Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam Joire

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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Feb 26, 2024 • 1h

MWC 2024 predictions, Oppo Find X7 Ultra review, Vivo X100 Pro impressions, and more with Anshel Sag of Moor Insights & Strategy

Feb 18, 2024 • 1h 5min

EV special - The state of EVs today, software-defined vehicles, gigacastings, autonomous driving, the switch to NACS, and more with car journalist Tim Stevens

Tune into episode 362 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and car journalist Tim Stevens -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. Want to cut through all the EV misinformation out there? In this week's show, we discuss the state of EVs today, and cover topics like the switch to NACS, autonomous driving, gigacastings, software-defined vehicles, and more.Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech- Tim Stevens: https://twitter.com/tim_stevens- GM going back to hybrids: https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/gm-will-add-phevs-to-lineup.html- GM abandoning CarPlay and Android Auto: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/what-gm-abandoning-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-means-for-you- The switch to NACS: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/your-ev-fast-charging-is-about-to-get-massively-better-and-heres-why- Autonomous driving: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/evs-and-autonomous-driving-go-hand-in-hand-what-does-this-mean-for-you-today- Gigacastings: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/here-s-how-gigacasting-will-make-your-next-ev-more-affordable- Software defined vehicles: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/tesla-phone-xiaomi-ev-the-line-between-your-car-and-your-phone-is-starting-to-blur-and-its-a-good-thing- 3-row electric SUVs are the "gateway drug" to EVs: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/evs-like-kias-ev9-are-shaking-up-the-3-row-suv-market-and-thats-a-good-thing

Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 22min

Getting to know Clicks, Apple Vision Pro first impressions, OnePlus 12R, Vivo V30, and more with Michael Fisher, Kevin Michaluk, and Frank McShan

It's time for episode 361 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Michael Fisher and Kevin Michaluk (Clicks), plus Frank McShan (FrankMcShan) -- brought to you by Clicks Technology. This episode comes in two parts. First, we talk with two of Clicks' co-founders about how the first creator keyboard for iPhone came to be. Second (20:21), we find out what it's like to wear and experience Apple's Vision Pro headset. Finally, we discuss the OnePlus 12R and Vivo's V30, then cover the latest news, leaks, and rumors. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Clicks Technology: https://www.clicks.tech (sponsor)- Michael Fisher: https://www.threads.net/@captain2phones- Kevin Michaluk: https://twitter.com/crackberrykevin- Frank McShan: https://www.instagram.com/frankmcshan/- Frank's Apple Vision Pro experience so far: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2-8QzXrVwg/- Apple Vision Pro disassembly: https://www.gsmarena.com/teardowns_give_us_a_look_inside_the_apple_vision_pro_-news-61492.php- Apple folding phone rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_working_on_a_78_foldable_for_20262027-news-61459.php- OnePlus 12R: https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-12r-review/- Vivo V30: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v30_arrives_with_two_impressive_50_mp_main_cameras_and_a_big_battery-news-61450.php- Xiaomi 14 series global launch Feb 25: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_14_global_debut_set_for_february_25-news-61496.php- Nothing Phone 2a leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/officiallooking_nothing_phone_2a_render_reveals_glyphless_design-news-61482.php- Samsung Galaxy S24 series camera update rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_working_on_a_camera_update_for_the_galaxy_s24-news-61481.php

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 19min

MediaTek Dimensity 8300 in depth, Apple Vision Pro reviews, Realme 12 Pro+ first impressions, and more with Finbarr Moynihan and Parker Burton

This is episode 360 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Finbarr Moynihan (MediaTek) and Parker Burton (ImParkerBurton) -- brought to you by MediaTek. This week's show comes in two parts. First, we learn about MediaTek's brand new Dimensity 8300 premium SoC, and how it differs from its flagship sibling. Second (20:53), we dive into Apple's Vision Pro reviews and share our thoughts on this polaziting new AR/VR headset. We then discuss our Realme 12 Pro+ first impressions and cover news from Xioami, Nothing, Tecno, HMD, and Bullitt.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 8300: https://www.mediatek.com/products/smartphones-2/mediatek-dimensity-8300- Finbarr Moynihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finbarr-moynihan-b653b51/- Parker Burton: https://twitter.com/imparkerburton- Apple Vision Pro reviews: https://www.theverge.com/24054862/apple-vision-pro-review-vr-ar-headset-features-price- Realme 12 Pro series official: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_12_pro_duo_comes_with_a_telephoto_camera_12_pro_adds_a_periscope_lens-news-61381.php- Xiaomi 14 series global launch teased: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_14_series_global_launch_teased-news-61429.php- Nothing Phone 2a launch teased: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2a_launch_teased__-news-61433.php- Tecno Spark 20 Pro+: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2niXUrvTq5/?hl=en- HMD Global Dropping Nokia branding: https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_is_dropping_its_nokia_branding_-news-61419.php- Bullitt ceasing operations: https://www.gsmarena.com/rugged_phone_maker_bullitt_cracks_under_financial_pressure-news-61413.php

Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 20min

Exploring EV driver experiences with GKN Automotive, OnePlus 12 review, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra impressions, and 40 years of Mac with Dirk Kesselgruber and Allison Johnson

Welcome to episode 359 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Dirk Kesselgruber (GKN Automotive) and Allison Johnson (The Verge) -- brought to you by GKN Automotive. Today's show comes in two parts. First, we explore how GKN Automotive is enabling new EV driver experiences by mastering software in e-powertrains. Second (20:53), we review the (excellent) OnePlus 12, and share our (second) impressions of Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra. We also dive into news, leaks, and rumors from Google, Asus, Moto, Redmi, and Honor, then celebrate the Mac's 40th anniversary... Happy birthday!Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- GKN Automotive: https://www.gknautomotive.com/ (sponsor)- Dirk Kesselgruber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirk-kesselgruber-28191122/- Allison Johnson: https://www.threads.net/@allisonjo1- Allison's OnePlus 12 review: https://www.theverge.com/24047368/oneplus-12-review- My OnePlus 12 review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-12-review- Allison's Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra hands-on: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/17/24040715/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-specs-price-ai- Google Pixel 8 series, now Mint-y fresh: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/24/24049317/google-pixel-8-pro-mint-color-announced-hands-on- Google Pixel 9 series leaks: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/23/24048246/pixel-9-pro-leak-specs-google- Asus ROG Phone 8 series: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/8/24023549/asus-rog-phone-8-pro-ai-price-release-date-specs-features-gaming-smartphone- Moto G Play (2024): https://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g_play_2024_is_now_official_with_149_price_tag_50_mp_main_camera-news-61248.php- Redmi Note 13 series now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_13_series_begin_international_rollout-news-61225.php- Honor Magic V2 now available in Europe: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v2_finally_ready_to_make_its_european_debut_on_january_26-news-61336.php- The Mac turns 40: https://www.theverge.com/24048479/apple-mac-40-anniversary

Jan 21, 2024 • 58min

Samsung Galaxy S24 series hands-on, OnePlus 12 first impressions, and Oppo Find X7 Ultra with Blake Gaiser and Nirave Gondhia

Join me for episode 358 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Blake Gaiser (Samsung) and Nirave Gondhia (Hot Tech) -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this action-packed episode, we go hands-on with the Galaxy S24 series and discuss cameras and AI with Samsung's Director of Smartphone Product Management. We then share our first impressions on two other exciting flagships, the OnePlus 12 and Oppo Find X7 Ultra... Good stuff!Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech- Blake Gaiser: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakegaiser/- Nirave Gondhia: https://twitter.com/nirave- Hot Tech: http://hot.tech/- My Samsung Galaxy S24 series hands-on video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_XJ04Apm6c- Samsung Galaxy S24 series: https://hothardware.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s24-announcement-hands-on- OnePlus 12: https://www.phonearena.com/news/oneplus-12-hands-on_id154197- Oppo Find X7 Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x7_ultra_is_the_first_dualperiscope_flagship_brings_new_sony_1inch_sensor-news-61141.php

Jan 14, 2024 • 1h 10min

Exploring semiconductors in EVs with Infineon, best of CES 2024, Clicks keyboard case, Realme 12 Pro+, and more with Bill Stewart and Adam Doud

Tune into episode 357 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Bill Stewart (Infineon) and Adam Doud (SlashGear) -- brought to you by Infineon. Today's episode comes in two parts. First, we explore how semiconductors in EVs accelerate Infineon's mission towards digitalization and decarbonization. Second (18:12), we recap CES 2024 by sharing our favorite tech from the show -- including the Clicks keyboard case for iPhone, Rabbit R1 pocket companion, Realme 12 Pro+, and more. Enjoy :)Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Infineon: https://www.infineon.com/cms/en/product/promopages/oktobertech/americas/ (sponsor)- Bill Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-bill/- Adam Doud: https://twitter.com/DeadTechnology- Clicks keyboard case: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/11/24034555/clicks-keyboard-case-iphone-hands-on- Rabbit R1: https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/rabbit-r1- Lenovo booth tour: https://hothardware.com/news/lenovo-booth-tour-ces2024- BMW Xreal AR demo: https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/bmw-just-put-ar-in-a-car-and-it-finally-makes-perfect-sense- Realme 12 Pro+: https://www.engadget.com/the-realme-12-pro-is-the-first-mid-range-device-with-a-3x-periscope-zoom-camera-233636358.html- Brane X speaker: https://www.slashgear.com/1492118/ces-2024-innovation-spotlight-brane-x-portable-smart-speaker/- Marelli, Mudra, and more: https://www.slashgear.com/1490726/best-moments-ces-2024-day-3-recap/- New Asus ZenBook Duo: https://www.slashgear.com/1488923/asus-zenbook-duo-dual-screen-laptop-displays-ces-2024/

Jan 7, 2024 • 1h 4min

CES 2024 predictions, OnePlus Buds 3, Honor Magic 6 Pro teaser, and more with Avi Greengart of Techsponential

This is episode 356 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Avi Greengart of Techsponential -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we share our predictions for CES 2024, complete with a couple ranty tangents about VR headsets and hearing aids. We then dive into the latest news, leaks, and rumors from LG, Samsung, Vivo, OnePlus, Realme, Poco, and Honor.Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech- Avi Greengart: https://twitter.com/greengart- CES predictions: https://www.engadget.com/ces-2024-what-we-expect-in-las-vegas-this-year-140040145.html- Avi's Meta Quest 3 lens insert report: https://www.techsponential.com/reports/zenniquest3- LG DukeBox: https://www.engadget.com/lgs-dukebox-puts-vacuum-tube-audio-behind-a-transparent-oled-display-125526158.html- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked confirmed for Jan 17: https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/2/24022816/samsung-galaxy-s24-unpacked-2024-date-time-san-jose- Vivo X100 series now available in India: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x100_x100_pro_india_price_sale_date-news-61095.php- OnePlus Buds 3: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_buds_3_will_come_with_dual_drivers_flagship_sound_quality-news-61060.php- Realme 12 Pro+ getting periscope telephoto: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_confirms_periscope_camera_for_the_upcoming_realme_12_pro-news-61091.php- Poco X6 series launching Jan 11: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_x6_poco_x6_pro_india_launch_date_design-news-61071.php- Honor Magic 6 Pro teaser: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic6_pro_revealed_in_lovely_new_purple_color-news-61089.php

Dec 31, 2023 • 1h 12min

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked date, Oppo Find X7 series teaser, Nothing Phone 2a specs, and more with Jason Howell of Android Faithful

Dec 24, 2023 • 1h 9min

Best phones of 2023, Apple Watch ban, Intel Core Ultra, Nubia Z60 Ultra, and more with Ben Bajarin of Creative Strategies

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