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Huawei Mate 30/30 Pro, Vivo NEX 3, and iPhone 11/11 Pro reviews with Matthew Miller of ZDNet Sep 20, 2019

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This is episode 129 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guestMatthew Miller of ZDNet-- brought to you by Audible. In this week's episode, we discuss Huawei's Google-less Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro, Vivo's button-less NEX 3, plus all the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro reviews. We also cover official news from OnePlus and Google, ZTE's Axon 10 Pro, and uleFone's Armor 6E, the affordable rugged phone I took to Burning Man.

Episode Links:

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

MatthewMiller: https://twitter.com/palmsolo

Huawei Mate 30/30 Pro: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/19/20872199/huawei-mate-30-pro-price-release-date-specs-features

iPhone 11 Pro review: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/17/20868727/apple-iphone-11-pro-max-review-camera-battery-life-screen-midnight-green-price

iPhone 11 review: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/17/20869456/apple-iphone-11-review-camera-price-budget-battery-screen-size-features

iPhone 11 vs. Galaxy Note 10+: https://www.zdnet.com/article/11-reasons-im-buying-an-apple-iphone-11-pro-instead-of-a-samsung-galaxy-note-10-plus/

Vivo NEX 3: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/16/vivos-nex-3-64-megapixel-camera-hands-on/#/ OnePlus 7T launch Sep 26: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/16/oneplus-7t-event-september-26/

OnePlus 7T design: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/9/17/20870272/oneplus-7t-design-reveal-forum-post-ceo-pete-lau-triple-camera

Google Pixel 4 launch Oct 15: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/16/google-pixel-4-event-october-15th/

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

My uleFone Armor 6E unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6gC052wMps

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

iPhone 11/11 Pro and everything else from the Apple event with Matt Swider of TechRadar Sep 13, 2019

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Welcome to episode 128 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Matt Swider of TechRadar-- brought to you by Audible. In today's show, we cover everything that was announced at Apple's September event, including the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro (regular and Max), plus the always-on Apple Watch Series 5. We also discuss another (mega) Google Pixel 4 leak, and the latest Huawei Mate 30 rumors... Fun!

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Matt Swider: https://twitter.com/mattswider

The Apple event in a nutshell: https://www.techradar.com/news/iphone-11-launch-liveblog

iPhone 11 Pro Max hands-on: https://www.techradar.com/reviews/hands-on-iphone-11-max-review

iPhone 11 Pro hands-on: https://www.techradar.com/reviews/iphone-11-pro

iPhone 11 hands-on: https://www.techradar.com/reviews/hands-on-iphone-11-review

The best 2019 iPhone: https://www.techradar.com/news/best-iphone

Apple Watch Series 5 hands-on: https://www.techradar.com/reviews/hands-on-apple-watch-series-5-review

iPad (2019) hands-on: https://www.techradar.com/reviews/hands-on-new-ipad-2019-review

Apple AR headset news: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/10/ios-13-apple-ar/

Even more Google Pixel 4 leaks: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/11/20860858/google-pixel-4-xl-video-hands-on-smooth-display-camera-samples

Huawei Mate 30 rumors: https://www.techradar.com/in/news/huawei-mate-30-packshot-and-alleged-specs-have-leaked-online

IFA 2019 press days and Samsung Galaxy Note 10/10+ review with Michael Josh Villanueva of GadgetMatch Sep 08, 2019

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Tune into episode 127 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Michael Josh Villanueva of GadgetMatch -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode we dive into all the shiny new devices announced at IFA 2019 so far -- from ASUS to LG to Moto to Nokia to Sony to TCL. We also share our take on Samsung's Galaxy Note 10/10+, and recap the latest news -- just for good measure. Enjoy :)

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Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Michael Josh Villanueva: https://twitter.com/michaeljosh
Michael Josh's Galaxy Note 10+ review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1--VEJVram0
ASUS ROG Phone 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onJi-yE3ZhA
LG G8X dual screen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq-G4C7c9HU
LG V50 dual screen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV7q5tzoYpo
Moto One Zoom: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/9/5/20851503/motorola-one-zoom-four-cameras-specs-features-price-ifa-2019
Nokia 7.2: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/05/nokia-7-2-mid-range-phone-to-beat-hands-on/
Nokia 2720: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCeUYID0ro4
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/05/samsung-s-galaxy-a9-5g-hands-on/
Samsung Galaxy Fold (again): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCnuqAayI8o
Sony Xperia 5: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/05/sony-xperia-5-launch/
TCL Plex: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/05/tcl-plex-hands-on-cheap-phone/
OnePlus 7 Pro 5G on Sprint: http://www.engadget.com/2019/08/27/5g-friendly-oneplus-7-pro-is-now-available-at-sprint/
ZTE Axon 10 Pro: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/28/zte-axon-10-pro-us-release/
Oppo Reno 2: https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/28/20836405/oppo-reno-2-z-f-announced-india
Apple event Sept 10: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/29/apple-iphone-2019-event-date/
Huawei Mate 30 event Sept 19: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/02/huawei-mate-30-september-19-launch/
Android 10 on Pixels: https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/03/android-10-official-release-google-pixels/
Panic Playdate: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/28/playdate-hands-on/
Porsche Taycan: https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/4/20849437/porsche-taycan-turbo-ev-photos-mission-e-car-hands-on

EV special, Tesla Model 3 update, and Porsche Taycan with Roberto Baldwin of Engadget Aug 29, 2019

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Join me for episode 126 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Roberto Baldwin of Engadget -- brought to you by Audible. This week we focus on EVs -- mobile devices you step into -- with an in-depth conversation about the state of electric cars in general, including current and upcoming models like the Porsche Taycan. I also share an update on my Tesla Model 3 ownership after a bit over a year and 14,000 miles... Enjoy!

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Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech
Roberto Baldwin: https://twitter.com/strngwys
My Tesla Model 3 delivery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvFeyhETGuc
My Tesla Model 3 update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QInAFd1ZuaM
Tesla Model 3 road trip: https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/16/tesla-navigate-on-autopilot-model-3-road-trip/
Tesla Model Y first look: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/15/Tesla-model-y-first-look/
Porsche Taycan interior: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/22/porsche-taycan-infotainment-system-interior/
Audi E-Tron first drive: https://www.engadget.com/2018/12/07/audi-etron-first-drive/
Mercedes EQC SUV: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/14/first-drive-mercedes-eqc-electric-suv/
Jaguar I-Pace review: https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/14/2019-jaguar-ipace-review/
Honda e prototype: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/05/honda-e-prototype-unveil/
Hyundai Kona review: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/01/2019-hyundai-kona-ev-car-review/
Kia Niro review: https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/24/2019-kia-niro-ev-review/
Chevy Bolt review: https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/27/2017-chevy-bolt-ev-review/
Nissan Leaf Plus review: https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/22/2019-nissan-leaf-plus-review/

Cameraphone special and Galaxy Note 10/10+ with Steve Litchfield of Android Beat Aug 22, 2019

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It's time for episode 125 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Steve Litchfield of Android Beat -- brought to you by Audible. Today's show is all about cameraphones and the current state of mobile imaging -- from Google's amazing Pixel 3 series to Huawei's outstanding P30 Pro. We explore what makes a modern cameraphone, including large sensors (OnePlus 7 Pro), multi-lens systems (Nokia 9 PureView), and the computational photography that makes it all possible. We also look at Samsung's latest camera efforts, culminating with the Galaxy Note 10/10+.

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

Steve Litchfield: https://twitter.com/stevelitchfield

Steve's Pixel 3 vs. P30 Pro comparison: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/23535_Wot_no_PureView_Imaging_head_t.php

64MP and 100MP sensors are coming: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/news/item/23588_The_imaging_world_moves_on_64M.php

Lumia 950 XL vs. Pixel 3a XL: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/23493_Camera_head_to_head_Lumia_950_.php

Lumia 950 vs. P30 Pro: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/23533_Camera_head_to_head_Lumia_950_.php

Lumia 950 XL vs. OnePlus 7 Pro: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/23570_Camera_head_to_head_Lumia_950_.php

Real world zoom tests: http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/features/item/23556_Real_world_phone_imaging_zoom_.php

My Galaxy Note 10/10+ hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXEOcGlH1UU

My Nokia 9 PureView review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gndwVDhqtiA

Huawei Mate X, EMUI 10, HarmonyOS, and Honor Vision with Eric Zeman of Android Authority Aug 16, 2019

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This is episode 124 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Eric Zeman of Android Authority -- brought to you by Audible. In this episode, we discuss our experience visiting Huawei's campus in Shenzhen where we were briefed on the Mate X folding phone, EMUI 10, HarmonyOS (the company's in-house open source OS), and the Honor Vision smart TV. We also cover some news from Moto and OnePlus, and share our thoughts on Sony's Xperia 1, LG's V50 ThinkQ, and the Nokia 9 PureView.

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

Eric Zeman: https://twitter.com/zeman_e

My Huawei Mate X hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upBeBVukjxw

EMUI 10: https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-emui-10-1008458/

HarmonyOS: https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-harmonyos-1017511/

Honor Vision: https://www.androidauthority.com/honor-vision-1017526/

Another OnePlus 5G phone: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-5g-phone-global-1019014/

OnePlus TV: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-tv-1016473/

Moto One Zoom leak: https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-one-zoom-1018859/

Eric's Sony Xperia 1 review: https://www.androidauthority.com/sony-xperia-1-review-953719/

My Sony Xperia 1 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoMPtnxZBbA

Eric's LG V50 ThinQ review: https://www.androidauthority.com/lg-v50-thinq-review-996797/

Eric's Nokia 9 PureView review: https://www.androidauthority.com/nokia-9-pureview-review-962171/

My Nokia 9 PureView review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gndwVDhqtiA

Samsung Galaxy Note 10/10+, more Pixel 4 rumors, and Sprint OnePlus 5G partnership with YouTube creator Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile) Aug 10, 2019

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Welcome to episode 123 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator Michael Fisher (Mr. Mobile) -- brought to you by Audible. This week's show is all about the Galaxy Unpacked event we attended in Brooklyn, where Samsung finally unveiled the Note 10, Note 10+, Book S, Watch Active 2, and Tab S6. We discuss the company's new flagship handset in detail, then cover the latest Google Pixel 4 leaks, some exciting Sprint and OnePlus 5G news, and much more... Fun!

Show Links:

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

Michael Fisher: https://twitter.com/themrmobile

Michael's Galaxy Note 10/10+ hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgJcO-SyN5M

My Galaxy Note 10/10+ hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXEOcGlH1UU

Galaxy Book S: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/8/7/20759423/samsung-galaxy-book-s-laptop-hands-on-unpacked-2019

Galaxy Watch Active 2: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/05/samsung-galaxy-watch-active-2-hands-on-bezel/

Pixel 4 with 90Hz 2800mAh battery: https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/7/20759413/pixel-4-90hz-smooth-display-refresh-battery-camera-specs-rumor

Sprint + OnePlus + 5G: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/06/sprint-5g-oneplus-phone/

Mid-range Huawei phone to rock in-house OS: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/huawei-hongmeng-os-phone-release-news/

LG triple-screen phone: https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/6/20757037/lg-ifa-2019-second-screen-notification-screen-v50-thinq

Xiaomi 108MP camera phone: https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/07/xiaomi-phone-108mp-camera/

Galaxy Fold redux, T-Mobile Sprint merger, more Pixel 4 details, MediaTek G90, & Honor 9X with Helena Stone of GeekSpin Aug 02, 2019

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Tune into episode 122 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Helena Stone of GeekSpin -- brought to you by Audible. In today's episode, we update the Galaxy Fold saga with some news from Samsung, we dive into T-Mobile's merger with Sprint, and we analyze Google's latest Pixel 4 revelations (is proper face ID finally coming to Android?) We also take a look at MediaTek's new G90 gaming SoC, Huawei's sexy Honor 9X, Oppo and Vivo's latest shenanigans, and more. Enjoy :)

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

Helena Stone: https://twitter.com/HelenaStone

Apple buys majority of Intel's modem business: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/25/apple-buys-intel-smartphone-modem-business/

Galaxy Fold relaunches in Sept: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/24/20726487/samsung-galaxy-fold-fixed-price-new-release-date

T-Mobile won't sell Galaxy Fold: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/7/25/20727160/vivo-nex-3-leak-curved-glass-no-notch-holepunch-complete-screen

Note 10 pre-orders: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/26/samsung-galaxy-note-10-reservations-pre-order-trade-in/

DOJ approves T-Mobile/Sprint merger: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/26/6646158/t-mobile-sprint-merger-justice-department-approves-26-billion-fcc

Pixel 4 features proper face ID: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/29/8934770/google-pixel-4-face-unlock-project-soli-hand-motion-fingerprint-sensor
MediaTek G90 SoC: https://www.androidauthority.com/mediatek-helio-g90-1009807/

Honor 9X official: https://geekspin.co/honor-unveils-their-affordable-honor-9x-series/
Android Auto update: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/30/google-android-auto-update-hands-on/

Oppo waterfall screen:https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/29/oppo-waterfall-screen-design/

Vivo crazy screen-to-body ratio: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/7/25/20727160/vivo-nex-3-leak-curved-glass-no-notch-holepunch-complete-screen

Red Hydrogen fiasco: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/24/red-blames-chinese-manufacturer-for-its-phones-terrible-camera/

#tnkgrlScore: https://twitter.com/tnkgrl/status/1151621520843657217

Apple Intel modem deal, ROG Phone II, and more Pixel 4 leaks with Ken Yeung of Flipboard Jul 26, 2019

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It's time for for episode 121 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Ken Yeung of Flipboard -- brought to you by Audible. On this week's show we discuss Apple's surprise acquisition of Intel's modem business, the ROG Phone II (which features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 Plus and a 120Hz OLED display), and the latest Google Pixel 4 rumors. We also cover the US launch of LG Pay (good luck with that), a couple new HTC Wildfire handsets, and more.

Show Links:

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

Ken Yeung: https://twitter.com/thekenyeung

Apple buys majority of Intel's modem business: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/25/apple-buys-intel-smartphone-modem-business/

ROG Phone II: https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/22/asus-rog-phone-ii-gaming-hands-on/

My Nubia Red Magic 3 mini review: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/16/forget-gaming-the-red-magic-3-is-the-most-powerful-phone-under-500-in-the-us-right-now/

My Nubia Red Magic 3 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge4slteWkAc

More Pixel 4 rumors: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/20/curious-cutout-on-new-pixel-4-leak-raises-questions/

LG Pay now available in the US: https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/lg/148731-lg-pay-launch-usa-g8-thinq

HTC Widlfire E Plus and E1: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/18/20699081/htc-phone-wildfire-e-plus-e1-leaks-features-specs

tnkgrl Score: https://twitter.com/tnkgrl/status/1151621520843657217

Nokia 9 PureView review, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus, Neuralink implant, and moon landing anniversary with Ian Cutress of AnandTech Jul 19, 2019

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Join me for episode 120 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Ian Cutress of AnandTech -- brought to you by Audible. Are you ready for some science? In this episode we review the Nokia 9 PureView and discuss Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 855 Plus, along with Neuralink -- Elon Musk's just revealed brain-machine implant. We also geek out about Apollo 11's moon landing (which took place 50 years ago), and cover news from ASUS, Nokia, and Huawei... Bring out your calculators for this one!

Show Links:

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

Ian Cutress: https://twitter.com/IanCutress

Neuralink implant: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/16/20697123/elon-musk-neuralink-brain-reading-thread-robot

50th anniversary of moon landing: https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/7/19/20698111/50th-anniversary-of-the-moon-landing-google-doodle

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus: https://www.anandtech.com/show/14641/qualcomm-announces-snapdragon-855-plus-a-higher-bin-sku

ASUS ROG phone II: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/16/asus-rog-phone-2-confirmed-to-have-120hz-display/

My Nubia Red Magic 3 mini review: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/16/forget-gaming-the-red-magic-3-is-the-most-powerful-phone-under-500-in-the-us-right-now/

My Nubia Red Magic 3 unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge4slteWkAc

My Xiaomi Mi 9T unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QM1JpLqEw0k

Nokia 2.2 now available in the US: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/7/16/20696286/nokia-2-2-price-small-notch-us-customers-budget-phone

Nokia 9 PureView: https://www.androidauthority.com/nokia-9-pureview-review-962171/

Lens aberration problem solved: https://petapixel.com/2019/07/05/goodbye-aberration-physicist-solves-2000-year-old-optical-problem/

BoringPhone: https://www.stuff.tv/hot-stuff/smartphones/stripped-down-boringphone-saves-you-smartphone-addiction

Shipments to Huawei resuming from US partners: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-48771368

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