Mobile Tech Podcast with tnkgrl Myriam Joire

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MediaTek Dimensity 1000, Honor V30/V30 Pro, and Huawei FreeBuds 3 with MediaTek's Finbarr Moynihan and XDA Developers' TK Bay Nov 29, 2019

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Tune in for episode 139 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Finbarr Moynihan (MediaTek) and TK Bay (XDA Developers) -- brought to you by Audible. In today's episode we discuss MediaTek's new flagship 5G SoC -- called Dimensity 1000 -- and how it's shaping the future of affordable, powerful (sub-6GHz) 5G smartphones. We also cover Honor's impressive new V30 Pro and V30 flagships, and Huawei's excellent FreeBuds 3 noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds. Finally, we share our long-term thoughts on Google's Pixelbook Go, and Nubia's Z20... Exciting stuff!

Episode Links:

Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech

Finbarr Moynihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finbarr-moynihan-b653b51/

TK Bay: https://twitter.com/tkdsl8655

MediaTek Dimensity 1000 5G SoC: https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-dimensity-1000-7nm-soc-integrated-5g/

MediaTek/Intel 5G partnership: https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-making-5g-modems-pcs-partnership-intel/

Honor V30/V30 Pro: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/11/26/20983441/honor-v30-view-30-pro-announced-specs-price

Huawei FreeBuds 3: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/06/huawei-freebuds-3-noise-canceling-airpods-hands-on/

My Huawei FreeBuds 3 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ING2xrPHBIU

TK's Pixelbook Go review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjztNb0jnRo

My Pixelbook Go unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw_u-CaJBzY

My Nubia Z20 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O5ktgKAscQ

TK's NVIDIA Shield TV unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMFC_EC2G7c

My uleFoneArmor6E story: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/09/18/rugged-oddball-the-ulefone-armor-6e-was-the-perfect-phone-for-burning-man/

My uleFoneArmor6E unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6gC052wMps

Facebook Lite, John Legere leaves T-Mobile, HTC comeback, and Huawei extension with Facebook's Tzach Hadar and Phandroid's Darren Millar Nov 22, 2019

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This is episode 138 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Tzach Hadar (Facebook) and Darren Millar (Phandroid) -- brought to you by Audible. In this week's show, we dive into the inner workings of Facebook Lite, a much nimbler version of the app we all love to hate (or hate to love?) -- you should try it out. We also cover some news from T-Mobile (yes, John Legere is leaving), HTC (is a "retro" phone coming?), and Huawei (it's getting an extension). Finally, we discuss home automation an Nubia's Z20 flagship (again).

Episode Links:

Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Tzach Hadar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tzachhadar/
Darren Millar: https://twitter.com/darrenmillar
Facebook Lite: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.lite
John Legere leaves T-Mobile May 1: https://www.pcmag.com/news/372018/legere-stepping-down-as-t-mobile-ceo
HTC teases comeback, maybe: https://phandroid.com/2019/11/15/htcs-drew-bamford-teases-us-with-a-hypothetical-class-htc-phone-remake/
Amazon dominates smart speaker sales: https://www.androidcentral.com/amazon-dominates-smart-speaker-sales-while-googles-sales-fall-40
Nubia Z20 review: https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/15/20966193/nubia-z20-hands-on-dual-screen-phone-zte
My Nubia Z20 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O5ktgKAscQ
Huawei extension: https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/15/huawei-entity-list-license/

Moto Razr and Apple MacBook Pro 16 with Hayato Huseman of Android Central Nov 16, 2019

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It's time for episode 137 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Hayato Huseman of Android Central -- brought to you by Audible. Today's show is all about two brand new devices -- Moto's new Razr folding Android flip phone, and Apple's new and improved MacBook Pro 16. We go in depth with both products, so hang tight! We then wrap things up with Sony's new IMX 626 camera phone sensor... Enjoy :)

Episode Links:

Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Hayato Huseman: https://twitter.com/hayatohuseman
Apple AirPods Pro *GIVEAWAY*: https://murraynewlands.com/ceo/
Hayato's Moto Razr video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHVT4RGMpJE
My Moto Razr video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tebJFoZDo4k
My Moto Razr article: https://geekspin.co/moto-razr-hands-on/
Apple MacBook Pro 16: https://www.imore.com/16-inch-macbook-pro-review
Rene's MacBook Pro 16 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1wq3isgJ-0
Sony IMX 686: https://www.androidcentral.com/sony-imx686-looks-challenge-samsungs-108mp-camera-sensor-2020

Sony Xperia 5, Alcatel Go Flip 3, Google Fitbit acquisition, and Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro with techie supreme Fionna Agomuoh Nov 10, 2019

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Join me for episode 136 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and techie supreme Fionna Agomuoh -- brought to you by Audible. This week we discuss Sony's new compact Xperia 5 flagship, Alcatel's budget KaiOS flip phone, Google's weird Fitbit acquisition, and Xiaomi's crazy penta-camera Mi CC9 Pro 9 (aka. Mi Note 10). We also cover the newly minted TikTok phone, my experience using an Honor 9x Pro without GMS, and the T-Mobile/Sprint merger... Apologies for the delayed release -- technical difficulties are real sometimes!

Episode Links:

Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Fionna Agomuoh: https://twitter.com/techiesupreme
Apple AirPods Pro *GIVEAWAY*: https://murraynewlands.com/ceo/
Sony Xperia 5: https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-xperia-5-review-1026319/
Alcatel Go Flip 3: https://techiesupreme.com/index.php/2019/09/19/alcatel-go-flip-3-google-assistant/
My Alcatel Go Flip 3 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVxcR3eCmUw
Google acquires Fitbit: https://techiesupreme.com/index.php/2019/11/01/google-fitbit-acquisition/
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro: https://techiesupreme.com/index.php/2019/11/03/xiaomi-mi-note-10-mi-cc9-pro-launch/
TikTok phone: https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/01/tiktok-bytedance-nut-pro-3-smartphone-smartisan/
My experience using an Honor 9x Pro without GMS: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/11/07/i-tried-to-use-a-huawei-phone-without-googles-apps-and-it-did-not-go-well/
T-Mobile/Sprint merger: https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/8/20954479/t-mobiles-5g-publicity-stunt-firefighters-merger-sprint

Apple AirPods Pro, Google Pixelbook Go, and LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen with YouTube Creator Karl Conrad Nov 02, 2019

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Welcome to episode 135 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube Creator Karl Conrad — brought to you by Audible. In today’s episode, we discuss Apple’s AirPods Pro, and review Google’s Pixelbook Go plus LG’s G8x ThinQ Dual Screen smartphone (ugh, that name…) We then cover a bunch of news from Moto, Samsung, Honor, and Red! And if that’s not enough, how about an AirPods Pro *GIVEAWAY*?

Episode Links:

Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Karl Conrad: https://twitter.com/KarlConrad
Apple AirPods Pro *GIVEAWAY*: https://murraynewlands.com/ceo/
Apple AirPods Pro: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/29/apple-airpods-pro-hands-on-noise-canceling-preview/
Karl’s Apple AirPods Pro review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tBuHCe6DRU
My KIRF AirPods unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORxe8DVbKDc
Apple MacBook Pro 16 rumors: https://www.macrumors.com/2019/10/31/16-inch-macbook-pro-volume-shipments-4q19/
LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/22/20926719/lg-g8x-dual-screen-specs-features-price-release-date-us-announced
My LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Or5TqQvPM
Google Pixelbook Go: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/25/20931476/google-pixelbook-go-review-the-price-of-simplicity
My Google Pixelbook Go unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw_u-CaJBzY
Moto One Macro, G8 Play, G8 Plus, and E6 Play: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/24/motorola-budget-phones-cameras/
Moto RAZR leak: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/31/20941732/motorola-foldable-razr-phone-image-design-leak-reveal-date
Samsung folding phone tease: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/29/samsung-teases-clamshell-foldable-phone/
Honor 9X for Europe: https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/10/24/20928779/honor-9x-price-release-date-news-features-pop-up-selfie-camera-huawei-google-apps
My Honor 9X Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PlQ880ArPA
Karl’s Vivo NEX 3 5G hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ik4nKZ61Ig
Red Hydrogen is dead: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/24/20931506/red-hydrogen-one-phone-project-canceled-founder-jim-jannard-retires

Google Pixel 4/4 XL review, OnePlus 7T Pro 5G, and LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen with Nick Gray of Phandroid Oct 27, 2019

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This is episode 134 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nick Gray of Phandroid -- brought to you by Audible. ) We also discuss the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren edition (with 5G) that's coming soon to T-Mobile US, the LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen that's landing on AT&T next month, and cover news from Moto, Huawei, Samsung, and HTC...

Episode Links:

Support the podcast with Audible:http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Nick Gray: https://twitter.com/nickmgray
Nick's Pixel 4 review: https://phandroid.com/2019/10/21/pixel-4-review-reclaiming-the-crown/

Nick's Pixel 4 vs. iPhone 11 camera comparison: https://phandroid.com/2019/10/23/pixel-4-versus-iphone-11-pro-camera-comparison/

My Pixel 4 XL review: https://twitter.com/tnkgrl/status/1186749289965314048

My Pixel 4/4 XL hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gei_iGRyg2M

My Pixel 4 XL unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWQcFIhwSOY\
Pixel 4 3D face ID issues: https://phandroid.com/2019/10/21/google-will-address-pixel-4s-face-unlock-with-eye-detection-in-the-coming-months/

- Pixel 4 90Hz issues: https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/10/23/20929090/google-pixel-4-screen-smooth-display-refresh-rate-lighting-conditions-software-update

- OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren edition coming to T-Mo with 5G: https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/10/23/20928485/oneplus-7t-pro-5g-mclaren-edition-t-mobile-second-device

- LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen coming Nov 1: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/22/lg-g8x-thinq-att/

- My LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Or5TqQvPM

- Moto event happening Nov 13: https://phandroid.com/2019/10/18/motorola-razr-foldable-phone-could-be-announced-next-month/

- Moto G8 Plus leak: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/16/moto-g8-plus-leak/

- Huawei Mate X launching Nov 15: https://phandroid.com/2019/10/23/huawei-mate-x-finally-has-a-launch-date-but-theres-a-catch/

- My Honor 9x Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PlQ880ArPA

- Samsung ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor problems: https://phandroid.com/2019/10/23/samsung-announces-fix-for-its-critical-fingerprint-security-flaw/

- HTC Exodus 1s: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/19/htcs-exodus-1s-can-run-a-full-bitcoin-node-for-under-250/

Pixel 4/4 XL, Pixelbook Go, and everything else from the Google event with Daniel Bader of Android Central Oct 18, 2019

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Tune into episode 133 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Daniel Bader of Android Central -- brought to you by Audible. This week's episode is (almost) all about the products Google launched at its October event in NYC -- Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixelbook Go, Pixel Buds v2.0, and more! And somehow, we even manage to talk about OnePlus, Oppo, and Sony... Good times :)

Episode Links:

Support the podcast with Audible:http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Daniel Bader: https://twitter.com/journeydan
My Pixel 4/4 XL hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gei_iGRyg2M
My Pixel 4 XL unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWQcFIhwSOY
Pixel 4: https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-4-preview
Pixelbook Go: https://www.androidcentral.com/pixelbook-go-preview
Pixel Buds v2.0: https://www.androidcentral.com/google-goes-true-wireless-pixel-buds-2-coming-spring-2020-179
Google Recorder app: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/15/20915452/google-pixel-4-recorder-app-transcription-real-time-free-language-processing
OnePlus 7T Pro and McLaren edition: https://www.androidcentral.com/oneplus-7t-pro-review
No 5G version of OnePlus 7T Pro: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/14/20913513/oneplus-ceo-5g-7-7t-pro-4g-future-devices-networks-pete-lau
Oppo Reno Ace and Gundam edition: https://www.engadget.com/2019-10-10-oppo-reno-ace-price-availability-gundam.html
Sony Xperia 8: https://www.slashgear.com/sony-xperia-8-is-good-news-your-next-smartphone-08594586/
Sony 360 Reality Audio: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/15/sony-360-reality-audio-launch/

Project GEM (and the problem with Essential), Nokia 7.2 review, and another Huawei GMS workaround with Florence Ion of All About Android Oct 11, 2019

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It's time for episode 132 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guestwith Florence Ion of All About Android-- brought to you by Audible. In today's show, we discuss the latest Huawei Mate 30 Pro GMS workaround (which is already gone) and Project GEM -- a new tall and narrow phone from Essential that comes with a lot of baggage. There's a lot to digest right here, so hang on tight, OK? We also review the Nokia 7.2 and Alcatel Go Flip 3, then briefly revisit the OnePlus 7T, Nubia Z20, and Oppo Reno 2. Finally, we cover news from HTC and Teracube.

Episode Links:

Support the podcast with Audible:http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Florence Ion: https://twitter.com/ohthatflo
Florence's new podcast: http://honestlytechpod.com/
My OnePlus 7T review: https://geekspin.co/oneplus-7t-review/
My Nubia Z20 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O5ktgKAscQ
My Oppo Reno 2 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phpgNH-BNQo
Another Huawei GMS workaround: https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-mate-30-pro-install-google-apps-new-workaround-hisuite-backup-restore/
Essential Project GEM: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/08/essential-phone-rubin-tall/
The problem with Essential: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/10/09/regarding-essential-a-letter-from-the-editor-in-chief/
Nokia 7.2: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/09/30/nokia-7-2-review/
Alcatel Go Flip 3: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/10/07/this-is-the-first-feature-phone-in-america-with-google-assistant/
HTC wants to come back: https://www.androidauthority.com/htc-premium-smartphones-1037729/
Teracube phone: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/teracube-phone-news/

Surface Duo/Neo and everything else from the Microsoft event with Avram Piltch of Tom's Hardware Oct 05, 2019

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Welcome to episode 131 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest with Avram Piltch of Tom's Hardware -- brought to you by Audible. In this show we cover everything Microsoft unveiled at this week's event, including the dual-screen Surface Duo and Neo, the Surface Pro X and Pro 7, the SQ1 ARM processor, the Surface Laptop 3, and the Surface Earbuds. We also discuss Huawei's latest troubles with the Mate 30 Pro and Google Mobile services, Google's newest Pixel 4 leaks, and even how to cook pancakes with a desktop-class CPU. Breakfast will never be the same.

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Support the podcast with Audible:http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Avram Piltch: https://twitter.com/geekinchief
All the Microsoft news: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/2/20885196/microsoft-surface-event-news-products-announcements-updates-highlights-windows-10
Google won: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/2/20895328/microsoft-surface-duo-google-play-services-apps-android-browser-mobile
Windows is not important anymore: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/3/20896908/microsoft-windows-satya-nadella-importance-apps-services-android
Surface upgradable SSD: https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/3/20895293/microsoft-surface-pro-x-laptop-3-upgradability-ssd-apple-ifixit
Microsoft SQ1: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-sq1-processor-surface-pro-x,40537.html
More Mate 30 Pro troubles: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/10/01/google-app-installer-for-mate-30-disappears-following-reports-criticizing-its-operation/
More Pixel 4 leaks: https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/03/google-pixel-4-xl-neural-core-specs/
Cooking pancakes with CPUs: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-amd-hedt-pancakes,6366.html

OnePlus 7T, Axon 10 Pro, Mi Mix Alpha, and Nubia Z20 with David Imel of Android Authority Sep 28, 2019

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Join me for episode 130 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guestwith David Imel of Android Authority-- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we thoroughly review the brand new OnePlus 7T (alongside ZTE's Axon 10 Pro). We also discuss Xiaomi's awesome Mi Mix Alpha concept (and latest Mi 9 Pro flagship), plus Nubia's upcoming dual-screen Z20. Finally, we cover news from ASUS/ROG, Samsung, and Huawei. We then randomly talk about Iceland (pics in the links below)... Enjoy!

Episode Links:

Support the podcast with Audible:http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech

David Imel: https://twitter.com/durvidimel
David's OnePlus 7T review: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-7t-review-1032066/

My OnePlus 7T review: https://geekspin.co/oneplus-7t-review/

My OnePlus 7T unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d8iHfPfIu8

My ZTE Axon 10 Pro review: https://geekspin.co/zte-axon-10-pro-review/

My ZTE Axon 10 Pro unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYL3mT5g73c

Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/9/24/20881378/xiaomi-mi-mix-alpha-announced-wrap-around-screen

Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro: https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-mi-9-pro-5g-1032678/

How to install GMS on Mate 30 Pro (1): https://www.androidcentral.com/how-install-google-apps-huawei-mate-30-pro

How to install GMS on Mate 30 Pro (2): https://www.androidauthority.com/install-google-apps-huawei-mate-30-pro-1032467/

ASUS ROG Phone 2 now in US: https://www.androidauthority.com/asus-rog-phone-2-review-1010567/