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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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Best phones of 2025, OnePlus 15R review, OnePlus Pad Go 2 review, global Redmi Note 15 Pro+, and more with Nick Gray of Phandroid Dec 21, 2025

Show notes

It's time for episode 458 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Nick Gray of Phandroid -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we share our 5 favorite phones of 2025, and review the OnePlus 15R alongside the OnePlus Pad Go 2. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from Apple, Oppo, Realme, Xiaomi, Redmi, Honor, and Motorola. Happy holidays :)

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://www.threads.net/@nickmgray

- My 5 favorite phones of 2025: https://www.threads.com/@tnkgrl/post/DSio05EEuNB

- My OnePlus 15R review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-15r-review

- OnePlus Pad Go 2 review: https://www.slashgear.com/2053900/oneplus-pad-2-go-review/

- Apple iPhone Fold CAD renders leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_fold_cadbased_render_leaks_revealing_very_unusual_dimensions-news-70784.php

- Apple iPhone Air 2 rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_air_2_once_again_rumored_to_gain_a_second_rear_camera_maybe_even_a_lower_price-news-70747.php

- New Oppo Find X9 rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_could_launch_a_new_find_x9_series_phone_with_dual_200mp_sensors-news-70732.php

- Realme 16 Pro+ specs leak, coming Jan 6: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_visits_tenaa_has_its_specs_revealed-news-70755.php

- Xiaomi 17 Ultra coming Dec 26: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_ultra_launch_timeframe_official-news-70769.php

- Global Redmi Note 15 Pro+: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_15_pro_plus_global_model_features_price_sale_date-news-70772.php

- Honor Power 2 to pack 10,080mAh battery: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_power_2_camera_specs_and_color_options_leaked-news-70741.php

- Motorola Signature leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_signature_press_renders_surface-news-70750.php

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- OnePlus 15: https://amzn.to/4aN7Doq

- OnePlus 13: https://amzn.to/4mvUv9E

- OnePlus 13R: https://amzn.to/4p4R8aI

- OnePlus Pad 2: https://amzn.to/3NcNT3N

- Pixel 10 Pro XL: https://amzn.to/496ISkC

Rivian Autonomy & AI Day in depth, OnePlus 15R battery and first look, Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition, new Jolla Phone, and more with Max Weinbach of Creative Strategies Dec 14, 2025

Show notes

Join me for episode 457 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Max Weinbach of Creative Strategies -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we dive into Rivian's Autonomy & AI Day announcements and discuss what this means for the automotive industry. We then take a first look at the OnePlus 15R and Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition and cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus, Realme, Honor, Huawei, Jolla, Google, and Apple.

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

- Max Weinbach: https://www.threads.com/@mweinbach

- Rivian Autonomy & AI Day: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/rivian-new-silicon-rooftop-lidar-autonomy-ai-day/

- OnePlus 15R getting 7,400mAh battery: https://www.phonearena.com/news/oneplus-15r-official-big-battery-not-as-crazy-as-expected_id176396

- OnePlus Pad Go 2 getting 10,050mAh battery: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_pad_go_2_will_get_a_10050mah_battery_more_specs_revealed-news-70615.php

- Nothing Phone (3a) community edition: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3a_community_edition_is_now_official_heres_how_to_get_one-news-70631.php

- Realme 16 Pro series "coming soon": https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_series_teaser-news-70641.php

- Honor Robot Phone coming in Aug: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_will_start_mass_production_of_the_robot_phone_in_the_first_half_of_2026-news-70613.php

- Huawei Mate X7 now global: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NScjIsSvXe8

- New Jolla Phone with Sailfish OS 5 coming Jan 4: https://www.gsmarena.com/new_jolla_phone_features_price_sale_date-news-70598.php

- Google and Apple to ease Android / iOS switching: https://9to5google.com/2025/12/08/android-iphone-switching/

Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)

- OnePlus 15: https://amzn.to/4aN7Doq

- OnePlus 13: https://amzn.to/4mvUv9E

- Nothing Phone (3a): https://amzn.to/48Dm3WR

- Nothing Phone (2a): https://amzn.to/4qtbX11

- Honor Magic V5: https://amzn.to/3YtMybe

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, OnePlus Ace 6T, Moto Edge 70 Pantone + Swarovski, BMW iX3 first impressions, and more with Matteo Doni of Tech Travel Geeks Dec 07, 2025

Show notes

This is episode 456 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Matteo Doni of Tech Travel Geeks -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's episode, we discuss Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold, the OnePlus Ace 6T, and the Moto Edge 70 Pantone + Swarovski edition. We then share our first impressions of the BMW iX3 EV, and cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus, Qualcomm, Infinix, and Tecno. 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

- Matteo Doni: https://www.threads.com/@todoleo

- Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: https://www.theverge.com/news/835525/samsung-z-trifold-announcement-us-availability

- Samsung "The First Look" CES event: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_announces_the_first_look_event_at_ces_2026-news-70559.php

- OnePlus 15 available for pre-order in the US: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_is_finally_up_for_preorder_in_the_us_heres_when_it_ships-news-70576.php

- OnePlus Ace 6T: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_6t_debuts_with_snapdragon_8_gen_5_soc_and_8300mah_battery-news-70553.php

- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs. 8 Elite Gen 5: https://www.gsmarena.com/geekbench_reveals_the_differences_between_the_snapdragon_8_gen_5_and_8_elite_gen_5_gpus-news-70547.php

- Moto Edge 70 Pantone + Swarovski edition: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_unveils_special_edition_edge_70_with_swarovski_crystals-news-70573.php

- Infinix + Pininfarina: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_60_ultra_will_be_designed_by_pininfarina_heres_when_its_coming-news-70554.php

- Tecno Future Lens event: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_unveils_freeform_continuum_telephoto_anddualmirror_reflect_telephoto-news-70549.php

- BMW iX3 first drive: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/837394/bmw-ix3-first-drive-neue-klasse-specs-price

Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)

- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: https://amzn.to/4oEn6ug

- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: https://amzn.to/3KsKxsF- OnePlus 13R: https://amzn.to/3XIzbng

- OnePlus 13: https://amzn.to/4mvUv9E

- Moto Edge 2025: https://amzn.to/4iMaccv

Poco F8 Ultra first impressions, OnePlus 15 vs. Pixel 10 Pro, OnePlus 15R chip, Honor 500 series, Huawei Mate X7 and Mate 80 series, and more with C Scott Brown of Android Authority Nov 30, 2025

Show notes

Tune into episode 455 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest C Scott Brown of Android Authority -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we share our first impressions of the Poco F8 Ultra, revisit AirDrop for Android, and compare the OnePlus 15 with the Pixel 10 Pro. We then discuss new phones from Honor and Huawei, and cover news, leaks, and rumors from Nothing, OnePlus (more OnePlus 15R info) and Qualcomm.

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

- C Scott Brown: https://www.threads.com/@c.scottbrown

- Poco F8 Ultra first impressions: https://www.androidauthority.com/flagship-phone-jeans-bose-rear-speaker-3619644/

- Nothing exploring Airdrop for Android: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_is_exploring_how_to_quickly_make_its_phones_compatible_with_airdrop-news-70406.php

- Scott's Dear Google: Steal the OnePlus 15 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkJbbZIBHyA

- OnePlus 15R coming Dec 17 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-15r-snapdragon-8-gen-5-3619878/

- OnePlus Ace 6T coming Dec 3 with 8,300mAh battery: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_6t_to_pack_an_8300mah_battery_more_specs_revealed-news-70480.php

- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_unveils_snapdragon_8_gen_5_as_its_flagshipkiller_chip-news-70444.php

- Honor 500 series is 7.8mm thick with 8,000mAh battery: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_500_series_make_debut_in_china_with_snapdragon_chips_and_huge_batteries_-news-70428.php

- Huawei Mate X7 announced, coming globally Dec 11: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_x7_international_launch_date-news-70452.php

- Huawei Mate 80 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_80_pro_max_and_mate_80_rs_debut_with_dual_telephoto_cameras-news-70443.php and https://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_mate_80_and_mate_80_pro_pack_5750mah_batteries_triple_cameras-news-70437.php

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- Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: https://amzn.to/4oC2KSI

- Google Pixel 10 Pro: https://amzn.to/48abmLd

- Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: https://amzn.to/3XYM8JH

- OnePlus 13R: https://amzn.to/3XIzbng

- OnePlus 13: https://amzn.to/4mvUv9E

AirDrop for Android, RedMagic 11 Pro review, Realme GT8 Pro review, OnePlus 15 additional thoughts, OnePlus 15R teaser, and more with Dean Daley of MobileSyrup Nov 23, 2025

Show notes

Welcome to episode 454 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Dean Daley of MobileSyrup -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we discuss Google's AirDrop for Android bombshell and review both the RedMagic 11 Pro and the Realme GT8 Pro. We then cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus (OnePlus 15R anyone?), Poco, Honor, Huawei, and Samsung... Fun!

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

- Dean Daley: https://www.instagram.com/mydaleydose/

- Google Pixel 10 series gets Apple AirDrop: https://www.theverge.com/news/825228/iphone-airdrop-android-quick-share-pixel-10

- RedMagic 11 Pro review: https://mobilesyrup.com/2025/11/17/redmagic-11-pro-review-the-coolest-gaming-phone-ever-made/

- Realme GT8 Pro review: https://www.androidpolice.com/realme-gt-8-pro-review/

- Dean's OnePlus 15 review: https://mobilesyrup.com/2025/11/13/oneplus-15-canadian-review/

- OnePlus 15R teased: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_teases_15r_and_a_new_smartwatch-news-70331.php

- OnePlus Ace 6T teased: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_6t_teased_with_165hz_display_fast_chipset_and_great_battery_life-news-70322.php

- Poco F8 series coming globally Nov 26: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_f8_series_to_debut_globally_on_november_26-news-70319.php

- Honor Magic8 Pro going global Nov 27: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_to_go_global_on_november_27-news-70357.php

- Huawei Mate 80 series coming Nov 15: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_80_series_design_and_launch_date_revealed-news-70317.php

- Samsung Galaxy Glasses leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_galaxy_glasses_detailed_ahead_of_2026_unveiling-news-70366.php

Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)

- RedMagic 10 Air: https://amzn.to/48v0Jmd

- OnePlus 13: https://amzn.to/4mvUv9E

- OnePlus 13R: https://amzn.to/3XIzbng

- Status Audio Pro X: https://amzn.to/4odLSBu

- Ray-Ban Meta: https://amzn.to/44kUyPb

AT&T giveaway, mobile tech recap, and holiday deals, OnePlus 15 review, Realme GT8 Pro camera, Polestar 4 first drive, and more with Jeff Howard and Anshel Sag Nov 16, 2025

Show notes

It's time for episode 453 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Jeff Howard (AT&T) and Anshel Sag (Moor Insights & Strategy) -- brought to you by AT&T. Today's show comes in two parts. First, we recap the best mobile tech of the year, share our predictions for 2026, and explore AT&T's holiday deals. Second (13:53), we review the OnePlus 15 and the Realme GT8 Pro's camera, then discuss the Polestar 4 and automotive lighting tech. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Tesla and Samsung.

Episode Links

- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl

- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/

- AT&T: https://about.att.com/story/2025/att-holiday-deals.html (sponsor)

- Jeff Howard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-howard-a167216/

- Anshel Sag: https://www.threads.com/@anshelsag

- My OnePlus 15 review: https://hothardware.com/reviews/oneplus-15-review

- Realme GT8 Pro camera: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_ricoh_grinspired_realme_gt_8_pro_wants_to_be_the_best_smartphone_for_street_photography-news-70255.php

- My Polestar 4 first drive: https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/evs/i-just-drove-the-polestar-4-and-its-the-most-tech-forward-ev-not-made-by-tesla

- Automotive lighting tech: https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/evs/i-rode-in-the-new-mercedes-benz-glc-ev-and-it-makes-other-luxury-evs-boring

- Tesla testing Apple CarPlay: https://www.arenaev.com/after_years_of_saying_no_tesla_may_finally_add_apple_carplay_to_its_cars-news-5314.php

- Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold coming next month: https://www.gsmarena.com/report_the_samsung_galaxy_z_trifold_is_coming_next_month_some_specs_unofficially_revealed-news-70259.php

- Samsung Galaxy S26 series back on track for January: https://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s26_series_may_launch_earlier_than_expected_after_all-news-70217.php

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- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: https://amzn.to/480Z0ng

- Samsung Galaxy Watch8: https://amzn.to/4a1NGtA

- Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE: https://amzn.to/49nXle2

- OnePlus 13: https://amzn.to/4mvUv9E

- DJI Neo: https://amzn.to/4nZ7Xn8

Redmagic 11 Pro and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite first impressions, Segway Xafari review, Moto G and G Play (2026), Huawei Mate 70 Air, and more with Helena Stone of GeekSpin Nov 09, 2025

Show notes

Join me for episode 452 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Helena Stone of GeekSpin -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this episode, we share our first impressions of the Redmagic 11 Pro and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, and review the Segway Xafari electric bike. We then discuss the latest phones from Motorola and Huawei, and cover news, leaks, and rumors from Samsung, Apple, OnePlus, Realme, Vivo, and Nubia. 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

- Helena Stone: https://www.instagram.com/geekspinco

- Redmagic 11 Pro now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_11_pro_brings_its_liquid_cooling_to_the_global_stage-news-70139.php

- Nubia Z80 Ultra now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z80_ultra_goes_international-news-70184.php

- Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has bloatware: https://9to5google.com/2025/11/04/nothing-bloatware-apps-uninstall/

- Moto G and G Play (2026): https://geekspin.co/motorolas-new-sub-200-smartphones/

- Helena's Segway Xafari review: https://geekspin.co/segway-xafari-review/

- Samsung Galaxy S26 series launch date rumor (Feb 25): https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_unpacked_event_date_leaked-news-70134.php

- Samsung Galaxy tri-fold US launch rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_trifold_smartphone_gets_bluetooth_certified_revealing_wide_global_launch_plans-news-70142.php

- Apple iPhone Air gen 2 ultrawide leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_air_successor_to_gain_second_camera-news-70181.php

- Realme GT8 Pro coming globally (Nov 20): https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt_8_pros_international_launch_date_is_now_official-news-70182.php

- More OnePlus 15 specs announced: https://www.gsmarena.com/global_oneplus_15_will_be_identical_to_the_chinese_model_including_the_huge_battery-news-70183.php

- OnePlus 15T/15s "small" flagship rumor: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15s_15ts_flagship_chipset_leaks_big_battery_too-news-70114.php

- Pro Max all the things: OnePlus Ace 6 Pro Max leaks (China): https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ace_6_pro_max_is_coming-news-70153.php

- Vivo X300 series now global: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_and_x300_pro_make_their_global_debut-news-70089.php

- Huawei Mate 70 Air: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_70_air_unveiled_with_7inch_display_6500mah_battery-news-70177.php

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- Redmagic 10 Air: https://amzn.to/3LE3sRn

- Nothing Phone (3): https://amzn.to/47RWZK5

- Moto G Stylus 2025: https://amzn.to/4p2hieW

- OnePlus 13R: https://amzn.to/4owfV8n

- Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE: https://amzn.to/47S5Ifv

Oppo Find X9 Pro review, OnePlus 15, OnePlus Ace 6, Samsung Galaxy S26 series leaks and rumors, Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, Moto Edge 70, and more with Alex Dobie of XDA Developers Nov 02, 2025

Show notes

This is episode 451 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Alex Dobie of XDA Developers -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In this week's show, we review Oppo's awesome Find X9 Pro and discuss the latest OnePlus handsets. We then dive into what's happening with Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup and cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus, Nothing, Motorola, and Huawei.

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

- Alex Dobie: https://www.threads.com/@alexdobie

- Oppo Find X9 Pro review: https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/oppo-phones/oppo-find-x9-pro-review

- OnePlus 15 coming globally (Nov 13): https://www.gsmarena.com/the_oneplus_15_launches_globally_in_two_weeks_earlybird_offer_already_underway-news-70079.php

- OnePlus 15 camera samples: https://www.gsmarena.com/we_tested_the_oneplus_15s_cameras-news-70044.php

- OnePlus Ace 6 for China: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_and_ace_6_are_official_with_massive_batteries_165hz_screens-news-70042.php

- OnePlus Turbo rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_turbos_full_specs_leak_insane_battery_capacity_included-news-70051.php

- What's up with Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup? (Alex's video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzl4lKw-kdw

- Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3a_lite_launches_as_the_brands_first_entrylevel_phone_-news-70080.php

- The Moto X70 Air is the Edge 70 in Europe: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_lists_edge_70_along_with_its_full_specs_on_its_official_website-news-70074.php

- Huawei Mate 70 Air leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_70_air_poster_leaks_here_are_the_rumored_specs-news-70066.php

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- OnePlus 13: https://amzn.to/4mvUv9E

- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: https://amzn.to/4oOBnVK

- Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: https://amzn.to/3X6Dp7N

- Moto Edge 2025: https://amzn.to/4oHhYWE

- Honor Magic V5: https://amzn.to/4nyUQZG

Vivo X300 Pro review, Realme GT8 Pro, Redmagic 11 Pro, Nubia Z80 Ultra, Redmi K90 Pro Max, Honor Magic 8 series, and Samsung Galaxy XR with YouTube creator TK Bay Oct 26, 2025

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Tune into episode 450 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest and YouTube creator TK Bay -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. In today's show, we review the Vivo X300 Pro (and X300), and dive into all the ecently announced Chinese flagships -- including the Realme GT8 Pro, Redmagic 11 Pro/Pro+, Nubia Z80 Ultra, Redmi K90 Pro Max, and Honor Magic 8 series. We also share our thoughts on Samsung's Galaxy XR, and cover news from Oppo and OnePlus... 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

- TK Bay: https://www.threads.net/@tkdsl8655

- TK's Vivo X300 Pro (and X300) review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKAYUlO2v5s

- Oppo Find X9 Pro camera samples: https://www.techradar.com/phones/oppo-phones/i-tried-the-oppo-find-x9-pros-detachable-zoom-lens-and-im-not-allowed-to-tell-you-how-cool-it-is-yet

- Realme GT8 Pro: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt8_pro_debuts_swappable_camera_islands_ricoh_tuned_50mp_main_cam_and_sd_elite_gen_5-news-69989.php

- More OnePlus 15 specs teased (coming Oct 27): https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_15_camera_features_revealed_to_offer_35x_optical_zoom-news-70009.php

- Redmagic 11 Pro/Pro+: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmagic_11_pro_and_11_pro_debut_with_active_cooling_fan_up_to_8000mah_battery-news-69957.php

- Nubia Z80 Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/nubia_z80_ultra_unveiled_with_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5_and_7200mah_battery-news-70015.php

- Redmi K90 Pro Max: https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_k90_pro_max_debuts_with_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5_soc_and_a_bose_21_channel_speaker_setup-news-70021.php

- Honor Magic 8 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_and_magic8_debut_with_ai_button_snapdragon_8_elite_gen_5_soc-news-69921.php

- Samsung Galaxy XR: https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/samsung-galaxy-xr-raises-the-bar-while-lowering-the-price-for-premium-spatial-experiences

Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)

- OnePlus 13: https://amzn.to/4mvUv9E

- OnePlus 13R: https://amzn.to/4o8mtK2

- Nothing Phone 3: https://amzn.to/3Wlc2GX

- Xiaomi 15T Pro: https://amzn.to/49mbRmi

Exploring OktoberTech 2025 with Infineon, the state of EVs today, CMF Headphone Pro review, Oppo Find X9 series, Vivo X300 series, Realme 15 Pro GoT edition, and Apple M5 devices with Mark Finn and John Velasco Oct 19, 2025

Show notes

It's time for episode 449 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Mark Finn (Infineon) and John Velasco (Tom's Guide) -- brought to you by Infineon. This week's action-packed episode comes in two parts. First, we explore some of the tech showcased during Infineon's OktoberTech Silicon Valley 2025. Second (15:55), discuss the state of EVs today, review CMF by Nothing's Headphone Pro, and share our thoughts on the Oppo Find X9 series, Vivo X300 series, Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones edition, and new Apple M5 devices. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from OnePlus, Realme, Honor, Motorola, and Samsung.

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)

- Mark Finn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-finn-0390358/

- John Velasco: https://www.threads.com/@john_c_velasco

- John's Apple Car Play and Android Auto article: https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/i-thought-wireless-carplay-and-android-auto-were-a-must-have-but-i-was-wrong-heres-why

- CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro review: https://www.androidpolice.com/i-tried-the-cmf-headphone-pro-headphones/

- Oppo Find X9 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_and_x9_pro_arrive_with_dimensity_9500_pro_boasts_a_200mp_hasselblad_tele_cam-news-69939.php

- OnePlus OxygenOS 16: https://www.gsmarena.com/oxygenos_16_handson_review-news-69940.php

- Realme GT 8 Pro with interchangeable camera pod (Coming Oct 21): https://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_the_realme_gt_8_pro_and_its_interchangeable_camera_housing-news-69932.php

- Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones edition: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_15_pro_game_of_thrones_limited_edition_goes_official-news-69837.php

- My Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones edition unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuPax-awBW8

- Vivo X300 series: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x300_pro_and_x300_announced_with_dimensity_9500_soc_upgraded_cameras-news-69891.php

- Honor Robot Phone (coming at MWC): https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_robot_phone_teased_ahead_of_full_unveiling_in_march-news-69926.php

- Moto X70 Air: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_x70_air_unveiled_6mm_thick_with_a_4800mah_battery-news-69907.php

- Apple M5 SoC: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/cpus/apple-m5-chip-everything-you-need-to-know

- Apple MacBook Pro M5: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/m5-macbook-pro-announced-heres-everything-you-need-to-know

- Apple iPad Pro M5: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/ipads/m5-ipad-pro-is-here-price-release-date-specs-and-all-the-upgrades

- Apple Vision Pro M5: https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/apple-vision-pro-with-m5-chip-unveiled-heres-all-the-upgrades-and-whats-missing

- Samsung Google Project Moohan (coming Oct 21): https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_project_moohan_galaxy_xr_launch_date-news-69913.php

Affiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)

- CMF By Nothing Headphone Pro: https://amzn.to/4nXvepY

- OnePlus 13: https://amzn.to/4mvUv9E

- Moto Edge (2025): https://amzn.to/471AZMC

- Apple MacBook Pro M5: https://amzn.to/4olaSXG

- Apple iPad Pro M5: https://amzn.to/43jHSrk

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