/hmd-barbie-flip-phone-price- HMD Skyline: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_skyline-review-2733.php- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra design leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s25_ultra_to_be_thinner_and_lighter_than_iphone_16_pro_max_and_pixel_9_pro_xl-news-64315.php- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_z_fold_slim_to_actually_be_called_galaxy_z_fold_special_edition-news-64310.php- Apple "It's Glowtime" iPhone event Sept 10: https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/26/24223957/apple-iphone-16-launch-event-date-glowtime- Apple iPhone 16 series colors leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_iphone_16_pro_color_is_actually_gold_not_brown-news-64178.php- Huawei tri-fold phone coming in Sept: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_will_start_selling_the_triplefold_device_in_september-news-64201.php- Tecno Phantom Ultimate tri-fold concept: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_details_phantom_ultimate_2_trifold_concept-news-64296.php- Honor Magic V3, MagicPad 2, and Magic Book Art 14 going global at IFA: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_honor_magic_v3_foldable_flagship_will_make_its_global_debut_at_ifa_this_september-news-64180.php- Oppo Find X8 Ultra battery and charging rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x8_ultra_battery_size_charging_speed_tipped-news-64233.php

Aug 25, 2024 • 1h 6min
Celebrating 100 years of IFA, Pixel 9 series in depth, Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 first impressions, plus Rivian travel kitchen with Leif Lindner and Brian Tong
It's time for episode 389 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Leif Lindner (IFA) and YouTube creator Brian Tong -- brought to you by IFA. Today's show comes in two parts. First, we celebrate 100 years of IFA, and discuss how the show has evolved over the decades, and what to expect in 2024. Second (15:34), we dive into the Pixel 9 series, and share our first impressions on the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2. We then cover Rivian's new travel kitchen, just for fun... Good times!Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- IFA: https://www.ifa-berlin.com/ (sponsor)- Leif Lindner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leif-lindner-8b974376- Brian Tong: https://twitter.com/briantong- Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/google-pixel-9-pro-fold-hands-on-a-clever-new-shape-and-even-bigger-displays-170058834.html- Google Pixel 9 series: https://www.theverge.com/24225221/google-pixel-9-pro-xl-review-ai-gemini-screen-battery-camera- Google Pixel Watch 3: https://www.theverge.com/24216190/pixel-watch-3-hands-on-specs-features-price- Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/13/24218812/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-features-specs- Rivian travel kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H1gkzXw27o