Join me for episode 19 of the Mobile Tech Podcast, a reunion with my former Engadget Mobile Podcast co-host Vlad Savov (now at the Verge). We debate the pros and cons of the LG V30 and Note 8, share our thoughts on the iPhone X (one week in), and declare our fondness for the HTC U11, once again. Show Links: Vlad Savov: https://twitter.com/vladsavov Vlad's take on the iPhone X: https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/16/16318582/iphone-x-android-user-perspective LG V30 hands-on: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/8/31/16221978/lg-v30-announced-features-pricing-release-date Note 8 review: https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/5/16253308/samsung-galaxy-note-8-review My Note 8 and V30 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5R0FnyA-CM That damn Bixby button: https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/18/16326636/samsung-bixby-button-bloatware Vlad's ode the the U11: https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/11/16286470/htc-u11-phone-verge-editors-choice-2017 My U11 review: http://www.chipchick.com/2017/06/htc-u11-review.html Vlad's A&K Kann review: https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/8/15752152/astell-kern-kann-review-audiophile-pmp Pi wireless charging: https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/18/pi-wants-to-extend-the-reach-of-wireless-charging/

Welcome to episode 18 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Phil Nickinson (aka. Modern Dad) of Mobile Nations. Today my guest Phil Nickinson (aka. Modern Dad) of Mobile Nations and I discuss everything you need to know about the September Apple event -- the iPhone X, iPhone 8 / 8 Plus, Apple TV 4K, and the Apple Watch Series 3 - with some Note 8 and V30 mentions thrown in for good measure. Show Links: Phil Nickinson: https://twitter.com/mdrndad Modern Dad: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDxRn03fR0V8M7lms_YYXOQ Phil's take on the Apple event: https://www.androidcentral.com/iphone-8-and-iphone-x-warm-take iPhone X: https://www.imore.com/iphone-x iPhone 8 / 8 Plus: https://www.engadget.com/2017/09/12/iphone-8-and-8-plus-hands-on/ Apple TV 4K: https://www.imore.com/apple-tv-4k Apple Watch Series 3: https://www.imore.com/apple-watch-3 The Apple event in 15 minutes: https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/12/16273520/apple-event-live-stream-video-keynote-2017-recap My Note 8 and V30 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5R0FnyA-CM

This is episode 17 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Daniel Bader of Android Central. In this episode, we cover two of this summer's greatest flagships -- the LG V30 and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 -- along with the Essential Phone and Moto X4. Show Links: Daniel Bader: https://twitter.com/journeydan LG V30 hands-on: https://www.androidcentral.com/lg-v30 Note 8 review: https://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-review Essential Phone review: https://www.androidcentral.com/essential-phone Moto X4 hands-on: https://www.androidcentral.com/moto-x4

In episode 16 of the Mobile Tech Podcast we're joined by guest Steve Litchfield of All About Windows Phone to talk about cameraphones -- how the Lumia 950XL is still tops, our 5 favorite cameraphones, and more (Note 8). Show Links: Steve Litchfield: https://twitter.com/stevelitchfield Lumia 950XL still tops: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/22201_The_SteveMark_top_10_phone_cam.php Lumia 950XL vs. HTC U11: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/22295_Camera_head_to_head_Lumia_950_.php Lumia 950XL vs. OnePlus 5: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/22289_Camera_head_to_head_Lumia_950_.php Lumia 950XL vs. Galaxy S8+ vs. LG G6: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/22208_A_three_way_imaging_challenge_.php 15 years of cameraphones: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/flow/item/22372_Looking_back_on_the_megapixel_.php

Join me for episode 15 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Chris Davies of SlashGear, wherein we discuss the latest Moto X4 rumors, all the EVs (specifically Tesla vs. the competition), and more phones (V30, Note 8, etc...) Show Links: Chris Davies: https://twitter.com/c_davies Moto X4 rumors: https://www.slashgear.com/moto-x4-leaks-new-android-attack-on-the-midrange-11494834/ Nissan Leaf price: https://www.slashgear.com/2018-nissan-leaf-price-leaks-undercuts-model-3-and-bolt-ev-09494551/ Chevy Bolt range: https://www.slashgear.com/chevrolet-beats-tesla-in-consumer-reports-ev-range-test-03493896/ Tesla Model 3 demand: https://www.slashgear.com/tesla-model-3-demand-soars-amid-q2-2017-losses-02493763/ Chris' HTC U11 review: https://www.slashgear.com/htc-u11-review-you-wont-buy-this-but-you-should-01487096/  

Welcome to episode 14 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Cherlynn Low of Engadget. This week we cover LeEco's troubles, the LG V30's super fast f/1.6 lens, more camera news), and the state of smartwatches. Enjoy! Show Links: Cherlynn Low: https://twitter.com/CherlynnLow LeEco's troubles: https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/20/leeco-jia-yueting-investigation/ Qualcomm's depth sensing ISP: https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/15/qualcomm-spectra-premium-computer-vision-depth-sensing-module/ Pixel camera comes to other phones: https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/12/google-pixel-hdr-plus-on-other-phones-via-mod/ LG V30 features an f/1.6 lens: https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/10/lg-v30-camera-f-stop-aperture/ Cherlynn's thoughts on smartwatches: https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/04/smartwatch-android-wear-fashion-david-singleton/

This is episode 13 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Matthew Miller of ZDNet. We talk about the RadCity electric bicycle, Asus Zenfone AR, Moto Z2 Force (again), gold and white OnePlus 5, the Apple Watch LTE rumors, and his iPad experience. Matthew Miller: https://twitter.com/palmsolo Matt's RadCity electric bicycle review: http://www.zdnet.com/article/radcity-electric-commuter-bike-review-affordable-urban-green-and-just-plain-fun/ My Moto Z2 Force review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-3rAXxbMls Matt's Moto Z2 Force review: http://www.zdnet.com/product/motorola-moto-z2-force/ My Asus Zenfone AR hands-on: http://www.mobilegeeks.com/article/asus-zenfone-ar-hands-ces-2017/ Asus Zenfone AR available: https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/03/asus-zenfone-ar-verizon-preorder/ Gold and white OnePlus 5: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/8/7/16106644/oneplus-5-soft-gold-color-available Matt's iPad experience: http://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-pencil-proves-itself-as-valuable-tool-for-productivity-and-efficiency/ Apple Watch LTE rumors: https://www.imore.com/apple-watch-3

Guest Dan Seifert of the Verge joins me to discuss the Tesla Model 3 vs. the Chevy Bolt, the Moto Z2 Force & 360 Camera Mod, Nokia 6, the Essential Phone delay, and everything we love and hate about the current crop of handsets. Be ready for a tech adventure! Dan Seifert: https://twitter.com/dcseifert Tesla Model 3 ships: http://jalopnik.com/the-tesla-model-3-long-range-trim-can-go-310-miles-on-a-1797356952 Tesla Model 3 first drive: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/tesla/model-3/2018/exclusive-tesla-model-3-first-drive-review/ Dan's Chevy Bolt review: https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/31/15714150/chevrolet-bolt-electric-car-video-review My Moto Z2 Force review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-3rAXxbMls Dan's Nokia 6 review: https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/28/16052166/nokia-6-amazon-smartphone-review-price-release Essential Phone delay: https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/21/16008708/essential-phone-release-date-andy-rubin-august The Verge Guidebook: https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/24/16016972/verge-guidebook-tech-reviews-how-to-best-of-editors-choice

David Ruddock of Android Police & I share our first impressions (& mixed feelings) about the Moto Z2 Force and 360 camera Mod, complete with segues into the Z2 Play, Moto E4, HTC U11, KEYone, Galaxy S8, and LG G6 – plus upcoming Note 8 and Nokia

Welcome to episode 10 with guest Jaime Rivera of Pocketnow. In this episode, we explore the latest Note 8 rumors and Moto Z2 leaks, we rant about USB Type-C audio, and we share notes on the Huawei P10, Honor 9 Premium, and a slew of other handsets, including the U11, KEYone, Galaxy S8, and G6 - phew :) Show Links: Jaime Rivera - twitter Note 8 leaks Moto Z2 rumors Nokia 8 leaks ESS Quad DAC Pixel XL rumors Honor 9 Premium Jaime's Huawei P10 review My HTC U11 review